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Fresh Looks and Smart Features: New Nokia 6700 Slide and Nokia 7230 Unveiled

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:25:09 GMT

PRNewswire - Nokia (NYSE: NOK) today unveiled two new 3G slider phones, the Nokia 6700 slide and Nokia 7230, made for the design-conscious consumer and optimized for socializing and sharing with those closest to you.

Mi Media Holdings Limited Lists on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:05:19 GMT

Business Wire - Mi Media Holdings (FWB:8MK), owners of miRoamer - a global innovator in the Internet radio industry - has commenced trading on the First Quotation Board of the Open Market on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange with the ticker symbol 8MK.

Mobile Banking the Answer for Africa's Unbanked - MXit

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:03:08 GMT

PRNewswire - Globally, mobile banking will become three times more popular than traditional banking by 2011 and MXit, the mobile social network and instant messenger, is poised to offer banks in Africa a safe, seamless transaction platform that eliminates entry barriers like data costs and safety.

Telenet Upgrades to Acision's Next Generation Messaging Platform With Latest Voice Messaging Services

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:01:21 GMT

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STM® Announces Breakthrough SuperPicoTM Package for Small GSM Operators

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:01:26 GMT

Business Wire - STM Group today announced a cost-performance breakthrough for GSM operators with its new IP-Based SuperPicoTM Solution Package. For a fraction of what it would cost to launch a circuit switched system, operators can deploy a complete, IP-based GSM network infrastructure, including the Mobile Switching Center (MSC), Media Gateway, Pre-Paid Billing System, and Network Management System (NMS).

OKI Uses "DressUP CockPit V3" to Reduce Cost of Monitoring Its Group's Core System by 80 Per Cent

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:00:47 GMT

Business Wire - OKI Electric Industry (TOKYO:6703) today announced it has enhanced operational monitoring of the Group's core system(*1) using the server monitoring appliance(*2), "DressUP Cockpit V3".

Invitel Holdings A/S Announces Final Closing of Equity Transaction Between TDC A/S and Mid Europa Partners

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:50:53 GMT

Business Wire - Invitel Holdings A/S (NYSE Amex U.S.:IHO) (“Invitel”) announced today the completion of the second and final stage of the acquisition by Mid Europa Partners Limited (“Mid Europa”) of the Invitel shares held by TDC A/S (64.6% of the outstanding shares, TDC’s entire shareholding), which has resulted in Mid Europa becoming the controlling shareholder of Invitel.

Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Pozen, Sanofi-Aventis, Bristol-Myers, AstraZeneca and ADC Telecommunications Inc.

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:04:07 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.

ABCs Dancing with the Stars Season 9 Finale to Showcase Grandstream GXV3140 IP Multimedia Phone in On-Set Celebrity Gift Lounge

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:19:34 GMT

Business Wire - Grandstream Networks (www.grandstream.com) today announced its new GXV3140 IP Multimedia Phone for consumers will be showcased in the only on-set gift lounge and celebrity gift bags for the Season 9 Finale of the #1 Nielsen Rated “Dancing With The Stars” filming in Los Angeles, on Tuesday, November 24, 2009.

TranSwitch Announces One-for-Eight Reverse Stock Split

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:16:30 GMT

Business Wire - TranSwitch® Corporation (NASDAQ: TXCC), a leading provider of semiconductor solutions for the converging data, video and voice wireline and wireless networks, announced today that a previously approved reverse split of its common stock will take effect at 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Time) today (the "Effective Time") and be reflected in the market at the start of NASDAQ trading on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 on a 1-for-8 split-adjusted basis.

Harris Stratex Networks' Harald Braun Named International Telecom CEO of the Year 2009

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:15:15 GMT

PRNewswire - Har ris Stratex Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSTX), a leading provider of wireless solutions that enable the evolution of next-generation fixed and mobile broadband networks, today announced president and CEO Harald Braun has been awarded the prestigious title of International Telecom CEO of the Year 2009 by IT & Telecom Digest at the Eight Nigerian Information Technology & Telecom Awards.

Community Service Communications, Inc. Announces Distribution for Fiscal Year 2009

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:05:13 GMT

PRNewswire - Community Services Communications, Inc. ("Community") (Pink Sheets: CMYS) announced today that the Board of Directors of the Company declared a $0.75 per share distribution payable on December 10, 2009 for its shareholders of record on November 30, 2009.

Nuance Announces Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2009 Results

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:04:26 GMT

Business Wire - Nuance Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUAN) today announced financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 2009.

Cogent Communications CEO to Present at J.P. Morgan's SMid Cap Conference

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:47:24 GMT

PRNewswire - Cogent Communications Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: CCOI), one of the largest Internet service providers in the world, today announced that Dave Schaeffer, Cogent's chief executive officer, will present at J.P. Morgan's SMid Cap Conference at 3:45 p.m. ET, December 2nd.

BlueHornet Networks Wins New Email Marketing Clients

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:11:35 GMT

Business Wire - BlueHornet Networks, Inc., a leading provider of email marketing solutions and subsidiary of Digital River, Inc. (NASDAQ: DRIV), announced it has signed email marketing agreements with several new clients, including Omni Hotels, a hospitality company with a portfolio of luxury hotels and resorts across North America, and Rain Bird Corporation, a leading manufacturer and provider of irrigation products and services.

Verizon Foundation Supports New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence Technology Safety Program

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:41:37 GMT

PRNewswire - The Verizon Foundation has awarded a $39,000 grant to the New York State Coalition against Domestic Violence (NYSCADV) in support of its Technology Safety Train-the-Trainer program.

CommScope, Inc. Selects Datalliance VMI

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:35:26 GMT

Business Wire - Datalliance, the leading independent supplier of Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) services, today announced that CommScope Inc. (CommScope), a world leader in infrastructure solutions for communication networks, has selected Datalliance VMI as the platform for their Vendor Managed Inventory program.

ADC Announces December 2009 Investor Event Schedule

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:34:27 GMT

Business Wire - ADC (NASDAQ:ADCT) (www.adc.com) today announced its schedule for webcasting at the following conferences in December:

Gameloft Supports the 2nd Generation of Android Phones

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:31:52 GMT

PRNewswire - Gameloft(R), a world leader in the publishing and development of downloadable video games, plans to launch High Definition games on next generation Android phones like the Motorola Droid and the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10.

LiveVox Announces Dynamic Blending and Integrated Skills-Based Routing on all Hosted Stations

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:30:25 GMT

Business Wire - LiveVox Inc., the leading provider of hosted-dialer solutions, today announced that organizations for the first time can establish skills-based routing with dynamic blending of inbound and outbound campaigns for every call center station.

Viasystems Announces Early Settlement Date for the Pending Tender Offer

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:27:22 GMT

Business Wire - Viasystems, Inc. today announced that, in connection with its cash tender offer to purchase up to $200,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 10.50% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2011, it has elected to settle on an early settlement date all notes tendered as of 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on November 9, 2009, the previously announced early tender time (the “Early Tender Time”).

Strategy Analytics: Garmin nüvifone G60 Difficult to Navigate

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:12:30 GMT

Business Wire - During a recent user evaluation of the Garmin nüvifone G60, the nüvifone failed to deliver a personalized experience because one cannot customize its home screen.

Outsource Channel Executives Inc. Survey Reveals Most Recession-Proof Technology Sales of 2009 and Predicted Winners for 2010

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:01:15 GMT

Business Wire - Despite the recession, sales of virtualization, storage, server and security solutions increased significantly in 2009, and these product categories are expected to see accelerated sales in 2010.

Cisco Router Sent Into Space Aboard Intelsat Satellite

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:01:06 GMT

PRNewswire - A space-tolerant router designed by Cisco, the leading supplier of networking equipment and network management for the Internet, flew into orbit today aboard a satellite of Intelsat, Ltd., the world's leading provider of fixed satellite services.

BICSI Website Introduces New White Paper Section, Leading with Nationwide Technology Rollout White Paper from Concert Technologies

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:00:22 GMT

Business Wire - The leading national rollout and global deployment company today announced the feature of its Lower Project Costs & Time of Technology Rollouts white paper to be the first on the BICSI website.

Track Data Announces Plan to Delist from NASDAQ and Deregister Its Common Stock

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:58:33 GMT

Business Wire - Track Data Corporation (NASDAQ:TRAC) today announced that it will voluntarily delist its common stock from NASDAQ and, based upon ownership of its shares by fewer than 300 holders of record, deregister its common stock under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“Exchange Act”).

WPCS Awarded $6.3 Million in New Projects

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:46:34 GMT

PRNewswire - WPCS International Incorporated (Nasdaq: WPCS), a leader in design-build engineering services for communications infrastructure, has announced that it has received approximately $6.3 million in new projects.

Fitch Rates Televisa's Proposed Sr. Notes 'BBB+'

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:33:23 GMT

Business Wire - Fitch Ratings has assigned a 'BBB+' rating to Grupo Televisa, S.A.B's (Televisa) proposed US$400 million senior unsecured notes due 2040. Proceeds from the proposed issuance will be used by the company for liability management and general corporate uses.

Smaato Names Madvertise as 33rd Ad Network Partner

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:08:24 GMT

Business Wire - Smaato Inc. (www.smaato.com), the leading global mobile ad optimizer and mobile advertising company, today announced that Madvertise, the leading regional ad network in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, has joined the Smaato network as its 33rd ad network partner.

Vertical Releases SBX IP 3.0 with Increased Capacity & Features

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:00:54 GMT

Business Wire - Vertical Communications, a leading provider of next-generation IP-based phone systems and voice applications announced today significant enhancements to the award-winning SBX IP, a converged IP telephony system developed in partnership with an LG electronics joint venture. Today’s availability of release 3.0 provides increases in capacity (reflected in the rebranding of the product) to up to 48 stations, addition of a T1/PRI interface board and numerous feature updates to help small businesses further increase productivity and efficiency.

Sprint Character Education Grant Program Enters Third Year Supporting Positive Development of Young People

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:00:26 GMT

Business Wire - Sprint (NYSE: S) today announced the 2010 entry dates for The Sprint Character Education Grant Program, its annual character-education grant program for schools and school districts across the country.

AT&T Pledges Support to National Lab Day Partnership

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:00:18 GMT

PRNewswire - AT&T* today announced plans to support the new National Lab Day partnership, an initiative to foster collaboration between researchers, students and educators to enhance science and math learning opportunities.

Vivendi/Canal+ Group acquire the 10% of Canal+ France owned by TF1

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:50:20 GMT

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Research and Markets: "Digital Radio In The UK: Progress & Challenges" - Only 22% of New Radios Sold In the UK Incorporate DAB Reception Capability

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:49:53 GMT

Business Wire - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/resea rch/fc2bfd/digital_radio_in_t) has announced the addition of the "Digital Radio In The UK: Progress & Challenges" report to their offering.

AT&T DataConnect Pass(SM) Makes Mobile Data More Flexible, Convenient on Nation's Fastest 3G Network

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:44:47 GMT

PRNewswire - It's the nation's fastest 3G network - and now - it's accessible to millions of mobile broadband customers on their own terms and their own time.

RIM/BlackBerry Sued by Klausner Technologies for Visual Voicemail Patent Infringement

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:43:24 GMT

Business Wire - Klausner Technologies, Inc. announced today that it has filed suit against Research in Motion, Ltd. (NASDQ:RIMM) for patent infringement.

Motorola Sued by Klausner Technologies for Visual Voicemail Patent Infringement

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:42:57 GMT

Business Wire - Klausner Technologies, Inc. announced today that it has filed suit against Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT) for patent infringement.

As the Holiday Driving Season Begins, Sprint Urges Customers to Focus on Driving

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:39:34 GMT

Business Wire - Whether you are driving across the country or just across town for the holidays, Sprint (NYSE:S) urges you to keep this in mind: According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2008 distracted driving was responsible for 16 percent of all traffic fatalities and 21 percent of all traffic injury accidents.

Magpie Brings to Life Rich Product Presentations for Extreme Networks

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:33:01 GMT

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Optical Cable Corporation's Recently Acquired Subsidiary Prevails In Major Patent Infringement Lawsuit

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:30:02 GMT

PRNewswire - Optical Cable Corporation (Nasdaq: OCCF) ("OCC") today announced that Applied Optical Systems, Inc. ("AOS"), a wholly owned subsidiary of OCC, has prevailed in a major patent infringement lawsuit brought in November 2006, by Amphenol Fiber Systems International ("FSI"), a subsidiary of Amphenol Corporation (NYSE: APH).

Research and Markets: Emerging High Speed Packet Access Applications Revealed and Examined

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:15:30 GMT

Business Wire - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/resea rch/f42a85/emerging_hspa_appl) has announced the addition of the "Emerging HSPA Applications" report to their offering.

Telephonics Awarded Contract from Lockheed Martin for U.S. Navy Multi-Mission Helicopter Communication Systems

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:07:27 GMT

Business Wire - Telephonics Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Griffon Corporation (NYSE:GFF), announced today that its Communication Systems Division has been awarded a contract from the Lockheed Martin Systems Integration-Owego business unit to manufacture support systems for U.S. Navy helicopters.

Circa Announces Retention of President and CEO and Improvement in Financial Results

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:48:10 GMT

CNW Group - Circa Enterprises Inc. (TSXV: CTO) ("Circa" or the "Corporation") announced today that Ivan W.

Answers.com Announces First Answers Summit

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:40:21 GMT

Business Wire - Answers Corporation (NASDAQ: ANSW), creators of the leading answer engine Answers.com® which includes WikiAnswers® and ReferenceAnswers™ sites, today announced the Answers Summit 2009, a new Q&A community event being hosted December 5-6 in Atlanta, GA.

ARRIS Rolls out DOCSIS(R) 3.0 Broadband Access across the Czech Republic

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:15:13 GMT

PRNewswire - ARRIS (Nasdaq: ARRS) today announced that, in cooperation with its value-added reseller LICA s.r.o., it has deployed DOCSIS 3.0 C4Â® CMTS' at 4 MSOs across the Czech Republic.

EVE CEO Luc Burgun to Participate in IP-ESC09 Panel on Transactors

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:04:34 GMT

Business Wire - Luc Burgun, chief executive officer of EVE, the leader in hardware/software co-verification, will participate in a technical panel discussion on transactors during the IP-Embedded Systems Conference (IP-ESC) 2009 December 1-3 in Grenoble, France.

Small Retailers Turn to Campaigner Email Marketing for Black Friday

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:00:51 GMT

Business Wire - Black Friday, the Friday after Thanksgiving, marks the beginning of the critical holiday selling season for retailers of all sizes.

3G Wireless: More Coverage in Rancho Cucamonga, California New Verizon Wireless cell site also adds capacity to stay ahead of demand for calls, email

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:00:13 GMT

PRNewswire - San Bernardino County residents, businesses and visitors are enjoying improved service thanks to a new Verizon Wireless cell site. The site expands 3G wireless coverage to the 210 Freeway at Milliken Avenue.

The IEC and GridWise Alliance Partner for Grid ComForum 2010 in Santa Clara

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:50:57 GMT

Business Wire - The International Engineering Consortium (IEC) and the GridWise Alliance today announced a memorandum of understanding to collaborate in the area of smart grid technology, beginning with the Grid ComForum this February 2-3 at the Santa Clara Convention Center.

UTOPY Partners with Philippines-Based Polaris Vanguard

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:49:40 GMT

Business Wire - UTOPY, Inc., the leading provider of Customer Intelligence and Performance Optimization solutions powered by Speech Analytics, today announced a strategic partnership with Polaris Vanguard, a leading Philippines-based service provider that specializes in the design and implementation of analytics products.

Just in Time for Thanksgiving, Verizon Launches a New Era of Television Entertainment in Philadelphia

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:30:25 GMT

PRNewswire - Just in time for Thanksgiving and its related activities, Verizon's award-winning FiOS TV is now available in parts of Philadelphia.

Sky Awards LivePerson Online Business Partner of the Year Accolade

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:30:11 GMT

PRNewswire - LivePerson, Inc. (Nasdaq: LPSN), a provider of online engagement solutions that facilitate real-time assistance and expert advice, has announced that it has been awarded the Online Business Partner of the Year award by British Sky Broadcasting (BSKYB), operator of the United Kingdom's largest digital pay television platform and fastest growing broadband provider.

As Black Friday looms, Adeptra surveys American concern over potential fraud and compares contact preferences to UK consumers

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:27:34 GMT

Business Wire - An Adeptra survey of 400 American and British consumers in the run up to Black Friday reveals that American consumers are more concerned than the British about being victims of financial fraud and so check their bank and card statements more regularly.