Latest news releases - Top Stories. 2008-09-05T14:13:39Z http://eon.prweb.com/images_v4/prw_logo.gif PRWeb xml@emediawire.com http://eon.prweb.com/atom10/prwebmain.xml 2008-09-05T08:40:01Z Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) today introduced the ADV7521NK, the industry’s smallest, low-power HDMI™ v 1.3 (High-Definition Multimedia Interface™) transmitter that enables video delivery to HD televisions from portable multimedia devices, including digital still and DSLR cameras, camcorders, portable media players and cell phones. A new addition to ADI’s Advantiv® advanced television solutions portfolio, the ADV7521NK is the world’s smallest (only 3.5 mm × 3.5 mm × 0.65 mm) HDMI v 1.3 transmitter with on-chip support for Consumer Electronic Control (CEC), which enables a single remote control to run multiple CEC-enabled high-definition (HD) devices, eliminating the need for separate remotes for each HD device. The ADV7521NK’s small form factor, low power dissipation and CEC interface enable designers to speed to market smaller, lighter and more affordable HD-enabled devices that work seamlessly within home entertainment systems — with only one cable connection and a single remote control. (Business Wire EON Sep 5, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.prweb.com/releases/adv7521nk/analog/prweb1292444.htm http://eon.prweb.com/releases/adv7521nk/analog/prweb1292444.htm 2008-09-05T05:05:01Z SnagFilms, which brings the best nonfiction films to the web audience and promotes viral web distribution through virtual movie theater widgets, today announced its first annual September 11th Remembrance in Film, with a slate of five documentary films, featuring the critically acclaimed 7 Days in September. The films will be available in their entirety, without commercial interruption, at both www.snagfilms.com and www.indiewire.com between today and September 12th, 2008. (Business Wire EON Sep 5, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.prweb.com/releases/september/snagfilms/prweb1292454.htm http://eon.prweb.com/releases/september/snagfilms/prweb1292454.htm 2008-09-05T05:50:01Z Sales Engine International, a firm specializing in BtoB sales and marketing services, today announced that it will offer a free Webinar entitled, “Lead Scoring: Quit chasing cold leads and start talking to prospects who are raising their hands,” for BtoB marketing and sales executives on Wednesday, Sept. 10 at 2 p.m. EST. (Business Wire EON Sep 5, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.prweb.com/releases/sales/marketing/prweb1292564.htm http://eon.prweb.com/releases/sales/marketing/prweb1292564.htm 2008-09-05T08:20:03Z Billing Revolution, a recently stealth-mode mobile commerce company, today announces “single-click,” a mobile billing and payments service designed to make it easy once and for all for retailers to sell products to on-the-go consumers without sacrificing high profits to mobile operators. This new billing revolution is being led by a veteran team of mobile and internet entrepreneurs that have pioneered e-commerce, SMS campaigns such as American Idol, and mobile advertising from companies such as Third Screen Media, AT&T Wireless, Amazon, and Microsoft. (Business Wire EON Sep 5, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.prweb.com/releases/mobile/billing/prweb1293194.htm http://eon.prweb.com/releases/mobile/billing/prweb1293194.htm 2008-09-05T12:45:01Z Oblicore, the leading provider of ITIL based Service Level Management software, today announced that it has been nominated for the itSMF USA Project of the Year award for its transformation of IT operations at Catholic Health East. The award is given to the “vendor-practitioner organization which made significant headway in implementing ITSM best practices within their organization within the prior year.” (Business Wire EON Sep 5, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.prweb.com/releases/health/oblicore/prweb1294484.htm http://eon.prweb.com/releases/health/oblicore/prweb1294484.htm 2008-09-04T13:45:46Z A diverse cross-section of America’s most popular performers and entertainers – including Toby Keith, Janet Jackson, ZZ Top, Jessica Simpson, Snoop Dogg and others – are coming together on the same stage for one night only at an all-star salute to the nation’s military men and women. (Business Wire EON Sep 4, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.prweb.com/releases/troops/september/prweb1282664.htm http://eon.prweb.com/releases/troops/september/prweb1282664.htm 2008-09-04T03:00:04Z Anadis (ASX: ANX; OTC: ANDIY) announced today its commercialization of a new product, BioGard™, intended to maintain gastrointestinal and immune system health. The specific formulation may be of particular clinical benefit in persons undergoing antiretroviral therapy for HIV/AIDS. The product is intended to enhance current treatment regimens and improve the efficacy of immune system repair during highly active antiretroviral treatment (HAART) treatment. The gastrointestinal immune system is increasingly recognized as having an important role in the progression of HIV-related immune depletion and local gastro-intestinal symptoms have been a great concern to HIV/AIDS patients. The target market for the product includes over 1 million patients in the U.S., 2 million in Europe and Central Asia and more than 30 million worldwide. BioGard is intended to be marketed as a medical food, used under medical supervision, although available for purchase over-the-counter, and is expected to be launched in 2009 following results from a phase IIIb/IV multi-site clinical trial beginning this year that is an advanced stage of planning. (Business Wire EON Sep 4, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.prweb.com/releases/anadis/biogard/prweb1287194.htm http://eon.prweb.com/releases/anadis/biogard/prweb1287194.htm 2008-09-04T03:00:13Z Sun Microsystems, Inc. (NASDAQ:JAVA) today announced a new version of Sun(TM) xVM VirtualBox(TM), its high performance, free and open source desktop virtualization software, as well as Sun xVM VirtualBox Software Enterprise Subscription, a new offering for 24/7 premium support for enterprise users. For the first time enterprises will be able to fully reap the benefits of the xVM VirtualBox platform and deploy it across their organizations with guaranteed technical support from Sun. xVM VirtualBox software is the first major open source hypervisor to support the most popular host operating systems (OS), including Mac OS X, Linux, Windows, Solaris(TM) and OpenSolaris(TM). To download the software and sign up for an enterprise support subscription, visit http://www.sun.com/software/products/virtualbox/get.jsp. (Business Wire EON Sep 4, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.prweb.com/releases/virtualbox/software/prweb1287204.htm http://eon.prweb.com/releases/virtualbox/software/prweb1287204.htm 2008-09-04T04:30:03Z Open source innovator and SNORT® creator, Sourcefire, Inc. (Nasdaq:FIRE), a leader in Enterprise Threat Management, today announced that Reading Football Club has recently deployed its market leading Sourcefire 3D™ System to provide network visibility throughout the entire organisation and ensure the company complies to the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). (Business Wire EON Sep 4, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.prweb.com/releases/sourcefire/reading/prweb1287414.htm http://eon.prweb.com/releases/sourcefire/reading/prweb1287414.htm 2008-09-04T05:00:02Z Tom Tanno Publicity & Marketing, specializing in consumer products, sporting goods and entertainment PR, has opened a department dedicated to individuals and small businesses preparing to launch new products and services into the consumer marketplace, it was announced today by Tom Tanno, owner and general manager. (Business Wire EON Sep 4, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.prweb.com/releases/tanno/product/prweb1287464.htm http://eon.prweb.com/releases/tanno/product/prweb1287464.htm 2008-09-04T05:00:05Z 4C Controls Inc. (OTCBB: FOUR) today announced signing of a binding agreement to acquire Zahra Technology LLC (http://www.zahratech.com) and its wholly owned subsidiary Zahra Security Systems and Electricals LLC (http://www.zahratechnology.com). (Business Wire EON Sep 4, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.prweb.com/releases/zahra/4c_controls/prweb1287474.htm http://eon.prweb.com/releases/zahra/4c_controls/prweb1287474.htm 2008-09-04T05:05:01Z Colorado Goldfields Inc. (OTCBB: CGFI), a junior mining company exploring for gold and silver, will host its first quarter investor conference call on Thursday, September 4, 2008 at 11 AM (Eastern). The Company’s management team will discuss its fiscal year 2009 business plan including how the commencement of drilling at the Gold King and Mogul Mines as well as management’s recently announced lock-up agreement affect the Company’s future. (Business Wire EON Sep 4, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.prweb.com/releases/colorado/mining/prweb1287524.htm http://eon.prweb.com/releases/colorado/mining/prweb1287524.htm 2008-09-04T05:30:01Z RedPrairie Corporation, a world leading consumer driven optimization company, announced today that Levin Furniture is implementing RedPrairie’s Warehouse Management Solution (WMS) at its distribution center in Smithton, Pa. Levin, a leading furniture retailer based in Pennsylvania, chose RedPrairie to gain distribution efficiencies through faster and more accurate order fulfillment and improved productivity. (Business Wire EON Sep 4, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.prweb.com/releases/redprairie/furniture/prweb1287584.htm http://eon.prweb.com/releases/redprairie/furniture/prweb1287584.htm 2008-09-04T06:00:02Z Dell today officially unveiled the Inspiron Mini 9. This small, easy-to-carry device stands ready to connect teens, tweens, travelers and “Tweeters” to their online world be it surfing the Web, chatting with friends, blogging, streaming content, uploading photos or enjoying favorite online videos, music and games. (Business Wire EON Sep 4, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.prweb.com/releases/inspiron/internet/prweb1287654.htm http://eon.prweb.com/releases/inspiron/internet/prweb1287654.htm 2008-09-04T06:05:01Z Eventful Inc., which operates leading local events Website, Eventful.com, has selected 1020 Placecast™, the world’s largest place-based interactive media company, to engage advertisers and power its ad-serving technology. Placecast enables Eventful to segment site visitors based upon the location of specific events, significantly increasing advertising revenue opportunities through premium location-based inventory. In addition to advanced targeting, Placecast brings the expertise of a dedicated sales team, which collaborates with Eventful’s direct sales force. (Business Wire EON Sep 4, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.prweb.com/releases/placecast/eventful/prweb1287704.htm http://eon.prweb.com/releases/placecast/eventful/prweb1287704.htm 2008-09-04T06:10:01Z A recent update to the Higher Education Act of 1965 requires universities to have a plan to combat the illegal downloading of music, videos and other copyrighted works on college campus networks. The new law calls for universities to consider the use of technology-based deterrents such as bandwidth shaping and traffic monitoring technology to prevent illegal peer-to-peer file sharing. Exinda Networks has helped a wide variety of educational institutions worldwide to implement bandwidth shaping and traffic monitoring solutions since 2002. (Business Wire EON Sep 4, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.prweb.com/releases/exinda/illegal/prweb1287724.htm http://eon.prweb.com/releases/exinda/illegal/prweb1287724.htm 2008-09-04T06:55:01Z Janet Wolfe, Ph.D., President of Wolfe Laboratories, Inc. (WLI), was named Boston’s Entrepreneur of the Year by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce. The award recognizes the achievements of small business owners and their contributions to the Greater Boston community. “Janet Wolfe is a savvy businesswoman whose company demonstrated exceptional financial growth, management innovation, workplace excellence, risk-taking, and social responsibility. Janet’s vision and passion have enabled her to become a success story in Boston’s life science industry,” said Paul Guzzi, President and CEO of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce. “The award acknowledges the leadership and hard work that Wolfe Labs’ employees have executed together.” (Business Wire EON Sep 4, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.prweb.com/releases/wolfe/boston/prweb1287904.htm http://eon.prweb.com/releases/wolfe/boston/prweb1287904.htm 2008-09-04T10:05:01Z Cantaloupes from Central America, seafood from China, peppers from Mexico, tomatoes from Florida … Long established refrigeration technology and the global transportation industry allow people to experience fresh and frozen products from around the world each and every day. Most consumers assume these products are safe to eat, but highly publicized incidents of food-borne illnesses are creating growing concerns over E. coli, Salmonella, molds, viruses and other health- or life-threatening microorganisms within our food supply. The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 76 million cases of food-borne illness, resulting in 325,000 hospitalizations and 5,000 deaths, occur nationwide each year. These concerns have generated calls for better food handling processes and technologies across the supply chain. Today, Ingersoll Rand offers a solution to assist with food-safety challenges. (Business Wire EON Sep 4, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.prweb.com/releases/safety/ingersoll/prweb1287944.htm http://eon.prweb.com/releases/safety/ingersoll/prweb1287944.htm 2008-09-04T09:55:01Z Protus, provider of software-as-a-service business communications solutions, today announced several enhancements to its my1voice virtual PBX phone service. Based on customer feedback, my1voice now includes the ability to place calls via the Web, Internet fax reception and multiple phone number support. (Business Wire EON Sep 4, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.prweb.com/releases/phone/service/prweb1287984.htm http://eon.prweb.com/releases/phone/service/prweb1287984.htm 2008-09-04T07:05:06Z Attention Football Widows: stop complaining about losing your men to their fantasy sports addictions and start a celebrity league of your own! (Business Wire EON Sep 4, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.prweb.com/releases/celebrifantasy/celebrity/prweb1287994.htm http://eon.prweb.com/releases/celebrifantasy/celebrity/prweb1287994.htm 2008-09-04T08:00:02Z After years of internal use, REMY LLC makes REMY$ Financial Planner commercially available to the general public effective immediately. REMY$ Financial Planner is an intuitive graphical software product which makes industry-strength financial and retirement planning accessible to millions of US households. The product addresses an urgent and growing need: to assist households in anticipating and managing their financial needs, so they can increase the odds of achieving their present and future dreams with their available means. (Business Wire EON Sep 4, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.prweb.com/releases/financial/planner/prweb1288254.htm http://eon.prweb.com/releases/financial/planner/prweb1288254.htm 2008-09-04T10:10:01Z Education Management Solutions, Inc. (EMS), a leading provider of clinical skills training and evaluation software solutions, announced today that the Company was named to the 2008 Philadelphia 100 as one of the fastest growing privately held firms in the Philadelphia region. The Philadelphia 100 recognition is awarded by the Wharton Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in conjunction with the Entrepreneurs Forum of Greater Philadelphia, and the Philadelphia Business Journal. (Business Wire EON Sep 4, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.prweb.com/releases/philadelphia/solutions/prweb1288964.htm http://eon.prweb.com/releases/philadelphia/solutions/prweb1288964.htm 2008-09-04T10:15:01Z Banyan Biomarkers, Inc. announced today that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has granted U.S. Patent No. 7,396,654 B2 “Neural Proteins as Biomarkers for Traumatic Brain Injury,” licensed exclusively by Banyan Biomarkers from the University of Florida. Specifically, the patent covers the detection of certain neuronal protein markers found in the blood of patients suffering from neural injury and / or neuronal damage. The patent also covers certain sensitive and rapid methods and test kits that can be used as tools for the diagnosis of neural injuries and/or neuronal disorders such as brain injury, neural damage due to drug or alcohol addiction and diseases associated with the brain and central nervous system. (Business Wire EON Sep 4, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.prweb.com/releases/biomarkers/banyan/prweb1289004.htm http://eon.prweb.com/releases/biomarkers/banyan/prweb1289004.htm 2008-09-04T10:30:02Z Middleberg Communications and the Society for New Communications Research (SNCR) today announced a collaboration to conduct the First Annual Middleberg/SNCR Global Survey of Media in the Wired World. (Business Wire EON Sep 4, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.prweb.com/releases/communications/research/prweb1289114.htm http://eon.prweb.com/releases/communications/research/prweb1289114.htm 2008-09-04T11:30:02Z When you take the best possible options for high definition entertainment and combine them into one seriously powerful media server, you’re going to need a new name for the experience you create. Life|ware™, makers of whole home automation and entertainment solutions, have done just that, unveiling a new “High Density Television™” initiative that brings in more high definition entertainment and distributes it around the home more effectively than ever before. (Business Wire EON Sep 4, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.prweb.com/releases/media/digital/prweb1289424.htm http://eon.prweb.com/releases/media/digital/prweb1289424.htm 2008-09-04T13:45:01Z Meade Instruments® (NasdaqGM: MEAD), the leading designer and manufacturer of telescopes and optical accessories for both professional and amateur astronomy enthusiasts worldwide is giving amateur astronomers and backyard stargazers the perfect tool for expanding their universe of knowledge with the unveiling of mySKY™PLUS. Equipped with a vast encyclopedia of new and updated multi-media content that includes stunning astrophotography, entertaining audio descriptions, videos, mythology, folklore and scientific fun facts on the planets, stars, constellations, clusters, nebulae and galaxies, mySKY PLUS utilizes Meade’s “point and shoot” technology, a full color LCD screen and easy to use controls to instantly turn ordinary backyard stargazing into a fully-interactive “out of this world” experience. (Business Wire EON Sep 4, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.prweb.com/releases/mysky/meade/prweb1289664.htm http://eon.prweb.com/releases/mysky/meade/prweb1289664.htm 2008-09-04T12:30:03Z Storm Exchange, Inc., a market leader in weather-risk management services, today released its Fall 2008 Weather Risk Outlook, a 90-day projection of the impacts of the weather on businesses in the agriculture, retail and energy industries. Based on a combination of atmospheric climate trends, advanced computer-driven seasonal prediction models and analog forecasts, the Storm Exchange Fall 2008 Weather Risk Outlook provides businesses with statistical probabilities of adverse weather conditions on a regional basis. (Business Wire EON Sep 4, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.prweb.com/releases/weather/storm_exchange/prweb1289784.htm http://eon.prweb.com/releases/weather/storm_exchange/prweb1289784.htm 2008-09-05T00:15:02Z Sun Microsystems, Inc. (NASDAQ:JAVA) today announced strong results for disk storage systems sales, as highlighted in the IDC Quarterly Disk Storage Systems Tracker for Q2CY08. Sun outpaced all major storage vendors to see a 29.2% year-over-year increase in factory revenue for the second quarter of 2008, outperforming the market by nearly three times. (Business Wire EON Sep 4, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.prweb.com/releases/storage/systems/prweb1291854.htm http://eon.prweb.com/releases/storage/systems/prweb1291854.htm 2008-09-05T02:25:01Z Leading sign maintenance specialist Xmo Strata has reached a major milestone by saving its customer a projected £3 million. It has also been awarded a five year contract extension as a result. (Business Wire EON Sep 4, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.prweb.com/releases/xmo_strata/saving/prweb1292094.htm http://eon.prweb.com/releases/xmo_strata/saving/prweb1292094.htm 2008-09-03T03:00:03Z HearthSong, a subsidiary of 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc., has been providing innovative, learning-oriented children’s toys, games and crafts for a quarter century. To celebrate the inherent connection between play and learning, and in commemoration of the company’s 25th anniversary, HearthSong is sponsoring the “HearthSong 25th Anniversary $25,000 Scholarship Sweepstakes.” The event, which runs through December 31, 2008, will award three college scholarships, including a $15,000 grand prize scholarship, as well as 25 other prizes. Winners will be selected at random from among eligible entries. Further details about the sweepstakes are available at www.hearthsong.com. (Business Wire EON Sep 3, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.prweb.com/releases/hearthsong/flowers/prweb1281744.htm http://eon.prweb.com/releases/hearthsong/flowers/prweb1281744.htm