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· U.S. Department of Defense Awards Sole-Source Provider Agreement to 3M Littmann Stethoscopes (May 17, 2012)
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3M announced today that the Department of Defense (DoD) has awarded 3M Health Care a two-year Enterprise Incentive Agreement (EIA) to provide 3M™ Littmann® Stethoscopes to all DoD medical treatment facilities in the United States, Europe and the Pacific region. The agreement was made effective on May 1, 2012.


· Redpine Signals Receives Information Technology Industry's 2012 World's Best Award (May 17, 2012)

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 17, 2012 -- Redpine Signals, Inc., a leading developer of ultra-low-power, high-performance multi-standard wireless chipsets and systems, announced today that Network Products Guide, industry's leading technology research and advisory guide, has named its Maxi-Fi® BEAM450™ chipset a winner of the 7th Annual 2012 Hot Companies and Best Products Awards in the Mobile and Wireless Solutions category.


· The International Customer Management Institute Announces Winners For The 2012 Global Call Center Of The Year Awards (May 17, 2012)

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., May 17, 2012 -- The International Customer Management Institute (ICMI), serving the contact center industry for more than 25 years, announced the winners of the 2012 Global Call Center of the Year Awards, sponsored by Jabra, at ACCE 2012 in Seattle, WA last week.


· Midtronics Develops New GRX-5100 Hybrid/EV Battery Service Tool (May 17, 2012)
Midtronics Develops New GRX-5100 Hybrid/EV Battery Service Tool - on ITbriefing.net

WILLOWBROOK, Ill., May 17, 2012 -- Midtronics, Inc. today announced the completion of initial field testing for the GRX-5100 Hybrid/EV Battery Station, the first high-voltage Hybrid/EV vehicle battery service and de-power tool for various hybrid and electric vehicles. The GRX-5100 safely de-powers high-voltage batteries and also enables service for the battery system at the module level, reducing manufacturer warranty costs and repair time and expense for customers.


· Belden Presents Webinar on Migration Strategies to 40G & 100G Over Multimode Fiber (May 17, 2012)
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Belden Inc. (NYSE: BDC), a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, will be hosting a webinar covering Migration Strategies to 40G & 100G Over Multimode Fiber on May 24, 2012 from 2:00-3:00pm EDT, presented by Paul Kish, Director of Systems & Standards at Belden.


· VDA Productions Represented by Susan Prue on MPI New England 2012-2013 Board of Directors (May 17, 2012)
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BOSTON, May 17, 2012 -- VDA Productions, the premier provider of  3D marketing experiences and design solutions that bring brands to life for Corporate Meetings, Tradeshows, Themed Events, Exhibits and Themed Retail Environments, today announces that Susan Prue, Senior Sales Executive, has been named to the MPI New England Board of Directors 2012 – 2013 as Director of Operations.


· Oclaro to Represent Manufacturing Excellence at the Science Museum During the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games (May 17, 2012)

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 17, 2012 -- Oclaro, Inc. (NASDAQ-NMS: OCLR), a tier-one provider and innovator of optical communications and laser solutions, today announced that it has been selected to take part in an exhibition demonstrating the very best of British manufacturing this summer.  Beating competition from hundreds of UK companies, Oclaro will be featured in the Government's "Make it in Great Britain" exhibition at the Science Museum during the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.


· Evolution of Interior Vehicle Control Systems Embodied by TRW Integrated Electronic Control Panel (May 17, 2012)
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LIVONIA, Mich., May 17, 2012 -- Since unveiling its Integrated Electronic Control Panel (IECP) in 2007, the TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. (NYSE: TRW) Body Control Systems business has continually evolved the technology that combines major interior controls, advanced vehicle network architectures and telematics into a single, convenient panel in the vehicle's center stack. This has led to a number of new customer contracts with major global vehicle manufacturers. 


· Frost & Sullivan to Host Complimentary Web Conference: European Healthcare IT Professional Services Market -- Prediction and Awareness (May 17, 2012)

Key considerations and survival techniques in a market that is consolidating fast


· Williamson named editor of Abilene Reporter-News (May 17, 2012)

CINCINNATI, May 17, 2012 -- Doug Williamson, a 35-year news industry veteran with broad expertise in local journalism, specialty publications and marketing, has been named editor of the Abilene (Texas) Reporter-News, effective May 21.


· SynCardia Posts Record Revenue and Profit in Q1 2012 (May 17, 2012)
SynCardia Posts Record Revenue and Profit in Q1 2012 - on ITbriefing.net

TUCSON, Ariz., May 17, 2012 -- SynCardia Systems, Inc. (www.syncardia.com), manufacturer of the world's first and only FDA, Health Canada and CE (Europe) approved Total Artificial Heart, announced record-setting revenue for the quarter ended March 31, 2012, due in part to Certified Centers performing a record number of implants of the SynCardia temporary Total Artificial Heart.


· Frost & Sullivan to Host Complimentary Web Conference: European Healthcare IT Professional Services Market -- Prediction and Awareness (May 17, 2012)

- Key considerations and survival techniques in a market that is consolidating fast


· Experian and Moody's Analytics team up to launch the Experian/Moody's Analytics Small Business Credit Index (May 17, 2012)
Experian and Moody's Analytics team up to launch the Experian/Moody's Analytics Small Business Credit Index - on ITbriefing.net

COSTA MESA, Calif., May 17, 2012 -- Experian®, the leading global information services company, today announced that it has joined forces with Moody's Analytics to create a business index and detailed report that provides insight into the health of U.S. businesses. The new Experian/Moody's Analytics Small Business Credit Index will be reported quarterly to show fluctuations in the market and discuss factors that are impacting the business economy.


· Global Broadcast Summit to Feature SMPTE Session on Emerging Media Technologies (May 17, 2012)
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Organisers of the Global Broadcast Summit (GBS), today announced that the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE), the worldwide leader in standards and education for the communications, media, and entertainment industries, will host a session on emerging media technologies during the event which takes place in London from 28-29 November 2012.


· PayPal Enables Singaporean Businesses To Profit From Mobile Commerce Boom (May 17, 2012)

Mobile-optimizedcheckout and websites result in six-fold increase in mobile transaction value in 2011


· PayPal Study Reveals 2011 As Blockbuster Year for Mobile Commerce in Singapore (May 17, 2012)

Singapore mobile shopping market grew more than 660 per cent to S$328m in 2011


· McLane Advanced Technologies' Dan Elder inducted into the US Army Ordnance Corps Hall of Fame (May 16, 2012)

TEMPLE, Texas, May 16, 2012 -- McLane Advanced Technologies (MAT), a global provider of Information Technology and logistics solutions, is pleased to announce that Command Sergeant Major (Retired) Daniel K. Elder is now a Hall of Famer in the US Army Ordnance Corps. Mr. Elder, Senior Director of Business Development at MAT, has 26 years of vast military leadership, with 11 years' experience as a Command Sergeant Major.


· Lightwave Logic, Inc. CEO Issues Letter to Shareholders (May 16, 2012)

NEWARK, Del., May 16, 2012 -- Lightwave Logic, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: LWLG) a technology company focused on the development of the 'Next Generation Nonlinear Optical Polymer Material Platform' for applications in high speed fiber-optic data communications and optical computing, announces that Tom Zelibor, its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer has sent the following open letter to its shareholders:


· MEMC Announces CFO Transition (May 16, 2012)

ST. PETERS, Mo., May 16, 2012 -- MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc. (NYSE: WFR) today announced that it will transition the Chief Financial Officer role to Brian Wuebbels from the company's current CFO, Mark Murphy.  Mr. Murphy resigned as MEMC's Chief Financial Officer, effective May 16, 2012, to return to Praxair, Inc. to become President, Praxair Surface Technologies.  Mr. Murphy will work with MEMC in a consulting role in the near term to assist in the transition.


· CTIA-The Wireless Association® Statement on the Cellular Telephone Theft Deterrence Act (May 16, 2012)

WASHINGTON, May 16, 2012 -- In response to U.S. Senator Charles Schumer's Cellular Telephone Theft Deterrence Act (S. 3186), CTIA-The Wireless Association President and CEO Steve Largent issued the following statement:


· Federal court decision means more opportunities for government contractors (May 17, 2012)

RICHMOND, Va., May 17, 2012 -- A recent precedent-setting U.S. Court of Federal Claims decision will result in more opportunities for contractors to bid on federal government procurement projects, according to LeClairRyan shareholder Thomas A. Coulter, who represented two software companies that claimed they were unfairly denied the right to compete for a large project under federal procurement laws. 


· AudienceView Selected by Qatar National Convention Centre (May 17, 2012)
AudienceView Selected by Qatar National Convention Centre - on ITbriefing.net

AudienceView has been selected as the in-house ticketing and patron-management solution for the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC), which opened in Doha in late 2011. QNCC is one of the most sophisticated and environmentally friendly convention centres in the world.


· IES Launches Latest Release of Virtual Environment Software at AIA 2012 (May 17, 2012)

AIA 2012, Booth 2121--Integrated Environmental Solutions (IES), a provider of integrated performance analysis software and consulting services for sustainable building design and operation, today announced the latest release of its Virtual Environment software suite, IESVE 2012. This includes the new ModelViewer II which features solar shading, solar arc and improved reporting capabilities, and is available to all VE-Gaia and VE-Pro users. Important Solar Analysis features have also been added to the VE-Pro module SunCast, allowing users to view Solar Energy/Intensity on a 3D model. IES will showcase these new features this week in Washington, DC at the American Institute of Architects 2012 National Convention and Design Expo at booth 2121.


· RTX Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) Platform Broadens the Scope of IntervalZero’s Solution (May 17, 2012)
RTX Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) Platform Broadens the Scope of IntervalZero’s Solution - on ITbriefing.net

IntervalZero Inc., whose RTX software transforms Microsoft Windows into a real-time operating system (RTOS), is broadening the scope of its solution through a vertically integrated RTX RTOS Platform.


· iQuantifi, Inc. Wins Best of Show at FinovateSpring; Seeking Investors (May 17, 2012)
iQuantifi, Inc. Wins Best of Show at FinovateSpring; Seeking Investors - on ITbriefing.net

iQuantifi, an online software platform providing automated and personalized financial advice, was voted Best of Show at last week’s FinovateSpring 2012, the finance industry’s premier invitation-only tech conference.


· MORE Introduces Free Real-time Database Monitoring and Performance Analysis Software Solution (May 17, 2012)
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More IT Resources Ltd. (MORE) today introduced a new real-time database monitoring solution – MoreDB Lite – the first ever MORE solution to be made available to users at no cost. Available for free download until September 30, 2012, MoreDB Lite provides database administrators (DBAs) with advanced database performance monitoring and analysis capabilities, including the industry-unique ability to monitor database transactions in real time. This free entry-level solution package provides a real-time database monitoring dashboard, basic statistical analysis features, and rules assignments with automatic email alerts triggered when anomalies arise.


· MORE Unveils New Entry-level and Enterprise-class Software Solution Packages for Real-time Database and Big Data Application Monitoring and Performance Optimization (May 17, 2012)
MORE Unveils New Entry-level and Enterprise-class Software Solution Packages for Real-time Database and Big Data Application Monitoring and Performance Optimization - on ITbriefing.net

More IT Resources Ltd. (MORE) today unveiled software solution packages designed to provide database administrators (DBAs) with the flexibility to choose from a wide range of advanced database performance analysis and optimization capabilities, including real-time transaction monitoring and instantaneous database performance acceleration. These solutions, ranging from a free entry-level edition (see separate announcement) to a full-featured enterprise edition, equip DBAs with unprecedented database visibility and control to maximize the performance of database infrastructure spanning traditional databases and ‘big data’-optimized database appliances.


· Veeam to Present at the Barclays Global Technology, Media and Telecommunications Conference (May 17, 2012)
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Veeam Software, innovative provider of backup, replication and virtualization management solutions for VMware vSphere and Windows Server Hyper-V, announces that William H. Largent, Veeam’s Chief Financial Officer, will present at the Barclays Global Technology, Media and Telecommunications Conference in New York on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 1:45 p.m. ET.


· Total Attorneys Integrates Award-Winning Legal Support Services from LegalEase (May 17, 2012)

Total Attorneys, the legal industry's leading customer acquisition and practice management platform, today announced the integration of LegalEase, a proven leader in the provision of premium legal support services to law firms and law departments nationwide.


· E2open and Lenovo to Demonstrate Benefits of Cloud-Based Collaborative Execution at Premier Supply Chain Executive Conference (May 17, 2012)
E2open and Lenovo to Demonstrate Benefits of Cloud-Based Collaborative Execution at Premier Supply Chain Executive Conference - on ITbriefing.net

E2open, a leading provider of strategic, cloud-based solutions for collaborative execution across global trading networks, today announced it will be hosting a breakout session with Lenovo on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 10 a.m. (PT) at the Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference in Palm Desert, CA. E2open is a platinum sponsor of the event.


· Knowlagent Leverages Customer Wins and Product Innovation for Increased Momentum and Accelerated Business Growth (May 17, 2012)
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Knowlagent, the leading intraday management solution for the world’s 10 million call center agents, announces accelerated business growth, marked by significant customer wins, product development and expansion in key industries.


· Cellebrite Boosts Investigative Capabilities with New Forensic Software Release (May 17, 2012)

Cellebrite, the leading provider of mobile forensic and mobile data transfer solutions, today announced the release of several advancements for the company’s industry leading Universal Forensic Extraction Device (UFED) Series.


· DVDFab 8.1.8.2 Beta Adds Support to TMT5 for Playing Blu-ray 3D Movies (May 17, 2012)

BEIJING, May 17, 2012 "> Fengtao Software Inc., the leading multimedia software company majors in DVD, Blu-ray copy and video converter, released another minor upgrade to its all-in-one shareware suite for Windows, Beta 8.1.8.2, which added support to TMT5, short for TotalMedia Theatre 5, a 3D media player software, for playing the backup 3D Blu-ray movies. Here is the news in detail.


· Symmetricom's Globally Recognized Timing & Frequency Experts to Present at IEEE-IFCS (May 17, 2012)
Symmetricom's Globally Recognized Timing & Frequency Experts to Present at IEEE-IFCS - on ITbriefing.net

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 17, 2012 -- Symmetricom®, Inc. (NASDAQ-NMS: SYMM), a worldwide leader in precision time and frequency technologies, today announced that their globally recognized timing and frequency experts will present at the IEEE International Frequency Control Symposium taking place at the Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel, Baltimore, MD, May 21 - 24, 2012.


· International Fitness and Nutrition Expert Michael Torchia Teams up with Learning Research, Inc. (May 17, 2012)

eDoorways International Corporation (Pink Sheets: EDWY) announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Learning Research Inc, has teamed up with renowned fitness expert Michael Torchia of Operation Fitness. “In unveiling our first set of products to the world, we’re thrilled to team up with Michael Torchia to provide a new tool for teaching correct methods of exercise and proper nutrition,” stated Bob Wesson, CEO of Learning Research Inc. “Michael is unquestionably the most diverse and qualified fitness expert in the world today.”


· Enterprise And Leading Mid-Market Solution Providers Continue To Move To NetSuite Cloud (May 17, 2012)
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SAN FRANCISCO, May 17, 2012 -- NetSuite SuiteWorld 2012 -- NetSuite Inc., (NYSE: N), the industry's leading provider of cloud-based financials / ERP software suites, today announced new alliances with leading technology and consulting services providers and mid-market VARs, that reflect strong momentum and new opportunities for companies in a range of industries to utilize NetSuite's award-winning cloud business management solutions to increase productivity, reduce costs and power rapid growth. These firms include Deloitte Consulting LLP, and top Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains and top Sage VARs such as Grant Thornton LLP, Blytheco LLC and Frank, Rimerman + Co. LLP  join a dynamic and fast-growing NetSuite alliance and partner ecosystem that offers software, services and deep business process and industry expertise to clients.


· Iteris Awarded $1.4 Million ITS Integration Services Contract from the City of Oxnard, CA (May 17, 2012)
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Iteris, Inc. (NYSE Amex:ITI), the leader in providing intelligent traffic management information solutions, has been awarded an Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Integration Services contract from the City of Oxnard, Calif., for deployment of the city’s ITS Master Plan. The contract is approved for $1.4 million.


· HAPPINET CORPORATION Records Strong Earnings Growth in FY3/12, Estimates Call for Profits to Decline Despite Slightly Higher Sales in FY3/13 (May 17, 2012)
HAPPINET CORPORATION Records Strong Earnings Growth in FY3/12, Estimates Call for Profits to Decline Despite Slightly Higher Sales in FY3/13 - on ITbriefing.net

HAPPINET CORPORATION (TOKYO, 7552), one of Japan's leading distributors of toys, video and music software, video games and amusement products, recorded strong earnings growth that exceeded estimates which were revised upwards earlier this year. Consequently, sales, and operating, ordinary and net incomes rose by 3.7%, 70.0%, 67.0% and 78.6% year-over-year to JPY198.0, JPY4.8, JPY5.0, and JPY2.4 billion respectively during fiscal year March 2012 despite negative factors including weak Japanese consumer sentiment in the wake of the Great East Japan Earthquake. The popularity of a number of hit products within the Toy and Amusement Business segments, and structural reforms in the Visual and Music Business contributed to this strong earnings growth. By business segment, strong sales and operating income growth of 11.9% and 29.6% year-over-year in the Toy Business segment, and 26.8% and 34.3% year-over-year in the Amusement Business segment were recorded. At the same time declines in sales of 3.5% and 8.1% year-over-year were incurred in the Visual and Music Business, and Video-game Business segments. Operating income in the Video-game Business declined by 19.0% year-over-year but operating income in the Visual and Music Business actually recovered from a loss of JPY656 million in the previous FY3/11 to an income of JPY448 million during FY3/12.


· NGC Earns Recognition for Supply Chain Excellence in 2012 Supply & Demand Chain Executive “100” (May 17, 2012)
NGC Earns Recognition for Supply Chain Excellence in 2012 Supply & Demand Chain Executive “100” - on ITbriefing.net

NGC® Software today announced that Supply & Demand Chain Executive Magazine has named NGC to its prestigious Supply & Demand Chain Executive 100 list that highlights “100 Great Supply Chain Projects.” This is the second consecutive year NGC has been awarded this honor.


· inContact Management to Participate in May Investor Conferences (May 17, 2012)
inContact Management to Participate in May Investor Conferences - on ITbriefing.net

SALT LAKE CITY, May 17, 2012 -- inContact, Inc. (NASDAQ-NMS: SAAS), the leading provider of cloud contact center software and contact center agent optimization tools, today announced that inContact management will present at the following investor conferences:


· Six Years After Arriving in the U.S., Able to Speak Little English, Student Lands Position in Travelers’ Professional Development Program (May 17, 2012)
Six Years After Arriving in the U.S., Able to Speak Little English, Student Lands Position in Travelers’ Professional Development Program - on ITbriefing.net

Six years ago, Lorena Martinez arrived in Hartford seeking opportunity. A native of Peru, able to speak little English, Martinez found employment with a local hotel. While there, Martinez quickly realized the barriers she faced in getting ahead without broader language skills – and a college education.


· Customer Experience Excellence is Focus of Day Two at Allegiance VoCFusion (May 17, 2012)
Customer Experience Excellence is Focus of Day Two at Allegiance VoCFusion - on ITbriefing.net

How do companies create customer advocates for their brand? How can they drive customer loyalty by improving the customer experience? These were some of the questions answered on day two of Allegiance VoCFusion 2012 at the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas. Highlights of the day include experts from Yahoo!, Temkin Group, Google, Lithium, Symantec and more, providing real world examples and expert advice on how to uncover and apply customer insights to improve the customer experience and accelerate growth.


· Marine Resources Group Makes the Move to the Cloud with Virtustream xStream (May 17, 2012)
Marine Resources Group Makes the Move to the Cloud with Virtustream xStream - on ITbriefing.net

Virtustream, Inc., the leading cloud solutions provider, today announced that Marine Resources Group (MRG), one of the largest maritime services companies in the United States, has deployed Virtustream’s xStream enterprise cloud solution to drive profitability and maintain its competitive edge in the marine services market.


· TM Forum honors TOA Technologies for business innovation at Management World 2012 (May 17, 2012)
TM Forum honors TOA Technologies for business innovation at Management World 2012 - on ITbriefing.net

CLEVELAND, May 17, 2012 -- The leader in mobile workforce management technology for the global communications industry, TOA Technologies, will be sharing its innovative approach to improving customer service and operational efficiencies at TM Forum Management World 2012. A finalist for a prestigious TM Forum Excellence Award in the "Business Innovation" category, TOA will also exhibit and present as an expert about security and data portability.


· Forbes Recognizes Global Payments as one of America's Fastest Growing Technology Companies (May 17, 2012)
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ATLANTA, May 17, 2012 -- Global Payments Inc. (NYSE: GPN), a leader in electronic transaction processing services, announced today that Forbes has recognized Global Payments in the magazine's list of the top 25 fastest growing technology companies in America.  


· WSO2 to Present Workshop on Delivering Your Business as an API and Creating an AppFactory to Drive a Vertical PaaS (May 17, 2012)
WSO2 to Present Workshop on Delivering Your Business as an API and Creating an AppFactory to Drive a Vertical PaaS - on ITbriefing.net

Increasingly, managed APIs are at the heart of enterprise IT strategies for extending business processes and services to customers, partners, and other groups within the organization. In a one-day workshop for IT architects and developers, WSO2 will examine:


· Oversee.net Hires Raj Beri as General Manager of Travel Vertical (May 17, 2012)
Oversee.net Hires Raj Beri as General Manager of Travel Vertical - on ITbriefing.net

Oversee.net®, which operates a global online performance marketing network with over 250 million unique visitors per month, announced that it had hired Raj Beri as General Manager of its Travel Vertical which includes LowFares.com, FareSpotter.net, AboutAirportParking.com and AirportParking.com. These online travel properties give consumers the ability to research, compare and find the best prices on flights, vacation packages, hotels, airport parking and car rentals.


· Fieldglass CEO Jai Shekhawat Again Named Ernst & Young "Entrepreneur Of The Year" Finalist (May 17, 2012)

CHICAGO, May 17, 2012 -- Fieldglass, Inc., the leading technology provider to procure and manage contingent labor and services, was again named a finalist for Ernst & Young's "Entrepreneur Of The Year®" as well as the American Business Awards' "Executive of the Year". Both awards recognize proven entrepreneurs with demonstrated success and commitment to their businesses and communities.


· CSI Board Declares Cash Dividend (May 17, 2012)
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PADUCAH, Ky., May 17, 2012 -- Computer Services, Inc. (CSI) (OTCQX: CSVI) announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of 12.5 cents per share.  The dividend is payable on June 25, 2012, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on June 1, 2012.  The dividend represents an indicated annual dividend rate of $0.50 per share. 


· Will Facebook IPO Help Or Harm IPO Market? (May 17, 2012)

EIN News Covers All Aspects of Facebook IPO


· Daphne's California Greek Launches "New Music Discovery" Program (May 17, 2012)

CARLSBAD, Calif., May 17, 2012 -- After a successful soft launch beginning in late 2011, Daphne's California Greek today launched a multi-platform, new music initiative to discover and foster new music talent through several distinct and complementary digital and social media channels. Daphne's turned to Hollywood-based DeepMix, known for bringing cutting-edge music to mainstream advertising and corporate settings, to help curate artists and manage the overall program.


· InsuranceNewsNet Video Wins Communicator Award of Distinction (May 17, 2012)
InsuranceNewsNet Video Wins Communicator Award of Distinction - on ITbriefing.net

InsuranceNewsNet’s video The Precious Resource was recognized for excellence by the International Academy of Visual Arts (IAVA) with its Communicator Award of Distinction in the Film/Video Direct Marketing category.


· NTP Software Announces New File Data Compliance, Governance, and Security Solution at EMC World (May 17, 2012)
NTP Software Announces New File Data Compliance, Governance, and Security Solution at EMC World - on ITbriefing.net

NTP Software, the worldwide leader in providing solutions for managing file data, will be announcing the latest version of NTP Software File Intelligence™ at EMC World, May 21-24 at The Venetian in Las Vegas. File Intelligence enables organizations to support corporate governance and regulatory compliance, respond quickly to litigation issues, and lower the risk of digital asset and intellectual property theft while reducing audit-related administrative costs.


· Automotive Accessories Startup mAuto Store Announces Thousands of Car Sun Shades Sold After Launch (May 17, 2012)

AVENTURA, Fla., May 17, 2012 -- The automotive accessories startup has registered record sales of car sun shades in less than a month. Several customers are sending in their own product photos of Eyes Car Sun Shades as a result of the company's push in the area of marketing.


· CSC Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2012 Results (May 17, 2012)
CSC Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2012 Results - on ITbriefing.net

CSC (NYSE: CSC) today reported fourth quarter fiscal 2012 revenue of $4.11 billion and fully diluted EPS from continuing operations of ($1.02) compared to fourth quarter fiscal 2011 revenue of $4.20 billion and fully diluted EPS from continuing operations of $1.01. Fourth quarter revenue declined by 2.1% and declined 1.5% in constant currency.


· Best-Selling Drug Reference for Nurses Now a Mobile App (May 17, 2012)
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AMBLER, Pa., May 17, 2012 -- Wolters Kluwer Health, a leading global provider of information and point-of-care solutions for the healthcare industry, today broke new ground in patient care by introducing the first mobile application for the Nursing Drug Handbook, the best-selling drug reference for nurses.  Available for Apple iPhone, iPad and iTouch and all Android devices, the new application is the first drug reference for nurses to offer weekly updates.  Published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (LWW), the Nursing Drug Handbook App gives the fastest access to the most current drug information for nurses.


· AllergyEats Brings the Food Allergy Community Together Through Online Discussions & Information Sharing (May 17, 2012)
AllergyEats Brings the Food Allergy Community Together Through Online Discussions & Information Sharing - on ITbriefing.net

AllergyEats (www.allergyeats.com), the biggest and most comprehensive source for finding allergy-friendly restaurants, is galvanizing the food allergy and intolerance community through online venues, discussing a wide variety of relevant topics, including traveling with food allergies, the allergy-friendliness of schools, new legislation, product recalls, peanut-free baseball games and more.


· FFL123.com Debuts Powerful Solutions For Anyone To Start A Home based Firearms Business (May 17, 2012)

SIOUX FALLS, S.D., May 17, 2012 -- FFL123.com, a recognized leader by national firearms authorities, provides individuals with simple, effective means of obtaining their Federal Firearms License (FFL License) and Class 3 License to take advantage of the booming firearms market.


· NetSuite and Grant Thornton LLP Join Forces to Bring NetSuite Cloud to Fast-growing Mid-market Enterprises (May 17, 2012)
NetSuite and Grant Thornton LLP Join Forces to Bring NetSuite Cloud to Fast-growing Mid-market Enterprises - on ITbriefing.net

SAN FRANCISCO, May 17, 2012­ -- NetSuite SuiteWorld 2012 - NetSuite Inc., (NYSE: N), the industry's leading provider of cloud-based financials / ERP software suites, announced today that Grant Thornton LLP, the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd, has become a NetSuite System Integrator. Under the new agreement, Grant Thornton will leverage the company's deep business process, technology and industry-specific expertise to implement NetSuite's cloud business management suites for dynamic companies across a range of industries.


· Perion Network to Present at the 13th Annual B. Riley & Co. Investor Conference (May 17, 2012)
Perion Network to Present at the 13th Annual B. Riley & Co. Investor Conference - on ITbriefing.net

Perion Network Ltd. (NASDAQ-NMS: PERI) a digital media company that helps make the everyday life of 40+ year old second wave adopters easier and more enjoyable, announced today that Yacov Kaufman, Perion’s CFO, will present at the 13th Annual B. Riley & Co. Investor Conference, which is being held May 21 – 23, 2012 at Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel, 1700 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, Calif. Mr. Kaufman will present on Monday, May 21 at 3:30 p.m. PDT in Palisades D and will also be available throughout the day for one-on-one meetings. To schedule a one-on-one meeting, please contact your B. Riley representative.


· Lunarline Announces FedRAMP 3PAO Accreditation (May 17, 2012)
Lunarline Announces FedRAMP 3PAO Accreditation - on ITbriefing.net

ARLINGTON, Va., May 17, 2012 -- Lunarline has been granted Accepted Third Party Assessment Organization (3PAO) status under the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). The company is now qualified to perform security assessments of Cloud Service Providers (CSP) to ensure they meet FedRAMP requirements. Lunarline is one of only nine organizations to obtain this classification.


· Cyber Security Company Lunarline Wins VOLT Award (May 17, 2012)
Cyber Security Company Lunarline Wins VOLT Award - on ITbriefing.net

ARLINGTON, Va., May 17, 2012 -- Lunarline has been selected as a winner of the VOLT Award presented by Washington's SmartCEO magazine honoring technology leaders in the nation's capital. Lunarline won as an emerging/small business in the Cyber Warfare category representing organizations that protect their customers' information and digital infrastructure.


· Iomega Announces New Flagship Network Storage Array for Small and Medium Business, Remote Office/Branch Offices and Distributed Enterprises (May 17, 2012)

SAN DIEGO, May 17, 2012 -- 


· RSA Helps Accelerate Adoption of Encryption Key Management Interoperability with KMIP-enabled Solution (May 17, 2012)

BEDFORD, Mass., May 17, 2012 --


· Iomega and McAfee Collaborate to Offer Enterprise Security on Iomega's Top of the Line StorCenter PX Series Network Storage Products (May 17, 2012)

SAN DIEGO, May 17, 2012 --


· Experian provides fraud prevention services to the U.S. Social Security Administration (May 17, 2012)

COSTA MESA, Calif., May 17, 2012 -- Experian® today announced that it has provided the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) with fraud prevention services that securely authenticate and safeguard the identities of consumers who now have online access to their Social Security earnings and benefit information through the SSA's new online Social Security Statement.


· SAIC Recognized as 2012 SmartCEO VOLT Leader in Technology (May 16, 2012)

MCLEAN, Va., May 16, 2012 -- Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) [NYSE: SAI] announced today it was recognized as a 2012 SmartCEO VOLT Leader in Technology by Baltimore SmartCEO magazine, winning the large Technology Innovator category.  SAIC was acknowledged for CyberNEXS™, the company's cyber training, exercising, competition and certification product for protecting critical data assets. 


· 7-Eleven Pioneers Innovative Idea in the Fight against Illegal Underage Sales (May 16, 2012)
7-Eleven Pioneers Innovative Idea in the Fight against Illegal Underage Sales - on ITbriefing.net

7-Eleven, Inc. is taking a new and aggressive approach to enhance its social and corporate responsibility of illegal underage sales of age-restricted products. This month the company launches a new technology in each of its 26 7-Eleven® stores in Oregon that will scan the 2-D code on the back of a customer’s driver license or identification card when age-restricted products are being purchased. This scan will verify the birth date stored on the card but will not store any other information about the customer.


· 7-Eleven Pioneers Innovative Idea in the Fight against Illegal Underage Sales (May 16, 2012)
7-Eleven Pioneers Innovative Idea in the Fight against Illegal Underage Sales - on ITbriefing.net

7-Eleven, Inc. is taking a new and aggressive approach to enhance its social and corporate responsibility of illegal underage sales of age-restricted products. This month the company launches a new technology in each of its 26 7-Eleven® stores in Colorado that will scan the 2-D code on the back of a customer’s driver license or identification card when age-restricted products are being purchased. This scan will verify the birth date stored on the card but will not store any other information about the customer.


· DCS Corp Wins MPEC II Navy Weaponeering and Stores Planning (WASP) Delivery Order (May 16, 2012)

ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 16, 2012 -- DCS Corp announced today that the company was awarded the Navy Weaponeering and Stores Planning (WASP) Delivery Order (DO) under the U.S. Air Force's Mission Planning Enterprise Contract (MPEC) II, which provides aircraft mission planning systems for the United States Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps.  Work on the WASP delivery order will occur over a two-year period and is valued at approximately $5.8 million.


· Eighty-Six Percent of IT Pros Believe Social Media Sites Pose a Threat to Security, According to New InformationWeek Reports Research (May 16, 2012)

SAN FRANCISCO, May 16, 2012 -- InformationWeek Reports (http://reports.informationweek.com), a service provider for peer-based IT research and analysis, released 2012 Strategic Security Survey: Pick the Right Battles, a new report featuring results from InformationWeek's recent poll on IT security trends and strategies. The report informs IT professionals on areas critical to information risk management and provides strategies for handling security challenges. More than 900 business technology professionals at organizations with 100 or more employees responded to the survey.


· New Online Community to Help IT Pros Deploy Wide Area Networks (May 16, 2012)

NEW YORK, May 16, 2012 -- UBM TechWeb and UBM DeusM today launched Intelligent WAN, an online community for network managers who run wide area networks (WANs) bridging multiple locations with vital business information.


· Seattle Data Center Services Provider, CoreLink Data Centers, Announces It Will Deliver Hosting, Managed Security Services to Maxxiss Communications (May 16, 2012)

SEATTLE, May 16, 2012 -- Seattle data center services and managed security solutions provider, CoreLink Data Centers LLC (www.corelink.com), today announced the addition of Maxxiss Communications, LLC to its growing client roster.


· Backupify Emerges As Leading Provider Of Cloud-based Backup Services For Educational Institutions (May 16, 2012)

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 16, 2012 -- Backupify, the leading provider of online backup services for cloud application data, today announced the rising number of educational institutions choosing Backupify to protect confidential administration, teacher and student data stored inside Google Apps Education Edition.  According to information released by Google in October 2011, 15 million users at educational organizations worldwide are using Google Apps Education Edition which represented an 80 percent year-over-year increase.


· PhishMe Wins 7th Annual 2012 Network Products Guide Awards for Anti-Phishing Training and Awareness (May 16, 2012)

CHANTILLY, Va., May 16, 2012 -- PhishMe, a leading provider of anti-phishing education, today announced that it has earned Network Products Guide's prestigious Hot Companies and Best Products Award. Recognized for its unique and effective anti-phishing training programs, PhishMe continues to see increased adoption across all industries, surpassing 3.1 million users trained. These industry and peer recognitions from Network Products Guide are the world's premier information technology awards honoring achievements and recognitions in every facet of the IT industry.


· Lumension Examines How to Close the Antivirus Protection Gap (May 16, 2012)
Lumension Examines How to Close the Antivirus Protection Gap - on ITbriefing.net

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 16, 2012 -- As malware and cyber attacks have become more prevalent and sophisticated, corporate budget constraints have put increased pressure on already limited IT resources. These competing forces have resulted in the adoption of policies that meet bare minimum requirements or involve only singular products, such as Antivirus, selected for their low price points. Lumension®, a global leader in endpoint management and security, today announced the publication of a new whitepaper that examines and compares the effectiveness of standalone AV versus newer technologies, including application whitelisting and a layered approach to endpoint security.  The conclusion of the paper is that Antivirus solutions alone are an ineffective and costly security model.


· Top Executives in Critical Infrastructure Cite Need for Improvement in Managing Cyber Risks (May 16, 2012)

BEDFORD, Mass., May 16, 2012 --


· DigitalPersona Delivers Facial Recognition Technology for User Authentication (May 16, 2012)

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., May 16, 2012 -- DigitalPersona, Inc., a global provider of strong, multi-factor authentication and access management solutions, today announced the latest release of DigitalPersona® Pro Enterprise software. The latest release builds upon its existing support for a wide variety of user authentication methods by including facial recognition technology. DigitalPersona Pro Enterprise also delivers expanded browser support, improved multi-credential support and support for kiosk shared accounts. These enhancements address the need for flexible, scalable and cost-effective user authentication and access control in healthcare, financial services and government installations.


· Isotec Security Announces Auto Attendant Operating System (May 16, 2012)

WESTMINSTER, Colo., May 16, 2012 -- Isotec Security announced incorporation of its patent pending Auto Attendant software operating system as a standard feature for its Automated Weapons Control portals. The Auto Attendant's software and technologies are designed and proven to drastically reduce operator workload while elevating a facility's safety and security. A particular facility's security protocols will determine how the portal will respond to various scenarios.


· NQ Mobile Vault Selected as the Best App of CTIA by the Techlicious Best of CTIA Awards 2012 (May 16, 2012)
NQ Mobile Vault Selected as the Best App of CTIA by the Techlicious Best of CTIA Awards 2012 - on ITbriefing.net

BEIJING and DALLAS, May 16, 2012 "> NQ Mobile (NYSE: NQ), a leading global provider of mobile Internet services focusing on security, privacy and productivity, today is pleased to announce that NQ Mobile Vault has been selected as the Best App of CTIA by the Techlicious Best of CTIA Awards 2012. Set to officially launch within the next few weeks, NQ Mobile Vault is a professional phone-privacy protection app that allows consumers to safeguard their voice calls, text messages, videos, photos and contacts from prying eyes.



Companies in the news:
Google Inc. | Microsoft | Apple | Amazon
Hewlett-Packard | eBay | Vodafone
NASDAQ 100 companies list | FTSE techMARK




· Vuzix Reports Its First Quarter of 2012 (2012-05-17 14:32)
Vuzix Reports Its First Quarter of 2012 - on ITbriefing.net

ROCHESTER, N.Y., May 17, 2012 -- Vuzix Corporation (TSX-V:VZX, OTC:BB: VUZI, FMB: V7X) ("Vuzix" or, the "Company"), a leader in the design and manufacture of Video Eyewear products that provide users with portable high quality viewing experiences, today reported its first quarter results for the period ending March 31, 2012. Unless otherwise indicated, dollar amounts referred to herein are references to United States dollars. No regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained in this news release.


· Federal court decision means more opportunities for government contractors (2012-05-17 14:32)

RICHMOND, Va., May 17, 2012 -- A recent precedent-setting U.S. Court of Federal Claims decision will result in more opportunities for contractors to bid on federal government procurement projects, according to LeClairRyan shareholder Thomas A. Coulter, who represented two software companies that claimed they were unfairly denied the right to compete for a large project under federal procurement laws. 


· AudienceView Selected by Qatar National Convention Centre (2012-05-17 14:27)
AudienceView Selected by Qatar National Convention Centre - on ITbriefing.net

AudienceView has been selected as the in-house ticketing and patron-management solution for the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC), which opened in Doha in late 2011. QNCC is one of the most sophisticated and environmentally friendly convention centres in the world.


· Telnames Launches at Business Startup Show (2012-05-17 14:22)

LONDON, May 17, 2012 --


· Cyber Security Company Lunarline Wins VOLT Award (2012-05-17 14:22)
Cyber Security Company Lunarline Wins VOLT Award - on ITbriefing.net

ARLINGTON, Va., May 17, 2012 -- Lunarline has been selected as a winner of the VOLT Award presented by Washington's SmartCEO magazine honoring technology leaders in the nation's capital. Lunarline won as an emerging/small business in the Cyber Warfare category representing organizations that protect their customers' information and digital infrastructure.


· Thefuture.fm Brings Mixes from over 5,000 DJs to the iPhone with Launch of Mobile Application (2012-05-17 14:22)

NEW YORK, May 17, 2012 -- Thefuture.fm, the Internet radio platform that gives listeners mixed music curated by the world's top DJs, today launches their iOS mobile application, which brings full access of its unparalleled web experience to the iPhone. Thefuture.fm is the first service in the US market that offers a listening experience with real mixtapes in all genres. The platform's proprietary technology MixSCAN enables a legal and responsible way for listeners to consume mixtapes, while providing a platform that allows DJs, advertisers and brands to monetize the mixtape with automated rights flow and royalty distribution to copyright holders. Originally built as the platform Dubset, the company re-launched as Thefuture.fm on April 25, 2012 with a completely overhauled platform, enhanced functionality, social sharing tools, an embeddable player, proprietary search and recommendation algorithm, and more music from the world's most talented DJs.  


· Lunarline Announces FedRAMP 3PAO Accreditation (2012-05-17 14:22)
Lunarline Announces FedRAMP 3PAO Accreditation - on ITbriefing.net

ARLINGTON, Va., May 17, 2012 -- Lunarline has been granted Accepted Third Party Assessment Organization (3PAO) status under the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). The company is now qualified to perform security assessments of Cloud Service Providers (CSP) to ensure they meet FedRAMP requirements. Lunarline is one of only nine organizations to obtain this classification.


· Neopost USA Launches Small Business Resource Center (2012-05-17 14:22)

MILFORD, Conn., May 17, 2012 -- Neopost USA (www.neopostinc.com), an innovative solutions provider in the postal and related communications industry, launched a small business resource center today that features valuable tips and tools to help small businesses reduce mailing costs, maximize customer communications and increase efficiency.  


· InfoSystems Strengthens Technology Solutions Organization with Addition of Senior IT Experts (2012-05-17 14:17)

InfoSystems, an award-winning technology, communications and software solutions provider based in Chattanooga, announced the addition of three senior technology professionals to their expanding team of experts. To serve their growing customer base, the last five months have seen the onboarding of senior solutions architects Chad Lowe and Kevin McKenzie, and senior networking engineer Ron Black.


· iQuantifi, Inc. Wins Best of Show at FinovateSpring; Seeking Investors (2012-05-17 14:17)
iQuantifi, Inc. Wins Best of Show at FinovateSpring; Seeking Investors - on ITbriefing.net

iQuantifi, an online software platform providing automated and personalized financial advice, was voted Best of Show at last week’s FinovateSpring 2012, the finance industry’s premier invitation-only tech conference.


· TE Connectivity Headlines ACI"s DAS Congress in Las Vegas (2012-05-17 14:17)
TE Connectivity Headlines ACI’s DAS Congress in Las Vegas - on ITbriefing.net

TE Connectivity today announced that it will play a key role in ACI’s DAS Congress, which is being held May 21-23 at Caesar’s Palace Hotel in Las Vegas. In addition to a workshop and speaking presentation, TE will present a tour of the Venetian Palazzo hotel, where TE’s InterReach Fusion Distributed Antenna System (DAS) system provides clear and consistent coverage throughout the 50-story structure.


· Marine Resources Group Makes the Move to the Cloud with Virtustream xStream (2012-05-17 14:17)
Marine Resources Group Makes the Move to the Cloud with Virtustream xStream - on ITbriefing.net

Virtustream, Inc., the leading cloud solutions provider, today announced that Marine Resources Group (MRG), one of the largest maritime services companies in the United States, has deployed Virtustream’s xStream enterprise cloud solution to drive profitability and maintain its competitive edge in the marine services market.


· Customer Experience Excellence is Focus of Day Two at Allegiance VoCFusion (2012-05-17 14:17)
Customer Experience Excellence is Focus of Day Two at Allegiance VoCFusion - on ITbriefing.net

How do companies create customer advocates for their brand? How can they drive customer loyalty by improving the customer experience? These were some of the questions answered on day two of Allegiance VoCFusion 2012 at the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas. Highlights of the day include experts from Yahoo!, Temkin Group, Google, Lithium, Symantec and more, providing real world examples and expert advice on how to uncover and apply customer insights to improve the customer experience and accelerate growth.


· RTX Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) Platform Broadens the Scope of IntervalZero"s Solution (2012-05-17 14:17)
RTX Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) Platform Broadens the Scope of IntervalZero’s Solution - on ITbriefing.net

IntervalZero Inc., whose RTX software transforms Microsoft Windows into a real-time operating system (RTOS), is broadening the scope of its solution through a vertically integrated RTX RTOS Platform.


· U.S. Department of Defense Awards Sole-Source Provider Agreement to 3M Littmann Stethoscopes (2012-05-17 14:17)
U.S. Department of Defense Awards Sole-Source Provider Agreement to 3M Littmann Stethoscopes - on ITbriefing.net

3M announced today that the Department of Defense (DoD) has awarded 3M Health Care a two-year Enterprise Incentive Agreement (EIA) to provide 3M™ Littmann® Stethoscopes to all DoD medical treatment facilities in the United States, Europe and the Pacific region. The agreement was made effective on May 1, 2012.


· IES Launches Latest Release of Virtual Environment Software at AIA 2012 (2012-05-17 14:17)

AIA 2012, Booth 2121--Integrated Environmental Solutions (IES), a provider of integrated performance analysis software and consulting services for sustainable building design and operation, today announced the latest release of its Virtual Environment software suite, IESVE 2012. This includes the new ModelViewer II which features solar shading, solar arc and improved reporting capabilities, and is available to all VE-Gaia and VE-Pro users. Important Solar Analysis features have also been added to the VE-Pro module SunCast, allowing users to view Solar Energy/Intensity on a 3D model. IES will showcase these new features this week in Washington, DC at the American Institute of Architects 2012 National Convention and Design Expo at booth 2121.


· Six Years After Arriving in the U.S., Able to Speak Little English, Student Lands Position in Travelers" Professional Development Program (2012-05-17 14:17)
Six Years After Arriving in the U.S., Able to Speak Little English, Student Lands Position in Travelers’ Professional Development Program - on ITbriefing.net

Six years ago, Lorena Martinez arrived in Hartford seeking opportunity. A native of Peru, able to speak little English, Martinez found employment with a local hotel. While there, Martinez quickly realized the barriers she faced in getting ahead without broader language skills – and a college education.


· SSE Telecoms Lights 100G Between UK Data Centres (2012-05-17 14:17)
SSE Telecoms Lights 100G Between UK Data Centres - on ITbriefing.net

Ciena® Corporation (NASDAQ-NMS: CIEN), the network specialist, today announced the UK’s fourth largest asset owning telecoms operator, SSE Telecoms, has selected Ciena’s coherent 100 Gb/s optical networking technology as the exclusive solution for deployment in its UK national network. By utilising Ciena’s WaveLogic coherent optical processors, the 100 Gb/s network, which is operational, can now connect the operator’s main data centres and enable a far more efficient provisioning of high-capacity services.




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