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Solium Capital Announces Availability of President & CEO's AGM Presentation

Thu, 17 May 2012 19:11:09 EDT

Solium Capital (TSX:SUM) announced today that the presentation given by President & CEO Michael Broadfoot at the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on May 16, 2012 has been posted to the company's website at solium.com. The presentation can be found in the Investor Information section of the website under the heading of Resources and the title: 2012 AGM Presentation.

OSIsoft reçoit le prix présidentiel « E » Award pour les exportations

Thu, 17 May 2012 19:10:15 EDT

Aujourd'hui, OSIsoft a reçu le prix présidentiel « E » Award pour les exportations des mains du secrétaire du Département américain du Commerce, John Bryson, à la Maison Blanche à Washington, D.C. Les prix « E » Award sont la plus haute reconnaissance que peut recevoir une entité américaine, ils récompensent une contribution significative à l'expansion des exportations américaines.

Minister Raitt Congratulates the Port of Halifax and the Council of the International Longshoremen's Association Locals on Reaching a New Agreement

Thu, 17 May 2012 19:07:56 EDT

The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Canada's Labour Minister, today congratulated the Halifax Employers Association, acting on behalf of the Port of Halifax, and the Council of the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) Locals for successfully reaching a collective agreement.

OSIsoft erhält vom Präsidenten den „E“-Award für Exporte

Thu, 17 May 2012 19:01:10 EDT

OSIsoft wurde heute im Weißen Haus in Washington vom Handelsminister der USA, John Bryson, mit dem Präseidenten-„E“-Award für Exporte ausgezeichnet. Die „E“-Awards sind die höchste Anerkennung, die ein US-amerikanisches Unternehmen für einen bedeutenden Beitrag zur Ausdehnung der US-amerikanischen Exporte erhalten kann.

Save the Children Challenges G8 Leaders to Stop Children Dying

Thu, 17 May 2012 19:01:00 EDT

As G8 leaders prepare to meet at Camp David later this week, Save the Children says that months of warnings have failed to prevent a serious malnutrition crisis sweeping Niger.

Guam Power Authority Selects Tropos Networks for Wireless Smart Grid Communications

Thu, 17 May 2012 19:00:18 EDT

Tropos Networks®, the leading provider of reliable wireless IP broadband networks for the smart grid, today announced that Guam Power Authority (GPA) has selected Tropos® as the network communications vendor for the utility’s smart grid rollout across the island of Guam. Tropos and GPA have begun implementing the Tropos GridCom® network to support GPA’s smart grid rollout in 2012.

Electric Power Industry Expert Ajit Kulkarni Joins Nexant’s Grid Management Business Unit

Thu, 17 May 2012 19:00:11 EDT

Nexant, Inc. announced today that Dr. Ajit Kulkarni has joined its Grid Management business unit in the company’s Sacramento, California office. He previously held senior positions at Navigant, R.W. Beck, and Ventyx. At Nexant, he will assume responsibility for leading electric power project feasibility and system improvement studies.

CORRECTING and REPLACING ACT-IAC Announces Participants for Inaugural MOC 2012 Technology Exhibitor Showcase

Thu, 17 May 2012 18:35:59 EDT

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ASRC Federal Names Leif Henecke Chief Information Officer

Thu, 17 May 2012 18:07:15 EDT

ASRC Federal Holding Company has named Leif Henecke chief information officer. Henecke is responsible for aligning ASRC Federal’s IT vision with enterprise business strategy to produce IT solutions that deliver value to ASRC Federal customers and employees.

Edmonton Offers Inspiring and Memorable Venues

Thu, 17 May 2012 17:29:51 EDT

Edmonton Economic Development Corporation in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada has four operating divisions to include economic development, tourism, the Shaw Conference Centre, the Edmonton Research Park, as well as being a joint partner with TECEdmonton. At EEDC our key areas of focus, life sciences, financial services, energy, advanced technologies, advanced education and tourism.

ACT-IAC Announces Participants for Inaugural MOC 2012 Technology Exhibitor Showcase

Thu, 17 May 2012 17:24:22 EDT

The American Council for Technology and Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC) today announced the nine companies that will exhibit early entry technologies and applications at the 32nd annual Management of Change (MOC) 2012. The education and training event will take place June 3-5 at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay in Cambridge, Md. ACT-IAC today also released expanded information about the tracks and sessions, which will feature numerous government and industry experts and executives examining the latest challenges in mobility and security.

India Revises Budget 2012 Proposals; Clarifies Retrospective Amendments & Defers GAAR Implementation: Nair & Co.

Thu, 17 May 2012 17:04:23 EDT

The Indian government has proposed certain revisions to the Finance Bill 2012 and has deferred the implementation of the General Anti-Avoidance Rules (GAAR). The Finance Minister also confirmed that the retrospective provisions for taxing Capital Gains Tax related to indirect transfers abroad on sale of assets in India will only be applicable in cases where the transfer has been routed through a low tax or no tax jurisdiction with whom India does not have a Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement.

CBM Asia Shareholder Update Indus Capital Partners, LLC

Thu, 17 May 2012 17:00:02 EDT

CBM Asia Development Corp. ("CBM Asia" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:TCF)(US:CBMDF)(FRANKFURT:IY2). CBM Asia is pleased to announce that Indus Capital Partners LLC ("Indus"), in its capacity as investment manager on behalf of various private investment funds recently acquired a 9.7% interest in CBM Asia's outstanding shares pursuant to the Company's previously announced non-brokered private placement and plans to increase the position further upon receipt of final acceptance from the TSX Venture Exchange (the "TSXV").

Intertape Polymer Group Inc. Elects New Director

Thu, 17 May 2012 16:58:12 EDT

Intertape Polymer Group Inc. (TSX:ITP) ("Intertape" or the "Company") today announced that Mr. James Pantelidis has been confirmed as a new member of the Company's Board of Directors, following Intertape's 2012 annual meeting of shareholders held yesterday, May 16, 2012.

Gartner to Present at Barclay’s Global Technology, Media and Telecommunications Conference

Thu, 17 May 2012 16:40:28 EDT

Gartner, Inc. (NYSE: IT), the leading provider of research and analysis on the global information technology industry, today announced that Chris Lafond, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, and Brian Shipman, the Company’s Group Vice President of Investor Relations will participate in the Barclay’s Global Technology, Media and Telecommunications Conference. The Company's presentation is scheduled for 3:15 p.m. eastern time on Wednesday, May 23, 2012. A link to the live webcast of the presentation will be available via the Company's web site at http://investor.gartner.com. A replay of the webcast will be available for approximately 30 days following the call.

Accela Offers New Version of Mobile Inspector App for iPhone and iPad

Thu, 17 May 2012 16:28:03 EDT

Accela, Inc., the leader in solutions for government-citizen interaction, has updated the iOS version of its Accela Mobile Inspector app for government inspectors and investigators, which is free for download and now available on the iTunes App Store.

VHA Inc. Conference Focuses on Elevating Performance to Meet Industry Challenges

Thu, 17 May 2012 16:23:53 EDT

VHA Inc., the national health care network, will host approximately 2,100 health care leaders from around the nation at its annual Leadership Conference, May 20-22, in Denver, Colo. Attendees will explore relevant topics ranging from the implications of health care reform to physician engagement, population health management, achieving clinical integration and the impact of health care industry consolidation.

Enjoy Access to Live Music and Comfortable Accommodations at the Fairfield Inn New York Long Island City

Thu, 17 May 2012 16:22:17 EDT

From June 23-24 on Randall's Island, the Governor's Ball Music Festival is a two-day, two-stage festival with some of the best music acts. And, the Fairfield Inn New York Long Island City/ Manhattan View hotel is offering great rates and a convenient location for concert-goers. Among hotels near Woodside, NY, the Fairfield Inn by Marriott offers easy access to Randall's Island Park and is just 3 1/2 miles from Port Authority. The Long Island City hotel offers rates starting at $209 a night during this event. Complimentary breakfast is included in the rate.

Law Society Awards Recognize the Best of the Profession

Thu, 17 May 2012 16:19:26 EDT

Nine members of the legal profession from across Ontario whose careers represent the highest level of achievement and commitment to serving society and the profession will receive awards from the Law Society of Upper Canada on May 23, 2012.

Nationally Renowned Ethicist Michael Josephson to Keynote GLA ALA Legal Luncheon

Thu, 17 May 2012 16:17:16 EDT

Improving the ethical quality of society by changing organizational and personal decision-making is the mission of the Josephson Institute in Los Angeles, and founder Michael Josephson will address 70+ prominent members of the Los Angeles legal industry including 20 Managing Partners at the Managing Partners Luncheon held by the Greater Los Angeles Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators (GLA ALA) on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 11:30 a.m. at the InterContinental Hotel located at 2151 Avenue of the Stars in Los Angeles.

News International Scandal Sparks Concern about Business E-disclosure processes, New Survey Shows

Thu, 17 May 2012 16:15:18 EDT

Guidance Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:GUID) today released the findings from an independent survey revealing that 38%* of senior IT decision makers are more worried, since the News International phone hacking scandal broke, that they don’t have the right tools in place to respond to a similar litigation and investigation process. These findings come following widespread media coverage of the hacking and the ongoing legal investigations, and reveal that just 17% think that they already have the right tools in place should they be called upon to retrieve data for such a case.

Chembio to Present at the B. Riley 13th Annual Investor Conference

Thu, 17 May 2012 16:15:02 EDT

Chembio Diagnostics, Inc. (OTCQB: CEMI) (PINKSHEETS: CEMI), which develops, manufactures, markets and licenses point-of-care diagnostic tests, today announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Lawrence Seibert will present at the B. Riley 13th Annual Investor Conference at 2:00 p.m. Pacific time on Monday, May 21, 2012. The conference is being held at the Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel.

Brocade Reports Fiscal Q2 2012 Results

Thu, 17 May 2012 16:05:01 EDT

Brocade® (NASDAQ: BRCD) today reported financial results for its second fiscal quarter ended April 28, 2012. Brocade reported second quarter revenue of $543.4 million, representing a decrease of 1% year-over-year and 3% quarter-over-quarter and resulting in diluted earnings per share of $0.08 on a GAAP basis and diluted earnings per share of $0.15 on a non-GAAP basis, up 58% and 24% year-over-year, respectively.

Velan Inc. Reports its Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2011/12 Financial Results

Thu, 17 May 2012 16:03:55 EDT

Velan Inc. (TSX:VLN), a world-leading manufacturer of industrial valves, announced today its financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended February 29, 2012.

Intuit Records Third-Quarter Revenue of $1.9 Billion

Thu, 17 May 2012 16:00:34 EDT

Intuit Inc. (Nasdaq:INTU) today announced financial results for its third fiscal quarter, which ended April 30. Unless otherwise noted, all growth rates refer to the current period versus the comparable prior-year period.

Cosi, Inc. Reports 2012 First Quarter Results

Thu, 17 May 2012 16:00:00 EDT

Così, Inc. (NASDAQ: COSI), the fast casual restaurant company, today reported that it had reduced its net loss for the first quarter ended April 2, 2012 by $1,012,000 or 47% to $(1,128,000), or $(0.02) per basic and diluted common share, compared with the net loss of $(2,140,000), or $(0.04) per basic and diluted common share, reported for the 2011 first quarter.

Government of Canada Invests in Carbon Capture and Storage Technology

Thu, 17 May 2012 15:58:09 EDT

Canada further solidified its position today as a leader in clean energy technologies by launching a carbon capture and storage project that will develop new knowledge and methods for oil recovery while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The Honourable Joe Oliver, Minister of Natural Resources, announced an investment of $14.5 million in Husky Energy's enhanced oil recovery and carbon capture and storage project in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan.

NetScout Systems to Present at the 13th Annual B. Riley & Co. Investor Conference

Thu, 17 May 2012 15:44:17 EDT

NetScout Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTCT), announced today that Executive Vice Chairman, David Sommers, will be presenting at the 13^th Annual B. Riley & Co. Investor Conference at the Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel in Santa Monica, CA on Monday, May 21, 2012 at 4:30pm (PT). This event will be available over the Internet via live webcast. The live webcast may be accessed on NetScout’s Investor Relations website at http://ir.netscout.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=92658&p=irol-calendar. Following the conference the webcast will be archived in the Investor Relations section of NetScout’s website under “Calendar of Events”.

ACEP Introduces "ER 101"

Thu, 17 May 2012 15:34:00 EDT

and how to prepare?

FirstCare Health Plans Selects Click4Care's Care Management Platform for Successful Population Health Management

Thu, 17 May 2012 15:15:02 EDT

Click4Care, an award-winning software company providing its care management platform to enable high quality healthcare at reduced overall cost, today announced that FirstCare Health Plans of Austin, Texas, has selected Click4Care's Care Management Platform for successful population management. FirstCare will use the Click4Care platform to make real-time, transparent information available to providers, care managers and members, as they work together to manage population health and wellness.

Jones Day Selects Bloomberg Law for Legal Research

Thu, 17 May 2012 15:05:15 EDT

Bloomberg Law, the legal research system from the world leader in data, information and news services, today announced a firm-wide agreement with Jones Day, the global law firm, to provide high quality legal research, news and market information. Jones Day is ranked among the world's most respected law firms and perennially rated among the best in client service. The firm represents approximately half of the Fortune Global 500.

Jura Energy Corporation: Pakistan Government Confirms No Objection to Change in Control With Respect to Planned Reorganization and Recapitalization

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:32:14 EDT

Jura Energy Corporation (TSX:JEC) ("Jura") announced today that it had received written confirmation from the Directorate General of Petroleum Concessions in Pakistan that it had no objection to the change in management and control of Frontier Holdings Limited, Jura's operating subsidiary in Pakistan, subject to the completion of certain filings that are underway.

Southern Silver Continues Expansion of the Blind Zone; New Gold-Copper Discovery at Cerro Las Minitas

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:22:48 EDT

Southern Silver Exploration Corp. (TSX VENTURE:SSV)(FRANKFURT:SEG) reported today that drilling on the Cerro Las Minitas project, located in Durango State, Mexico, continues to identify thick intervals of high-grade silver-polymetallic mineralization at the Blind Zone deposit. A new zone of gold and copper mineralization has been identified in drill core at the South Skarn area located approximately 1.5 kilometres south east of the Blind zone.

Macro Enterprises Inc. Announces 2012 First Quarter Results

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:19:31 EDT

May 17, 2012 Macro Enterprises Inc. (TSX VENTURE:MCR) -

PARC's Van Jacobson Inducted to "Internet Hall of Fame"; PARC Hosts First Emerging Networks Consortium

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:04:11 EDT

PARC, a Xerox company today announced PARC Research Fellow Van Jacobson's inaugural induction to the Internet Society's Internet Hall of Fame. Jacobson joined PARC in 2006 to lead the Content-Centric Networking (CCN) program.

nCircle Announces PCI Scan Service Recertification

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:00:13 EDT

nCircle, the leader in information risk and security performance management solutions, today announced that it has been successfully recertified as an Approved Scan Vendor (ASV) by the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Security Standards Council with the most recent and most stringent version of the PCI Data Security Standard (DSS). nCircle delivers security and compliance solutions to two of the largest credit card brands driving the PCI Data Security Standard and has been a PCI ASV since 2007.

Sprint plays central role in emergency preparedness simulations at Coastal Bend Hurricane Conference and Evacuation Exercise

Thu, 17 May 2012 13:58:17 EDT

Sprint (NYSE: S) this week played a key participant role in the Coastal Bend Hurricane Conference and Evacuation Exercise. Sprint helped support over 500 participants with Emergency Satellite coverage, interoperable wireless devices, and other equipment and services. Sprint this year also served as a primary sponsor of the event, which simulates crisis situations for Texas first responders and public safety agencies.

Cloudera Partners With Hadoop Managed Services Provider MetaScale to Help Large Traditional Enterprises Adopt Apache Hadoop

Thu, 17 May 2012 13:54:58 EDT

Cloudera Inc, the leading provider of Apache Hadoop-based data management software, services and training, today announced that Hadoop managed services provider MetaScale has joined Cloudera's rapidly growing partner ecosystem, Cloudera Connect. MetaScale specializes in solutions for traditional brick-and-mortar enterprises across all industry verticals looking to efficiently establish and grow their Big Data expertise, experience immediate tactical success and begin to build out their fundamental Big Data capability in an organized and precise fashion. As the only company able to provide a full spectrum of services focused on Big Data in the virtual private cloud, MetaScale is partnering with industry leader Cloudera to enable customers to take advantage of Hadoop without an upfront investment in skills and resources.

Cuts to Science and Safety: Department of Fisheries and Oceans and Coast Guard Hit by Second Round in Six Months

Thu, 17 May 2012 13:46:20 EDT

Over 130 Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) and Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) employees represented by the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC) began receiving Work Force Adjustment (WFA) notices earlier today as part of the implementation of federal budget cuts. They join some 200 scientists and other professionals at DFO who were told that their positions were being affected in December 2011. The notices to PIPSC members are part of a larger wave of more than 1,000 WFA notices received by DFO and Coast Guard employees today.

Globalization in the Medical Device Sector

Thu, 17 May 2012 13:44:04 EDT

"US medical device manufacturers have been able to shorten time to market by re-locating clinical research to non-US markets like Europe and Australia, and now to emerging markets, such as South America and Asia," says Thomas M. Loarie, Executive Chairman, Mercator - MedSystems. The globalization of the medical device industry has created a great deal of competition, making it difficult for organizations to keep up, he adds.

A speaker at the upcoming marcus evans Medical Device Manufacturing Summit Spring 2012 and Medical Device R&D Summit Spring 2012, Loarie discusses why companies are re-locating clinical research and manufacturing.

DISH Submits Comments to FCC on Wireless Rules

Thu, 17 May 2012 13:30:00 EDT

DISH (NASDAQ: DISH)

Research and Markets: IT Market in Canada 2011-2015 - The Information Technology Market in Canada to Grow At A CAGR Of 3.4 Percent over the Period 2011-2015

Thu, 17 May 2012 13:18:18 EDT

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/2dlbjr/it_market_in_canad) has announced the addition of the "IT Market in Canada 2011-2015" report to their offering.

TriPower to Participate at ACI's 5th Annual DAS Congress

Thu, 17 May 2012 13:00:08 EDT

TriPower, a leading wireless system integrator providing in-building wireless antenna network solutions and technical services to ensure public safety radios, cellular phones and wireless voice and data networks work reliably indoors, will be participating at ACI's 5th Annual DAS Congress May 21-23 at Caesar's Palace, Las Vegas, NV. This three day event will offer a comprehensive look at the current DAS market, the emerging trends and outlook and attracts the 'who's who' of key influencers and decision-makers driving this industry.

Putnam Announces Distribution Rates for Open End Funds

Thu, 17 May 2012 12:47:10 EDT

The Trustees of The Putnam Funds have declared the following distributions.

Cambium Networks(TM) and Broadband Antenna Tracking Systems Team With Oceus Networks to Deliver Powerful Communications for U.S. Navy

Thu, 17 May 2012 12:16:37 EDT

Cambium Networks, a leading provider of wireless broadband solutions for reliable connectivity in any environment, and Broadband Antenna Tracking Systems (BATS Wireless), one of the world's leading innovators of advanced wireless wide area network (WWAN) provisioning systems, today announced their enhanced wireless point-to-point (PTP) radio and antenna tracking solution is being incorporated as part of a mobile communications networking project being led by Oceus Networks. The systems will be piloted by the U.S. Navy, providing onboard and ship-to-ship broadband data and communications. The project is the first U.S. Department of Defense operational deployment of Fourth Generation Long-Term Evolution (4G LTE) and is based on Oceus Networks' Xiphos family of mobile 4G LTE network solutions.

PC Mall to Present at 2012 Sterne Agee Technology Conference

Thu, 17 May 2012 12:04:22 EDT

PC Mall, Inc. (NASDAQ:MALL) announced today that its Chief Financial Officer, Brandon LaVerne, will be presenting at the 2012 Sterne Agee Technology Conference being held at the Sentry Centers Midtown in New York, New York. PC Mall’s presentation will take place on Thursday, May 24, 2012 at 9:05 am ET.

CRC Health Group Joins Hero Health Hire to Promote Employment of America's Wounded Warriors and Veterans

Thu, 17 May 2012 12:02:00 EDT

CRC Health Group today announced that it has joined Hero Health Hire, a coalition of companies and other entities in the health care industry that are united with the goal of employing wounded warriors and veterans. Launched in Washington, D.C. at a 2011 industry summit that included the U.S. Secretary of Labor, members of Congress, and representatives of a number of government agencies and the military, Hero Health Hire includes companies, associations and hospitals from across the spectrum of health care that collectively employ hundreds of thousands of employees. Each has committed to working to help veterans find and retain jobs in health care.

Government of Canada Investments Promote Science and Engineering to Canada's Youth

Thu, 17 May 2012 12:00:00 EDT

Science centres, museums and other organizations across Canada have received funding to engage young Canadians in a number of leading-edge initiatives-including those related to astronomy, mathematics, sustainable energy, chemistry and other science and engineering fields. The Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State for Science and Technology, today announced the recipients of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)'s 2011 PromoScience Grants.

FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:FLY) Receives Exchange Approval to FLY

Thu, 17 May 2012 11:43:10 EDT

FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:FLY) ("FLYHT" or the "Company") has received confirmation from the TSX Venture Exchange that it will commence trading today under its new trading symbol "FLY". On May 9, 2012 the shareholders of FLYHT (formerly AeroMechanical Services Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:AMA) approved a corporate name change to FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd.

Agencyport Receives 2012 RAVE Award from Tech Decisions and Novarica

Thu, 17 May 2012 11:36:22 EDT

Agencyport Software, a leading provider of software and services to the global insurance and reinsurance industries today announced that is has won a 2012 RAVE Award in the Agency Management Systems Connectivity category and an honorable mention in the Agent Portal category this week during the ACORD LOMA Insurance Systems Forum in Orlando, Florida. The awards, which were presented by insurance technology trade publisher Tech Decisions for Insurance and insurance technology analyst firm Novarica, recognizes solution providers whose technology delivers exemplary value to their customers, as measured by senior IT executives at P&C insurance companies as surveyed by Novarica.