http://www.marketwire.com Market Wire - Computers and Software: Software Copyright 2006 Market Wire, Inc. All Rights Reserved. cs@marketwire.com 10 en-us http://www.marketwire.com/IMAGES/marketwire.gif http://www.marketwire.com Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:39:00 GMT BOULDER, CO (MARKET WIRE) ENLASO Corporation, a provider of translation and localization solutions, today announced that it will co-present a live Webinar October 30, 2008, titled "Managing Internationalization and Localization" along with partner Lingoport, a leading provider of internationalization services and tools. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=442129&tsource=3 Pharmaceuticals and Biotech Computers and Software Professional Services Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:07:00 GMT AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS (MARKET WIRE) Servoy, a leader in SaaS/PaaS development, has been declared winner of Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Award 2008, ranking #8 on this annual list of the fifty fastest growing technology companies. The announcement was made during an awards ceremony that took place in Taets Art Gallery in Zaandam (Amsterdam), Thurs., Oct. 9, 2008. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=442121&tsource=3 Computers and Software Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:03:00 GMT JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA (MARKET WIRE) Net 1 UEPS Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: UEPS)(JSE: NT1) ("Net1" or the "Company") today announced that it has received Bidders Notice number 11 from the South African Social Security Agency ("SASSA"), advising bidders that the Bid Adjudication Committee has submitted its report and recommendations in respect of the Payment Service Tender to the Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") of SASSA. The Bid Adjudication Committee has recommended to the Chief Executive Officer of SASSA that no award be made in respect of the tender and that a fresh tender process be commenced, as the Bid Evaluation Committee http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=442126&tsource=3 Computers and Software UEPS NT1 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 19:22:00 GMT SAN FRANCISCO, CA (MARKET WIRE) http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=442107&tsource=3 Education and Training Computers and Software Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:04:00 GMT ARMONK, NY (MARKET WIRE) ACI Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACIW), a leading international provider of electronic payment software, has signed a multi-million dollar agreement with IBM (NYSE: IBM) for software and services to integrate its global workforce and client base through unified communications and collaboration technologies. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=442079&tsource=3 Computers and Software IBM ACIW Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:20:00 GMT ANNAPOLIS, MD (MARKET WIRE) TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS) (NASDAQ: TSYS), a leading provider of mission-critical wireless communications, today announced it has received a contract valued at $1.1 million providing Wireless Point-to-Point Link (WPPL) professional services to the U.S. Marine Corps. WPPL systems provide deployed Marines with point-to-point and point-to-multipoint secure transmission of voice, video and data communications over terrestrial microwave radio links. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=442062&tsource=3 Government Computers and Software Telecom Aerospace and Defense Professional Services TSYS Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:18:00 GMT NEW WINDSOR, NY (MARKET WIRE) Medmatics, LLC, a leading vendor of on-demand, anticoagulation software for private practices and hospital settings, today announced its support for the Google Chrome Browser, a new open source browser intended to make the Web faster, safer, and easier. As the first anticoagulation management software application with native support for Firefox 3.0 (announced August), CoaguTrak continues to focus on innovation around the latest browser technology and is also the first anticoagulation software to support Google Chrome. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=442060&tsource=3 Pharmaceuticals and Biotech Computers and Software Medical and Healthcare Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:12:00 GMT SAN BRUNO, CA (MARKET WIRE) Responsys, a leading global provider of on-demand email and marketing automation solutions, today announced that Responsys marketing strategy expert Stefan Pollard will lead a roundtable discussion on "Writing Email for Different Readers" at the DMA08 conference next week at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Mr. Pollard will share top strategies and proven best practices for improving email response rates by creating one message that appeals to readers in different situations. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=442063&tsource=3 Computers and Software Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:58:00 GMT MENLO PARK, CA (MARKET WIRE) Oslo Software, a leading provider of dynamic business applications that quickly and cost-effectively optimize the quality of service in manufacturing and customer service environments, today announced that Emmanuel Gonon, CEO of Oslo Software, has accepted the nomination for Ivy Executive Search's prestigious Young Technology CEO of the Year award. "I am deeply honored to have been nominated for CEO of the Year award," said Oslo's CEO, Emmanuel Gonon. "I accept the nomination on behalf of everyone at Oslo Software, and I sincerely thank Ivy Executive Search for their continued support of our http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=442055&tsource=3 Computers and Software Professional Services Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:52:00 GMT SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS (MARKET WIRE) SmartCard Marketing Systems Inc.(PINKSHEETS: SMKG) CEO Massimo Barone Stated "We are positioning Velocitymoney.com to be strategically focused on E-merchant business through the use of Prepaid debit Card services and Pin Debit "online" worldwide. We presently offer Prepaid Debit card services throughout the North America and Europe in 4 currencies, USD, Canadian, Euro, and Sterling. The Pin Debit terminals will lead the online merchant and consumer market in the future as it is a secure payment gateway unlike any other to the customers of merchants creating the ideal payment network in an http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=442012&tsource=3 Computers and Software Telecom Retail SMKG Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:15:00 GMT ARMONK, NY (MARKET WIRE) IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced it has signed a contract with the United States Golf Association (USGA). IBM will deliver information protection, email recovery services and a comprehensive infrastructure recovery solution for the USGA to ensure the availability and resiliency of their core business functions. The agreement was signed in September 2008. Further information and financial details were not disclosed. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441984&tsource=3 Computers and Software Sports IBM Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:00:00 GMT REDWOOD SHORES, CA (MARKET WIRE) iPass Inc. (NASDAQ: IPAS) today announced it will release its financial results for the third quarter 2008, which ended September 30, 2008, on Monday, November 3, 2008 immediately after the close of regular market trading. The company will host a public conference call to discuss its financial results, outlook and current corporate developments at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (2:00 p.m. Pacific Time) that same day. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441873&tsource=3 Financial Services Computers and Software Telecom IPAS Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:00:00 GMT VIENNA, AUSTRIA (MARKET WIRE) The Vienna Insurance Group doesn't have to worry about their IT services. The leading insurance group affirms its belief in IBM Austria by announcing a new information technology (IT) services agreement with IBM (NYSE: IBM) for the next 6 years. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441983&tsource=3 Financial Services Computers and Software IBM Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:00:00 GMT OTTAWA, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) Halogen Software today announced that Rockford Health System will be presenting at the American Society for Healthcare Human Resources Annual Conference and Exhibition (ASHHRA). Dan Parod, SPHR, Vice President of HR at Rockford Health System will be presenting on "Bridging the Gap Between Goals and Employee Performance" at ASHHRA's Leader Institute at the show. Halogen Software has also released a new position paper for this event: The Influence of Employee Satisfaction on Patient Satisfaction and Safety. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441973&tsource=3 Computers and Software Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:00:00 GMT BOULDER, CO (MARKET WIRE) InfoPrint Solutions Company, a joint venture between IBM and Ricoh, today announced its line-up of on-demand personalization services and multi-channel offerings for marketers at DMA '08, booth #753. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441730&tsource=3 Computers and Software Professional Services Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:00:00 GMT ATLANTA, GA (MARKET WIRE) Sage Software today announced that its Atlanta campus has been named one of the Atlanta metro area's top large employers in the Atlanta Business Chronicle's Seventh Annual Best Places to Work Awards. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441854&tsource=3 Computers and Software Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:30:00 GMT VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA (MARKET WIRE) Intrinsyc Software International, Inc. (TSX: ICS), a global wireless software solutions provider, today announced that Shanghai RagenTek Communication Technology Co. Ltd., a leading GSM/GPRS and Smartphone solution provider, has launched a Smartphone named "Cronos" in China incorporating Intrinsyc's Soleus(TM) software platform. This represents the first Soleus-based product launched by Intrinsyc's silicon vendor customer previously announced in November 2007. Additional information concerning this product announcement can be found at: http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441957&tsource=3 Computers and Software Medical and Healthcare Transportation and Logistics Professional Services Real Estate and Construction Environment Retail Manufacturing and Production ICS Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:00:00 GMT BEIJING (MARKET WIRE) Today, some 600 years after construction began on the 178-acre site that would become the center of unrivalled imperial power known as China's Forbidden City, the Palace Museum and IBM (NYSE: IBM) will open the walled fortress -- and hundreds of years of history and culture -- to the world. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441827&tsource=3 Government Education and Training Computers and Software Media and Entertainment IBM Fri, 10 Oct 2008 04:01:00 GMT ARMONK, NY (MARKET WIRE) IBM (NYSE: IBM) is providing consulting services to help Boston-area financial investment firm Jantz Morgan LLC integrate corporate social responsibility throughout its business strategy and operations. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441688&tsource=3 Financial Services Computers and Software IBM Thu, 9 Oct 2008 22:00:00 GMT TEMECULA, CA (MARKET WIRE) Opto 22, developer and manufacturer of the award-winning SNAP PAC System(TM) family of programmable automation controllers, I/O, and accessories, will present a series of free technical seminars focused on its SNAP I/O(TM) offering featuring support for Rockwell Automation(R)/Allen-Bradley Ethernet-based control systems. The seminar tour began in Chicago on October 8 and continues across the country with stops in Detroit, MI; Atlanta, GA; Charlotte, NC; San Francisco, CA; and seven other cities. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441872&tsource=3 Computers and Software Thu, 9 Oct 2008 21:52:00 GMT DALLAS, TX (MARKET WIRE) According to new research from TDG, when asked which consumer technology brand they considered to be the most environmentally friendly, Apple topped the list. Almost one-third of adult Internet users selected Apple, compared with Dell at 21% and HP at 15%. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441884&tsource=3 Computers and Software Environment Retail Thu, 9 Oct 2008 20:36:00 GMT BOSTON, MA (MARKET WIRE) As the proliferation of social computing has forever changed the way customers gain information and feedback concerning a particular company's products or services, sales representatives are challenged to sell to a prospect base that potentially knows as much, if not more, about the competitive landscape than the reps themselves. This new challenge has caused a number of companies to implement social media solutions within the enterprise as a way to more effectively connect sales representatives to the subject-matter experts they seek. A recent study, "Sales 2.0: Social Media for Knowledge http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441835&tsource=3 Computers and Software HHS Thu, 9 Oct 2008 20:07:00 GMT BOSTON, MA (MARKET WIRE) A new research study announced by Aberdeen, a Harte-Hanks Company (NYSE: HHS), shows that visibility into inventory, supplier and order events, and trade documents, among other milestones, helps companies make their supply chain execution processes more flexible and responsive. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441817&tsource=3 Computers and Software Professional Services Media and Entertainment HHS Thu, 9 Oct 2008 20:06:00 GMT BOSTON, MA (MARKET WIRE) "The Value of Network and Application Visibility: Improving the Usability of Performance Data," a new benchmark report by Aberdeen Group, a Harte-Hanks Company (NYSE: HHS), found that even though 85% of organizations increased the amount of network and application performance data collected over the last two years, only 41% of these organizations improved their ability to prevent issues with network and application performance over the same period of time. The report also reveals that Best-in-Class organizations are, on average, spending $146 per user annually on labor cost to manage network http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441789&tsource=3 Computers and Software Telecom HHS Thu, 9 Oct 2008 20:05:00 GMT BOSTON, MA (MARKET WIRE) "Optimizing Application Delivery over the WAN," a new benchmark report by Aberdeen Group, a Harte-Hanks Company (NYSE: HHS), found that Best-in-Class organizations are spending $31 more per user annually on hardware, software, and services for application delivery and WAN optimization solutions as compared to all others. The report also found that Industry Average and Laggard organizations are spending $36 more per user annually on bandwidth upgrades as compared to Best-in-Class organizations. The report also revealed that this type of approach allowed Best-in-Class organizations to improve http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441796&tsource=3 Computers and Software Telecom HHS Thu, 9 Oct 2008 20:05:00 GMT OTTAWA, CANADA (MARKET WIRE) OSI Geospatial Inc (TSX: OSI) today announced its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2008 and nine months ending August 31, 2008, reported in US dollars and in accordance with Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441833&tsource=3 Computers and Software Aerospace and Defense OSI Thu, 9 Oct 2008 20:03:00 GMT BOSTON, MA (MARKET WIRE) The latest ERP benchmark report "Do More with Less: Merging Enterprise Applications with Desktop Tools" (September 2008) found that top performing companies are integrating enterprise and desktop applications, and as a result, are seeing significant improvements in corporate productivity and profitability. Aberdeen, a Harte-Hanks Company (NYSE: HHS), reports that Best-in-Class companies are 118% more likely to have the ability to launch enterprise applications from desktop tools, and 45% more likely to be able to launch desktop tools from an enterprise application. To obtain a complimentary http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441791&tsource=3 Computers and Software Manufacturing and Production HHS Thu, 9 Oct 2008 20:03:00 GMT BOSTON, MA (MARKET WIRE) There are a host of solutions, strategies, and technologies that promise to enhance the performance of the product development organization. However the newly released research report, titled "Getting the Process Right: A Fresh Look at PLM and Product Development," from Aberdeen Group, a Harte-Hanks Company (NYSE: HHS), found that just as often, how an organization approaches the change process can make as much difference as the solution implemented. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441799&tsource=3 Computers and Software Professional Services HHS Thu, 9 Oct 2008 19:59:00 GMT BOSTON, MA (MARKET WIRE) New research from Aberdeen, a Harte-Hanks Company (NYSE: HHS), shows that the pressures are mounting surrounding new demands for secure file transfer from new types of users. For decades secure file transfer has been in the domain of IT which oversaw regularly scheduled transfers of large amounts of data. New research shows that the need to move large files has become an everyday occurrence in the normal course of doing business. To obtain a complimentary copy of the report, visit: http://www.aberdeen.com/link/sponsor.asp?cid=5468. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441794&tsource=3 Computers and Software HHS Thu, 9 Oct 2008 19:59:00 GMT BOSTON, MA (MARKET WIRE) In the newly released benchmark report "Voice Over WiFi in the Enterprise: No Wires, No Bars, No Problem," Aberdeen Group, a Harte-Hanks Company (NYSE: HHS), found that Best-in-Class organizations achieved a 51% increase in workforce productivity by deploying voice solutions over their wireless network. This study collected data from more than 200 end-user organizations and found that these companies are increasingly deploying voice over WiFi solutions in order to improve the flexibility of the workforce and become a more mobile organization. To obtain a complimentary copy of the report, http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441804&tsource=3 Computers and Software Telecom HHS Thu, 9 Oct 2008 19:59:00 GMT BOSTON, MA (MARKET WIRE) In the newly released benchmark report, "SOA Governance: Separating Success From Chaos," Aberdeen Group, a Harte-Hanks Company (NYSE: HHS), found that Best-in-Class organizations realized a 18% decrease in operating expenses as a direct result of establishing comprehensive SOA governance -- an average reduction in costs that is 127% greater than all other organizations. To obtain a complimentary copy of the report, visit: http://www.aberdeen.com/link/sponsor.asp?spid=30410182&cid=4668. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441803&tsource=3 Computers and Software HHS Thu, 9 Oct 2008 19:58:00 GMT BOSTON, MA (MARKET WIRE) A new report from Aberdeen Group, a Harte-Hanks Company (NYSE: HHS), sheds light on the escalating dangers facing organizations that don't take adequate steps to safeguard their data, their computers, their brand and even individuals who are becoming victims of targeted, individualized attacks. With more than 130 billion email messages generated daily, as much as 95% are being categorized as spam. And spam has gone from nuisance advertising to covert attacks aimed at stealing data or taking remote control over hundreds of millions of machines. For a complimentary copy of the report, visit: http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441805&tsource=3 Computers and Software HHS Thu, 9 Oct 2008 19:56:00 GMT BOSTON, MA (MARKET WIRE) In an extremely competitive service landscape, Best-in-Class service firms are looking to empower their field technicians and mobile workers with tools to ensure quick and efficient service. As such, these firms are actively taking steps to map and automate service-specific workflows to replace outdated and inefficient paper-based systems, as indicated in "Mobility in Today's Service Organization," published by Aberdeen Group, a Harte-Hanks Company (NYSE: HHS). A complimentary copy of the report is available at: http://www.aberdeen.com/link/sponsor.asp?cid=5304. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441813&tsource=3 Computers and Software Telecom Media and Entertainment HHS Thu, 9 Oct 2008 19:10:00 GMT ANNISTON, AL (MARKET WIRE) Envizions announced today that the EVO Smart Console, tagged the "System of Tomorrow," will soon be open to pre-orders on all Envizions websites. The EVO Smart Console is the first open source hybrid Linux gaming system that will provide system of tomorrow applications. This release will be geared toward game developers, open source users, and earlier adopters. The mainstream release will be sometime next year. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441764&tsource=3 Computers and Software Media and Entertainment Thu, 9 Oct 2008 18:05:00 GMT ST. CLOUD, MN (MARKET WIRE) Software bundling is a way to increase money from your downloads -- software, games, widgets -- or any other popular application that has a sizable number of installations. By bundling relevant software you offer the user a bonus while increasing your revenue. Software bundling, done right, is a benefit to the user. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441758&tsource=3 Computers and Software Telecom Retail Thu, 9 Oct 2008 17:38:00 GMT ARMONK, NY and US VIRGIN ISLANDS (MARKET WIRE) The United States Virgin Islands (USVI) selected IBM (NYSE: IBM) to assist in building two 911 systems designed to help police, fire and medical services respond faster and more efficiently to emergencies throughout the islands. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441746&tsource=3 Government Computers and Software IBM Thu, 9 Oct 2008 17:13:00 GMT HOUSTON, TX (MARKET WIRE) Optical Systems, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: OPSY), a leader in front office software for automotive dealerships, announced today that it has integrated its premier auto dealer customer sales information system, the "Save-a-Deal" program, with a dedicated Business Development Call Center ("BDC"). The BDC was developed to help dealers turn more leads into showroom sales by promptly responding to customer inquiries. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441731&tsource=3 Automotive Computers and Software opsy OPSY Thu, 9 Oct 2008 17:00:00 GMT MANCHESTER, NH (MARKET WIRE) Newforma, Inc., a software company addressing the project information management (PIM) needs of the design and building industry, today announced strong third quarter sales as architects and engineers turn to Newforma's solution to work as productively as possible in an increasingly difficult economic environment. AE firms are adopting Newforma software to help existing staff maintain high levels of service for ongoing customer relationships while simultaneously extending project work into recession-proof market segments or geographies. Over 250 firms, including 53 of the top 200 U.S. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441659&tsource=3 Computers and Software Professional Services Real Estate and Construction Thu, 9 Oct 2008 17:00:00 GMT PROVIDENCE, RI (MARKET WIRE) Nestor, Inc. (OTCBB: NEST) announced today that it has secured $500,000 in new financing to support growth in the Company's automated traffic safety enforcement business. Several institutional and accredited investors committed 500,000 dollars in bridge financing after thoroughly reviewing the Company's progress and growth potential. The Board of Directors approved this new investment amidst news of record losses in the U.S. and international stock markets. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441721&tsource=3 Computers and Software NEST Thu, 9 Oct 2008 16:44:00 GMT BURBANK, CA (MARKET WIRE) Before the advent of roadside services such as Triple A, many automobile drivers carried tool kits in their trunks so that in case they broke down, they could repair the problem and continue driving. This is still true in countries where roadside service is not available -- nothing like being in the Sonora Desert in Mexico, for example, with no cell phone service and certainly no tow truck to come to your rescue even if there were. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441709&tsource=3 Computers and Software Thu, 9 Oct 2008 16:00:00 GMT NEW YORK, NY (MARKET WIRE) IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced it has signed a multi-million IBM Global Business Services agreement with the Fashion Research Institute (FRI) to implement a first-of-a-kind Virtual World Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Enterprise System. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441673&tsource=3 Computers and Software Retail IBM Thu, 9 Oct 2008 16:00:00 GMT WALTHAM, MA (MARKET WIRE) SDL (LSE: SDL), the leading provider of Global Information Management (GIM) solutions, announced today that Genzyme Europe (Genzyme) has selected a Global Information Management system from SDL that meets the new Regulatory Translation Management requirements in Europe, particularly the new XML-based Product Information Management (PIM) standard for the European Medicines Agency (EMEA) centralized procedure. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441694&tsource=3 Pharmaceuticals and Biotech Computers and Software Professional Services SDL Thu, 9 Oct 2008 15:20:00 GMT BEDFORD, NH (MARKET WIRE) SalesEdge LLC announces that its president and founder, Kym Harrington, will present at the Ektron Synergy 2008 customer conference on Wednesday, October 22, 2008, in Boston, MA. Earlier this year, SalesEdge launched its customer-engaging website at www.SalesEdgeLLC.com using Ektron's CMS400.NET technology. SalesEdge provides RFP (request for proposal) software and proposal automation solutions used by industry leaders in over 1200 companies. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441616&tsource=3 Computers and Software Thu, 9 Oct 2008 15:00:00 GMT DENVER, CO (MARKET WIRE) TrackVia, Inc., a leading provider of online database software for businesses, today announced that Mark Goines has been appointed to its Board of Directors. With this appointment, TrackVia expands its Board from four members to five. Mr. Goines is an active technology investor and advisor based out of Silicon Valley. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441651&tsource=3 Computers and Software Thu, 9 Oct 2008 14:58:00 GMT BUDAPEST, HUNGARY (MARKET WIRE) Power of the Dream Ventures, Inc. (OTCBB: PWRV), Hungary's premier technology acquisition and development company, today announced that it has finalized a financing commitment of up to $5,000,000 from a YA Global Investments, L.P. The terms of the financing allow the Company to sell up to $5,000,000 in tranches of equity, based upon a specified discount to the market price of the Company shares, calculated over the five trading days following notice of an election to sell shares. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441653&tsource=3 Financial Services Computers and Software Medical and Healthcare Professional Services PWRV Thu, 9 Oct 2008 14:27:00 GMT BURLINGTON, MA (MARKET WIRE) Acronis(R) Inc. (http://www.acronis.com), a provider of affordable, scalable storage management and disaster recovery software, announced that the latest version of its Acronis True Image Home 2009 disk imaging and backup software for home users protects users' PCs with less work on their part and allows them to quickly recover from the impact of viruses, unstable software downloads and failed hard drives. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441640&tsource=3 Computers and Software Thu, 9 Oct 2008 14:10:00 GMT DENVER, CO (MARKET WIRE) Masterpiece Solutions, the leader in comprehensive point of sale and business management software for art and antique galleries, artists and other independent retailers, today announced the upgrade of its Masterpiece Manager software and the introduction of its innovative Masterpiece Success Package. The advancements give galleries and artists a state-of-the-art, integrated gallery management solution, including advanced inventory controls, customer management, point-of-sale and web integration combined with an effective service program. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441537&tsource=3 Computers and Software Retail Media and Entertainment Lifestyle and Leisure Thu, 9 Oct 2008 14:03:00 GMT MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA (MARKET WIRE) BitDefender(R), an award-winning provider of antivirus software and data security solutions, today announced the launch of a new blog for Unix users. The blog, http://unices.bitdefender.com/, was created by the BitDefender Linux team in an effort to create an interactive forum for BitDefender's Unix-based customers. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441422&tsource=3 Computers and Software Thu, 9 Oct 2008 14:00:00 GMT BURLINGTON, MA (MARKET WIRE) http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441625&tsource=3 Computers and Software Thu, 9 Oct 2008 14:00:00 GMT MANKATO, MN (MARKET WIRE) Firepond, Inc. (OTCBB: FPND) has announced that BroadSoft, Inc., the leading provider of VoIP application software, is now fully implemented on the Firepond CPQ OnDemand application. BroadSoft has integrated Firepond CPQ OnDemand with salesforce.com's application (Salesforce). http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441613&tsource=3 Computers and Software FPND Thu, 9 Oct 2008 14:00:00 GMT NEW YORK, NY (MARKET WIRE) Kamakura Corporation announced Thursday that it has dramatically expanded the ability of the Kamakura Risk Manager enterprise risk system to calculate and display the risks of each transaction on the balance sheets of major financial institutions. The enhanced transfer pricing capabilities in Kamakura Risk Manager Version 7.0 allow major financial institutions and corporations to parse the incremental risk of each asset and liability on the balance sheet into liquidity risk, credit risk, and interest rate risk components and simulate it forward in a realistic way. KRM Version 7.0 provides 8 http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441535&tsource=3 Financial Services Computers and Software Professional Services Thu, 9 Oct 2008 14:00:00 GMT COLUMBUS, OH and NEW YORK, NY (MARKET WIRE) Sterling Commerce, an AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) company, and Deloitte LLP today announced the creation of the Cross-Channel Retailing Consortium. The Consortium was founded to discuss the potential for cross-channel retailing, defined as consumers conducting their research, selection, purchase and return shopping activities across channels. The Consortium will also work to help retailers deliver the cross-channel experience by identifying the operational, organizational and technological hurdles that retailers face in orchestrating their Web, catalog, phone and in-store operations. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441505&tsource=3 Computers and Software T Thu, 9 Oct 2008 13:30:00 GMT DALLAS, TX (MARKET WIRE) NewMarket Technology, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: NMKT) CEO Philip M. Verges conducted a Webcast yesterday in which he discussed the Company's recent ticker symbol change back to 'NMKT' and the Company's quotation system change. In the Webcast, Mr. Verges discusses the reasons surrounding the quotation system change, to include the potential benefits and challenges of the change. He emphasized that the Company remains in full compliance with the periodic financial reporting requirements of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and intends to remain fully reporting. The Company's http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441617&tsource=3 Computers and Software NMKT Thu, 9 Oct 2008 13:15:00 GMT LAS VEGAS, NV (MARKET WIRE) The Estate Vault Inc. (PINKSHEETS: TEVI), an emerging leader of the growing information security and management market, and provider of value-added products and services to the financial services and other information-secure industries, today announced its second communiqué to its shareholders. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441521&tsource=3 Computers and Software Professional Services TEVI Thu, 9 Oct 2008 13:00:00 GMT SINGAPORE (MARKET WIRE) Aspect Software, Inc., the world's largest company solely focused on unified communications for the contact centre, today announced the company is hosting the 2008 Asia Pacific Aspect Customer Experience (ACE) in Beijing, China, October 21 through 24, 2008 at the Hyatt Regency Beijing. Aspect will host hundreds of customers, prospects, and partner attendees at the conference, entitled "Live Solutions, Real Experiences." http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441594&tsource=3 Computers and Software Telecom Thu, 9 Oct 2008 13:00:00 GMT SAN FRANCISCO, CA (MARKET WIRE) Neocase Software, a leading provider of customer service solutions for shared service centers and customer support operations, announced today that its customer service solution was selected and implemented by Callidus Software to consolidate and centralize their customer service applications into one integrated, robust platform. Callidus Software is the leading provider of on-premise and on-demand Sales Performance Management (SPM) solutions to global companies across a broad range of industries. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=440711&tsource=3 Computers and Software Thu, 9 Oct 2008 13:00:00 GMT PLANO, TX (MARKET WIRE) Invensys Process Systems (IPS), a global technology, software and consulting leader, will showcase its full line of automation and instrumentation solutions at the ISA EXPO 2008, October 14 through 16, in Houston, Texas. The company will demonstrate solutions for instrument safety, rapid commissioning, control system migration and mobile computing, as well as continue its celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Foxboro brand. Additionally, Dr. Peter Martin, IPS Vice President of Strategic Ventures, will demonstrate the benefits and value of process automation at an open conference http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441476&tsource=3 Computers and Software Telecom Chemicals Manufacturing and Production isys Thu, 9 Oct 2008 13:00:00 GMT NEWTON, MA (MARKET WIRE) Questex Media Group, Inc.'s ICCM Canada Conference & Exposition today announced a successful close to Canada's premier customer contact management conference and expo. The event took place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto, October 6-8. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441426&tsource=3 Computers and Software Thu, 9 Oct 2008 13:00:00 GMT LONDONDERRY, NH (MARKET WIRE) ipoque (www.ipoque.com), a leading European provider of Internet traffic management solutions, today announced that it has launched U.S. operations with headquarters located in Londonderry, New Hampshire. The company also announced the appointment of Jim Peschek as Vice President of Sales, North America, to head the company's newly opened U.S. office. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=439149&tsource=3 Computers and Software Thu, 9 Oct 2008 12:59:00 GMT MARLBORO, MA (MARKET WIRE) Egenera, Inc. today announced that a division of PetroChina Company Limited (PetroChina), one of the largest oil companies in the world, has standardized on Egenera(R) as the foundation of its new, more reliable dynamic data center. A sub-division serving four provinces and the city of Shanghai, PetroChina East China Region Sales (PECRS) chose the Egenera platform based on its superior ability to support PECRS' next-generation data center, especially in terms of simplicity, high performance and resiliency. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441593&tsource=3 Computers and Software Thu, 9 Oct 2008 12:30:00 GMT VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA (MARKET WIRE) PresiNET, a leader in network management tools, today announced a distribution agreement with Avnet Technology Solutions (Avnet), an operating group of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), which will be implemented in the U.S. and Canada. Under the agreement, Avnet will distribute PresiNET's TOTAL VIEW ONE(TM), a premium network intelligence appliance. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441591&tsource=3 Computers and Software Thu, 9 Oct 2008 12:13:00 GMT MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA (MARKET WIRE) Predicting a steady growth rate of 5 percent per year in the wired communications semiconductor market segment, The Linley Group today released its Communications Silicon Market Forecast, 2007-2012, report. The firm says that despite recent economic turbulence in the United States, 2008 year-to-date sales of wired communications ASSPs have been relatively strong, and the revenue outlook for a number of product segments, including network processors and Ethernet devices, remains positive. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441527&tsource=3 Financial Services Computers and Software Telecom Electronics and Semiconductors Thu, 9 Oct 2008 12:07:00 GMT LITTLETON, CO (MARKET WIRE) Solutions II, a nationwide, award-winning technology consulting firm specializing in Virtualization, Storage Optimization, Business Continuance and the security surrounding these practices, announces the launch of a new brand and tagline, "Performing Ahead of the Curve." The positioning tagline adopted by Solutions II leadership represents the Solutions II goals for their customers in an ever changing IT World and the competitive advantage their solutions deliver to clients. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=440288&tsource=3 Computers and Software Thu, 9 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA (MARKET WIRE) Adaptive Planning, the worldwide leader in on-demand financial planning and reporting solutions for companies of all sizes, today announced that it has joined the Intel(R) Software Partner Program. As a member of this program, Adaptive Planning's software is featured on the Intel(R) Business Exchange (Intel(R) BX), a platform built for small and medium businesses where SMB buyers can discover, research and request a quote for business solutions featuring innovative software and Intel(R) technology. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441522&tsource=3 Financial Services Computers and Software Professional Services Thu, 9 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT TORONTO, ONTARIO and VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA (MARKET WIRE) Healthscreen Solutions Inc. (TSX VENTURE: MDU), a leading Canadian provider of physician practice enhancement services and electronic medical record (EMR) software, and Wolf Medical Systems, a leading national provider of electronic medical records (EMR) software, are pleased to announce a strategic alliance to offer their respective industry leading solutions to physicians in Western Canada. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441579&tsource=3 Computers and Software Medical and Healthcare MDU Thu, 9 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT AUSTIN, TX (MARKET WIRE) Asure Software (NASDAQ: ASUR), a leading provider of workforce management solutions, will be exhibiting at the HR Technology Conference & Exhibition, October 15-17 in Chicago, IL. This event is the world's leading event for HR professionals to learn about the latest technological advances that enhance human resource management and network with fellow colleagues within the HR industry. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441510&tsource=3 Computers and Software ASUR Thu, 9 Oct 2008 11:36:00 GMT CHANTILLY, VA (MARKET WIRE) Meridian Knowledge Solutions, LLC has entered into a non-exclusive relationship with e-learning provider SkillSoft (NASDAQ: SKIL) that boosts the size of Meridian's online library to more than 15,000 e-learning courses. Employers can tap Meridian's "Virtual Library" to train employees on topics ranging from acquisition and contracting to work-life balance. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=440775&tsource=3 Education and Training Computers and Software SKIL Thu, 9 Oct 2008 11:00:00 GMT WALNUT CREEK, CA (MARKET WIRE) http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441425&tsource=3 Computers and Software Professional Services Thu, 9 Oct 2008 11:00:00 GMT MARLBOROUGH, MA (MARKET WIRE) Workscape, Inc., a leading provider of outsourced benefits and talent management solutions, today announced that it has appointed Diane Albano as its Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales. Albano will be responsible for driving the growth of Workscape's comprehensive offerings, including its Outsourced Benefits Administration and Talent Management solutions. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441499&tsource=3 Computers and Software Professional Services Thu, 9 Oct 2008 11:00:00 GMT SANTA CLARA, CA (MARKET WIRE) InMage Systems(R) (www.inmage.com) today announced that its customer, the international law firm of Howard Rice Nemerovski Canady Falk & Rabkin, has been selected by Storage Networking World as a finalist for the Fall 2008 "Best Practices in Storage" Awards Program. The awards program identifies and acknowledges excellence among users of storage IT solutions and approaches. The top finalist in each category will be announced and recognized at Storage Networking World during the SNW Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, October 15. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441541&tsource=3 Computers and Software Thu, 9 Oct 2008 11:00:00 GMT BOSTON, MA (MARKET WIRE) Ludesi Corporation, developer of the award-winning Ludesi Image Analysis Service and the Ludesi REDFIN software for two-dimensional electrophoresis gels, today announced the appointment of Lars Eric Utterman as the new chairman of Ludesi's Board of Directors. Mr. Utterman has a distinguished career in the biotechnology, diagnostics and pharmaceutical industries with more than 30 years experience in international executive level positions with GE Healthcare, Amersham Pharmacia, and Boehringer Mannheim (now Roche Diagnostics). http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441565&tsource=3 Pharmaceuticals and Biotech Computers and Software Thu, 9 Oct 2008 10:30:00 GMT DESOTO, TX (MARKET WIRE) Etelcharge.com (OTCBB: ETLC) today announced that its Consumer Electronics Warranty Gift Cards are now "live" and available for purchase on the Etelcharge.com website (www.etelcharge.com). http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441495&tsource=3 Financial Services Computers and Software Retail ETLC Thu, 9 Oct 2008 10:00:00 GMT MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA (MARKET WIRE) JAJAH, the world's leading IP telephony provider, today announced another series of businesses have utilized JAJAH's open-API program to add calling functionality to their service offering. Companies all across the world, in industries as diverse as tech support, mobile email and social networking, are using JAJAH to integrate voice into their offering, giving their millions of customers the ability to connect simply, and at low cost. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441549&tsource=3 Computers and Software Retail Thu, 9 Oct 2008 10:00:00 GMT ARMONK, NY (MARKET WIRE) IBM (NYSE: IBM) announced today that Merrill Lynch will use its new iDataPlex servers, a new class of data center hardware that allows mass-scale, Internet-style computing in a compact, energy-saving package. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441357&tsource=3 Computers and Software IBM Thu, 9 Oct 2008 09:00:00 GMT MILPITAS, CA (MARKET WIRE) Adaptec, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADPT), a global leader in storage solutions, will host a live teleconference and webcast on Tuesday, October 21, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. PT to discuss the company's financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2009. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441548&tsource=3 Computers and Software ADPT Thu, 9 Oct 2008 08:00:00 GMT VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA (MARKET WIRE) WebTech Wireless Inc. (TSX: WEW), a leading supplier of location-based and fleet Telematics services, today announced that it is changing its year-end to December 31, with the first such year-end occurring on December 31, 2008. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441561&tsource=3 Computers and Software Telecom Transportation and Logistics WEW Thu, 9 Oct 2008 07:30:00 GMT NATICK, MA (MARKET WIRE) TotalView Technologies, a provider of interactive analysis and debugging tools for serial and parallel codes, today announced that the STFC Daresbury Laboratory in Warrington, U.K. has chosen to use TotalView(R) to improve scientific research efforts and parallel application development on its IBM(R) Blue Gene(R)/P system. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441462&tsource=3 Computers and Software Telecom Aerospace and Defense Electronics and Semiconductors Thu, 9 Oct 2008 07:01:00 GMT SEATTLE, WA (MARKET WIRE) Windows Secrets Newsletter announced today that Fred Langa will resume writing for the weekly e-mail publication. His new column, LangaList Plus, will appear each week in the paid version of the newsletter and will answer readers' questions about the Windows operating system. The first column is available to paying subscribers beginning today. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441530&tsource=3 Computers and Software Thu, 9 Oct 2008 07:00:00 GMT JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA (MARKET WIRE) Building on significant progress with its growing partner and client base in sub-Saharan Africa, IBM (NYSE: IBM) today will host an innovation forum in Johannesburg to discuss both progress made during the past year and what lies ahead. Today's forum brings together leaders from government, academia and businesses to spark new initiatives that advance Africa's position in the global economy. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441484&tsource=3 Government Education and Training Computers and Software Electronics and Semiconductors IBM Thu, 9 Oct 2008 04:01:00 GMT ARMONK, NY and WASHINGTON, DC (MARKET WIRE) Munir is five years old, and he lives in a ruggedly remote, rural village in Northern Pakistan. For months, he has suffered from an aggressive and worsening skin lesion that, for want of medical care, has gone untreated. But now, his fortunes have changed for the better -- as they have for a growing number of Pakistanis in the region. Today, as his relieved father would quickly tell you, Munir is on the road to full recovery. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441455&tsource=3 Government Computers and Software Medical and Healthcare IBM Thu, 9 Oct 2008 01:42:00 GMT MONTEREY, CA (MARKET WIRE) Creative Coefficient, an advanced mobile applications software development company, today announced the release and mass appeal of its first product for the Apple® iPhone™, 1st Response: Emergency Kit now available on the Apple iTunes® App Store. The product is the first in a series of four new iPhone applications by Creative Coefficient to be available in Q4, 2008. Lauryn Jones, chief operating officer of Creative Coefficient, remarked, "We're proud to launch a family of 1st Response applications. These are must-have consumer aids, taking full advantage of the iPhone's http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441524&tsource=3 Computers and Software Telecom Wed, 8 Oct 2008 23:05:00 GMT VANCOUVER, BC (MARKET WIRE) Visiphor Corporation ("Visiphor") (OTCBB: VISRF) (TSX-V: VIS) (XETRA: IGYA) announces that it has granted a total of 1,200,000 options to officers and directors of the Company at an exercise price of $0.10 with an expiry date of October 7, 2011. One third of these options will vest immediately, one third will vest one year from the date of grant, and the final third will vest two years from the date of grant, with a four month hold period that expires on February 7, 2009. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441497&tsource=3 Computers and Software VISRF VIS IGYA Wed, 8 Oct 2008 22:44:00 GMT BURBANK, CA (MARKET WIRE) Being able to spot trouble before it occurs is always a good thing. Airplanes have instruments that inform the pilot of altitude, attitude and even the proximity of other aircrafts. Cars have gauges that alert the driver if the vehicle is low on fuel or oil, if the engine is overheating, and nowadays even if tires are low on air. Weather stations have instrumentation that can spot severe storms many miles away, often saving entire towns. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441491&tsource=3 Computers and Software Wed, 8 Oct 2008 22:09:00 GMT SAN JOSE, CA (MARKET WIRE) Quantum Corp. (NYSE: QTM), the leading global specialist in backup, recovery and archive, today announced that it will issue a news release on its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2009, ended Sept. 30, 2008, on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008, after the close of the market. The company will hold a conference call to discuss these results. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441481&tsource=3 Computers and Software QTM Wed, 8 Oct 2008 21:45:00 GMT COLUMBUS, OH and NEW YORK, NY (MARKET WIRE) Deloitte and Sterling Commerce, an AT&T Inc (NYSE: T) company, today announced a strategic alliance agreement. Under this alliance agreement, Sterling Commerce software solutions and Deloitte's advisory and implementation related services have been brought together in a market offering designed to help companies in their effort to improve their multichannel eCommerce selling and fulfillment processes. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441469&tsource=3 Computers and Software T Wed, 8 Oct 2008 21:36:00 GMT BEAVERTON, OR (MARKET WIRE) LINBIT HA Solutions GmbH, the global technology leader in high-availability and disaster recovery solutions, has opened a subsidiary in Beaverton, OR. Kavan Smith and Brian Hellman will be heading the executive team for LINBIT's North American operations. Their expertise both in business and technology will provide LINBIT with the solid foundation needed to deliver enterprise-level solutions for a fraction of the price of the competition's offerings. "We are proud to deliver the best technology solutions for business continuity," stated Kavan Smith. "LINBIT knows that today's businesses are http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441467&tsource=3 Computers and Software Wed, 8 Oct 2008 20:00:00 GMT VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA (MARKET WIRE) WebTech Wireless Inc. (TSX: WEW), a leading supplier of location-based and fleet Telematics services, today reported revenue of $20.8 million for the year ended July 31, 2008 representing a 36% increase year over year. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441427&tsource=3 Computers and Software Telecom Transportation and Logistics WEW Wed, 8 Oct 2008 19:53:00 GMT FALLS CHURCH, VA (MARKET WIRE) Participation and interest in the development and adoption of electronic data exchange standards continue to grow, as seen at the Accredited Standards Committee (ASC) X12 Trimester meeting, September 21-26, 2008 in Pittsburgh, PA. The X12 Steering Committee is grateful to its members, for developing several new proposals, and the Platinum sponsor, Highmark (www.highmark.com), for contributing to the meeting's success. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441404&tsource=3 Government Computers and Software Professional Services Wed, 8 Oct 2008 19:25:00 GMT BURBANK, CA (MARKET WIRE) On the surface, an accidentally deleted file can seem like a minor problem. An employee calls the help desk in a panic, the IT person on the help desk checks to see if the file is recoverable from the Windows Recycle Bin (it's not, because it was saved to a file server, and the Windows Recycle Bin only captures files saved locally), curses at the "dumb user," then does a search of backup and restores the file. End of story. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441398&tsource=3 Computers and Software Wed, 8 Oct 2008 19:23:00 GMT BEAVERTON, OR (MARKET WIRE) Sage Timberline Office is the most widely used application for construction estimating, job costing, accounting, payroll and project management, according to the Construction Financial Management Association's (CFMA) 2008 Information Technology Survey for the Construction Industry, seventh edition. This survey included responses from general, heavy and highway and specialty trades. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441392&tsource=3 Computers and Software Real Estate and Construction SGE Wed, 8 Oct 2008 18:52:00 GMT CAMARILLO, CA (MARKET WIRE) International Card Establishment, Inc. (I.C.E.) (OTCBB: ICRD) today announced that its new Virtual Terminal (VT) platform allows any merchant with a computer and an internet connection to offer custom store branded Gift and Loyalty cards that utilize traditional magnetic stripe cards to his customers at a small fraction of the cost of existing Gift and Loyalty programs. This revolutionary platform enables an inexpensive magnetic stripe card to yield all of the information previously available only with smart card programs. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441384&tsource=3 Computers and Software Professional Services ICRD Wed, 8 Oct 2008 18:51:00 GMT LAS VEGAS, NV (MARKET WIRE) TechMentor Booth #107 -- Ensim Corporation, the leading provider of user provisioning and access control software, will be demonstrating the latest release of its Unify Enterprise platform at TechMentor Conference, taking place October 13-17, 2008. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441390&tsource=3 Computers and Software Telecom Wed, 8 Oct 2008 18:15:00 GMT LOS ANGELES, CA (MARKET WIRE) Criteria Corp's pre-employment testing services are featured on this week's episode of The Smart Show, a web-based video series that highlights new technologies and other useful resources for businesses. The Smart Show interviewed Criteria's CEO Josh Millet about the subject of pre-employment testing. The Smart Show episode can be viewed here. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441358&tsource=3 Computers and Software Professional Services Media and Entertainment Wed, 8 Oct 2008 18:04:00 GMT WAYNE, PA (MARKET WIRE) http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441373&tsource=3 Government Education and Training Computers and Software Professional Services KNXA Wed, 8 Oct 2008 17:33:00 GMT BOULDER, CO (MARKET WIRE) ENLASO Corporation, a leading provider of translation and localization solutions, announced today that it will hold its third annual Localization Thought Leader Forum in Boulder, CO, December 10-12. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441361&tsource=3 Computers and Software Professional Services Wed, 8 Oct 2008 17:32:00 GMT DULLES, VA (MARKET WIRE) Centuria Corporation, a leading provider of professional and technical support services to the U.S. government, today announced the receipt of four awards and commendations, including inclusion within the Inc. 500, Deloitte & Touche LLP's 2008 Virginia Technology Fast 50 awards, Washington Technology's 2008 Fast 50 awards, and Federal Times' 2008 Top 100 Governmentwide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) vendors list. More importantly, the company also announced that it has received an overall performance rating of 95 by Dun & Bradstreet on its recent "Supplier Performance Review" report. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441359&tsource=3 Government Computers and Software Telecom Aerospace and Defense Wed, 8 Oct 2008 17:07:00 GMT BOSTON, MA (MARKET WIRE) Global service executives gathered at the annual Chief Service Officer's (CSO) Summit hosted by the Aberdeen Group, a Harte-Hanks Company (NYSE: HHS), last week in San Francisco, CA. Participants identified execution of business strategy (47%), economy / recession (36%) and lack of skilled workers (13%) as the top three socio-economic factors facing their service business in the next 12 months. Onsite research also revealed that 66% of the service professionals in attendance identified strategic management and initiative management as the top two business drivers facing their service http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441322&tsource=3 Computers and Software Professional Services HHS Wed, 8 Oct 2008 16:44:00 GMT BOSTON, MA (MARKET WIRE) As debate season pushes forward, Global Chief Procurement Officers stand united in their view that The Chief Procurement Officer's (CPO) Summit has become the definitive conference for global procurement executives to learn, network, and discuss the strategies needed to extend the broad transformation of their organizations. Aberdeen Group, a Harte-Hanks Company (NYSE: HHS), will host its 4th Annual CPO Summit this November 13 and 14 in San Francisco, CA. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441324&tsource=3 Computers and Software Professional Services HHS Wed, 8 Oct 2008 16:31:00 GMT CUPERTINO, CA (MARKET WIRE) Symantec Corp. (NASDAQ: SYMC) today announced that it is expanding on its decade-long partnership with Dell to deliver the industry's first factory-integrated solution that provides quick and efficient, disk-based backup and recovery. Dell PowerVault DL2000 backup-to-disk appliance is a complete hardware and software data protection solution that includes pre-installed Symantec Backup Exec 12.5 and custom disk management features developed exclusively for Dell, allowing for easier management of backup to disk environments from a single console. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=440925&tsource=3 Computers and Software SYMC Wed, 8 Oct 2008 16:25:00 GMT KANSAS CITY, KS (MARKET WIRE) Rush Tracking Systems (www.rushtrackingsystems.com), an industry-leading RFID business process consulting and systems integration company, today announced Toby Rush, president and CEO, will present "Quantifying and Amplifying the ROI of Your Business Case For RFID" at EPC Connection 2008 (2:45pm on Tues., Oct. 14). In his presentation, Rush will discuss best practices and proven methodologies for identifying, quantifying and increasing business results from RFID investments. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441343&tsource=3 Financial Services Computers and Software Aerospace and Defense Professional Services Electronics and Semiconductors Wed, 8 Oct 2008 16:20:00 GMT BOSTON, MA (MARKET WIRE) Aberdeen, a Harte-Hanks Company (NYSE: HHS), today announced the availability of a new report on "Unified Threat Management: What's In, What's Next, and Why," which outlines the benefits Best-in-Class organizations have achieved by deploying and managing a single, multi-function network security device as opposed to multiple, dedicated solutions. To obtain a complimentary copy of the report, visit: http://www.aberdeen.com/link/sponsor.asp?cid=4872. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441319&tsource=3 Computers and Software HHS Wed, 8 Oct 2008 16:18:00 GMT BOSTON, MA (MARKET WIRE) Newly released research by Aberdeen Group, a Harte-Hanks company (NYSE: HHS), reveals that as the advent of new customer-facing technologies (such as social media platforms) change the way consumers gather information about a particular company's products or services, sales representatives are challenged to sell to a customer base that better understands the competitive landscape. As a result, companies realize that they must enable their sales force to work smarter, not harder, to acquire and retain customers. Organizations are forced to not only provide a 360-degree view of the customer to http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441317&tsource=3 Computers and Software Professional Services HHS Wed, 8 Oct 2008 16:07:00 GMT FRANKFORT, KY (MARKET WIRE) PlanGraphics, Inc. (OTCBB: PGRA) announced that it has deployed version 7.1.2 of its Xmarc suite of "middleware" to its European and Austral-Asia client base. Xmarc 7.1.2 introduces a wide range of OGC-compliant enhancements and new functions responding to the needs of present users, as well as providing foundational changes for new users. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441333&tsource=3 Government Computers and Software Transportation and Logistics Professional Services PGRA Wed, 8 Oct 2008 16:01:00 GMT PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC (MARKET WIRE) IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced it was selected to deliver a state-of-the-art information system for Benzina and Benzina Plus petrol station network. The delivery and implementation will be managed by IBM Global Business Services and its consultants will be responsible for project management to fulfill all customer requirements. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441296&tsource=3 Automotive Computers and Software Energy and Utilities IBM Wed, 8 Oct 2008 15:42:00 GMT CHICAGO, IL (MARKET WIRE) we-R-you, Corporation (PINKSHEETS: WERU), the next generation secure and private social networking portal, announced today the acquisition of exclusive rights to represent coRe(TM) technologies throughout the United States. coRe, which stands for converged object relationship engine, is the product of a decade of R&D and over 340,000 man hours to build the infrastructure, technical knowledge, functional object model and operational excellence to operate a world class integrated web-scale computing platform. The coRe enables incredible scalability for computing by providing access to an http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441305&tsource=3 Computers and Software Retail Media and Entertainment WERU Wed, 8 Oct 2008 15:40:00 GMT REDDING, CA (MARKET WIRE) Cenatek, Inc., a provider of high performance storage solutions, today announced the completion of the acquisition of certain Cenatek assets by Dataram Corporation (NASDAQ: DRAM). http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441309&tsource=3 Computers and Software DRAM Wed, 8 Oct 2008 15:30:00 GMT WALNUT CREEK, CA (MARKET WIRE) More than 30 customers are now live on Workday's on-demand Human Capital Management and Financial Management solutions. Workday customers are typically live in a matter of weeks or months, far faster than traditional, on-premise systems. Companies ranging from mid-sized business to the Fortune 500 continue to select Workday's on-demand services for dramatically lower total cost of ownership compared to on-premise systems. In addition, Workday offers new levels of agility, usability and integration capabilities -- all without expensive upgrades and maintenance. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441146&tsource=3 Computers and Software Professional Services FUL IMA TMA Wed, 8 Oct 2008 15:18:00 GMT MARLBOROUGH, MA (MARKET WIRE) Workscape, Inc., a leading provider of SaaS-based outsourced benefits and talent management solutions, today unveiled the latest version of its Talent Management Suite (TMS). Version 6.6 of the Workscape TMS delivers the intuitive tools and integrated talent data that drive employee performance and retention through deep, robust functionality for performance management, compensation, and succession planning. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441284&tsource=3 Computers and Software Professional Services Wed, 8 Oct 2008 15:15:00 GMT ARMONK, NY (MARKET WIRE) IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced it has signed a five-year agreement with Panasonic Corporation of North America. IBM will provide mainframe, server, network, end user and business continuity outsourcing services as well as application management services to support Panasonic's growing global operations. The extended relationship will help Panasonic to achieve their business and IT objectives on a global basis. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441275&tsource=3 Computers and Software Electronics and Semiconductors Retail Manufacturing and Production IBM Wed, 8 Oct 2008 15:15:00 GMT MARLBOROUGH, MA (MARKET WIRE) Workscape, Inc., a leading provider of outsourced benefits and talent management solutions, today announced details of its latest offering, Workscape HR Express, which combines all HR-related information and activities into a Web-based, single-point of access solution. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441276&tsource=3 Computers and Software Professional Services Wed, 8 Oct 2008 15:12:00 GMT MARLBOROUGH, MA (MARKET WIRE) Workscape, Inc., a leading provider of outsourced benefits and talent management solutions, today announced the development of Outsourced Benefits Administration Express (OBA Express), a solution that delivers world-class benefits enrollment and eligibility functionality with a price-point and feature set that are particularly attractive to companies with 1,000 - 5,000 benefits-eligible employees. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441281&tsource=3 Computers and Software Professional Services Wed, 8 Oct 2008 14:52:00 GMT ANNAPOLIS, MD (MARKET WIRE) Zenoss Inc., a leading provider of commercial open source application, systems, and network management software, today announced it achieved record sales during the third quarter of 2008. While IT budgets continue to pull back in the wake of the global economic slow down, the rapidly-growing software firm grew 85 percent quarter over quarter, adding over 35 new commercial customers including large financial institutions, Fortune 500 companies, leading web-based companies and branches of the US Armed Forces. To date, Zenoss' solution has been installed in 175 countries by over 18,000 http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441283&tsource=3 Computers and Software Wed, 8 Oct 2008 14:42:00 GMT FRANKLIN, TN (MARKET WIRE) Media distribution developer PassAlong Networks(TM) today announced the selection of Akamai Technologies, Inc., (NASDAQ: AKAM) as the company's technology partner. PassAlong and Akamai will work together to deliver rich media content worldwide on several major initiatives, including (RED)WIRE(TM), the upcoming (RED) music discovery experience. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441282&tsource=3 Computers and Software Professional Services Media and Entertainment AKAM Wed, 8 Oct 2008 14:28:00 GMT PRINCETON JUNCTION, NJ (MARKET WIRE) Implementing employee badges following the same standards as those issued by the U.S. federal government would greatly benefit enterprises, the Smart Card Alliance Identity Council says in a new white paper released today. The processes and technical specifications now being implemented throughout the U.S. federal government -- called Federal Information Processing Standard Publication 201 (FIPS 201), Personal Identity Verification (PIV) of Federal Employees and Contractors -- should be regarded as a best practice by enterprises in designing and implementing their own identity management http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441271&tsource=3 Financial Services Government Computers and Software Transportation and Logistics Professional Services Wed, 8 Oct 2008 14:17:00 GMT BOSTON, MA (MARKET WIRE) Key IT, the EDI Specialists' staffing and services division focused on information technology, today announced the appointment of Angelo Simao to Director of the Client Services Team. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441265&tsource=3 Computers and Software Professional Services Wed, 8 Oct 2008 14:01:00 GMT DALLAS, TX (MARKET WIRE) China Crescent Enterprises, Inc. (OTCBB: CCSE) today announced plans to supplement their established systems integration business with a renewed focus on software sales. The Company has traditionally focused on China's appetite for hardware to build out its ever expanding infrastructure. Software sales have been a much smaller component of the Company's sales to date, but going forward the Company anticipates an increased demand for software that creates efficiencies and helps Chinese companies expand with less manpower. In addition, software sales traditionally enjoy higher margins, a trend http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441259&tsource=3 Computers and Software CCSE Wed, 8 Oct 2008 14:00:00 GMT CHICAGO, IL (MARKET WIRE) kCura Corporation announced that in the first part of 2008 Relativity added Complete Document Source, De Novo Legal, Evolve Discovery, Innovative Discovery, Ivize, Lawgical Choice, LDM Global, Palmer Legal Technologies, Planet Data, Precision Discovery, RVM, and Thomson Litigation Consulting as Premium Hosting Partners, as well as adding American Data Services, e-Stet, Esquire Litigation Solutions, LMG Group, ProSearch Strategies, San Francisco Legal, and TransPerfect as Consulting Partners. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441095&tsource=3 Computers and Software Professional Services Wed, 8 Oct 2008 14:00:00 GMT BOSTON, MA (MARKET WIRE) SOURCE Conference announced today that it has opened its call for papers for SOURCE Boston 2009, March 9-13, 2009, at the Seaport Hotel in Boston. SOURCE Boston is the flagship event for SOURCE Conference, which is the first and only conference series that combines advanced technology and application security practices with the business of security. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441137&tsource=3 Computers and Software Wed, 8 Oct 2008 14:00:00 GMT RESTON, VA (MARKET WIRE) http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=440829&tsource=3 Computers and Software SOW Wed, 8 Oct 2008 13:50:00 GMT NEW YORK, NY (MARKET WIRE) Information Builders, the independent leader in operational business intelligence (BI) systems, today announced its customer Poudre Valley Health System (PVHS) was awarded the Ventana Research Leadership Award in the Business Intelligence category. PVHS provides a regional network with healthcare services and employs more than 3,000 healthcare professionals. With WebFOCUS, PVHS was able to replace several reporting tools with a standard BI solution and deliver real-time data about hospital costs, patient safety, bed occupancy, infection rates, and other variables to help directors, http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441250&tsource=3 Computers and Software Medical and Healthcare Wed, 8 Oct 2008 13:30:00 GMT WASHINGTON, DC (MARKET WIRE) The presidential transition team for the next administration should focus on key areas of expertise, and six imperatives to ensure success when governing in a new administration, according to two new books from the IBM Center for The Business of Government. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441129&tsource=3 Government Computers and Software Media and Entertainment Wed, 8 Oct 2008 13:20:00 GMT BURLINGTON, MA (MARKET WIRE) http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441162&tsource=3 Computers and Software Medical and Healthcare Wed, 8 Oct 2008 13:15:00 GMT NASHUA, NH (MARKET WIRE) QED Connect, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: QEDN), an innovative Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider for the information security market, today announced it has completed a series of strategic milestones consistent with previously announced plans to restructure operations and strengthen its financial position. The Company has implemented the recommendations of its advisory committee, originally formed in May, strengthening its abilities to improve shareholder value and pursue a long-term growth plan. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441167&tsource=3 Computers and Software QEDN Wed, 8 Oct 2008 13:12:00 GMT SAN FRANCISCO, CA (MARKET WIRE) Marketcetera, developer of open source platforms for automated trading systems, today named seasoned marketing executive, Roy Agostino, as chief marketing officer. With a strong track record developing and directing strategic global marketing initiatives across Fortune 500 companies, technology firms and start-ups, Agostino joins Marketcetera to direct strategy and drive growth against the backdrop of the rapidly transforming financial markets. Reporting directly to Marketcetera CEO, Graham Miller, Agostino will position the company's nimble and flexible open source automated trading systems http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441126&tsource=3 Financial Services Computers and Software Wed, 8 Oct 2008 13:12:00 GMT ARMONK, NY (MARKET WIRE) IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced a new initiative to help Business Partners develop and deepen solution competencies and skills to leverage New Enterprise Data Center transformation opportunities. In addition to sales, marketing and technical guidance, Business Partners can also qualify to receive as much as 100 thousand dollars in business development funds. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441228&tsource=3 Computers and Software IBM Wed, 8 Oct 2008 13:10:00 GMT DALLAS, TX (MARKET WIRE) NewMarket Technology, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: NMKT) today announced NewMarket's Brazilian subsidiary UniOne has begun implementation of an Oracle Hyperion Planning Financial Management (HFM) project for Brazil Telecom S.A. This project is a follow-on project to one implemented by UniOne for Brazil Telecom in 2007. Brazil Telecom is a multi-billion dollar Brazilian telecommunications company. Hyperion Planning is a budgeting and forecasting application, now owned by Oracle, that integrates financial and operational planning processes and improves business predictability. Oracle announced the http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441230&tsource=3 Computers and Software NMKT Wed, 8 Oct 2008 13:09:00 GMT LAS VEGAS, NV (MARKET WIRE) Eloqua, the leading supplier of automated demand generation applications and expertise for business-to-business (B2B) marketers, today announced the winners of the second annual Markies Awards. The Markies recognize innovative and visionary marketers in the field of demand generation, as well as ground-breaking campaigns and programs for sales and marketing effectiveness, lead scoring, lead management and campaign management. The awards were presented to winners in nine categories at Eloqua Experience '08, the industry's largest conference dedicated to innovation in marketing worldwide. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=441148&tsource=3 Computers and Software