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20
NOV
Middle East's Rotana TV Network Builds Central Playout Facility with Harris ONE Integrated Broadcast Solution
Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, has provided an end-to-end, broadcast channel playout solution to the Rotana television network for the upgrade of its central master control room.
20
NOV
CSC’s Dr. Sharon Hays Among Women Worth Watching in 2010
CSC (NYSE: CSC) announced today that Dr. Sharon Hays, vice president of the Office of Science and Engineering for its North American Public Sector line of business, was listed among the "Women Worth Watching in 2010" by Diversity Journal.
20
NOV
Neopor now also for back-ventilated curtain facades
Back-ventilated curtain facades extending to the high-rise building limit can now be efficiently thermally insulated with expandable polystyrene (EPS).
20
NOV
Harris Corporation CFO Gary L. McArthur to Speak at Credit Suisse 2009 Aerospace and Defense Conference
Gary L. McArthur, senior vice president and chief financial officer of Harris Corporation (NYSE: HRS), an international communications and information technology company, will be a featured speaker at the Credit Suisse 2009 Aerospace and Defense conference on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 in New York.
20
NOV
CSC Wins Contract to Provide Information Technology Support to Department of Health and Human Services
CSC (NYSE: CSC) announced today that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded the company the Information Technology Infrastructure Operations indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract, which has a three-year base period and four one-year options.
13
NOV
BASF announces new brand: Polyurethane Solutions
The BASF brand is about to become more visible now for BASF's polyurethane customers all over the world.
13
NOV
Harris Corporation Supports Release of New Version of CONNECT, Built Under Contract with the Federal Health Architecture
Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, has released the next version of the CONNECT open-source software.
13
NOV
CSC Reports Solid Second Quarter Results
CSC (NYSE: CSC) today reported second quarter fiscal 2010 revenue of $4.0 billion and fully diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.40, compared to second quarter fiscal 2009 revenue of $4.2 billion and EPS of $2.95 (including net tax benefits of $2.27 from resolution of prior year domestic and international tax audits).
13
NOV
AboveNet to Present at the Thomas Weisel Partners Emerging Communications Conference 2009
AboveNet, Inc. (NYSE: ABVT), a leading provider of high-bandwidth connectivity solutions, will present at the Thomas Weisel Partners Emerging Communications Conference 2009 on Wednesday, November 18, 2009.
12
NOV
World’s First High-Performance 3-Axis MEMS Gyroscope from STMicroelectronics Packs 360 Degrees of Freedom in a Single Package
STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), the leading supplier of MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) for consumer and portable applications, today introduced a high performance single-package analog gyroscope that accurately measures angular rates along three orthogonal axes.
12
NOV
RWE robust and stable
During the first nine months of fiscal 2009, RWE’s electricity and gas operations proved robust, even during the economic crisis, producing solid results in most business divisions.
12
NOV
STMicroelectronics and NXP Announce Agreement for Licensing of Contactless MIFARE technology
NXP, the independent semiconductor company founded by Philips, and STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a world leader in secure smart card chips, today announced a global strategic licensing agreement for NXP’s MIFARE™ technology.
12
NOV
Experience the future of telecommunications
Today at the 2009 Innovation Day in Berne, Swisscom will share its vision for how the digital world will change and enhance people's lives.
12
NOV
New biodegradable plastic for special packaging
BASF is now offering a new biodegradable plastic.
12
NOV
Lower prices lead to lower revenues of CHF 220 million in Swiss business - Growth at Fastweb - Net income excluding exceptional items remains stable
In the first nine months of 2009, Swisscom's net revenue fell by 1.8% to CHF 8925 million and its operating income (EBITDA) dropped 1.0% to CHF 3580 million.
09
NOV
Dow and BASF win IChemE Award 2009 for jointly developed HPPO Technology
The Dow Chemical Company (Dow) and BASF announced today that they have received the Institution of Chemical Engineers’ Innovation and Excellence Award in Core Engineering for the ir jointly developed Hydrogen Peroxide to Propylene Oxide (HPPO) production technology.
09
NOV
Environmental Challenges Drive Research in Catalysis
Scientists are not usually known by their nicknames. Melanie Sanford, Professor at the University of Michigan, is an exception to that rule.
09
NOV
Rezidor honoured for profound growth and expansion in Africa
The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the world’s fastest growing hotel companies, was honoured for their ambitious business development across the African continent: Andrew McLachlan, the group’s Vice President Business Development for Africa & the Indian Ocean Islands, won the “Mover & Shaker” award at Hospitality Investment Conference Africa (HICA) today.
09
NOV
AboveNet Reports Third Quarter 2009 Adjusted EBITDA of $40.7 Million on Revenue of $92.4 Million
AboveNet , Inc. (NYSE: ABVT), a leading provider of high-bandwidth connectivity solutions, announced results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2009 .
09
NOV
BASF to realign fuel cell business
BASF is realigning its business for the fuel cell market. In the future, competencies for the production of high-temperature membrane electrode assemblies (MEAs) will be concentrated in Somerset, New Jersey. Operational activities at the BASF Fuel Cell GmbH site in Frankfurt, Germany, will be discontinued effective December 31, 2009. BASF plans to close the Frankfurt site in the course of 2010.
04
NOV
All-new 2010 Accord Crosstour Set to Debut in November
American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced that the all-new 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour is set to debut on November 20 in the US.
04
NOV
Synopsys EDA Interoperability Forum to Feature Subodh Bapat Keynote on Green Computing
Topics include System-Level Design, VMM Verification Methodology and a multi-tool IPL Flow Demonstration.
04
NOV
Sun Life Financial Launches First National Branding Campaign
The U.S. division of Sun Life Financial Inc. (NYSE:SLF, TSX:SLF) today announced it has launched its first integrated brand and marketing campaign aimed at a national U.S. audience.
04
NOV
Synopsys Extends DFTMAX Compression to Reduce the Cost of Pin-Limited Test
Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing, today announced a new capability in DFTMAX™ compression that significantly reduces the cost of test for designs and methodologies that mandate very few test pins.
04
NOV
STMicroelectronics Raises Standards in Power Saving, Performance and Time-to-Market for Machine-to-Machine Cellular Connections
STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a world leader in smart-card ICs, has announced a robust low-power processor chip dedicated to managing SIM data for machine-to-machine (M2M) cellular communications, a growing market that could account for over 200 million mobile connections by 2013, according to an August 2009 report by Beecham Research.
04
NOV
Synopsys TetraMAX ATPG Cuts Test Development Schedule at Arrow Electronics
Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing, today announced that Arrow Electronics successfully deployed Synopsys' TetraMAX® automatic test pattern generation (ATPG) with multicore processing to significantly reduce the time needed to generate high-quality manufacturing tests.
26
OCT
Atos Origin demonstrates innovative force as early adopter of Windows 7
Atos Origin, a leading international IT services provider, demonstrates its innovative force by being an early adopter of Windows 7.
26
OCT
AboveNet Scheduled to Report Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results on November 5
AboveNet, Inc. (NYSE: ABVT), a leading provider of high-bandwidth connectivity solutions, will report third quarter 2009 financial results on Thursday, November 5, 2009 after the market close.
20
OCT
New Phase II data show ACZ885 gave better pain relief and flare prevention for patients with chronic gout than an injectable corticosteroid
New Phase II results show that the novel biological therapy ACZ885 (canakinumab) is significantly more effective than an injectable corticosteroid at reducing pain and preventing recurrent attacks or 'flares' in patients with hard-to-treat gout, one of the most painful forms of arthritis.
20
OCT
BHP Billiton Announces Unanimously Recommended Offer for United Minerals Corporation NL
BHP Billiton today announced that it has entered into an agreement under which BHP Billiton, through its wholly owned subsidiary BHP Billiton Minerals Pty Ltd, will offer to acquire all outstanding shares in United Minerals Corporation NL (UMC) for a cash consideration of A$1.30 per share by way of scheme of arrangement between UMC and its shareholders.
20
OCT
Novartis drug Tasigna® meets primary endpoint in pivotal trial against Glivec® as first-line treatment in chronic myeloid leukemia patients
Novartis announced today that Tasigna® (nilotinib) met its primary endpoint in the first head-to-head comparison with the company's groundbreaking drug Glivec® (imatinib).
17
OCT
Rezidor’s Nominating Committee for the Annual General Meeting 2010 established
In accordance with the decision made by the Annual General Meeting on 23rd April 2009 the Nominating Committee has been established. Based on the list of shareholders per 31st August 2009 the Chairman of the Board of Directors contacted the three largest shareholders, each of which was offered the possibility to appoint one representative of the Nominating Committee.
17
OCT
BHP Billiton And Rio Tinto Update On Proposed Iron Ore Production Joint Venture
On 5 June 2009, BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto signed a non-binding agreement to establish a production joint venture covering the entirety of both companies' Western Australian iron ore assets.
17
OCT
BHP Billiton Announces Unanimously Recommended Offer for United Minerals Corporation NL
BHP Billiton today announced that it has entered into an agreement under which BHP Billiton, through its wholly owned subsidiary BHP Billiton Minerals Pty Ltd, will offer to acquire all outstanding shares in United Minerals Corporation NL (UMC) for a cash consideration of A$1.30 per share by way of scheme of arrangement between UMC and its shareholders.
16
OCT
CSC Wins 2009 ‘Best Award’ From The American Society For Training
CSC (NYSE: CSC) announced today that it has won a 2009 "BEST Award" from the American Society for Training & Development (ASTD) for its global learning and employee talent development programs.
16
OCT
BASF expands epoxy resin systems lab
BASF has expanded its application lab for epoxy resin systems at the Ludwigshafen site in which the company develops new systems and adapts their processing parameters to the specific processes of its customers.
16
OCT
Canada's Olympic Broadcast Media Consortium Secures Harris Corporation to Deliver Harris ONE™ Solution for Centralized News Operations and Broadcast Support at Vancouver 2010
Canada's Olympic Broadcast Media Consortium today announced it has selected Harris Corporation, an international communications and information technology company, to deliver an end-to-end HD broadcast solution for the Consortium's suite of assets during its unprecedented coverage of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games.
15
OCT
CSC Wins $29 Million Contract From Department Of Education To Operate Education Resources Information Center
CSC (NYSE: CSC) announced today that the U.S. Department of Education (DoE) awarded the company a contract that supports the agency's Education Resources Information Center (ERIC).
14
OCT
CSS Studios Chooses AboveNet to Provide Connectivity In Los Angeles
AboveNet, Inc., (NYSE:ABVT) a leading provider of high bandwidth connectivity solutions, has completed network connectivity that will enable CSS Studios, a wholly owned subsidiary of Discovery Communications, to collaborate among its multiple locations in Los Angeles and New York City.
12
OCT
STMicroelectronics Innovates High-Accuracy Motion Sensor for Smarter Vehicle Electronics
Acceleration sensor measures movement with high accuracy over the whole automotive temperature range to enable vehicle self-adjusting features, advanced safety and security, and enhanced GPS.
11
OCT
Novartis gains exclusive worldwide rights to PTK 0796, in Phase III study as potential first-in-class IV and oral broad-spectrum antibiotic
Novartis has gained exclusive worldwide rights to market PTK 0796.
10
OCT
Low-Loss 1200V IGBT Series from STMicroelectronics Reduces Energy Use in Everyday Motor Drives
A new series of power transistors from STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a world leader in power applications, reduces the environmental impact of daily-use equipment such as home appliances, HVAC systems, and industrial machines by minimizing the two major sources of energy loss in motor-control circuits.
08
OCT
Global player in lighting industry, Zumtobel, and Atos Origin renew IT contract
Atos Origin, an international IT services company, today announced that its outsourcing contract with Zumtobel, one of the global players within the international lighting industry, has been renewed for a further five years through to 2014.
07
OCT
Harris Corporation Demonstrates Leadership in Wideband Tactical Communications at Combined Endeavor 2009 Military Exercise
Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, linked deployed forces and their commanders through wideband battlefield communication networks that enabled real-time exchange of tactical voice, video and other data by participants in Combined Endeavor '09 (CE-09).
07
OCT
CSC and CORDYS Establish Strategic Global Partnership
CSC (NYSE: CSC), a global leader in technology-enabled solutions and services, and Cordys, a leading provider of software for business process innovation, today announced a strategic alliance.
06
OCT
Harris Corporation Employees Run "Around the World"to Honor U.S. and Allied Forces
Employees from Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) went the distance and then some to honor U.S. and allied forces, completing a 30,000-plus-mile run and walk — enough to more than circle the earth — in support of the "Miles for Brian" initiative.
05
OCT
Carl Eric Stalberg Elected President of the European Savings Banks Group
Swedbank´s Chairman Carl Eric Stålberg has been elected as President of the European Savings Banks Group (ESBG) for the period 2009-2012. ESBG is a European banking association whose members represent approximately one third of the retail banking market in Europe.
05
OCT
Announcement of 2016 Olympic Games in Rio
Atos Origin, Worldwide Information technology (IT) Partner and Top Partner of the Olympic Games is pleased with the announcement of Rio as host city for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
04
OCT
Common Platform Alliance Qualifies Synopsys IC Validator for 32-nm Design Rule Checking
Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing, today make the announcement.
03
OCT
Essent and RWE complete transaction
Essent N.V. and RWE AG today completed the transaction they announced on 12 January 2009. Welcoming the Dutch company to the RWE Group, Juergen Grossmann, CEO of RWE AG, said: “This truly European partnership is a commitment to our company’s strategy in our core market: sustainable growth and innovative, climate-friendly power generation to better serve our customers.
02
OCT
Avodart (dutasteride) Regulatory Update
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) announced today that it has filed a supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for Avodart® (dutasteride) with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for prostate cancer risk reduction among men at increased risk of developing the disease.
02
OCT
BASF and CSM announce joint production development of biobased succinic acid
BASF SE and CSM nv today announced the cooperation between their respective subsidiaries BASF Future Business GmbH and PURAC for the development of the production of biobased succinic acid.
01
OCT
Rezidor: Change in Norwegian portfolio
The Rezidor Hotel Group announces a change in their Norwegian portfolio: Rezidor and the owners of the Radisson Blu Hotel Fredrikstad, Lykkeberg Hotel Drift AS and Lykkeberg Holding AS, have mutually agreed to terminate their agreement.
01
OCT
New number of shares and votes in Biovitrum AB (publ)
The total number of shares in Biovitrum AB (publ) as per 30 September 2009 amounts to in total 50,911,901 shares, whereof 50,396,316 common shares and 515,585 class C shares, corresponding to in total 50,447,874.5 votes.
29
SEP
Lightweight Stabilizer from ContiTech made of BASF Polyamide in the new Gran Turismo Porsche Panamera
Sustainable solutions for lightweight vehicles that also fulfill aesthetic requirements: this is what today’s automakers are looking for.
29
SEP
GSK provides update on regulatory filings for Zunrisa/Rezonic
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has made the difficult decision to discontinue the regulatory filings for Zunrisa/Rezonic (casopitant), which was being developed for chemotherapy-induced and post-operative nausea and vomiting.
29
SEP
GSK and UPCH to launch Lucozade across China
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) today announced an exclusive agreement with President (Shanghai) Trading Co. Ltd, a wholly-owned trading arm of Uni-President China Holdings Ltd (UPCH), one of the leading food and beverage companies in China, to launch GSK's highly successful Lucozade drinks franchise across China.
27
SEP
RWE npower renewables signs Biomass plant deal
A new state-of-the-art biomass facility has moved a step closer to reality with the signing of a multi-million pound deal.
26
SEP
Fully automatic Husqvarna mower for large lawns made from Luran S
The new Automower® 260 ACX automatic lawnmower from the Swedish lawn and garden equipment manufacturer Husqvarna makes the tedious job of mowing large lawns a thing of the past.
24
SEP
DOCOMO Develops Mobile Phone Prototype Using Surplus Wood
NTT DOCOMO announced today it has developed the mobile phone prototype made with the surplus wood of trees culled during thinning operations to maintain healthy forests.
24
SEP
NTT and NTT DOCOMO to Participate in ITU Telecom World 2009
Two NTT Group companies, Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT) and NTT DOCOMO, INC. (NTT DOCOMO), announced today they will participate in ITU Telecom World 2009 at GENEVA PALEXPO in Geneva, Switzerland, from October 5 to 9.
23
SEP
Synopsys First IP Vendor to Demonstrate SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Host, Hub and Device IP in a Single Demonstration
Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing, today announced the company will be the first IP vendor to show SuperSpeed USB 3.0 data transfers of an xHCI Host, Hub and Device digital controller IP in a single demonstration.
22
SEP
Harris Corporation to Deliver ONE Broadcast Solution to Meredith for New Atlanta Centralcasting Hub
Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, has received an order from Meredith's Local Media Group, owner of 12 television stations in the U.S., to supply a fully integrated Harris ONE™ solution for the broadcaster's Atlanta centralcasting hub.
22
SEP
U.S. Joint Forces Command Awards Lockheed Martin Team $29 Million Contract for Advanced Video Intelligence System
The same video management technology that helps sports broadcasters assemble the day's top highlights will soon help military commanders track the action on the battlefield.
21
SEP
Sun Life Financial Now Offers Stop-Loss Customers Access to CIGNA LifeSOURCE Transplant Network
The Employee Benefits Group division* of Sun Life Financial Inc. (NYSE: SLF, TSX: SLF) today announced that it is offering its Medical Stop-Loss customers access to the CIGNA LifeSOURCE Transplant Network® for organ and bone marrow transplants.
20
SEP
BASF raises prices for certain polyalcohols
BASF is raising the prices for its polyalcohols.
19
SEP
Novartis receives FDA approval for Valturna®, a single-pill combination of valsartan and aliskiren, to treat high blood pressure
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Valturna® (aliskiren and valsartan) tablets, the first and only medicine to target two key points within the renin system, also known as the renin angiotensin aldosterone system (RAAS), an important regulator of blood pressure.
17
SEP
Thermo Fisher Scientific Appoints Marc N. Casper President and Chief Executive Officer
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO), the world leader in serving science, today announced that its board of directors has appointed Marc N. Casper president, chief executive officer and a director of the company, effective October 15, 2009.
17
SEP
RWE and Azerbaijan continue to develop energy relations
Azerbaijan is a country rich in energy sources, especially in the Caspian Sea. Its capital city Baku is known as the cradle of the oil industry. On 20 September 1994, the “Contract of the Century” provided the framework for Western companies to tap new oil and gas reserves in the Azerbaijani part of the Caspian Sea as well as for export to the West and to the global market.
16
SEP
Novartis investigational bronchodilator QAB149 improves lung function and reduces breathlessness compared to tiotropium in patients with COPD
Novartis announced today results from Phase III trials showing QAB149 (indacaterol), an investigational once-daily bronchodilator for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), significantly improves lung function and provides a significant reduction in breathlessness compared to tiotropium, a current treatment option.
15
SEP
STMicroelectronics Unveils 8-bit Microcontrollers; First Implementation of Ultra-Low-Power Technology Platform
STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a world leader in microcontrollers, has begun volume production of the first microcontrollers to combine its high-performance 8-bit architecture with the company’s recently announced ultra-low-power innovations to save power in active modes as well as when idle.
14
SEP
Merck's ISENTRESS® (raltegravir) Tablets Studied in Comparison to Efavirenz in Combination Therapy Through 96 Weeks in HIV-1 Treatment-Naïve Patients
ISENTRESS®, an integrase inhibitor from Merck & Co., Inc., was studied in comparison to efavirenz in maintaining viral load suppression to undetectable levels (less than 50 copies/mL) and at improving CD4 cell counts in previously untreated (treatment-naïve) HIV-1-infected patients through 96 weeks in a Phase III study called STARTMRK.
13
SEP
Harris Corporation Unveils Latest Green Initiatives at IBC2009
At IBC2009, Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, announced a number of initiatives that emphasize the company's commitment to the environment, including lowering power consumption and reducing the carbon footprint across its range of broadcast products.
13
SEP
Vietnam Television Chooses Harris Corporation Maxiva Liquid-Cooled Transmitters to Support Future Digital Television Rollout
Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, has been awarded a contract to provide 11 Maxiva™ ULX liquid-cooled transmitters to Vietnam Television (VTV), the national broadcaster in Vietnam.
13
SEP
Harris Corporation Continues Broadcast Expansion in Europe, Middle East and Africa
At IBC2009, Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, has announced it is continuing to expand its Europe, Middle East and African (EMEA) Broadcast Communications operations.
12
SEP
Joseph Lampert Named Managing Director of Harris Corporation's Advertising Solutions Group
Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, has named Joseph I. Lampert managing director of its Advertising Solutions Group (ASG), which provides Enterprise Agency Suite (EAS) and RepLine software systems used by advertising service companies for sales management, media buying, production and financial management.
12
SEP
Harris Corporation Demonstrates Integrated Technology Solutions to Address Broadcasters' Pressing Challenges at IBC2009
At IBC2009, Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, is presenting solutions to broadcasters' most significant real-world business challenges and offering tips on how any broadcast operation can lower operating expenses and generate new revenue streams.
12
SEP
Harris Corporation Launches Unique Three-Dimensional "Harris Virtual World" at IBC2009
Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, has launched "Harris Virtual World," an unprecedented experience that allows broadcast customers around the globe to engage with Harris in a three-dimensional online environment.
11
SEP
Synopsys Increases Stock Repurchase Authorization to $500 Million
Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing, announced today that its Board of Directors has replenished its stock repurchase authorization. Under the replenished program, the Company may repurchase Synopsys common stock with a market value up to $500 million.
11
SEP
German TV Channel ZDF Chooses Harris Corporation Broadcast Infrastructure for HD Upgrade of Mobile Production Department
German television channel ZDF has purchased a large end-to-end broadcast infrastructure solution comprising products from Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company. The equipment was selected for the HD upgrade of ZDF's entire mobile production department, ZDF Mobile Produktions Einheit (MPE), located in Mainz, Germany.
11
SEP
Harris Corporation Introduces Entry-Level Offer in Industry-Leading Series of Advanced 1RU Processors at IBC2009
Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, has introduced the X50™ cost-effective frame synchronizer and converter — a best-in-class, single-channel platform that delivers the exceptional quality and functionality of the Harris line of 1RU processors.
10
SEP
BHP Billiton's Shenzi Facility Exceeding Production Expectations
BHP Billiton announced today that the Shenzi field in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico, which began production on 23 March 2009, has now exceeded the facility's nominal capacity of 100,000 barrels of oil per day by having achieved sustained rates of 120,000 barrels of oil per day.
10
SEP
Approval For Mount Keith Talc Redesign Project
BHP Billiton today announced approval for the Talc Redesign Project at the Mount Keith operation.
09
SEP
Commerzbank with new branch branch in Tianjin / China
Commerzbank is to open its third branch in China on September 9, 2009 in Tianjin. The Chinese authorities have granted the relevant approvals. The branch will be managed by Martin Miller, who headed Commerzbank’s representative office in Bejing during the previous four years.
09
SEP
Swedbank appointed Business Bank of the Year 2009
Swedbank has been appointed Business Bank of the Year 2009 in the business magazine Affärsvärldens´s Financial Barometer survey. Swedbank has earlier been appointed to Business Bank of the Year for 2003, 2004 and 2005.
08
SEP
Nestle Chocolate Centre to combine artistic creativity and cutting-edge science
Nestle today inaugurated the Chocolate Centre of Excellence in Broc, Switzerland.
08
SEP
Edwards Lifesciences to Present at the UBS Fourth Annual Best of Americas Conference
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (NYSE: EW), a world leader in products and technologies to treat advanced cardiovascular disease, is scheduled to participate in the UBS Fourth Annual Best of Americas Conference at UBS' offices in London, England on Friday, September 11, 2009.
07
SEP
AboveNet Connects Second Horizon Data Center In North Texas
AboveNet Communications, Inc., (NYSE:ABVT) a leading provider of high bandwidth connectivity solutions, has completed a private DWDM ring between Horizon Data Center Solutions’ locations in the technology-rich North Texas data center corridor.
07
SEP
Alcatel-Lucent, Ericsson, Fujitsu, NEC, Nokia Siemens Networks and DOCOMO Develop Technical Specifications for Value-Added IMS Network Services
Alcatel-Lucent, Ericsson, Fujitsu, NEC Corporation (NEC), Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) and NTT DOCOMO, INC. (DOCOMO) are pleased to announce the joint development and successful testing of common technical specifications for value-added IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) network services.
05
SEP
Tata Motors introduces the all new Tata 407 Pickup, Tata Super Ace and Tata Ace EX
Tata Motors today unveiled its all new ‘Tata 407 Pickup’ and the new offerings from the Ace Platform -- ‘Tata Super Ace’ and ‘Tata Ace EX’ -- across the country.
04
SEP
Ubixum Achieves Product-Ready Design at First Silicon with Synopsys Galaxy Custom Designer Solution
Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing, today announced that Ubixum has used Synopsys' Galaxy Custom Designer™ implementation solution to successfully design its latest advanced image sensor chip.
03
SEP
Dutch Industry and knowledge institutions take leading role in offshore wind farm innovation
RWE Offshore Wind, Eneco, TenneT, Ballast Nedam, Van Oord, IHC Merwede, 2-B Energy, XEMC Darwind, ECN and TU Delft are pioneering a large scale innovation programme for the development of wind energy far out at sea. (Far and Large Offshore Wind: FLOW). The plan was presented today to Minister of Economic Affairs Van der Hoeven.
02
SEP
Novartis hosts scientific symposium in Philippines to review research approaches, clinical management, and growing presence of Dengue
The Novartis Institute for Tropical Diseases (NITD) is hosting a global symposium in the Philippines, bringing world-renowned Dengue experts together to discuss critical issues facing Dengue treatment and prevention.
02
SEP
Edwards Lifesciences Completes Sale of Hemofiltration Product Line
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (NYSE: EW), the global leader in the science of heart valves and hemodynamic monitoring, announced today that it has completed the sale of certain assets related to its hemofiltration product line to Baxter International Inc. (NYSE: BAX), consistent with the previously announced terms of the agreement.
02
SEP
Edwards Lifesciences Completes Enrollment in U.S. Trial for Transcatheter Heart Valve
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (NYSE: EW), the world leader in the science of heart valves, today announced completion of enrollment in its 1,040-patient randomized controlled Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) study of the Edwards SAPIEN transcatheter heart valve.
01
SEP
BSNL Gives Contracts to ITI, Nokia Siemens
State-run Indian telecommunication company Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. has given a contract worth 1.67 billion rupees ($34.3 million) to ITI Ltd. and another of 1.85 billion rupees to Nokia Siemens Networks for optical-fiber networks.
31
AUG
Harris Corporation Increases Quarterly Dividend 10 Percent to 22 Cents Per Share
The Board of Directors of Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, has increased the quarterly cash dividend to 22 cents per share, compared to the previous quarterly dividend of 20 cents per share. This dividend is payable September 18, 2009, to shareholders of record September 9, 2009.
30
AUG
Appointment Of Jimmy Wilson As President, Energy Coal
BHP Billiton announced today that it has appointed Jimmy Wilson as President, Energy Coal, effective from 1 September 2009.
28
AUG
Rezidor celebrates Responsible Business Action Month and takes action for Childhood
The Rezidor Hotel Group celebrates Responsible Business Action Month for the 6th year: In September, all 275 operating hotels of the company across Europe, the Middle East and Africa are encouraged to organize social and environmental activities – engaging with employees, guests and the local community, and raising awareness for Responsible Business.
28
AUG
Arbitron Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend
Arbitron Inc. (NYSE: ARB) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved the payment of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 (ten cents) per common share ($0.40 per share on an annualized basis).

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