SYDNEY, May 4--AsiaNet/InfoQuest
NEW SERVICE...
NANTES: Atmel Corporation, a global leader in the development and
fabrication of advanced semiconductor solutions, Wednesday announced a new
service to convert existing space FPGA-based designs into cost-effective
radiation hardened ASICs with shortened lead-times.
http://www.atmel.com
HOT FAVOURITE...
SYDNEY: Theresa Healey is Australian bookmaker Centrebet's hot favourite to
win Dancing with the Stars.
http://www.centrebet.com
NZ HISTORY...
MELBOURNE: Cambridge University Press (Australia and New Zealand) Wednesday
announced publication of 'A Concise History of New Zealand' by Philippa
Mein-Smith (University of Canterbury - Christchurch), a new book that makes New
Zealand's history come alive for the reader who wishes to know more than just
the events.
http://www.cambridge.org/aus/catalogue/catalogue.asp?isbn=0521542286
GENEROUS GIFT...
CARLSBAD, Calif.: Indian diamond and jewelry manufacturer Shrenuj & Company,
Ltd. has made a generous gift of $250,000 to the Gemological Institute of
America (GIA), with half designated to support the Institute's diamond research
program and the remainder directed to GIA's Endowment for Education in India.
TURNKEY ORDER...
NEW YORK: Ducon Technologies Inc. Tuesday announced that it has secured a
turnkey order for seawater Flue Gas Desulfurization system from Reliance Energy
Ltd. of Mumbai, India for its 2x250 MW Dahanu power plant in India.
http://www.ducon.com
NEW GAME...
LONDON: Gizmondo Europe Ltd, subsidiary of Jacksonville, Florida-based Tiger
Telematics Inc., on Wednesday will release the nine-hole, fun-filled crazy golf
game, Toy Golf, for the new handheld multi-entertainment device.
http://www.gizmondo.com
http://www.tigertelematics.com
CODE-OF-CONDUCT COACHING...
KELOWNA, British Columbia: Pareto Systems has developed a web-based Client
Relationship Management (CRM) platform that helps financial advisors to lift
their productivity as well as improve their results through exceptional service
by relying on a professional Code-of-Conduct.
http://www.paretosystems.com
RBC APPOINTS...
SYDNEY: RBC Capital Markets, the corporate and investment banking arm of RBC
Financial Group, Wednesday announced the appointment of Wayne Jarman as
Vice-Chairman and head of its business in Australia and New Zealand.
http://www.rbccm.com
SUCCESSION NEEDS...
LOS ANGELES, Calif.: Lack of preparation is the most common succession
planning mistake that organizations make, according to half of recruiters who
completed the seventh edition of the quarterly Executive Recruiter Index,
released Tuesday by Korn/Ferry International (NYSE: KFY), the premier provider
of executive search, outsourced recruiting and leadership development solutions.
http://www.futurestep.com
http://www.kornferry.com
FANNIE MAE...
WASHINGTON, D.C.: Fannie Mae will redeem the principal amount of three
securities issues amounting to a total of US$115 million on May 13, 2005 at a
redemption price equal to 100 percent of the principal amount redeemed plus
accrued interest.
http://www.fanniemae.com
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT...
STOCKHOLM, Sweden: IBS, in alliance with IBM, Tuesday announced an extensive
development plan for its software portfolio.
http://www.ibs.net
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