 |  Sun Microsystems and Fujitsu Unveil Next-Generation SPARC Enterprise Servers : New Quad-Core SPARC64-Based Servers Deliver up to 80 Percent Performance Increase, Provide Massive Scalability, Consolidation and Virtualization for Enterprise and HPC Applications
Sun Microsystems, Inc. (NASDAQ:JAVA) and Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) today announced an enhanced line of SPARC(R) Enterprise servers – M4000, M5000, M8000 and M9000 – that delivers a highly scalable, enterprise-class virtualization and consolidation platform with up to 80 percent better performance on commercial applications and 2x better performance on HPC workloads and using 44 percent less energy per core. Based on the quad-core SPARC64(TM) VII processor and the Solaris(TM) Operating System (OS), the new SPARC Enterprise servers are ideal platforms for high-availability, mission-critical enterprise applications including large-scale databases, BIDW, ERP and CRM. The new processor is also available as an option for seamless upgrades in existing SPARC Enterprise servers. 2008-07-14 |
 | TransCore Completes Initial Deployment of Open Road Tolling Throughout Florida Toll System
TransCore has installed and commissioned 42 lanes of open road tolling (ORT) across 9 installations in Florida, completing a two-year project for the Florida Turnpike Enterprise that spanned the state from Miami to Tampa. The completion of this work is the most recent major TransCore ORT deployment for reading a mixed tag population of both conventional tags and the recently introduced Florida SunPass “Mini” sticker tags. 2008-07-14 |
 | 360Works Releases ScriptMaster 2.0 at DevCon 2008 : Complimentary FileMaker development tool simplifies use of Java code
360Works, a leading FileMaker product developer, is releasing a new version of its ScriptMaster tool at the 2008 FileMaker Developers Conference in Phoenix, AZ later this month. A completely free, modular plugin for FileMaker, ScriptMaster allows developers to use Java code even without Java expertise. Version 2.0 includes modules for file manipulation, URL downloads, XML Web Services, encoding / encryption, FileMaker script triggering, shell scripting, audio and video, email sending, and much more. FileMaker developers can also extend ScriptMaster functionality by writing their own Java modules. 2008-07-14 |
 | Inform Technologies Names Josh Kirschner Chief Marketing Officer : Josh Kirschner, Expert in Financial Information Technology, to Accelerate Go-To-Market Strategy and Establish Dedicated Client Services Team Inform Serves Online Media Properties With Semantic Web Technology That Automatically Creates Links and Enriches Content
Inform Technologies has named Josh Kirschner, 38, Chief Marketing Officer, the company announced today. He joins Inform from Marsh, Inc., where he served as Senior Vice President of Global Product Development. In his new position, Mr. Kirschner will develop new channels for Inform’s Semantic Web technology for online media properties, while establishing a formal Client Services organization for Inform’s growing client base. 2008-07-14 |
 | Leading Website Testing and Targeting Provider SiteSpect Seeing Strong Growth in the First Half of 2008 : As marketing budgets shift from offline to online, SiteSpect, Inc. reaps the benefits with the addition of new customers, new partners, and operational expansion
SiteSpect, Inc., the leading provider of non-intrusive multivariate testing and behavioral targeting technology, today announced extremely strong customer growth and market traction in the first half of 2008. The company has recently signed up numerous marquee customers including: 2008-07-14 |
 | ICF International Recognized as the Leader in Climate Change Consulting : Independent Research Firm Recognizes Company's Track Record, Environmental Expertise, and Business Analysis Skills
ICF International (NASDAQ:ICFI), a leading global provider of carbon mitigation and climate change adaptation services to companies and governments around the world, was singled out as the leader in climate change consulting services by Verdantix, an independent business research firm focused on climate change, carbon markets, and corporate responsibility. 2008-07-14 |
 | House Resolution Recognizes the Importance of Providing Workplace Opportunities for Foster Youth
Resolution 1332 was introduced in the House of Representatives last week calling attention to the plight of America’s foster youth who have aged of the system. The resolution encourages employers nationwide to provide more internships and employment opportunities for America’s foster youth. 2008-07-14 |
 | PeoplesBank Wind Farm Financing Tops $14 Million
A new $8 million loan agreement with the Berkshire Wind Power Cooperative Corporation brings PeoplesBank support and encouragement of renewable energy to a total of $14.5 million since December 2007. The financing allowed the Cooperative to acquire the assets of a proposed 15-megawatt wind project in the Berkshires and will be used for deposits on the ten 1.5-megawatt wind turbines to be constructed on the site. 2008-07-14 |
Medical Devices Get Most Funding in Slow Stretch for VC: Mid-Year Results from Healthcare Corporate Finance News
Mid-year results reveal that the last time the health care venture capital market experienced such a slow six-month stretch was the second half of 2005. During the six months ended June 30, 2008, based on deals with disclosed prices of $1 million or more, 208 health care venture capital deals were announced totaling $3.58 billion. The second quarter ended June 30, 2008 produced 105 deals totaling $1.66 billion. 2008-07-14
 | China Merchants Bank Receives New York State Banking License : Paves the Way for Opening First U.S. Branch of a Chinese Bank in 17 Years
China Merchants Bank (“CMB”) was presented today with an official banking license by New York State Superintendent of Banking Richard H. Neiman, becoming the first Chinese bank to receive a banking license in the United States since the adoption of the Foreign Bank Supervision Enhancement Act of 1991. 2008-07-14 |
 | GE Digital Cameras Nab Coveted Award from Sears Holdings
General Imaging Co., the worldwide exclusive licensee for GE digital cameras, has received a Sears Holdings Corporation Partners in Progress Award for excellent market performance in the digital imaging category. 2008-07-14 |
 | KLA-Tencor Introduces New P-6 Surface Profiler System for Scientific and Solar Metrology
KLA-Tencor (NASDAQ:KLAC) today unveiled its latest stylus surface profiling system, the P-6™, offering a unique set of advanced features for scientific research and production environments, such as photovoltaic solar cell manufacturing. The P-6 system benefits from measurement technologies developed on advanced semiconductor profiler systems, but in a smaller, more economical bench top design for samples up to 150mm. 2008-07-14 |
 | This Week's Sun Microsystems Internet Radio Shows Feature Java and Web 2.0 Technologies; Next Generation Social Networking Communities
The weekly programs from Sun Microsystems Internet Radio shows will feature industry experts answering questions about Java and Web 2.0 technologies as well as next generation social networking communities. 2008-07-14 |
 | Catch the 2008 Bud Light/USA Rock Paper Scissors League Tournament Highlights from Las Vegas
While many tried to battle their way to the top at the 2008 Bud Light/USA Rock Paper Scissors League Championship in Las Vegas in June at the Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino, it was 23 year old Sean Sears of Chicopee, Mass. who emerged victorious. If you were unable to attend, you can catch a preview of the diverse competitors at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCX-UBpoTWY. 2008-07-14 |
 | Toshiba Unleashes Best Buy Exclusive Gaming Laptop : New Qosmio X305 Laptop Offers Premium Gaming Experience and Technology at Attractive Price of $1,549.99
Toshiba's Digital Products Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today announced that the Qosmio® X305-Q701 gaming laptop is available exclusively at Best Buy stores nationwide for an affordable price of $1,549.99(1). 2008-07-14 |
 | Toshiba Qosmio World's First Laptop with Cell Processor Technology : TOSHIBA Quad Core HD Cell Processor Provides Revolutionary Multimedia Experience Through Enhanced Speed and Control
Toshiba’s Digital Products Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today announced the world’s first laptop PC to feature Cell processor technology. This computing advancement, called the TOSHIBA Quad Core HD Processor(1), is available on Toshiba’s Qosmio® G55-Q802 laptop PC and delivers a revolutionary high-definition, multimedia user experience. 2008-07-14 |
 | New Toshiba Satellite Laptops Loaded with the Latest Intel Centrino 2 Processor Technology
Toshiba’s Digital Products Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba American Information Systems, Inc., today announced that its popular Satellite® laptop PC line has been enhanced with the latest Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology, which offers users a forward leap in wireless connectivity, battery life and performance. 2008-07-14 |
 | Toshiba Introduces the Newly Designed Qosmio F55 Featuring GPS Technology : New Toshiba Laptops Push the Boundaries of Mobility by Combining Garmin GPS Technology with the Latest Technologies from Intel and NVIDIA
Toshiba's Digital Products Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today announced the new Qosmio® F55 laptop series, a 15.4-inch powerhouse that leverages both the Intel® Core™ 2 Duo CPU and NVIDIA® GPUs with built-in GPS(1) to provide an unsurpassed performance in terms of multimedia, gaming and mobile convenience. 2008-07-14 |
 | Toshiba Adds New Intel Centrino 2 with vPro Technology to Flagship Business Laptops : Tecra M10, Tecra A10 Laptops Provide a Superior Balance of Performance, Mobility and Security for Business and Education Users
Toshiba’s Digital Products Division, a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today announced the Tecra® M10 and Tecra® A10 laptop PCs with Intel® Centrino® 2 with vProTM technology(1). These new laptop PCs feature Toshiba’s fourth-generation EasyGuard® technology(2), Webcam with business card reader software and common motherboard designs. 2008-07-14 |
 | Toshiba Satellite Pro Laptop Enhances Intel Centrino 2 Processor with Business Essentials : First Satellite Pro Laptop with EasyGuard Technology, Docking Capabilities and Business Card Reader
Toshiba's Digital Products Division, a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today announced the expansion of its Satellite Pro notebook family with the Satellite Pro® S300 laptop. This affordable laptop PC with Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology1 is packed with the key essential business features to increase productivity plus Toshiba's fourth-generation EasyGuard® technology2, built-in docking capabilities and Webcam with business card reader software. The Satellite Pro S300 features a starting price of $1,2993. 2008-07-14 |
 | Platform-A's ADTECH Signs Agreement with Gannett for Online Ad Serving : Deal Marks U.S. Debut of Leading European Ad Serving Technology
AOL today announced that Gannett Co., Inc., has selected ADTECH to be its online ad serving provider. ADTECH is part of Platform-A, http://www.platform-a.com, AOL’s digital advertising business. By striking a relationship with one of the nation’s leading online media companies, ADTECH is significantly expanding in the U.S. market. ADTECH has been an established ad serving leader in Europe for the past ten years. 2008-07-13 |
Facilitator Ruth Nicholson Siguenza Chosen to Present Workshop at IAF Conference in South Africa
Ruth Nicholson Siguenza, who recently marked her sixth anniversary in private practice as one of Snohomish County’s leading facilitators and mediators, has been extended a personal invitation from the International Association of Facilitators (IAF) to present a graphic facilitation workshop as part of the third annual IAF conference July 23-24 in South Africa. Nicholson Siguenza, who specializes in conflict resolution, environmental problem-solving, team building, and team training, will also be one of the assessors for the first Certified Professional Facilitator (CPF) assessment event on the African continent. 2008-07-11
Greystripe Shows iPhone App Developers the Money, Bringing Leading Mobile In-Game Ad Network to the Leading Mobile Phone : Greystripe Mobile Advertising Integration Offers Ad Revenue Opportunities to iPhone Games and Applications
Perfectly timed with the release of Apple’s newest offering, the iPhone 3G, Greystripe announced today that their in-game mobile advertising network will now be available for the hundreds of iPhone game and application developers who opened up shop in the App Store yesterday. As the world’s leader in ad-supported mobile applications, Greystripe now offers iPhone game developers an SDK which integrates advertising and reporting APIs and creates the opportunity to make money off every use of their applications and every play of their addictive iPhone games. 2008-07-11
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