SYDNEY--12 Nov--AsiaNet/ InfoQuest
SANDBRIDGE PLATFORM...
TARRYTOWN, N.Y.- Sandbridge Technologies announced today the
release of their SB3500 flexible baseband processor which
facilitates the implementation of 4G mobile handsets entirely
in software. Capable of operating any radio protocol required
for a common (universal) multi-mode, multi-function mobile
platform, the SB3500 meets critical power consumption
specifications of wireless carriers and significantly reduces
time-to-market and overall development costs for OEMs.
http://www.sandbridgetech.com
OMNIVISION LAUNCH...
SANTA CLARA, California - OmniVision Technologies, Inc.
(Nasdaq: OVTI), a leading independent supplier of CMOS image
sensors, today introduced the first megapixel CMOS image sensor
designed specifically for advanced automotive vision and
sensing systems, the OV9710 in QFP package. Megapixel sensors
are the next wave in automotive vision systems, enabling the
adoption of advanced forward-looking and extreme-wide angle
applications. Initial interest in the OV9710 is strong, and it
is currently sampling with multiple automotive customers.
http://www.ovt.com.
AMBERFIN'S ICR...
LONDON - Exclusive research conducted by User Analytics has
revealed that AmberFin's iCR software produces superior looking
quality video content over that of its nearest competitor. The
independent user research was undertaken to analyse viewer
responses to video quality on a small (iPod Touch) and large
screen (HD) device. Over two thirds (68%) of those questioned
in the study preferred the quality of the video repurposed by
AmberFin iCR, which also delivers content file sizes reduced by
up to 25%.
http://www.amberfin.com
PEROT SYSTEMS LAUNCH...
CHANGSHA - Perot Systems Corporation (NYSE: PER), in formal
ceremonies with Chinese Government officials, Hunan Province
officials and local economic development representatives in
Changsha, today announced the launch of the company's
healthcare industry IT services operations in the China. The
company also announced the appointment of David Miller as
Managing Director for the company's China region.
http://www.perotsystems.com/.
VELUX AWARD...
VENICE - Three winners and eight honourable mentions were
presented and honoured at an Award event in Venice. Reilly
O'Neil Hogan from the US won first prize. Chinese Ruan Hao and
Xiong Xing won second prize, and Dean MacGregor from Portugal
took third prize.
http://www.velux.com.
CRYSTAL LAGOONS...
HONG KONG - A Chile-based crystalline lagoon inventor and
patent owner has officially announced its presence of the
state-of-the-art technology to Asian audiences at the third
edition of MIPIM Asia, the world's property market in Asia.
http://www.crystal-lagoons.com/
MONTE CARLO GLAMOUR...
MONTE CARLO - Mont Charles de Monaco, one of the first high
fashion labels to originate from the prosperous Principality,
has revealed its signature collection of sensual handbags, as
part of a coordinated plan to revive Monaco's glamorous
identity.
http://www.montcharles.com
RAPTOR ANNOUNCEMENT...
NOVATO, California - Raptor Pharmaceuticals Corp. ("Raptor"
or the "Company") (OTC Bulletin Board: RPTP), today announced
positive results in its Phase IIa study of oral
4-methylpyrazole ("4-MP") in subjects with ALDH2 deficiency, or
ethanol intolerance, as the initial development stage of its
Convivia(TM) program.
www.raptorpharma.com.
ATHENA TRIAL...
NEW ORLEANS - New data from the landmark ATHENA trial showed
that dronedarone significantly reduced the incidence and total
duration of hospital stays among patients with atrial
fibrillation / atrial flutter (AF/AFL). This post-hoc analysis
was presented at the American Heart Association Scientific
Sessions 2008 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
RISI ANNOUNCEMENT...
BOSTON - RISI, the leading information provider for the
global forest products industry, today announced the addition
of new global pulp data to their Analytical Cornerstone Cost
Benchmarking Software platform.
www.risiinfo.com
SUSTAINABLE BRANDS...
BURLINGAME, California - Sustainable Life Media, (SLM), the
leading producer of sustainable business conferences and
newsletters, is seeing strong interest in Sustainable Brands
International (SBi) by both multinationals and innovative small
companies who are creating a new business modality that
balances financial, social and ecological success. Held in
Miami Beach, FL at the Fontainebleau Resort Miami Beach from
December 9-11, the conference will help participants identify
and capitalize on opportunities for consistent,
sustainability-driven revenue growth and brand value in global
markets.
http://www.sustainablelifemedia.com/about.
FRIENDSTER ALERTS...
SAN FRANCISCO and METRO MANILA - Friendster, Inc., a top-20
global website based on traffic and the #1 social network in
Asia,* today announced that over 35 million registered
Friendster users in the Philippines can now subscribe to
Friendster Text Alerts, a full suite of alerts covering
activity in their Friendster network that are sent directly to
their mobile phones via SMS text messages. Friendster Text
Alerts is Friendster's second mobile offering and it
complements Friendster's successful mobile site,
m.friendster.com, which launched in May 2008.
http://www.friendster.com
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