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ISI Reports 34 Percent Increase in Revenue in 2007; Seventh Straight Year of Double-Digit Growth: -- 25 percent increase in overall software/services customer base -- eCTDXPress market share grows to 42 percent of top 50 pharmaceutical companies -- Total number of completed eCTD submissions through outsourcing services reached 650 by year end -- ISO 9001:2000 Quality Certification
Image Solutions, Inc. (ISI), a leading provider of software and services to streamline the drug development and regulatory approval process, reported a 34 percent increase in 2007 revenue with strong profit and cash flow. The majority of revenue was derived from ISI's core competencies in electronic submission services, software license revenue and professional consulting. With the life sciences and biotechnology industries increasingly moving to electronic, often automated, regulatory submissions and information management systems, ISI's track record bodes well for future growth. 2008-03-05

GoGo Images Fills Gap for Multi-Cultural Stock Photography: Opens Stock Photography Boutique Featuring Latin, Asian, Indian, Black, Middle Eastern, Gay and Lesbian Images to Address 2-Million Image Gap   GoGo Images, www.gogoimages.com, a stock photography agency, has opened the doors to the first specialty store of multi-cultural stock imagery depicting the accomplishments of Latin, Asian, Indian, Black, Middle Eastern, and LGBT population segments, to meet a multi-million image gap for use in marketing and publishing. 2008-03-05

AutoMart.com Unveils Fuel Efficient Vehicle Search: Dedicated Search Results Identify Autos Offering 25 Miles Per Gallon or Better   AutoMart.com, a subsidiary of Cox Auto Trader and the Internet's largest marketplace featuring vehicles exclusively from auto dealerships, has introduced Fuel Efficient Search as a homepage complement to new and used car search options. Fuel efficient search results display automobile listings offering 25 miles per gallon or better and are identified with a green gas pump icon when accessed from any of the AutoMart.com search options. 2008-03-05

VendorRate Launches First B-to-B Reputation Scoring System for Technology Purchasing: Quantifiable Vendor Ratings to Impact $3 Trillion Global IT-Telecom Market   VendorRate (www.vendorrate.com), a business intelligence company based in Silicon Valley, today launched the first Web-based, business-to-business reputation scoring system to bring quantifiable and objective ratings of technology vendors to the $3 trillion global IT and telecom market. 2008-03-05

The Risto Group Debuts at Architectural Digest Home Design Show: Leading NEW YORK CITY DESIGN FIRM will exhibit March 6-9 at Pier 94 in NYC
Seanne Murray and Kathyann Saleem, co-founders of The Risto Group ("Risto"), a New York City based design and project management firm, announced today the firm's debut at the 2008 Architectural Digest Home Show. Risto designed a space (Booth #746) that highlights home entertainment and lighting. The Home Show features New York's most prominent designers and architects. 2008-03-05

New Free Wireless Network Security Scan From Pure Networks Assesses Wireless Network Vulnerabilities: Lets Computer Users Quickly and Simply Assess Security Issues, Not Just on Their PCs, but Across Entire Wireless Network   Pure Networks(TM), a leading provider of networking software, debuted its new Pure Networks Security Scan tool today. The online free wireless network security scan lets anyone quickly check for security issues on their individual computers and their wireless networks. The tool is ideal for home users, as well as those in small office/home office (SOHO) environments, providing a quick assessment of potential network security problems. 2008-03-05

Technology Council of Southern California Names HireRight 2008 Internet Company of the Year   The Technology Council of Southern California has named leading provider of on-demand employment screening solutions, HireRight, Inc. (NasdaqGM: HIRE), the 2008 Internet Company of the Year. The awards were presented at the Tech Council's annual gala event on Thursday, February 28, in downtown Los Angeles at the historic Millennium Biltmore Hotel. Now in its 14th year, the Technology Industry Awards recognize technology leaders that have made outstanding contributions to the industry over the past year. 2008-03-05

Monster Forges Recruitment Alliance with iHispano, the Leading Career Site for Hispanic and Bilingual Professionals: Monster continues expanding its reach into the Hispanic Market   Monster(R) and iHispano today announced an alliance in which Monster's online recruitment expertise and services will be available via iHispano, the leading online career resource for Hispanic and bilingual professionals. Monster is the leading global online careers and recruitment resource and flagship brand of Monster Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: MNST). 2008-03-05

Iverson Genetic Diagnostics Offers FDA Cleared Warfarin Test: Genetic Testing Is Critical to Two Million Warfarin Patients at Risk of Side Effects Each Year   Iverson Genetic Diagnostics, Inc. announced today that it offers physicians and their patients two types of molecular-based assays for testing warfarin (brand name, Coumadin) sensitivity. One has received Food and Drug Administration clearance and genetically tests a patient's blood for this sensitivity, with results returned in 2-5 days. The second assay tests a sample of the patient's saliva and requires only one to two days before test results are made available. 2008-03-05

Titan Lenders Corp. Launches Mortgage Industry Insights Blog: Recognized industry professionals focus on regulatory issues, best practices, lending quality   Titan Lenders Corp., a mortgage back office fulfillment services provider specializing in closing, funding, and post closing services, has launched its mortgage industry insights blog at http://titanlenderscorp.com/blog. The blog, featuring commentary on myriad current issues, including industry trends, best practices, ethics and legislation, has been launched to provide information and innovative thinking for mortgage industry professionals, analysts and media. 2008-03-05

Swedish High Tech CEOs Invade Washington, DC on the Hunt for Venture Capital   On 13-14 March, Invest in Sweden Agency (ISA) invites high tech corporate and venture capital investors to meet 20 information technology, life science and materials start-ups looking for funding. 2008-03-05

The Knot Unveils the First Annual 'The Knot Real Wedding Awards': #1 wedding website hosts contest to find the best wedding photos and videos in America Enter Now for the Chance to Win a 10-Day African Safari! www.TheKnot.com/RealWeddingAwards   The Knot Inc. (NASDAQ: KNOT), creators of the #1 wedding website TheKnot.com, announces the launch of the first annual The Knot Real Wedding Awards--the first-of-its-kind social network and showcase of the best real weddings across America. This groundbreaking, interactive contest connects the site's massive audience of recent brides with its millions of brides-to-be. 2008-03-05

Wente Vineyards' Founder, Carl Heinrich Wente, Inducted into the Vintners Hall of Fame: Honor Coincides with Wente Vineyards' 125th Anniversary Celebration   On Friday, March 7th, The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) will induct Carl Heinrich Wente into the Vintners Hall of Fame as a "Pioneer." The award honors those who have made a significant contribution to the California wine industry. C.H. Wente founded Wente Vineyards in 1883 in the Livermore Valley, just east of San Francisco. Today, Wente Vineyards is the country's oldest, continuously operated family-owned winery, marking its 125th anniversary this year. 2008-03-05

Maconomy US Achieves 59 Percent Profitable Growth in 2007: Company Poised for Continued Growth in 2008   Maconomy US, leading provider of business solutions for professional services and marketing communications organizations, announced today that Maconomy US increased revenues by 59 percent in 2007 compared to 2006. The growth in revenues was realized while achieving the highest profit since 1997 when Maconomy US become a fully owned subsidiary of parent company Maconomy A/S. 2008-03-05

Aylin Mujica and Alan Tacher to Host the 2008 Billboard Latin Music Awards Presented by Heineken: 10th Anniversary of Telemundo Broadcast in 24 Countries to Over 110 Million Viewers   Talented actress Aylin Mujica and renowned TV personality Alan Tacher will be the official hosts of the 2008 Billboard Latin Music Awards, presented by Heineken, which will broadcast live on Thursday, April 10 at 7PM / 6c from Hard Rock Live, located at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood. This year Telemundo celebrates its 10th broadcast of the event as well as the 50th anniversary of the distinguished Billboard Hot 100 chart. 2008-03-05

InView Laser Surgery Center Gives Quadriplegic Patients New Freedom Through the Focus on Independence Program: Local Laser Surgery Center Participates in National Program that Provides Free Vision Correction Surgery for Quadriplegic Spinal Cord Injury Patients
A Dawsonville, GA man who was left paralyzed from an auto accident 13 years ago is now living without his glasses thanks to Dr. George O. Waring, M.D., a surgeon at InView, a leading laser surgery center in Atlanta, GA. InView is one of several vision correction surgery centers nationally that participate in the Focus on Independence Program that donates LASIK surgery to quadriplegic patients participating in the program. The surgery took place on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at the InView Offices located in Atlanta. 2008-03-05