Advertising, Branding and Interactive Agency The UXB Wins 12 Communicator Awards and Unveils Its Redesigned Website : Awarding Winning Team Showcases Capabilities and Awards With Dynamic New Online Home   The UXB, an award-winning advertising, branding and interactive agency, was awarded 12 Communicator Awards in recognition of its print advertising, branding and interactive design excellence, including five Gold Communicator Awards for Excellence and seven Silver Communicator Awards for Distinction. The UXB also unveiled its new Website at www.theuxb.com. The enhanced site features a comprehensive overview of the agency’s expertise, work and awards. 2008-08-05

BLADE Network Technologies Simplifies Management of Blade and Rack-Level Network Environments : Innovative BLADEHarmony Manager 3.0 enables server-friendly network management and reduces complexity for the data center administrator See BLADE Network Technologies at NGDC/LinuxWorld Expo, Aug. 4-7, in San Francisco, Booth 726   BLADE Network Technologies, Inc., the industry leader in network virtualization and high-performance solutions for servers and storage, today announced its new BLADEHarmony™ Manager 3.0 management software. Using BLADEHarmony Manager 3.0, data center administrators can easily and efficiently manage and monitor thousands of BLADE Network Technologies’ 1Gb and 10Gb blade switches within HP BladeSystems, IBM BladeCenters, and NEC SIGMABLADEs, as well as BLADE’s own top-of-rack RackSwitch family. 2008-08-05

Curl Announces General Availability of Curl Development Tools for Eclipse : Delivery of CDE Marks Final Phase in Company's Strategy to Base Enterprise RIA Tools on the Eclipse Framework   Curl®, Inc. announced today that it has completed the final phase of its Eclipse development strategy with the general availability release of Curl Development tools for Eclipse (CDE). The CDE is a set of Eclipse plug-ins that provides an environment for developing programs in the Curl language and on the current release of the Curl Rich Internet Application (RIA) Platform, Version 6.0. With the full release of the CDE, programmers can take advantage of the enterprise-class features of the Curl platform within the flexible Eclipse development environment. 2008-08-05

3M Introduces Computer-Assisted Coding Solution : Seamless Integration with the 3M Coding and Reimbursement System Streamlines Workflow, Improves Coder Productivity   3M is furthering its commitment to hospital coding quality and efficiency with the introduction of 3M™ Codefinder™ Computer-Assisted Edition. The new software application expedites the inpatient coding process with expert logic and intelligent mapping tools that analyze and interpret text-based clinical documentation to identify codes for review by the coder. Uniquely integrated with 3M’s market-leading 3M™ Coding and Reimbursement System, it allows coders to validate, edit, and perform final code assignment in a single, easy-to-use desktop view. 2008-08-05

Canonical To Offer Alfresco Labs Pre-Packaged Within Ubuntu Distribution : Leading open source proponents take first steps to make enterprise solutions available to combined user base
Alfresco Software, Inc., the leader in open source enterprise content management (ECM), today announced that Canonical, the commercial sponsor of the highly regarded Linux distribution, Ubuntu, will offer Alfresco Labs 3 within a pre-built software download as part of its partner repository. Using the simple apt-get command, end-users can execute a full installation, with all drivers and relevant dependencies pre-packaged. This move provides Alfresco with a new platform from which to reach a rapidly expanding Ubuntu user-base. 2008-08-05

Jacksonville's Medical and Tourism Industries Unite as America's Health Center : Medical Tourism Initiative Touts Jacksonville as a Patient Care, Business and Meetings Destination   The City of Jacksonville, Florida, Visit Jacksonville and executives from local medical facilities announced a medical tourism initiative that will brand Jacksonville as “America’s Health Center.” The program aims to increase visitor demand and recognition of Jacksonville’s diversity in patient care, medical businesses and tourism resources by uniting the marketing efforts of the various institutions under one umbrella. 2008-08-05

j2 Denied Rights to "efax" Trademark : Protus, provider of MyFax, the fastest growing Internet fax service, wins UK "efax" trademark opposition against j2 Global   Fast-growing Canadian technology company Protus today announced that it has successfully opposed a UK trademark application for the word “efax” against j2 Global Communications. The UK Intellectual Property Office issued a decision upholding Protus’ opposition to the registration of “efax” as a trademark by j2. The Hearing Officer concluded the mark was clearly descriptive. 2008-08-05

RipCode and Millennial Media Partner to Offer Best in Class Mobile Video Ad Delivery Solution   RipCode, Inc., an innovator of Internet and mobile video infrastructure solutions, and Millennial Media, Inc., the largest and fastest-growing mobile advertising company, today announced a partnership that will provide advertisers and mobile content publishers an integrated service featuring Millennial Media’s ad targeting and distribution system with RipCode’s on-demand video transcoding and delivery technology. 2008-08-05

New Veronis Suhler Stevenson Research: Long Growth Streak of U.S. Communications Spending Will Continue in 2008, Despite Severe Economic Headwinds and Declining Traditional Advertising Sector
Total communications spending is projected to grow 5.4% to $924 billion in 2008, driven by strong gains in institutional and alternative media spending Broadcast TV will surpass newspapers as the largest ad medium in 2008, while total Internet ad spend will surpass broadcast TV in 2011 Consumer media use declined slightly in 2007 as some platforms near saturation, while institutional media use increased due to mission-critical information demand Total communications spending is forecast to expand at a CAGR of 6.1% from 2007- 2012 to $1.2 trillion, fueled by continued growth in institutional and alternative media 2008-08-05

Oblicore and Torokina Establish the Service Level Management Centre of Excellence in the AsiaPacific Region : Companies will Showcase Oblicore Guarantee Integration with CAs eHealth, SPECTRUM and Service Desk Solutions   Oblicore, the leading provider of ITIL-based Service Level Management software, announced that it has signed a partnership agreement with Torokina Networks to provide joint service level management solutions to the Telecommunications and Service Provider markets. 2008-08-05

Court-Order Statutes for the Sale of Structured Settlements Seen Enforcing Welfare & Support Payment Obligations   Since the development of legislation 10 years ago regulating the sale of structured legal settlements, the judiciary has focused on the “best interest” standard of the petitioner, according to J.G. Wentworth. 2008-08-05

Kirk Rascher Joins Rothschild Investment Corporation   Rothschild Investment Corporation, celebrating its 100th year as an independent investment management company, today announced that Kirk Rascher, CFP, has joined the firm as Vice President. Rascher brings 22 years of investment experience, particularly in managing large-cap equity and both taxable and tax-exempt fixed income portfolios for individuals, corporations, organizations and pensions. 2008-08-05

City of Overland Park Selects Mirage Networks to Protect Emergency Services Network : Mirage 802.1X is Central to Network Security Strategy   Mirage Networks, developer of patented, full-cycle Network Access Control (NAC) technology, today announced that the City of Overland Park has chosen Mirage’s NAC solution to fully protect the city’s critical network infrastructure. The network provides real time communication services for the fire department, police department and other emergency services. Already a Mirage customer for behavioral policy enforcement, the City of Overland Park has expanded the solution to leverage 802.1X for endpoint authentication. 2008-08-05

Brickfish Teams with Family Circle Magazine to Launch Mother-Daughter Wardrobe Contest : Grand Prize-Winning Duo Will Win a New Wardrobe and Trip to New York City for a Photo Shoot   Brickfish™, the leader in social media advertising, has teamed up with Family Circle magazine and eBay, the world’s largest online marketplace, to launch the “Family Circle-eBay Mother-Daughter Wardrobe Challenge.” Launching in the September 2008 issue of Family Circle to the magazine’s 21 million monthly readers, the contest asks mother-daughter teams to submit blogs or videos online at www.Brickfish.com/familycircle with descriptions about how they share clothing and the obstacles sharing a wardrobe presents. The grand prize-winning team, chosen by eBay Style Director Constance White and Family Circle editors, will receive $3,000 ($1,500 for mother, $1,500 for daughter) in a PayPal account to purchase a new shareable wardrobe on eBay. The winners will also receive a trip to New York City, where they’ll get professional hair and makeup styling in preparation for a photo shoot to appear in an upcoming issue of Family Circle. See www.Brickfish.com/familycircle for complete rules. 2008-08-05

g-glove® High-Visibility Golf Club Grip Protector Promises Clean, Dry Grips : Distinctive Cover Protects Two Golf Club Grips from Moisture and Course Debris for Longer Life, Improved Comfort and More Consistent Playing Results   wideRight LLC today introduces the g-glove®, an innovative new golf club grip protector that shields up to two grips from water, mud, sand, pesticides and other course debris during play. These contaminants affect the natural tackiness of club grips, making a consistent swing more difficult to achieve. The g-glove® waterproof elastomer cover quickly slides on and off, ensuring clean, dry grips regardless of course conditions. Available in a wide range of high-visibility colors, the g-glove® makes it easy to spot clubs laid on the course. 2008-08-05

How to Win in China as Talent War Heats Up   Companies Risk Their Competitiveness in China If They Can’t Retain Top Young Local Management Talent; New Study Shows How to Keep Young Chinese MBAs Katzenbach Partners’ “CHINA 2024,” 20-Year Longitudinal Study of Recent Chinese MBAs, Shows What Companies Must Do – and Not Do – to Keep Young Leaders Engaged Create Small Businesses Within the Business, Tap Entrepreneurship, Teach Leadership Skills, and Establish a Dynamic, Challenging Environment Chinese MBAs’ Focus is Not Just on Career or Company, but Also on the Future of China 2008-08-05

FreedomVOICE Certified Polycom Reseller for VoIP   FreedomVOICE Systems, a leading provider of virtual office solutions, announced today that it has been certified as a Polycom reseller for VoIP. For its FreedomIQ VoIP Hosted PBX service, FreedomVOICE offers an extensive line of Polycom telephones, including the SoundPoint® IP 330, 550, and 650 desktop phones and the SoundStation® IP 4000 conference phone. 2008-08-05

Dell Strengthens Laser Printer Portfolio and Services : New Products and Services Address Broader Customer Needs Energy Efficient Models Deliver Competitive Printing Performance, Low Total Cost of Printing and Outstanding Business Value   Dell today announced three new color laser printer models and enhanced its printer services with a collection of ProSupport, installation, and recycling options. With more and different offerings, Dell plans to address broader audience needs with business-valued feature improvements. Dell anticipates doing the same with its monochrome laser printers later this year. 2008-08-05

Wente Vineyards Celebrates Legacy of Philanthropy with 125th Anniversary Donations : America's Oldest Family-Owned and Operated Winery to Donate 125 Cases of Wine to Each of Five National Non-Profit Organizations in 2008   In celebration of its 125th Anniversary, Wente Vineyards has donated 125 cases of wine to each of the following national non-profit organizations: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, American Cancer Society, America’s Second Harvest—The Nation’s Food Bank Network, Macy’s Passport HIV/AIDS Benefit, and The Gretsch Foundation. The organizations will leverage the donations to raise monies far beyond the value of the wines at fundraising events this year. 2008-08-05

Oncor Heat Safety Tips Remind Employees, Texans to Stay Cool
Smoldering, sweaty, boiling, sizzling — no matter how you choose to describe it, August means one word to Texans — HOT. With this summer raking in more and more days with 100-degree temperatures, Oncor wants to remind all Texans that staying cool can be about more than just comfort. It could be the difference between life and death. 2008-08-05

Cipher Releases 2008 State of DNA Sequencing Technology Report   Cipher, a full service custom business research consultancy, has released today the 2008 State of DNA Sequencing Technology Report. This report is the most comprehensive analysis and current comparison of the DNA sequencing methods available today. More than 50 different commercial and research efforts are highlighted and 20 of the most advanced technologies are profiled in detail. 2008-08-05

Bradford Networks Announces Record Growth in FY2008 : NAC Pioneer Broadens US and International Customer Base, Poised for Further Gains in Growing Market   Bradford Networks, an award-winning provider of comprehensive network access control (NAC) solutions, today announced record growth across new markets and geographies. During fiscal 2008, Bradford’s sales increased nearly 80 percent over the previous year. 2008-08-05

Dynavax and Merck & Co., Inc. Announce Phase 3 Trial with Investigational Hepatitis B Vaccine (HEPLISAV™) Met its Primary Endpoint   Dynavax Technologies Corporation (Nasdaq:DVAX) and Merck & Co., Inc. announced today top-line immunogenicity results from a Phase 3 clinical trial comparing HEPLISAV™, an investigational hepatitis B virus (HBV) vaccine, to a currently marketed HBV vaccine, Engerix-B® (1). The study achieved its primary endpoint. HEPLISAV is being jointly developed by Dynavax and Merck for use in adults and in patients with end stage renal disease. 2008-08-05

Bradford Networks Announces Record Growth in FY2008 : NAC Pioneer Broadens US and International Customer Base, Poised for Further Gains in Growing Market   Bradford Networks, an award-winning provider of comprehensive network access control (NAC) solutions, today announced record growth across new markets and geographies. During fiscal 2008, Bradford’s sales increased nearly 80 percent over the previous year. 2008-08-05