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Logitech to Hold Analyst and Investor Day on Wednesday, November 11 in New York

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:00:24 GMT

Business Wire - Logitech International (SIX: LOGN) (Nasdaq: LOGI) today announced it will hold an Analyst and Investor Day in New York on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009.

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.

Android Mobile Spy Released to Silently Monitor GPS Locations, SMS Messages and Calls

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:12:52 GMT

PRNewswire - Retina-X Studios, LLC announced today the immediate availability of Mobile Spy for smartphones running the Android operating system.

CoSine Communications Announces Financial Results for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2009

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:41:07 GMT

PRNewswire - CoSine Communications, Inc. (Pink Sheets: COSN), today announced net loss of $139,000 or $(0.01) loss per share for the quarter ended September 30, 2009 as compared to net income of $2,000 or $0.00 per share for the quarter ended September 30, 2008.

SuperNet Launches IDT - VoIP Simplified

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:39:37 GMT

PRNewswire - SuperNet of Ohio Inc., headquartered in Loveland, announces the launch of its sophisticated VoIP (Voice-over Internet Protocol) service based out of Cincinnati called IDT - Internet Dial Tone, www.internetdialtone.net.

Fitch Upgrades CYCL's Ratings to 'A' Following Acquisition

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:51:24 GMT

Business Wire - Fitch Ratings has upgraded the following ratings of Centennial Communications Corp. (CYCL) and its subsidiaries subsequent to AT&T's Inc. (AT&T) announcement that it had completed the acquisition of CYCL on Nov. 6, 2009.

TELUS amends dividend reinvestment program

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:19:35 GMT

PRNewswire - TELUS Corporation today announced that effective December 1, 2009 it will issue non-voting shares from treasury at a three per cent discount from the average market price for shares acquired on a reinvestment of dividends.

Ferro Announces Closing of Common Stock Offering

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:15:34 GMT

Business Wire - Ferro Corporation (NYSE: FOE) announced today that it has closed on its previously announced common stock offering.

Videotron ideal suitor for Globalive: analyst

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:26:08 GMT

CBC - Quebecor's Videotron telecom arm might be the ideal candidate to help solve Globalive Communications' foreign ownership problems, an analyst at Royal Bank suggests.

Ditech Networks to Hold Earnings Conference Call on Thursday, November 19, 2009

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:11:28 GMT

Business Wire - Ditech Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:DITC) announced today that it will hold its quarterly earnings conference call on Thursday, November 19, 2009. President and Chief Executive Officer, Todd Simpson, and Chief Financial Officer, Bill Tamblyn, will conduct the briefing to discuss Ditech Networks’ fiscal 2010 second quarter financial results for the period ended October 31, 2009.

A Powerful New Storm Available Now on Verizon Wireless' Network New Operating System for Existing BlackBerry Storm Customers

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:44:15 GMT

PRNewswire - -- Verizon Wireless and Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) recently announced that the BlackBerryÂ® Storm2(TM) smartphone is available NOW in Verizon Wireless Communications stores, online at < em>www.verizonwireless.com, and through business sales channels.

CGI to Present at the Scotia Capital 2009 Telecom & Tech Conference on November 10 in Toronto

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:30:29 GMT

PRNewswire - Michael E. Roach, President and CEO of CGI Group Inc. (TSX: GIB.A; NYSE: GIB), will present to investors...

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!

Research and Markets: Mobile Applications Stores: Asia - Market Analysis and Business Assessment

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:07:18 GMT

Business Wire - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/resea rch/49e5f3/mobile_application) has announced the addition of the "Mobile Applications Stores: Asia - Market Analysis and Business Assessment" report to their offering.

Verizon Health Care Expert to Present on Nov. 9 at World Health Congress Leadership Summit on Health IT

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:56:28 GMT

PRNewswire - An executive from the Verizon Connected Healthcare Solutions practice group will participate in a panel discussion at the World Health Congress Leadership Summit on Health Information Technology on Nov. 9 in Alexandria.

Bring an Android Device Home for the Holidays with DROID ERIS by HTC, Exclusively from Verizon Wireless DROID ERIS by HTC Debuts with Verizon Wireles

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:36:58 GMT

PRNewswire - Beginning Nov. 6, DROID ERIS(TM) by HTC will invade Verizon Wireless Communications Stores across the United States, bringing the power of the Android(TM) platform and the Verizon Wireless network together. DROID ERIS by HTC combines the popular Android platform with HTC Sense(TM), a user experience from HTC that makes it easy for customers to stay close to one another and create an individualized mobile experience tailored specifically to their needs.

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.

Middlesex County Educational Technology Training Center Receives $100,000 Grant From Verizon to Expand Professional Development Opportunities for

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:00:13 GMT

PRNewswire - The Middlesex County Educational Technology Training Center has received a $100,000 grant from the Verizon Foundation to continue to raise teachers' awareness of the free educational resources available on Thinkfinity.org and to train teachers from around the state how to use those resources.

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.

Sinclair Announces Completion and Results of Tender Offers

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:00:11 GMT

PRNewswire - Sinclair Television Group, Inc. ("Sinclair"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (the "Company") (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced the completion of its tender offers for any and all of the Company's outstanding 3.0% Convertible Senior Notes due 2027 (CUSIP No. 829226AW9) (the "3.0% Notes") and 4.875% Convertible Senior Notes due 2018 (CUSIP No. 829226AU3) (the "4.875% Notes" and, together with the 3.0% Notes, the "Notes").

Company Profile for Arbitech, LLC

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:41:28 GMT

Business Wire - Arbitech is the leading alternative computer product distributor in the U.S.

Mass Technology Leadership Council Announces 2009 Technology Leadership Award Winners

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:33:34 GMT

Business Wire - The Massachusetts Technology Leadership Council announced the winners of the 2009 Technology Leadership Awards at its 12th annual Awards Gala yesterday evening at the Copley Marriot Hotel.

MTS Allstream and MaRS partner to showcase innovative green technologies at the 2009 Allstream Global Forum: An Evening with Vice President Al Gore

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:31:58 GMT

CNW Group - Always looking for opportunities to foster innovation in the Canadian business communications market, MTS Allstream Inc. ("MTS Allstream") has partnered with MaRS Discovery District ("MaRS") - a leading innovation centre that supports Canadian innovation by connecting science, technology and social entrepreneurs with business skills and capital.

VPIsystems Appoints Tito Sharma Chief Executive Officer

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:28:55 GMT

PRNewswire - VPIsystems, Inc., the leading provider of network planning software and services for the global telecommunications industry, names Tito Sharma CEO.

SkyTerra Communications Announces Third-Quarter 2009 Conference Call

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:20:45 GMT

Business Wire - SkyTerra Communications, Inc. (OTCBB:SKYT) has scheduled its conference call to discuss 2009 third-quarter financial results and current business operations for Tuesday, November 10, 2009, at 10:00 a.m.

Texas Instruments Tops New ABI Research IEEE 802.15.4 IC Vendor Matrix Ranking

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:55:24 GMT

Business Wire - Texas Instruments has been ranked at the top of the latest IEEE 802.15.4 IC Vendor Matrix released by ABI Research.

Rainbow National Services to Host Bondholder Conference Call

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:51:31 GMT

Business Wire - Rainbow National Services LLC will host a conference call for its bondholders to discuss the information contained in its third quarter 2009 financial statements.

Thomson Partners with SIMtone to Provide Operators with Seamless Mobile Home Computing and Entertainment Solutions

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:38:28 GMT

Business Wire - Thomson (Euronext Paris: 18453; NYSE: TMS), a worldwide leader of services to content creators, and SIMtone Corporation, a privately held company delivering the first Universal Computing platform, today announced a partnership to deliver Home-mobility Computing and Entertainment products and services for consumers.

ERS Data Solutions Group Once Again Provides Voice and Data Communication Support During ABC's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:16:27 GMT

Business Wire - For the second time in 2009, ERS Data Solutions Group, a division of Emergency Radio Service, Inc., has provided vital voice and data communications in support of a home builder during the filming of ABC's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition".

eBay Inc. and Silver Lake Investor Group Settle Skype Litigation with Joltid Limited

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:01:18 GMT

Business Wire - eBay Inc. (NASDAQ: EBAY) today announced that the investor group led by Silver Lake, which had previously entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Skype from the company, has reached a settlement agreement with Joltid Limited and Joost N.V. that gives Skype ownership over all software previously licensed from Joltid and ends all litigation currently pending against the investor group and eBay at the closing of the acquisition.

EXFO Renews Normal Course Issuer Bid

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:00:21 GMT

CNW Group - EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering Inc. (NASDAQ: EXFO; TSX: EXF) announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized the renewal of its share repurchase program, by way of a normal course issuer bid ("NCIB") on the open market, of up to 10% (2,256,431 subordinate voting shares) of the public float (22,564,311 subordinate voting shares) as defined by the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX").

AT&T Completes Acquisition of Centennial Communications

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:54:30 GMT

Business Wire - AT&T* today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Centennial Communications Corp. (Nasdaq:CYCL).

Mediacom Communications Reports Results for Third Quarter 2009

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:33:24 GMT

Business Wire - MEDIACOM COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION (Nasdaq: MCCC) today reported financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009.

Glu to Present at the BMO Capital Markets 17th Annual Digital Entertainment Conference

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:31:57 GMT

Business Wire - Glu Mobile Inc. (NASDAQ: GLUU), a leading global publisher of mobile games, today announced that its chief financial officer, Eric R.

Omnivex President Featured Speaker at Interactive Digital Signage Show

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:31:29 GMT

Business Wire - Omnivex Corporation, the premier provider of enterprise software for digital signage networks, announced today that its President, Jeff Collard, will be a featured speaker at KioskCom Self-Service Expo, held November 10-11 in New York City.

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.

The OIF Defines 100G Project for Module Management Interface

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:04:11 GMT

Business Wire - A new 100G project has been launched by the Optical Internetworking Forum (OIF) to define a Module Management Interface.

TELUS Corporation - Notice of cash dividend

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:02:34 GMT

CNW Group - NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of forty-seven and one half cents ($0.475) Canadian per share on the issued and outstanding Common shares and forty-seven and one half cents ($0.475) Canadian per share on the issued and outstanding Non-Voting shares of the Company payable on January 4, 2010 to holders of record at the close of business on December 11, 2009.

Fushi Copperweld Reports Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:00:38 GMT

PRNewswire - Fushi Copperweld, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSIN), the leading global manufacturer and innovator of copper-clad bimetallic wire used in a variety of telecommunication, utility, transportation and other electrical applications, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009.

Voice Commerce Launches New Web Based Interface to Provide Easy Access to Voice-Based Authentication

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:58:25 GMT

Business Wire - Voice Commerce, the innovative financial services group, today announced the launch of its VoiceTransact™ Application Programming Interface (API) that allows organisations to quickly and easily access the company’s VoiceTransact™ Trust Centres. This allows organisations, such as banks, telecommunications operators and businesses that require identity and verification, with optional payment processing, to evaluate and verify the benefits to their own customers of using voice-signature authentication.

MetroPCS Communications, Inc. to Present at Citi Credit Conference

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:45:24 GMT

Business Wire - J. Braxton Carter, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of MetroPCS Communications,...

ZAGG Executives to Present at Merriman Curhan Ford Investor Summit 2009

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:01:56 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 that Company executives will present at the Merriman Curhan Ford Investor Summit 2009.

ECtel Issues Notice of Extraordinary Meeting of Shareholders and Proxy Statement

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:00:40 GMT

PRNewswire - ECtel Ltd. (NASDAQ: ECTX), announced today that it has issued a notice and proxy statement in connection with its extraordinary meeting of the company's shareholders to be held at 10:00 a.m (Israel time) on Friday, December 11, 2009, at the executive offices of ECtel at 10 Amal Street, Park Afek, Rosh Ha'ayin, Israel.

TeraGo Announces Fifth Consecutive Quarter of EBITDA Improvement in the Third Quarter of 2009

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:00:21 GMT

Marketwire - TeraGo Inc. (TSX:TGO) (www.terago.ca) today announced financial and operating results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009.

Altura Provides Customers with Business Continuity Planning for H1N1 Flu Threat

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:38:20 GMT

Business Wire - Altura is preparing businesses to maintain critical customer communications functions in the wake of the H1N1 Flu threat.

ChinaTel Group, Inc. Will Provide a Wireless Network for the Ministry of Transportation in the People's Republic of China Through Its Partner CECT-Chi

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:18:13 GMT

PRNewswire - ChinaTel Group, Inc. (ChinaTel) (OTC Bulletin Board: CHTL), a leader in high speed wireless broadband and telecommunications infrastructure engineering and construction services, today announced that CECT-Chinacomm Communications Co.

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.

Cricket Expects to Raise $100,000 for Families Fighting Cancer at Rady Childrens Hospital-San Diego

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:42:31 GMT

Business Wire - Cricket Communications, Inc., a San Diego-based leading provider of unlimited wireless services and wholly owned subsidiary of Leap Wireless International, Inc. (NASDAQ:LEAP), will host a charity golf tournament on Tuesday, November 10, 2009, to raise funds for families dealing with cancer at Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego.

Optical Cable Corporation Acquires Applied Optical Systems, Inc. Transaction Broadens OCC's Product Lines and Builds on its Position as a Leading Pro

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:17:57 GMT

PRNewswire - Optical Cable Corporation (Nasdaq GM: OCCF) ("OCC") today announced that it has acquired Applied Optical Systems, Inc. ("AOS"), a designer, developer and manufacturer of specialty fiber optic connectors and connectivity solutions for military and harsh environment applications.

Acme Packet Shows Wide Range of Border Control Solutions at Interconnect 2009

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:00:55 GMT

Business Wire - Acme Packet® (NASDAQ: APKT), the leader in session border control solutions, today announced this year’s series of live solution demonstrations to be presented at Interconnect 2009, the company’s fifth annual worldwide user conference being held November 8-11 in Miami, Florida.

LiveWire Mobile Announces CEO Transition And Board of Directors Changes

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:55:04 GMT

Business Wire - LiveWire Mobile, Inc. (Pinksheets: LVWR), a leading provider of mobile managed personalization services, today announced a transition of its chief executive officer.

Skyworks Posts 19 Percent Top Line and 50 Percent Bottom Line Sequential Growth in Q4 FY09

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:50:47 GMT

Business Wire - Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: SWKS), an innovator of high reliability analog and mixed signal semiconductors enabling a broad range of end markets, today reported fourth fiscal quarter and year-end 2009 results.

International Rectifier Announces First Quarter Fiscal Year 2010 Results

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:42:23 GMT

Business Wire - International Rectifier Corporation (NYSE:IRF) today announced financial results for the first quarter fiscal year 2010, ended September 27, 2009.

AboveNet Reports Third Quarter 2009 Adjusted EBITDA of $40.7 Million on Revenue of $92.4 Million

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:35:20 GMT

Business Wire - AboveNet, Inc. (NYSE: ABVT), a leading provider of high-bandwidth connectivity solutions, announced results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2009.