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Leading Government Official, Robert Cresanti, Joins Ocean Tomo: Former Under Secretary of Commerce for Technology and Chief Privacy Officer for the Department of Commerce to Serve as Chief Executive of Intellectual Property Exchange Chicago
Ocean Tomo, LLC today announced that Robert Cresanti, former Under Secretary of Commerce for Technology and Chief Privacy Officer for the Department of Commerce, has joined the firm. 2007-11-08

SECURE-RES Now Vizergy, Fusion of Vision and Energy: Introduces My Web World
Vizergy, a name with historical roots meaning trusted adviser, takes on modern meaning as it becomes the new name for leading international Internet marketing provider SECURE-RES. 2007-11-08

Maconomy US Expands Footprint: Company attributes steady growth to Maconomy X+ launch in the U.S.
Maconomy US, leading provider of business solutions and services for professional service companies and marketing communications organizations, announced today that its growth continues at a rapid pace with revenues increased 27 percent in Q3 2007 over the same period last year and 84 percent year-to-date growth over 2006. For parent company Maconomy A/S its US subsidiary is experiencing more three times the growth than any other country in which it operates. Overall, Maconomy A/S continues to increase revenues more than 20 percent for each of the past seven quarters. 2007-11-08

Leading Shell Operator Selects MegaPath to Deliver Secure Broadband Network for 100 Retail Locations: MegaPath to Deliver Fully Managed VPN, Security and Internet Services to Support Shell Coolband Initiative
MegaPath Inc., the leading provider of managed IP data, voice and security services in North America, today announced Truenorth Management, an operator of 120 Shell locations in Ohio, has purchased the company's line of fully managed security, VPN and broadband services to support the corporate Shell Coolband Plus initiative. 2007-11-08

Survey of U.S. Senior Marketing Executives by SDL Tridion Reveals 68% of Web Campaigns Don't Happen on Time, Risking Loss of New Business and Customers: As U.S. Businesses Compete For Web Customers Globally, Internal Forces Slow Them Down
A new survey of U.S. senior marketing decision-makers reveals that nearly 70 percent of Web marketing campaigns do not get launched on time, leading to a potential loss of new business leads and eroded customer satisfaction. According to the survey, which was conducted by PK Data on behalf of SDL Tridion, 59 percent of marketers acknowledged that the Web is "critical" to their global brand and marketing strategy, yet a combination of lengthy internal approval processes, IT department backlogs, and the type of Web content management system they use makes getting Web content approved and published "painfully slow" or "bumpy" at best. 2007-11-08

Cognos Customer Mueller Named to Balanced Scorecard Hall of Fame: Leading steel company honored for its demonstrable performance results using the key principles of a strategy-focused organization
Cognos(R) (NASDAQ: COGN) (TSX: CSN), the world leader in business intelligence and performance management solutions, today announced that long-time Cognos customer Mueller, Inc., an industry leader in steel building and metal roofing solutions, has been named to the Balanced Scorecard (BSC) Hall of Fame for Executing Strategy. Integral to receiving the honor was Mueller's use of Cognos performance management solutions, which helped the company achieve a balanced scorecard within the organization, resulting in breakthrough performance results. 2007-11-08

TransCard Announces Strategic Alliance With Choice Hotels
Transcard announced today a strategic alliance with Choice Hotels International, one of the world's leading lodging franchisors with ten hotel brands operating in the United States and 37 countries and territories. The Chattanooga-based Transcard will offer prepaid stored-value card solutions to hotel franchisees and their employee base, allowing Choice Hotels franchise owners to pay their employees electronically, and in turn potentially improve employee retention. This will enable franchisees to enjoy the quickest and most efficient methods of paying employees who do not rely on bank accounts or face charges each time they cash their paper paychecks. The system architecture provides businesses with 24/7/365 customer service support, convenient online maintenance of account balances and transactions, and robust reporting that conveniences franchisees and employees alike. 2007-11-08

Fisher-Price(R) Announces Limited Edition Elmo Available Only This Holiday Season   The holiday season's perennial furry red favorite from Sesame Street, Elmo, is set to surprise fans around the world in a limited edition plush with new features available only for 2007. 2007-11-08

Iptivia Completes Series A Financing Round: Funding To Be Used To Strengthen Leadership in Service Fidelity for Next Generation IP Applications
Iptivia, Inc. announced that it has completed a Series A financing round led by Paladin Capital Group with participation from OmniCapital Group and additional investments from the founding team. The funds allow Iptivia to accelerate its international expansion, broaden its product development activities, and address new market segments such as IPTV providers. 2007-11-08

Council of Public Relations Firms Announces 2008 Board of Directors: Ketchum CEO Ray Kotcher is 2008 Chair
The Council of Public Relations Firms (Council), www.prfirms.org, the industry's trade association, announced today the election of its new officers and directors. 2007-11-08

Avanquest Software's New System Suite 8 Professional Provides an All-in-One Package for Security, Maintenance and Privacy: System Suite Protects Against Online Fraud and Phishing Scams, Viruses and Malicious Websites
Avanquest Software, one of the leading developers and publishers of small business and consumer software for the global PC market, today announced the launch of System Suite 8 Professional, designed to maintain and protect PCs, ensuring they continue to run as smoothly as the day of purchase. In one comprehensive package, System Suite 8 Professional enables computer users to block viruses, spyware and hackers, protect against spam, diagnose PC problems and recover lost data. System Suite 8 Professional comes with more than 60 powerful tools and three user licenses at a suggested retail price of $49.95. 2007-11-08

USO President Honors Veterans of the Past, Present and Future
The following is a statement by Edward A. Powell, President/CEO, 2007-11-08

Avanquest's Fix-It Utilities 8 Professional Keeps PCs Running Like New with 40 Maintenance and Optimization Tools: New Fix-It Utilities 8 Takes a Comprehensive and Affordable Approach to PC Diagnostics, Maintenance, Repairs and Protection
Whether your PC is slowing down, crashing or simply not booting, restoring it to its former health is now easier and more reliable than ever. Avanquest Software, one of the leading developers and publishers of small business and consumer software for the global PC market, today announced the launch of Fix-It Utilities 8 Professional, equipped with even more features to provide PC users with the most comprehensive package of diagnostics, maintenance, repair and protection tools. With Fix-It Utilities 8 Professional, PC owners will get speed, power, performance and the ability to find and prevent problems before they occur. A premiere repair and maintenance utility for PCs, Fix-It Utilities 8 Professional has a suggested retail price of $39.95. 2007-11-08

Programming Advisory: Juanes shares musical moments and inspirations on V-me's Estudio Billboard Tuesday, November 13
V-me: 2007-11-08

Executives at Bionade and ING-DiBa Receive ''Chief Marketing Officer of the Year'' Recognition: Booz Allen Hamilton presents awards to promote excellence in marketing International jury honors two German managers as the best European heads of marketing Awards underline the importance of strategically-oriented marketing and innovative marketing communications
Management consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton presented "CMO of the Year 2007" awards to marketing managers for two leading European companies at an exclusive gala evening in Frankfurt yesterday. The prizes were presented to Wolfgang Blum, Head of Marketing for the popular drink Bionade, and to Klaus O. Schmidt, Board Member and CMO at Europe's most successful and strongest-growing direct banking operation ING-DiBa, in acknowledgement of their visionary marketing services. Booz Allen created the award for marketers in Europe in recognition of the growing importance of marketing as a vital corporate unit and strategic success factor. 2007-11-08

CompUSA Demonstrates Hot Technology & Provides Tips to Prepare for a Digital Holiday: Thursday, Nov. 8 - Wednesday, Nov. 21
WHAT: Media invited to CompUSA stores to see what's hot this holiday season and learn consumer tips on how to make the best digital purchases. 2007-11-08

MVI Explores ''The Next Generation of Retail Leadership'': Annual Forum Illuminates Supplier Challenges and Opportunities
MVI, Management Ventures, Inc., recognizing the wide-ranging changes in the retail landscape today, will examine this critical topic in depth at MVI's signature research event, the 2007 Year-End Forum. Headlined "Growth 2.0 - The Next Generation of Retail Leadership," it is scheduled for December 11th to 13th at the InterContinental Buckhead in Atlanta, GA. 2007-11-08

AutoRevo Appoints Bill Berry as Managing Sales Director: Bill Berry to Lead Sales Efforts and Capitalize on Growing Demand for the AutoRevo Platform
AutoRevo (autorevo.com), a provider of on-demand software for selling cars online, today announced the appointment of Bill Berry as Managing Sales Director. 2007-11-08

AutoRevo Hires Industry Veteran Sean Scally as Chief Software Architect: Scally to Drive Product Architecture and Development Strategy
AutoRevo (autorevo.com), a provider of on-demand software for selling cars online, continued its aggressive expansion today by announcing the appointment of Sean Scally as the company's Chief Software Architect. 2007-11-08

Clearly Canadian Appoints Bobby Genovese Chairman of the Board
CLEARLY CANADIAN (OTCBB:CCBEF) (the "Company") today announced the appointment of Bobby Genovese as Chairman of the Board. Mr. Genovese, the company's controlling shareholder will now assume an active role, highlighted by an immediate mandate on accelerating growth initiatives and enhanced shareholder value. 2007-11-08

PCN Technology, Inc. Receives 2007 Frost & Sullivan Top Technology Award for ''Smart Metering and Smart Grids''
Frost & Sullivan recently honored PCN Technology, Inc. with the top innovation award for Smart Metering and Smart Grid technology. 2007-11-08

TransCore Partners with Advance Business Capital to Expand Factoring Services: Adds Broker Factoring Products for QuickPay Options along with Recourse Carrier Factoring
TransCore partners with Advance Business Capital, one of the country's fastest growing factoring services, to expand the selection of providers and integrated factoring services offered to freight brokers and carriers within TransCore's internet-based 3sixty(TM) Freight Match logistics service. Factoring, or the cash sale of accounts receivables, is as an alternative source of financing that eliminates many of the traditional qualification criteria. 2007-11-08

Perini Corporation Announces Q3 2007 Results
Perini Corporation (NYSE:PCR), a leading building, civil construction and construction management company, today reported results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2007. 2007-11-08

Treatment Solutions Network and Summit Oaks Hospital Collaborate on a Lifesaving Mission
In what is shaping up to be one of the most important lifesaving missions in quite some time, Treatment Solutions Network and Summit Oaks Hospital have joined forces to educate the New Jersey masses on why the disease of addiction is destroying their families and what can be done to stop this growing pandemic. On Wednesday, November 14th, the entire community is invited to the Bridgewater Marriott between 7:00 and 9:00 PM to experience an overwhelming multimedia presentation and panel discussion that will no doubt affect the lives of all those present. 2007-11-08