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CyberLink délivre des solutions multimédias tactiles pour les ordinateurs PCs tout-en-un ASUS Eee Top

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:01:59 EST

Le Group CyberLink, (5203.TW), un fournisseur de solutions innovantes pour le style de vie numérique connecté, a annoncé aujourd’hui sa collaboration avec ASUS pour la personnalisation et l’association de deux produits de CyberLink, EeeCinema et EeeCam, avec l’ordinateur PC tout en un « Touchscreen » d’ASUS, EeeTop ET1602. L’association de ces produits sera disponible sur le marché dans le monde entier à partir de la mi-décembre.

CSR releases TrueWireless Stereo development kit for high quality stereo headsets and Bluetooth speakers

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:01:21 EST

Hibernia Atlantic to Build a New Submarine Cable Network for the Department of Enterprise, Trade & Investment (DETI) for Northern Ireland and Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (DCENR) for Ireland

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:00:40 EST

Hibernia Atlantic, the only diverse transAtlantic submarine transport cable provider and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Columbia Ventures Corporation, today announces it has been selected to deploy a historic, new cable network for the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment (DETI) for Northern Ireland and the Department Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (DCENR) for the Republic of Ireland as part of Project Kelvin.

AIS Announces Totally Integrated Digital Signage Display Solutions for Trade Show and Event Industries

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:00:20 EST

American Industrial Systems Inc. (AIS), a leading manufacturer of kiosk and digital signage solutions, has announced that it is expanding its distribution channel to exhibitor design and service based companies, to include AIS' full line of new dynamic digital signage systems including: hardware, content management software, and networked digital signage for trade show organizers who currently design, integrate, build, test, deploy, and manage business for consumer trade shows, conferences, and meetings.

inCode Announces Top 10 Telecom Predictions for 2009

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:01:30 EST

inCode, Inc. a trusted, independent advisor to some of the most influential telecommunications companies and leading enterprises in North America, today unveiled its sixth annual Top 10 Telecom Predictions. The 2009 predictions identify emerging economic, technology, and marketing trends affecting consumers and businesses.

HP Expands Trade-in Program, Offers Free Recycling to U.S. Customers

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:03:21 EST

HP (NYSE: HPQ) today introduced a program that offers consumers in the United States a simple way to receive cash for their unwanted technology equipment or, if there is no value, to recycle it.

Striking New HP Consumer PCs Combine Performance, Entertainment and Design

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:02:51 EST

HP (NYSE: HPQ) today announced two new thin and light ultra-portable notebook PCs – the HP Pavilion dv2 and HP Pavilion dv3 – plus the HP Firebird with Voodoo DNA, an innovative, high-performance desktop PC.

HP Advances Mini PC for On-the-go Professionals

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:01:50 EST

Building on its award-winning portfolio of Mini products, HP (NYSE: HPQ) today unveiled a new HP Mini designed for mobile professionals that require a rich computing experience in a small, portable package.

AMD Delivers Groundbreaking Platform for Ultrathin Notebooks

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:01:27 EST

AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced the availability of the AMD platform for ultrathin notebooks, enabling exceedingly thin and light OEM designs with rich entertainment capabilities at an affordable price. Previously codenamed “Yukon,” the platform is based on the new AMD Athlon™ Neo processor, ATI Radeon^TMX1250 integrated graphics and optional ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 3410 discrete graphics² and brings true HD entertainment¹ to a new category of stylish notebook PCs. The AMD platform debuts within the HP Pavilion dv2 Entertainment Notebook PC ultrathin notebook, which measures less than one-inch thick and weighs less than four pounds. The HP Pavilion dv2 also comes equipped with a 12.1-inch diagonal LED BrightView display, nearly full-size keyboard, and optional external optical disc drive with Blu-ray capability.

Ascent Media Group, Akamai and Sofatronic Team to Power Blu-ray Disc® Live Platform

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:49 EST

Ascent Media Group announced today that it has teamed with Akamai Technologies, Inc. and Sofatronic to create an integrated digital workflow and distribution solution for the production, hosting and delivery of BD Live™ functionality for Blu-ray Discs.

HP Unveils New Innovations at Consumer Electronics Show

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:25 EST

Building on its success of creating products with exceptional innovation and design, HP (NYSE: HPQ) today unveiled a broad portfolio of consumer and business products designed to provide an unsurpassed customer experience.

Las nuevas tarjetas de memoria para video de Lexar Media ofrecen mayores capacidades de grabación para el creciente número de usuarios que graban video de alta definición

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:33:21 EST

Lexar Media, proveedor líder de productor de memoria para medios digitales, ha lanzado una nueva línea de tarjetas de memoria concebidas específicamente para captura de video de alta definición (HD) estándar y ampliada. Las tarjetas de memoria Lexar® Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHCTM) Full-HD y Lexar Memory Stick PRO DuoTM Full-HD Video ofrecen a los consumidores una amplia selección de soluciones de memoria fáciles de utilizar para la captura y almacenamiento de más videos importantes, en una asombrosa resolución de video full-HD de 1080. Además de ofrecer a los clientes una alternativa fiable a los dispositivos convencionales de almacenamiento basados en cinta, las tarjetas de memoria de video Full-HD de Lexar ofrecen transferencia de video a lata velocidad de la tarjeta al ordenador para hacer copias de seguridad y compartir sitios web populares de intercambio de videos generados por usuarios. La tarjeta de memoria Lexar SDHC Full-HD Video está disponible en capacidades de 4GB, 8GB y 16GB, con capacidad de almacenamiento de hasta 90, 180 y 360 minutes de contenido, respectivamente. La tarjeta de memoria Lexar Memory Stick PRO Duo Full-HD Video se presenta en capacidades de 4GB y 8GB y puede grabar hasta 90 y 180 minutos de contenido, respectivamente. Para más información sobre las tarjetas de memoria de video Lexar Full-HD, consulte www.lexar.com.

Research and Markets: Shipment Growth to Slow Considerably in the Worldwide PMP/MP3 Player Market

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:00:49 EST

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/fcb0b0/the_worldwide_pmp) has announced the addition of the "The Worldwide PMP/MP3 Player Market: Shipment Growth to Slow Considerably" report to their offering.

Cutting-Edge Rapid Prototyping Developed by NCKU

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:40:17 EST

A prototype of a cutting-edge “three-dimensional printer”, a Rapid Prototyping (RP) device, has been successfully developed by the group led by the Distinguished Professor Sen-Yung Lee of the Department of Mechanical Engineering (ME) at the National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) under the funding from the Technology Development Program for Academia (TDPA). The TDPA was managed by the Ministry of Economic Affair (MOEA) with an aim to encourage universities to take part in the R&D in industrial technologies. This RP technique has also been transferred to a domestic company, MicroJet Ltd., the only domestic company possessing core technique in printer manufacturing. The annual revenue garnered from this technique is expected to reach 3 ~ 5 hundreds million NTD, approximately 10 ~ 16 millions USD, in 5 years.

Research and Markets: The Key to Future of Mobile LBS in China is The GPS Phone and Smartphone

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:00:47 EST

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/1cc53e/the_gps_phone_and) has announced the addition of the "The GPS Phone and Smartphone—Key to Future of Mobile LBS in China" report to their offering.

Logitech Withdraws Fiscal Year 2009 Targets, Plans Restructuring

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:00:23 EST

Logitech International (SIX:LOGN) (Nasdaq: LOGI) today announced that it has withdrawn its Fiscal Year 2009 growth targets for sales and operating income due to the deepening global recession. The Company did not provide revised targets and plans to update investors on business conditions and performance during its briefing on third-quarter results on Jan. 20, 2009.

Super Micro Computer Inc. Provides Second Quarter Financial Update and Schedules Conference Call to Announce Final Financial Results

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:30:21 EST

Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI), a leader in application optimized, high performance server solutions, today provided preliminary information regarding its financial results for the second fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2008.

Teledyne Technologies to Present at the Eleventh Annual Needham Growth Stock Conference

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:33:16 EST

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE: TDY) today announced that Rex Geveden, president, Engineered Systems and Energy & Power Systems Segments, and Jason VanWees, vice president, corporate development and investor relations, will make a presentation at the Eleventh Annual Needham Growth Stock Conference on Wednesday, January 7, at 8:00 a.m. (Eastern) at The New York Palace Hotel in New York City.

UPEK and Agile Web Solutions Demo Eikon Fingerprint Reader and 1Password Password Manager Combination at Macworld

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:06:12 EST

UPEK®, Inc, the leading provider of fingerprint sensors embedded into laptop computers, and Agile Web Solutions, Inc. today announced that the companies will be demonstrating at Macworld the Eikon® Digital Privacy Manager integrated with 1Password Password Manager, enabling Mac users to access password-protected websites with the simple swipe of a finger. The companies will be previewing the Eikon-1Password integration at the Macworld Expo to show attendees and the press at booth 3526 (Digital Media and Multimedia Section) in the North Hall of the Moscone Center in San Francisco Jan 5-9.

Zebra Technologies Appoints Bill Walsh as General Manager, Enterprise Solutions Division

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:39:19 EST

Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA) today announced that Bill Walsh has been appointed general manager of the Enterprise Solutions Division. He will start today and report to Anders Gustafsson, Zebra’s CEO.

Propell Announces “PropellStores™” Service

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:26:18 EST

Propell Corporation today announced the upcoming launch of PropellStores™, a new service that will allow any company, group or brand to instantly create an “on-demand” web store featuring custom merchandise and embed it in their web site.

Employee Based Systems Announces "EBSAlerts" - Exception Management Solution - In Partnership with Vineyardsoft Corporation

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:02:15 EST

Employee Based Systems, a leading provider of HR, Payroll, Time and Labor Management solutions, announces a new addition to its product line – EBSAlerts – which helps businesses identify and respond to issues that can cost an organization thousands of dollars and reduced employee productivity.

Vignette Reports Preliminary Fourth-Quarter 2008 Financial Results

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:00:14 EST

Vignette Corporation (NASDAQ: VIGN) today announced preliminary results for its fourth quarter ended December 31, 2008.

Callaway Golf Announces Acquisition of uPlay

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:52:21 EST

Callaway Golf Company today announced it has acquired uPlay, a Carlsbad, California-based developer and marketer of technically superior consumer electronics devices. The transaction, which was completed on December 31, 2008, is not expected to have a material effect on Callaway Golf Company’s 2009 results. Terms of the deal are not being disclosed.

Aerius Lab Results Exceed Expectations

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:40:17 EST

Aerius International, Inc. (Pink Sheets: AERS) is pleased to release additional independent CTIA certified lab test results from ETS-Lindgren in Austin, Texas and SGS, a CTIA certified lab in Taiwan.

Donovan, Jamie Cullum, Paolo Nutini, Groove Armada, Bomb Squad among the Highlights at MIDEM 2009

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:43:19 EST

MIDEM will host a growing list of industry talent for the 2009 edition, which runs in Cannes from 18-21 January. Concerts include folk legend Donovan, who will perform a unique acoustic session and will also participate in the Pschent evening along with Groove Armada. MIDEM’s British event will feature special guests Paolo Nutini, Jamie Cullum, Seth Lakeman and Patrick Wolf. The electro night will feature Public Enemy producers Bomb Squad, Detroit Grand Pubahs and French act Benjamin Diamond.

Cbeyond to Present at the 2009 Citi Global Entertainment, Media & Telecommunications Conference

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:26:44 EST

Cbeyond, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBEY), a leading IP-based managed services provider to small businesses, today announced that it will participate in the 2009 Citi Global Entertainment, Media & Telecommunications Conference on January 8, 2009, at the Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa in Phoenix, Arizona.

Canon U.S.A. Announces New President for Its Subsidiary, Canon Business Solutions, Inc.

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:25:23 EST

Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today announced that Tod Pike will become President of its subsidiary, Canon Business Solutions, Inc. (CBS), effective today.

Pharmaceutical Products Protected By New UV Technology

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:18:21 EST

Novatron, Inc. announced today that its BioProtector^TM air sterilization systems are being installed in a major pharmaceutical company’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Puerto Rico. The BioProtector uses an Advanced UV Sterilization (AUVS) technology that rapidly and effectively kills airborne bacteria, viruses and mold. The BioProtector’s AUVS technology produces up to 1000 times the intensity of conventional UV germicidal systems, resulting in far greater air sterilization effects.

iBasis CEO to Present at Needham Growth Stock Conference

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:13:19 EST

iBasis, Inc. (NASDAQ: IBAS), a KPN affiliate, today announced that company President and CEO Ofer Gneezy will present at the 11^th Annual Needham Growth Stock Conference on Tuesday, January 6th in New York.

ActiveStrategy Announces New Release of ActiveStrategy Enterprise v7.2 Balanced Scorecard Software

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:10:19 EST

ActiveStrategy, Inc. (www.activestrategy.com) today announced the release of version 7.2 of its acclaimed and widely deployed ActiveStrategy Enterprise (ASE) software application. ActiveStrategy Enterprise is the leading Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) application suite for automating strategic performance management by leveraging a Balanced Scorecard or strategic Dashboard management framework.

Edwards Earns Export Award from South Korean Government

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:03:06 EST

Edwards, a leading global supplier of vacuum and abatement equipment and services, today announced that it has earned the “Export Tower Award” from the South Korean government for meeting $70M (USD) in exports. The award was presented during South Korea’s “45^th Annual Day of the Export,” a national event honoring companies that have contributed to the Korean economy.

Frontier Communications to Release Fourth-Quarter Results and Host Call

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:02:27 EST

Frontier Communications Corporation (NYSE: FTR) plans to release fourth-quarter results on Wednesday, February 25, 2009 before the market opens and to host a conference call that day at 9:00 A.M. eastern time.

PENTAX Announces Colorful, Compact Optio P70 and Optio E70

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:01:25 EST

PENTAX Imaging Company has announced two stylish, colorful, compact digital cameras: the Optio P70 and Optio E70. The ultra-slim PENTAX Optio P70 digital compact camera is a high-performance model featuring fast, advanced functions to make high-quality digital photography simple and effortless. With 12 megapixels for large, detailed images, a 4X optical zoom (equivalent to 27.5mm-110mm), plus a wide angle 28mm lens that is ideal for landscape, indoor and group photos, the fashionable Optio P70 metal body is available in multiple stylish colors. Additional features include a 2.7 inch high-resolution, wide-angle view LCD panel, and new Pixel Track Shake Reduction technology to assure sharp images with low noise even in poor lighting. The Optio P70 also offers Advanced Face Recognition that tracks up to 32 faces in 0.03 seconds, and both Smile Capture that automatically releases the shutter when subjects smile, and Blink Detection to alert you if your subject’s eyes are closed. Digital Shake Reduction sets the sensitivity up to ISO 6400 to prevent subject blur, HD movie captures vivid video in widescreen 720p at 15 FPS, and a Vertical Snap mode allows image capture with the ease of a cell phone camera.

Photronics to Present at 11th Annual Needham Growth Stock Conference

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:00:44 EST

Photronics, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLAB), a worldwide leader in supplying innovative imaging technology solutions for the global electronics industry is scheduled to present at the 11^th Annual Needham Growth Stock Conference on Thursday, January 8, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time, at the New York Palace Hotel in New York City. A webcast link will be posted on www.photronics.com.

CSG Systems to Hold Fourth Quarter 2008 Earnings Conference Call

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:33:34 EST

CSG Systems International, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSGS), a leading provider of customer interaction management and billing solutions, invites you to participate in a conference call on Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at 5 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss the company’s fourth quarter 2008 earnings results.

Datalink Updates 2008 Fourth-Quarter Guidance

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:32:11 EST

Datalink Corporation (Nasdaq: DTLK), a leading independent information storage architect, today revised its financial guidance for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2008.

ORBCOMM Finishes 2008 with More Than 460,000 Total Billable Subscriber Communicators

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:31:28 EST

ORBCOMM Inc. (Nasdaq: ORBC), a global satellite data communications company focused on two-way Machine-to-Machine (M2M) communications, today announced year-end 2008 total billable subscribers of more than 460,000, a 31% increase over year-end 2007. For the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2008, net additions were approximately 19,000 billable subscriber communicators, including approximately 15,600 satellite and 3,000 terrestrial subscriber communicators.

NIRI Seattle Announces January 15, 2009 Chapter Meeting and Luncheon

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:24:40 EST

NIRI Seattle presents a panel of media experts to help IROs find their way through the new media maze, and discuss how to engage bloggers and hybrid reporters to ensure the company’s story gets the right kind of attention.

Wind River Systems to Present at Needham 11th Annual Growth Stock Conference

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:24:16 EST

Wind River Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: WIND) today announced management’s participation at the upcoming investor conference: