Eine führende Gruppe von Mobilnetzbetreibern gab heute eine neue Initiative zur Schaffung einer Vorlage und eines Fahrplans zur Öffnung der Mobilnetz-Funktionalität bekannt. Dies soll die Entwicklung interessanter Mobilnetz-Anwendungen anregen, ohne dabei die Sicherheit des Anwenders aus dem Auge zu verlieren. Die neue Initiative läuft unter der Bezeichnung BONDI.

Federal Signal Corporation , a leader in advancing security and well-being, announced today that it is selling its municipal leasing portfolio to Banc of America Public Capital Corp, a subsidiary of Bank of America. The portfolio, valued at roughly $100 million, will be sold in tranches over the next several months with the first tranche of $53 million sold Friday last week. A modest gain will be realized from the sale.

Think Services, organizer of the Game Developers Conference (GDC), is pleased to announce that submissions are now open for the 2009 Independent Games Festival (IGF). Submissions to the 11th annual festival are due by November 2008, with finalists to be announced January 5, 2009.

Podmailing(R) is a service enabling to send and receive any size file by email. It is even easier to use than classic email, it does not require to change email account or to get a new address, and it does not clog your inbox.

Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) today introduced a new fully integrated analog front end (AFE) for portable ultrasound equipment. The second device in TI's AFE58xx family for the medical ultrasound market, the AFE5804 is specifically designed for ultrasound systems that require low power and small size. The eight-channel AFE consumes more than 30 percent less power than the closest competitive device, which will help proliferate portable systems with longer battery life and better image quality (see http://www.ti.com/afe5804-pr).

Access Integrated Networks and Birch Telecom announced today that they have unified their brand identity to Birch Communications. Earlier this year the companies announced their merger was complete and have until now been operating under their respective brand names. The two operations announced the official combination of operations under one new brand identity effective July 1, 2008.

Manpower Software plc, a leading provider of workforce optimisation solutions, is pleased to announce it has appointed Allen Swann to serve as Business Development Director and a member of the Board of Directors with immediate effect.

Gamecaster, Inc. announced today that it has licensed its patented virtual camera control technology to Elliott Animation, a full-range animation studio located in Toronto, Canada. Elliott Animation has integrated Gamecaster's technology into the studio's production pipeline, and is using the technology to film Amberwood Entertainment's RollBots, a 26 episode 3D animated action-comedy TV series for kids, commissioned by Canada's YTV, a division of Corus Entertainment, Inc. RollBots are perfectly round robots that roll at extreme speeds on roller-coaster type tracks through Flip City, a community that contains 11 different tribes of rollbots. Amberwood Entertainment has entered into an agreement with Mattel(R) in connection with toys and various other products based on RollBots.

China Security & Surveillance Technology, Inc. ('The Company' & 'CSST'), a leading provider of digital surveillance technology in the PRC, today announced that it was added to the U.S. small-cap Russell 2000(R) Index after the equity markets closed on June 27 as Russell Investments reconstituted its comprehensive family of global indexes. Membership in the Russell 2000, which remains in place for one year, is based on membership in the broad-market Russell 3000(R) Index. The stock also was added systematically to the appropriate growth and value indexes.

TiVo Inc. , the creator of and a leader in advertising solutions and television services for digital video recorders (DVRs), today unveiled the Top Commercial Rankings for May 2008, as viewed by TiVo(R) service subscribers.

TIBCO Software Inc. today announced that the health administration service for the Spanish region of Rioja has deployed its real-time integration infrastructure. The project at Servicio Riojano de Salud (SERIS) will link together a range of applications to provide more efficient services for patients and support the opening of the new Hospital San Pedro.

ICOP Digital, Inc. , an industry-leading company engaged in advancing digital surveillance solutions, today announced that it has shipped over 20 ICOP Model 20/20(R)-W to a Virginia-based law enforcement agency, fulfilling a purchase order valued at nearly $100,000. This order follows previous shipments of ICOP's digital in-car video systems to this specific agency, bringing total orders processed to date to over $170,000. This agency is currently operating a fleet comprised of over 40 patrol cars.

Fushi Copperweld, Inc. , the leading global manufacturer of bimetallic wire used in a variety of telecommunication, utility, automotive, power transmission and other electrical applications, today announced that it was added to the U.S. Small-Cap Russell 2000 Index after the equity markets closed on June 27th as Russell Investments reconstituted its comprehensive family of global indexes. Membership in the Russell 2000, which remains in place for one year, is based on membership in the broad-market Russell 3000 index. The stock also was added systematically to the appropriate growth and value indexes.

Novell today announced Invitrogen has selected SUSE(R) Linux Enterprise as the core operating platform to standardize and virtualize the company's servers. A global provider of essential life science technologies for research, production and diagnostics, Invitrogen conducts business in more than 70 countries and offers 35,000 products and services. With the flexibility of SUSE Linux Enterprise from Novell(R), the company will reduce server licensing costs, virtualize with support on the VMware platform and simplify migration from Windows and UNIX servers to Linux*.

Novellus Systems today announced the introduction of ALTUS(R) Max(TM), the latest enhancement to its industry-leading pulsed nucleation layer (PNL(TM)) tungsten deposition platform. Targeting high-volume memory megafabs, ALTUS Max delivers the industry's highest level of productivity for tungsten contact fill and interconnect applications with the platform's benchmark reliability. The system incorporates the latest technology and advanced processing capability to provide tungsten films that meet or exceed 20nm memory requirements for fill, resistivity, roughness and defects.

School's out, families are hitting the road for summer vacations and, according to a survey from national video game retailer Game Crazy, 96 percent of kids are bringing their handheld player or video game console along for the ride. The Game Crazy/Weekly Reader Research Summer Travel Survey released today reveals that eight in ten children need at least one video game with them on vacation. Video games make family travel more fun and eliminate the refrain of "are we there yet?" from backseats of cars across the nation.

At the July 16 AGMA (Association for Abatement of Counterfeit and Gray Market Activity) meeting, New Momentum, provider of enterprise risk management software, will do a presentation and demonstrate the company's Enterprise Brand Intelligence software which provides global, open market visibility for counterfeits and unauthorized sales.

IQMS, a leader in the design and development of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, has launched a new Automation Group to expand the interface capabilities of its EnterpriseIQ ERP system with manufacturing equipment on the shop floor. The newly formed group, comprised of engineers and programmers, is managed by programmer, Jason Slater. The group's goal is to work with existing IQMS customers to create greater efficiency and automation between shop floor hardware and ERP software, resulting in leaner manufacturing operations.

Pressure Profile Systems, Inc. (PPS) today announces their innovative new wireless FingerTPS(TM) (Finger Tactile Pressure Sensing) system for immediate sale worldwide. FingerTPS sensors are soft, flexible sensors worn on the hand that transmit accurate, repeatable tactile force data to a PC via wireless Bluetooth connection. FingerTPS tactile data with integrated video provides a complete representation of user interaction with tools, sports equipment, new product designs, or medical applications.

Mercury Computer Systems, Inc. , a leading provider of high-performance computing solutions for image, sensor, and signal processing applications, will announce the financial results for its four quarter of fiscal 2008 on Wednesday, July 30, 2008, at 4:00 p.m. EDT. Management will host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. EDT to discuss Mercury's quarterly financial results, business highlights, and outlook. In addition, Company representatives may answer questions concerning business and financial developments and trends, the Company's view on earnings forecasts, and other business and financial matters affecting the Company, the responses to which may contain information that has not been previously disclosed.

Leading disaster recovery experts from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will join Iron Mountain for a free Webcast on how businesses can protect their data from natural disasters. Bill Read, director of NOAA's National Hurricane Center, and Joseph Schaefer, the agency's director of the Storm Prediction Center, will share practical steps for securing information and ensuring business continuity. Additionally, Duane Sheet, Iron Mountain's manager of service delivery, will share his experience helping organizations affected by Hurricane Rita. Brian Babineau of analyst firm Enterprise Strategy Group will moderate.

WatchGuard(R) Technologies, a global leader in extensible network security and connectivity solutions, today announced that it was selected by Everything Channel as a CRN Emerging Tech vendor for the WatchGuard SSL 1000 and WatchGuard SSL 500 family of enterprise-class SSL VPN solutions.

myPhotopipe.com, Inc. (Pink Sheets: MPPC), a web-based online provider of digital photo processing and related services, today announced that industry data released this week by PMA, a trade organization of photo manufacturers and retailers, reports that the number of prints made from digital photos continued to grow at double-digit percentage rates during April 2008.

Numerex Corp. , a leading provider of full-service, highly secure machine-to-machine (M2M) network services and solutions, today announced its participation at the Collins Stewart Fourth Annual Growth Conference, which will be held Tuesday, July 8, through Thursday, July 10, 2008, at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, New York City. Numerex's presentation is scheduled for Tuesday, July 8th at 2:00 p.m.

The Ambit Group, LLC, (Ambit) recently announced that it is part of the General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems-led team that has been awarded a task order from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop, implement and maintain the Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN) Next Generation. The Ambit Group is a leading Women-Owned, Service-Disabled Veteran owned small business providing support across the Federal government. Ambit specializes in developing and implementing organizational change programs for complex government environments and programs. As a member of the General Dynamics team, Ambit will provide organizational change and communications support for HSIN NextGen.

Telestone Technologies Corporation Ltd. (''Telestone'' or the '' Company'') , a leading developer and provider of wireless communication coverage solutions based in People's Republic of China, today announced its business outlook with Chinese Telecom Restructuring effects.

CrossWind Technologies today announces the launch of its newest product, FACTS-Use of Force Reporting(TM) software.

EMC Corporation , the world leader in information infrastructure solutions, today announced enhancements to the EMC Velocity Partner Program that provide partners with new opportunities to increase their profitability selling EMC's broad and industry-leading solutions portfolio. The new Velocity Pre-sales Readiness Program helps partners more competitively position themselves with their customers as the "trusted advisor" for EMC solutions with improved technical proficiency and the selection of a specialty designation within the EMC Velocity Authorized Services Network (ASN) Specialty Program enables partners to develop deeper knowledge and expertise in a specific solution area.

Simplay Labs, LLC, the leading solutions provider of technologies, testing programs, development tools, and interoperability and performance design standards for the high-definition (HD) consumer electronics industry, today announced that Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (SEC) will be implementing a pilot program of Simplay HD testing and verification at Samsung's facilities. Administered by both companies, this program will expand Samsung's participation in the Simplay HD Testing Program by increasing product throughput, extending the range of products tested, and accelerating time to market.

Burgess(TM) a leading Medicare-based data and information technology solutions firm, announced today the signing of a three-year contract with Regence, a Portland, Oregon-based not-for-profit health insurer.

Oracle today announced that MidSouth Bank, a growth oriented financial institution with 34 locations and 120 ATMs throughout southern Louisiana and southeast Texas, has chosen Oracle(R) CRM On Demand and Oracle's Call Center On Demand for a major overhaul of the company's customer service.

Panasonic, a market and technology leader in High Definition televisions, announced today that it has extended its unique and successful Plasma Concierge(TM) free customer support program to both Panasonic Plasma and LCD HDTV owners and renamed it Panasonic VIERA Concierge(TM). Previously only available for Panasonic HD Plasma owners, the exceptional service, which includes a toll-free customer support line, provides Panasonic HDTV owners with quick access to technical experts via phone, web or in-home service for answers to a broad range of questions. One unique privilege is access to Panasonic's HDTV loaner program, which makes HDTV loaners available at no charge to customers who have a Plasma or LCD undergoing repair.

The North American Council for Online Learning (NACOL) is pleased to announce the release of Using Online Learning for At-Risk Students and Credit Recovery, the second report in the 2008 Promising Practices in Online Learning series, researching and highlighting case studies and promising practices for K-12 online learning.

Providea, Inc. today announced that WestView Capital Partners has completed a recapitalization and growth equity investment in the Company. Providea is a leading national provider of comprehensive video conferencing solutions and managed services. New Century Capital Partners served as the exclusive financial advisor to Providea on the transaction.

Intelligentias, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: ITLI) today announced the signing of a multi-year data retention software order with one of the world's largest communications service providers. Performance of this order will result in $24 million in revenues for Intelligentias during the term of the project.

Phoenix Technologies Ltd. , the global leader in core systems firmware, today announced it has completed its acquisition of TouchStone Software Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: TSSW) , a global leader in online PC diagnostics and software update technology, for $1.48 in cash for each outstanding share of TouchStone common stock. The net value of the transaction is approximately $17 million.

MoSys, Inc. , the leading provider of high-density embedded memory and mixed-signal Intellectual Property (IP) solutions, today announced that it recently demonstrated its All Format Front End Blu-Ray System-On-Chip IP in Silicon, to potential customers.

Quickcomm Software Solutions, the leading global provider of telecom expense management (TEM), Software as a Service (SaaS) and ASP solutions, today announced the annual renewal of its Safe Harbor Certification from the U.S. Department of Commerce. Quickcomm is one of the few global TEM companies to adhere to the safe harbor framework that calls for "adequate protection" of personal data transferred from Europe to the U.S. as required by the European Union's Directive on Data Protection (EU Directive).