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NYSE Euronext (NYX) led the global market for listing Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) in the first half of 2011 with $25.40 billion in total capital raised on its European and U.S. markets, more than any exchange group in the world. During the most recent quarter,[...](More)

MusicDNA Pte Ltd announced today the formation of the Asia Academy of Music Arts & Sciences (AAMAS), Asias first-ever peer driven Academy established to honor and award excellence in the arts and sciences of music, and to foster collaboration between all se[...](More)

The WIN Consortium is proud to announce the Bri[...](More)

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Incheon Airport announces that the passengers will be able to enjoy the diverse range of art and cultural events all year round in its revamped Cultureport campaign, starting from June 30. With the slogan, Flying with Culture, the Cultureport campaign is set[...](More)

Spire Corporation (Nasdaq: SPIR), a global solar company provid[...](More)

KBR (NYSE:KBR) today announced that it has been awarded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Middle East District the U.S. Central Commands (CENTCOM) Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC). This new MATOC program has an overall value of $3.8 billion, with a [...](More)

Kinetic Concepts, Inc. (NYSE: KCI) today announ[...](More)

Allegro Development Corporation, a leading pr[...](More)

Skype today announced an updated version of its Skype for Android app Skype for Android 2.0, bringing Skype Video Calling to the currently fastest growing mobile OS¹.

With the new version, users will be able to make and receive free<[...](More)

The following releases focus on Corporate Social Responsibility and moved during the week of June 22 June 29, 2011.

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KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today the election of Linda Z. Cook as a member of the KBR Board.

Cook retired from Royal Dutch Shell, Plc., in 2009, where she served as Executive Director, Shell Gas and Power. Cook held numerous roles of increasi[...](More)

Hilton HHonors, the loyalty program for Hilton Worldwides 10 distinct hotel brands, has launched its latest global promotion, Double Your HHonors. The promotion offers members either double HHonors points or double airline miles for hotel stays completed[...](More)

Prisma Capital Partners has been named winner of Institutional Investor magazines Large Fund of Hedge Funds Firm of the Year at the 9th Annual Hedge Fund Industry Awards.

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Rite Track, Inc., a leading semiconductor equipment supplier announced today their partnership with ATI Liquidating, Inc. (ATI), formerly Aviza Technology, Inc. to assist in the liquidation of ATIs remaining inventory in Europe and Asia. The deal leverages Rite[...](More)

Elevating compliance to achieve a strategic advantage going beyond just meeting regulatory requirements for an innovative drug, biologic or medical device allows biopharmaceutical companies to respond more rapidly to ever-changing conditions in the (More)

ESPN, the creator of the X Games franchise, has appointed global sports marketing firm Helios Partners to help expand the X Games commercial program and manage their host city bid process.

Beginning in 2013, the X Games will further solidify its po[...](More)

Results from studies presented by Pfizer Nutrition at the 5th Europaediatrics Congress in Vienna provide further evidence that appropriate feeding practices are critical to support the healthy growth and development of at-risk infants and picky eaters facing nutri[...](More)

Kinetic Concepts, Inc. (NYSE: KCI) today announ[...](More)

Premiere Props announced today that they will be auctioning iconic Hollywood memorabilia on Saturday, July 30 and Sunday, July 31 at their headquarters in El Segundo, CA. There will be a preview from 9-11am PT with the live auction beginning at 11am PT.

NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) today provided an overview of its fiscal 2011 results and reviewed progress on key strategic initiatives to achieve sustainable, profitable long-term growth across its global portfolio of brands. During an investor meeting at its world headqu[...](More)

Yardi Systems, one of the leading developers of software for investment, asset and property management, announces that Prosper Group has selected Yardi Voyager as its commercial property management platform.

Founded in 2005 Prosper Group has see[...](More)

InnerWorkings, Inc. (NASDAQ:INWK), a leading provider of managed print and pro[...](More)

Authentify, Inc. today began offering early, limited availability of its Authentify 2CHK service. 2CHK (spoken as 2 check) is an always-on transaction authentication service. 2CHK provides consumers with a simple and familiar way to double check their onl[...](More)

Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) announced today that it has finalized a major services agreement with Woodside Energy Limited to provide engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) services for Woodsides operating assets. Fluors initial contrac[...](More)

A new global study of client feedback initiatives found that the majority (52%) of law firms still do not have a structured client feedback programme, but those that do generally find the feedback to be instructive in improving client relationships.

Styron, a leading global materials company established in June 2010, today announced that it filed a registration statement on Form F-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission related to a proposed initial public offering of its common stock. The filing i[...](More)

Covidien plc (NYSE: COV) will report third-quarter results on July 26, 2011, before trading begins. The Company will hold a conference call for investors at 8:30 a.m. ET. The call can be accessed in the following ways:

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Allegro Development Corporation, a leading pr[...](More)

Cathay Financial Holding Co., Ltd. (TWSE: 2882), a leading financial services provider, and Conning, one of the largest global asset managers focused on the insurance industry, today announced they will form a broad-based strategic partnership and joint venture th[...](More)

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Valimo, the world leader in mobile authentication, announces that Finnish wireless operators Sonera and Elisa have joined forces to launch a mobile authentication and signature service using the Valimo Mobile ID solution. The mobile authentication service will ena[...](More)

Engadget Chinese (http://chinese.engadget.com, [...](More)

Delphi Genetics SA (Delphi) annou[...](More)

PPD, Inc. (Nasdaq: PPDI) today announced it has appointed Edward Ian as vice president of clinical development for Asia Pacific. Mr. Ian will be based in Singapore and will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for PPDs Phase II-IV business in [...](More)

PCN today announced its selection as one of North Americas Top 100 Emerging Technology Companies by Red Herring Magazine. The award has long been seen as an important accolade given to private technology companies poised to transform global markets.

Institutional fund managers have undertaken a dramatic shift to direct hedge fund investing following the global financial crisis, according to a new survey from Citi Prime Finance. The survey, Global Pensions and Sovereign Wealth Funds Investment in Hedg[...](More)

NYSE Euronext (NYSE:NYX) today announced that ISS Proxy Services (ISS), a leading proxy advisory firm, has recommended that NYSE Euronext shareholders vote on the white proxy card FOR the adoption of the business combination agreement between Deutsche [...](More)

Hilton Worldwide today launched a new meetings, incentives, conferences and events (MICE) campaign in Southeast Asia aimed at the corporate meetings, events and incentives markets. SEA MICE & A MILLION rewards planners by offering a package of additional[...](More)

Today, Bloomingdales announces the exciting launch of bloomingdales[...](More)

Hilco Trading, LLC, a world leader in tangible and intang[...](More)

Harnessing the power of an integrated marketing campaign that includes engagement via social media, in-store retail displays, fund-raising activities, employee volunteers, a television commercial and experiential activity, The Coca-Cola Company is creating greater[...](More)

Boehringer Ingelheim and Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) today announced Phase III study results for linagliptin (proposed trade name Trajenta® in Europe), demonstrating improved glycaemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D) whose blood glucose [...](More)

Monster Worldwide (NYSE: MWW) today launched BeKnown, a prof[...](More)

The board of directors of NC² Global, LLC, the global 50/50 commercial truck joint venture between Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) and Navistar (NYSE: NAV), named Phil Christman president of NC² (More)

Leading travel search site Skyscanner today announced turnover of £15.2 million a year on year revenue increase of 75% for the financial year ending May 31^st 2011.

With sessions for the year of 130 million (up 44%), Skyscanner[...](More)

GroupM announced today the launch of Xaxis, a global audience buying company that combines all of the demand-side data and technology resources of WPP (NASDAQ:WPPGY) and the trading leverage of the GroupM agencies into a single comprehensive resource. Housing the [...](More)

Brookfield Office Properties Inc. (BPO: NYSE, TSX) today announced the sale of the office tower at 1400 Smith Street in Houston to Chevron, 1400 Smiths full-building tenant, and a 311,000-square-foot lease renewal with Chevron for seven years at neighboring Con[...](More)

To continually support the needs of researchers throughout the world, ebrary®, a leading provider of e-books and research technology, today announced it has added more than 16,000 titles in all academic subject areas to Academic Complete. The industrys larg[...](More)

Boehringer Ingelheim and Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY) today received a positive opinion from the European Medicines Agencys (EMA) medicinal committee recommending approval of linagliptin 5 mg film-coated tablets (to be marketed under the trade name T[...](More)

The readers of Profit & Loss, a leading UK magazine following the global currency and derivatives markets, have given Citis (More)

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Hilton Worldwide today announced that the company is the official hotel sponsor of the Special Olympics World Summer Games 2011 in Athens, Greece, and of Special Olympics International through 2014. To celebrate the partnership, two-time Olympic medalist Michelle [...](More)

The Board of Directors of Newell Rubbermaid (NYSE: NWL) today announced the appointment of Michael B. Polk as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective July 18. A Newell Rubbermaid director since 2009, Polk succeeds Mark Ketchum, who is retiring but intends[...](More)

Mr. Mohammed Hariri, Chairman of Oger Telecom Limited (Oger Telecom or the Company) announced today that Dr. Paul Doany has resigned as CEO of Oger Telecom.

Dr Doany joined the Oger Group in 1998 and, was nominated General[...](More)

Quintiles, a leading global biopharmaceutical services company, today announced that it has been named Best Clinical Research Organization (CRO) in the Vaccine Industry Excellence (ViE) Asia Awards 2011. Presented at the World Vaccine Congress Asia currently u[...](More)

DTS, Inc. (Nasdaq: DTSI), a leader in high-definition audio, announced [...](More)

Sitel, a leading customer care outsourcing provider, is solidifying its nearshore offerings, by announcing it has now expanded operations into Belgrade, Serbia.

A well educated workforce, high national literacy levels and lower costs mean th[...](More)

Shaanxi Yanchang Petroleum (Group) Co., Ltd (Yanchang Petroleum Group) and KBR, Inc. today announced they have signed an agreement to create a Joint-Venture company in the Peoples Republic of China. The purpose of the Joint-Venture will be to market, sell, deli[...](More)

Zoo Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ CM: ZOOG), a leading developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment, today announced that its (More)

The following releases focus on Corporate Social Responsibility and moved during the week of June 16 June 22, 2011.

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Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, announces that Intesa Sanpaolo is deploying a new contactless prepaid card specifically designed for tourists taking part in the celebrations for the 150^th anniversary of Italy[...](More)

Brookfield Office Properties Inc. (NYSE, TSX: BPO) today announced its intention to secure an indirect interest in two A-grade Australian office towers: Southern Cross West in Melbourne and BankWest Tower in Perth.

The acquisitions, at a tot[...](More)

Wealth management firms and advisors need to provide a broader and more integrated set of capabilities to meet the complex needs of todays high net worth individuals (HNWIs)², according to the 15^th annual World Wealth Report, released toda[...](More)

The worlds high net worth individuals (HNWIs)¹ expanded in population and wealth in 2010 surpassing 2007 pre-crisis levels in nearly every region, according to the 15^th annual World Wealth Report, released today by Merrill Lynch Global Wea[...](More)

Newline Group, a division of OdysseyRe, announced today that Roy Fenn has been appointed as Underwriter for Commercial Motor Fleet business.

Phil Foley, Chief Underwriting Officer for Newline, commented Roy has been active in the UK motor market[...](More)

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Today, the public cast their last votes for 184 projects competing for a share of 1 million in the global disease awareness initiative, 1 Mission 1 Million Getting to the Heart of Stroke. These projects, [...](More)

RX Exploration Inc. (TSX-V: RXE) (OTCQX: RXEXF) (RX Exploration or the Company) is pleased to announce that test mining and milling operations at the Companys wholly owned Drumlummon Gold and Silver Mine in Marysville, Montana have been rampe[...](More)

ERCOM, a French company specialized in design and development of innovative telecom solutions, has announced a large capital increase.

Leading company in the development of cutting-edge technologies designed for testing, measuring and securing tele[...](More)

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Clean energy technology company LanzaTech announces it has been awarded funds from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to perform research focusing on novel, low cost routes for the production of jet fuel (JP-8) from carbon monoxide (CO) r[...](More)

J.P. Morgan has today launched a full prime brokerage offering for clients in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The investment bank now has the local infrastructure in place to serve international and regional clients across the entire spectrum of both cash and [...](More)

Jefferies announced today the establishment of full-service equity capabilities in Mumbai, India as part of the firms continued expansion of its global equities franchise. Jefferies has appointed Kunal Bajaj as a Managing Director and Head of India Equity Sales[...](More)

Aconex, the worlds largest provider of online collaboration solutions to the construction and engineering industries, has been selected to service the State of Victorias multi-billion dollar Regional Rail Link project. The web-based system will be used to ma[...](More)

Orange Capital, LLC , announced today that Orange Capital, LLC; Luxor Capital Group, LP; and Point Lobos Capital, LLC issued the following statement:

On June 21, 2011, Charter Hall Group (CHC) announced that it had entered into a highl[...](More)

Judge Paul Luckern of the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), issued an initial determination in favor of claims made by Cross Match Technologies, Inc., a global provider of biometric identity solutions, that its patents were infringed by Suprema, Inc. and [...](More)

Orabrush, the tongue cleaner that helps cure bad breath, today ann[...](More)

Cappella, Inc. (Cappella), a medical device company developing dyn[...](More)

Predixion Software, a provider of colla[...](More)

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Last year, Chinas demand for commodities grew proportionally with its interest in Latin American mining opportunities. Accordingly, Chinese companies are seeking information on the opportunities, challenges and realities of investing in Latin American mining. T[...](More)

Moodys Analytics, a leader in enterprise risk management solutions, today announced the release of RiskFrontier 3.0, the latest version of its credit portfolio management and economic capital calculation solution. This release features a new sovereign risk corr[...](More)

KBR (NYSE: KBR) and Shell Global Solutions International B.V. (NYSE: RDS.A) today announced the formation of a new alliance in which KBR will market, sell and provide technology and design packages with Shell Global Solutions on hydroprocessing solutions worldwide[...](More)

Phenotyping. Rapid DNA testing. Familial searching. The benefits and controversies surrounding breakthrough DNA technologies are among the timely issues in DNA analysis that will be explored, debated and illuminated at this years International Symposium on Huma[...](More)

Aurora Algae today announced it has awarded MWH and John Holland (JH) the initial engineering contract for design and construction of the Companys commercial facility in Maitland, Western Australia. Having just secured over 1,500 acres of land near its recently[...](More)

China Mobile Research Institute and SkyCross today announced a demonstration of a tunable, MIMO antenna design for multimode, multiband handsets in LTE deployments around the globe. The worlds first compact, tunable MIMO antenna covers 12 frequency bands rangin[...](More)

AOL, Inc. (NYSE: AOL) and the IPG Media Lab today announced, at the Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival, the results of a new study on the effectiveness and earned attention of IAB Portrait ad units versus traditional display advertising. The initial r[...](More)

Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, announces that PTK Centertel, an Orange group affiliate, is deploying the largest (More)

O3b Networks Limited, the developer of a new global, high-speed, low-latency global satellite-based telecommunications network for mobile operators and ISPs, today announced that it has signed a multi-year, multi-million dollar reseller agreement with Sky Fiber, o[...](More)

In a historic move, today the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) approved its long-discussed New gTLD Program. This program allows any brand or community of interest to apply for a unique right of the dot top-level domain. For exampl[...](More)

Aptina, a leading provider of CMOS imaging solutions today announced the introduction of its MT9D015 mobile image sensor. The 1/5-inch, 2-megapixel (MP) sensor meets the growing needs of the mobile market for primary and front-facing cameras for still image and vi[...](More)

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) has formally adopted a methodology for identifying energy efficiency in buildings developed in Abu Dhabi by Masdar Carbon, one of the five integrated units of Masdar.

A first[...](More)

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J.P. Morgan has today announced that it will donate £1.5 million to the GAVI Alliance, a public-private partnership dedicated to saving childrens lives and protecting peoples health by increasing access to immunisation in the worlds poorest countries. Th[...](More)

The ACE Group announced today that its ACE INA International Hold[...](More)

Metaps Pte. Ltd , the operator of media platforms for applications for Android devices, is happy to release the AppBonus Android app which both recommends apps to Android users and, at the same time, grants incentives as well.

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The Travelers Companies, Inc. announced today that the company has completed its acquisition of a 43 percent interest in JMalucelli Participações em Seguros e Resseguros S.A., the market leader in the surety insurance business in Brazil with a market share in ex[...](More)

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Submissions for the Zayed Future Energy Prize, the worlds preeminent award for innovation, leadership, long-term vision and impact in renewable energy and sustainability, are now open for the 2012 competition. Submissions will be received until 19 September 201[...](More)

Oakley, Inc. today extended a proud salute to Rory McIlroy, winner of the 2011 U.S. Open Championship. A member of the (More)

CommScope has signed an agreement to acquire Argus Technologies, a leading producer of innovative antenna solutions for wireless applications. The terms of the agreement are not being disclosed. The acquisition is expected to be completed by the end of the third q[...](More)

Xirrus®, the leader in high performance wireless networks, today announced it has appointed Distribution Central® Pty Limited, a leader in technology distribution and channel services, to distribute its range of high performance Wi-Fi products throughout Austral[...](More)

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Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF), a leading global entertainment company, confirmed that Tim Stuart, Vice President Asia Pacific Sales, left the Company effective June 10 as Lionsgate looks to expand its regional operations in Hong Kong and reduce its presence in Australia. [...](More)

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New data show that TWYNSTA^® , a once daily, single pill combination of the angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) telmisartan and the calcium channel blocker (CCB) amlodipine, leads to prompt a[...](More)

Orange Capital LLC (Orange Capital or the Company), a global investment firm, announced today that the Company along with Luxor Capital Group, LP, and Point Lobos Capital, LLC (Concerned Unitholders or We) intend to dispatch a Notice of Mee[...](More)

ESCO Corporation (USA), a leading independent designer, manufacturer and provider of highly engineered wear parts and replacement products used in surface mining, infrastructure development, power generation, aerospace and industrial applications, has established [...](More)

The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC), a glo[...](More)

Daon has been named the winner in the Cyber Security & A[...](More)

The Board of Directors of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) today announced the election of Debora L. Spar as an independent director of the firm effective immediately. Dr. Spars election expands the Board to 11 directors, nine of whom are independent di[...](More)

The Supervisory Board of Deutsche Börse AG and the Board of Directors of NYSE Euronext today announced that they have approved two resolutions previously announced on June 7, 2011:

1) To recommend to the Board of Directors of th[...](More)

Marin Software, provider of the leading online advertising [...](More)

AFP Chairman Emmanuel Hoog wrote to Jordan's Prime Minister Maaruf Bakhit on Thursday to denounce an attack on the agency's Amman office and the fierce criticism by the authorities of bureau chief Randa Habib and her staff. The attack on the bureau on Wednesday ca[...](More)

The following releases focus on Corporate Social Responsibility and moved during the week of June 9 June 15, 2011.

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Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, today announces it has been distinguished with the A.T. Kearney 2011 Best Innovator Award, in recognition for its best-in-class innovation management and leadership. The evaluation focuses [...](More)

Intelsat S.A., the worlds largest provider of commercial satellite services, today confirmed its upcoming launch schedule for four satellites, part of a $1.3 billion fleet investment program in the Asia-Pacific region. The program is designed to refresh and exp[...](More)

IKON Global Markets, Inc. (www.ikongm.com) [...](More)

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Lyris, Inc. (OTCBB:LYRI.OB), the online marketing expert, today announc[...](More)

Molex Incorporated (NASDAQ: MOLX and MOLXA), a global electronic components company, reports that a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share will be paid to holders of Common Stock (MOLX), Class A Common Stock (MOLXA) and Class B Common Stock, payable on[...](More)

With the support of Roche, AstraZeneca and Nerviano Medical Sciences, The WIN Consortium would like to invite the scientific community, pharmaceutical industry and regulators to join the 3^rd WIN Symposium, endorsed by ASCO, EORTC, ESMO, INCA and OECI, o[...](More)

Direxxis, Inc. (www.direxxismarketing.com) a le[...](More)

SugarCRM, the worlds fastest-growing customer relationship management (CRM) company, today announced dramatic growth in new customers and revenues in Asia, Australia and New Zealand in the first quarter of 2011, which boosted its figures for the Rest of the Wor[...](More)

Dolby Laboratories (NYSE:DLB), through its wholly-owned subsidiary Dolby International, has filed patent infringement lawsuits in the U.S. and Germany against Research In Motion (NASDAQ: RiMM), a Canadian manufacturer of wireless handset and tablet devices. The la[...](More)

smartTrade Technologies, an industry leader in c[...](More)

Covidien (NYSE: COV), a leading global provider of healthcare products, today announced several leadership changes that will streamline its organization to accelerate growth and innovation. These changes are all effective July 1, 2011.

Bryan[...](More)

Arqueonautas Worldwide - Arqueologia Subaquática, S.A. (AWW), in direct cooperation with RM Discovery Inc. (RMD), confirms after successful completion of a marine archaeological reconnaissance operation, the recovery of the biggest ever found shipwreck cargo of M[...](More)

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Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW) today announced the opening of the Corning Advanced Technology Center, located in the Neihu Technology Park in Taipei, Taiwan. The facility will serve as a customer-focused applications engineering and design center in Asia. (More)

Guidewire Software®, a leading provider of flexible core systems to general insurers, today announced the Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) availability of Guidewire PolicyCenter 7.0, the latest version of its underwriting and policy administration system.

A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings of a of Farmers Mutual Group (FMG) and its subsidiary, FMG Insurance Limited (FMGIL) (both domiciled in New Zealand). The outlook for [...](More)

Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN) and Navigon AG announced today that Garmin Ltd. and the shareholders of Navigon AG have signed an agreement for a subsidiary of Garmin to acquire privately held navigation provider Navigon AG ("Navigon").

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Avolon www.avolon.aero, the aircraft leasing group, announces the s[...](More)

Varicent Software Incorporated, the leading innovator and provider of incentive compensation and (More)

In an innovative approach for the animal health sector, a global research network aimed at tackling some of the worlds most devastating animal diseases has been launched.

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Matinee Classics LLC today announces the debut of its new online entertainment presence. When completed there will be over 10,000 distinct videos (7,000 currently) with over 4,000 hours of viewing entertainment and many more thousands of hours of listening [...](More)

Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, has been selected as a finalist in the software category for TechAmerica Foundations American Technology Award for its Coesys (More)

Excelitas Technologies, a global provider of innovative[...](More)

After decades of a one-size-fits-all approach to international employee assignments, growing numbers of companies are layering flexibility into their policies in an effort to increase employee satisfaction and better manage tighter relocation program dollars[...](More)

The Gores Group, LLC (together with its affiliates, Gores) today announced that it has entered into final phases of acquiring substantially all of the assets of Scovill Fasteners (Scovill), a leading manufacturer of engineered closure products that hav[...](More)

GT Solar International, Inc. (NASDAQ: SOLR), a global provider of polysilicon production technology, and sapphire and silicon crystalline growth systems and materials for the solar, LED and other specialty markets, today celebrated the grand opening of its new sta[...](More)

SMSC (NASDAQ: SMSC), a leading semiconductor company enabling content rich connectivity systems, today announced that SMSCs ViewSpan5G UFX7000 USB 3.0 Graphics controller and LAN9513 USB 2.0 hub and Ethernet controller are integral parts of Samsungs Centr[...](More)

The Valence Group has successfully advised Tessenderlo Group (NYSE Euronext: TESB) on its sale of the PVC and Chlor-Alkali activities to INEOS subsidiary Kerling.

Kerling, through its INEOS ChlorVinyls business, will purchase Tessenderlo Gro[...](More)

ATE-AeroSurveillance Inc., a subsidiary of the ATE-Group, announced the introduction of its fully autonomous Airborne Real-time Detection and NoTification (ARDENT) system. ARDENT includes a high-precision, gyro-stabilized gimbal equipped with a choice of two HD[...](More)

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Xirrus®, the leader in high performance wireless networks, today announced the appointment of Joe Arcuri in the role of Country Manager for Australia and New Zealand (ANZ). Joe brings 22 years of extensive IT Industry experience to aid Xirrus in their rapid growt[...](More)

FlexTrade Systems, Inc., a global leader in multi-asset, broker-neutral execution and order management systems, today introduced two new trading solutions for its (More)

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Afton Chemical announced a new gasoline additive developed [...](More)

Walkers Management Services is delighted to mark its first successful year of operation in Delaware, with the firm's US office having recently celebrated its One Year Anniversary.

Since opening in May 2010, Walkers Management Services' Delaware off[...](More)

MeriTalk (www.meritalk.com), the government information technolog[...](More)

Williams-Sonoma, Inc., a specialty retailer of high-quality products for the home, announced today that Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, West Elm and Williams-Sonoma will offer international shipping, joining PBteen in its partnership with FiftyOne Global Ecommerc[...](More)

CIT Group Inc. (NYSE: CIT), a leading provider of financing to small [...](More)

Transatlantic Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TRH) and Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG (NYSE: AWH) today announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement that will create a leading, global specialty insurance and reinsurance company. The combined entity wi[...](More)

Leading process organisations BP, Shell, GSK and Pfizer this week presented at the Process Systems Enterprise (PSE) Annual Meeting on model-based engineering (MbE) in London.

Aimed at technology managers from across the process industries, the [...](More)

Deutsche Börse AG (XETRA: DB1) and NYSE Euronext (NYSE: NYX) announced that Reto Francioni, Chief Executive Officer of Deutsche Börse, and Duncan L. Niederauer, Chief Executive Officer of NYSE Euronext, today delivered a joint presentation at the Sandler ONei[...](More)

Molycorp, Inc. (NYSE: MCP), the Western Hemisphere's only producer of rare earth oxides, today announced that it has priced a $200 million aggregate principal amount offering of its 3.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2016 (the Notes) in an offering exempt fr[...](More)

Comptel Corporation (NASDAQ OMX Helsinki: CTL1V), the leading v[...](More)

ASSET® InterTech (www.asset-intertech.com), the le[...](More)

Quintiles today announced the appointment of Dr. Cynthia L. Verst as Gl[...](More)

In October 2011 the Beuth University of Applied Sciences Berlin, in cooperation with the (More)

Visa Inc. (NYSE:V), a global leader in payments, today announced that it is acquiring Fundamo, a leading platform provider of mobile financial services for mobile network operators and financial institutions in developing economies. It also announced a new, long-t[...](More)

The following releases focus on Corporate Social Responsibility and moved during the week of June 1 June 8, 2011.

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Merck Serono, a division of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, announced today that patient enrollment in the global pivotal Phase III clinical study CENTRIC^a has been completed. CENTRIC was designed to assess the efficacy and safety of the investigational[...](More)

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Indus Capital Partners LLC, in its capacity as manager of various funds (Indus) and Artis Capital Partners issue the following media release.

Indus, supported by Artis Capital Partners, has requisitioned a m[...](More)

Busan offers comfort for foreigners with global education infrastructure such as Busan International Foreign School, Busan Global Vilalge, and English FM radio channel (90.5MHZ) for nurturing globally competitive talents and global leaders.

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2011 Trade show RailLog - Korea Railways & Logistics Fair will be held from June 15-18 at BEXCO in Busan, South Korea, which is the very starting point and final destination of the Trans-Siberian Railway network.

Busan is the seco[...](More)

Top websites and Internet service providers around the world, including Facebook, Google (NASDAQ: GOOG), Yahoo (NASDAQ:YHOO), Akamai (NASDAQ: AKAM), and Limelight Networks (NASDAQ: LLNW), joined together with more than 1000 other participating websites in World IP[...](More)

Cleantech Group, a leading global research firm on cleantech innovation, announced the general availability of its i³ Platform, a new industry standard for the delivery of strategic market insight and intelligence. i³ offers subscribers a [...](More)

Digital River, Inc. (NASDAQ: DRIV), a leading provide[...](More)

DTS, Inc. (Nasdaq: DTSI), a leader in high-definition audio, today [...](More)

Vidyo®, Inc. today announced VidyoPanorama, a groundbreaking personal telepresence solution that delivers the industrys first affordable 1080p at 60fps solution supporting up to 20 screens at 10% the cost of current telepresence solutions. Vidyo is the only co[...](More)

FINEOS Corporation, a market leading provider of core insuranc[...](More)

Second graph, second sentence of release dated June 7, 2011 should read: Indonesias pulpwood land concessions, legally provided by the Government of Indonesia, include some degraded forests, which are required by law to be developed into plantations. (Sted: Our[...](More)

Visible Assets, Inc. (Visible^®), a global provider of RuBee (IEEE 1902.1), wireless asset visibility and security networks, today announced the appointment of Richard A. Clarke to its board of directors.

"As an advisor on national secur[...](More)

Amcom Software, Inc. today announced that Queensland-based [...](More)

Orc Group AB (SSE: ORC), a leading provider of technology and services for the global financial industry, today announced Westpac Banking Corporation has deployed Orc Trading to support its options trading and warrants market making operations on the Australian Se[...](More)

Archibald Cox, Jr. announced today that on June 30^th he will step down as Chairman of Barclays Americas to focus on a number of outside interests.

Mr. Cox joined Barclays three years ago after a long and distinguished career in th[...](More)

Knowles Electronics, LLC announced today that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has affirmed the U.S. International Trade Commissions (ITC) final determination that MEMS Technology Berhads (MemsTech) importation and sale of certain MEMS micro[...](More)

Clean energy technology company LanzaTech has signed a memorandum of[...](More)

A.M. Best Co. has removed from under review with negative implications and affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and issuer credit rating of a- of AMI Insurance Limited (AMI) (New Zealand). The outlook assigned to both rating[...](More)

Deutsche Boerse AG (XETRA:DB1) and NYSE Euronext (NYSE:NYX) today announced that they have recommended to the Board of Directors of the holding company of the merged group, Alpha Beta Netherlands Holding N.V. (Holdco), to pay a one-time special dividend of [...](More)

The Ux Consulting Company (UxC), a leading provi[...](More)

Arrowhead Business and Investment Decisions, LLC (Arrowhead) announced that it had published an updated Due Diligence Research and Valuation Report on Mawson Resources Limited ("Mawson" or "the Company) on May 23^rd, 2011.

The Network Test Automation Forum (NTAF), an organization of industry-lead[...](More)

Apex Fund Services (Apex), one of the world[...](More)

Odersun AG, manufacturer of customer specific solar modules and the FranzenGroup, planner and constructor of façade and solar systems, have announced that they will be cooperating in the sector of integrated building photovoltaics. Together, they are to further p[...](More)

Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, announces Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c. (AIB) is deploying the Ezio solution to provide additional security features to its (More)

Aptina, a leading innovator of CMOS imaging technology, today announced that its CCS8140 imaging solution has been chosen by Pantech for its primary camera in the newly released Vega Racer smartphone. The smartphone is highly advanced with sophisticated features, [...](More)

Brookfield Office Properties Inc. (BPO: NYSE, TSX) and Brookfield Office Properties Canada (BOX.UN: TSX) today announced a series of promotions and an addition to its executive management team.

In recognition of the companys global expansion [...](More)

Vitesse Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: VTSS), a leading provider of advanced IC solutions for Carrier and Enterprise networks, today introduced a portfolio of Gigabit Ethernet intellectual property (IP) cores for simple and efficient integ[...](More)

Systagenix Wound Management (Gatwick, UK) today announced the appoint[...](More)

SensorDynamics, a producer of multidimensional inertial and wireless sensors announces the new and improved version of SD746, a micromechanical combo sensor. The combo sensor measures angular rate and acceleration along all three axes and comes in a tiny QFN 40 pa[...](More)

Jefferies announced today the addition of Naomi Kumagai, Makarim Salman and Masahiro Wakasugi as Senior Equity Research Analysts based in Tokyo. Ms. Kumagai will cover the Healthcare sector, Mr. Salman will cover the Financial Services and Insurance sectors, and M[...](More)

Orange Capital, LLC announces that Orange Capital, LLC, Luxor Capital Group, LP and Point Lobos Capital, LLC (Concerned Unitholders) filed a change in substantial holdings with the Australian Securities Exchange on 6 June 2011 announcing their acquisition o[...](More)

Venture Outsource (www.ventureoutsource.com) publ[...](More)

Process Systems Enterprise (PSE), providers of the gPROMS^® process modelling platform products and ModelCare® model-based engineering services to the process industries, and MECIP Global Engineers Sdn Bhd (MECIP), the Malaysian engineering consultancy[...](More)

Olivia Lum, Group CEO and president of Hyflux Limited, from Singapore, was last night named the Ernst & Young World Entrepreneur Of The Year 2011 at an awards ceremony held in Monte Carlos Salle des Etoiles. Olivia was picked from among the 49 country final[...](More)

In alignment with this years American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting theme, Patients, Pathways, Progress, Merck Serono, a division of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, today announced the presentation of a retrospective analysis of the C[...](More)

The Atlantic Philanthropies Board of Directors today announced that President and CEO Gara LaMarche has notified it of his intent not to seek a second five-year contract and step down from his position at the Foundation on September 1, 2011. The Board has begun[...](More)

Sirtex, a leading developer and manufact[...](More)

Sirtex, a leading developer and manufact[...](More)

ReachLocal, Inc. (NASDAQ:RLOC), a leader in local online marketing[...](More)

GT Solar International, Inc. (NASDAQ: SOLR), a global provider of polysilicon production technology, and sapphire and silicon crystalline growth systems and materials for the solar, LED and other specialty markets, today announced that it has received an order for[...](More)

Possible Worldwide, a WPP Digital company, announced today the acquisition of a majority stake in Gringo, one of Brazils most innovative digital agencies. The deal expands Possible Worldwides global footprint, augmenting its strategic position in emerging ma[...](More)

Panasonic Corporation (NYSE:PC)(TOKYO:6752)("Panasonic") an[...](More)

Groupon, a local e-commerce marketplace that connects merchants and consumers by offering goods and services at a discount, today announced that it has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed initial pu[...](More)

Kurion, Inc., an innovator in nuclear waste management, announced that it completed the initial delivery a week and a half ago of several hundred tons of equipment and its (More)

Pharmigene, a leader in advancing personalized medicine and reducing severe adverse reactions to drugs through genetic-based diagnostic solutions, today announced it has been granted patents in Europe, Japan, New Zealand, Mexico, Singapore, and Taiwan. The patents[...](More)

Oliver Wyman today announced the appointment of Graham Sharp as a senior advisor. Mr. Sharp, a co-founder of the world's third-largest independent commodity trading organization Trafigura Beheer BV, will work closely with Oliver Wyman's Global Risk & Trading P[...](More)

Gatwick Express, the non-stop rail-air link between central London and Gatwick Airport, has enhanced its First Class service by offering free access to a No.1 Traveller airport lounge for First Class Return passengers purchasing online.

The Promega App is now available in a new format optimized for easy use on both iPhone and iPad, and its supplemented with more tools for scientists and students. New content in version 3.0 includes a Restriction Enzyme Finder, a new Biochemical Buffers chapter[...](More)

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (ELC) today announced the opening of the Estée Lauder Companies Asia Innovation Center, located in Shanghai, China. This new innovation center expands the Companys existing research capabilities, reinforcing its strong commitme[...](More)

Allegro Development Corporation, a leading pr[...](More)

The following releases focus on Corporate Social Responsibility and moved during the week of May 26 June 1, 2011.

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An Ernst & Young report released today, Nature or nurture: Decoding the entrepreneur, based on survey of 685 entrepreneurs worldwide and in-depth interviews with winners of the Entrepreneur Of the Year award, provides insights into the shared [...](More)

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB), one of the UAEs leading banks, and Mobibucks, a leader in mobile payment solutions in the U.S., today announced their alliance to offer - Mobi - a first-of-its kind payment product for making purchases using a mobil[...](More)

KORE Wireless Group Inc., the worlds largest wireless services group exclusively focused on the global machine-to-machine (M2M) communications market, today announced the definitive acquisition of Mach Communications Pty Ltd., a Melbourne-based wireless M2M net[...](More)

Varicent Software Incorporated, the leading inno[...](More)

Gemalto, the world leader in digital security, today announced it has been selected by Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) to deliver U.S issued globally compliant (More)

DLA Piper announced today that David Goldstein and Gerald Rokoff, bot[...](More)

More than half of IT leaders in Australia and New Zealand believe that any employee-owned mobile device poses a greater risk to the enterprise than mobile devices supplied by the company, according to a new member survey by ISACA. Yet 28 percent still believe that[...](More)

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Ernst & Young, the global professional services organization, is pleased to announce the appointment of Maria Pinelli as the new Global Vice Chair for our Strategic Growth Markets (SGM) practice. She will succeed Greg Ericksen, who retires on 30 June after 35 [...](More)

Today GE Healthcare (NYSE:GE) launched a global competition on Twitter to raise public awareness about cancer prevention and healthy living. For the next two months, the Get Fit campaign will encourage people from all over the world to tweet about their own [...](More)

Upsolar, a leading international solar module supplier, today announced the commissioning of its newest solar photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturing platform in Braga, Portugal, in partnership with a major Portuguese player. Designed and installed by a leading Eur[...](More)

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Lenovo, the worlds fastest growing major PC Company, today announced that it is acquiring Germanys MEDION AG, a leader in PC, multimedia products, mobile communications service and consumer electronics. The acquisition, when completed, will double Lenovos[...](More)

Azuray Technologies, an emerging leader in solar power electronics, announced today that Renhe Photovoltaic Technology will display a MPPT power optimizer smart junction box at Intersolar Europe in Munich, Germany, June 8-10, 2011 (Renhe Booth # A3.610B). Th[...](More)