SYDNEY--17 Mar--AsiaNet/InfoQuest
ACCOMPLISHMENTS CELEBRATED
The GENIVI Alliance, an automotive and consumer electronics industry
association driving the development and adoption of an open In-vehicle
Infotainment (IVI) reference platform, celebrated its first anniversary, and
its noteworthy accomplishments.
www.genivi.org
PARTNERSHIP EXPANSION
Cable&Wireless Worldwide and Philippine Long Distance Telecommunications
(PLDT) today announced an expansion of their seven-year long strategic
partnership to deliver Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) network
connectivity and value-added telecommunications services to enterprise
customers in one of the fastest growing economies in Asia today.
POWER SAFETY
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL), a world
leader in product safety testing and certification services, today signed a
memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Taiwan's globally renowned Industrial
Technology Research Institute (ITRI) to develop safety testing methodologies and
requirements for power systems in electric vehicles.
http://www.ul.com/newsroom
http://www.itri.org.tw/eng/
FINANCIAL MERGER
Greenhill & Co., Inc. (NYSE: GHL), a leading independent global investment
bank, announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire
Caliburn Partnership Pty Ltd. ("Caliburn"), a leading independent financial
advisor in the Australasian market.
http://www.greenhill.com
http://www.caliburn.com.au
NETWORKING ALLIANCE
The Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) has inducted five new Promoter
Members. AT&T, Dolby Laboratories, Qualcomm, Technicolor and Verizon have
joined DLNA's 21 existing Promoter Members. All maintain a shared vision of
connecting the digital home with DLNA Certified(R) products to make the
creation and sharing of photos, videos and music easier than ever before.
http://www.DLNA.org
SECURITY SUCCESS
TONBELLER, a leading provider of financial crime prevention solutions, has
announced a successful implementation of its flagship product Siron(R)AML at
The Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd. (BTMU) offices outside of Japan.
Siron(R)AML forms the backbone of BTMU's strategy to fight anti-money
laundering (AML), protect the organization from reputational damage and to
comply with the increasing national
and international regulations.
http://www.bk.mufg.jp
http://www.tonbeller.com
RETAIL MANAGEMENT
Givex, a global provider of closed loop card technologies including gift,
loyalty and SKU-based programs has completed certification with Triquestra
International's Infinity Retail Management System (Infinity RMS).
www.givex.com
RAIL RECOVERY
The Eurail Group G.I.E. reports a modest drop in Eurail Pass passengers in
2009 caused by the global economic downturn but foresees signs of a full
recovery in the coming years.Eurail GIE announced that more than 382,000
customers travelled with a Eurail Pass on European trains in 2009. This
represents 11.9% less than last year, nevertheless, pass revenues are currently
close to EUR98 million.
http://eurail.informationstore.net/
WIRELESS TRANSPORT
A wirelessly charged electric vehicle went into service March 9 at the Seoul
Grand Park in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi Province. Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon and Korea
Advanced Institute of Science and Technology President Suh Nam-pyo attended a
ceremony unveiling the vehicle held at the Park.
CAN PLANT
Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK), a leading supplier of metal packaging
products worldwide, today announced that its subsidiary, CROWN Asia Pacific
Holdings Ltd., plans to build a new beverage can plant in Hangzhou, China.
www.crowncork.com.
SERVER SOLUTIONS
Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMCI), a global leader in
application-optimized, high-performance server solutions, today announced that
it has launched a complete, optimized selection of server, workstation and
blade solutions to support the new generation Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processor
5600/3600 Series
(formerly codenamed Westmere).
http://www.supermicro.com.
FANNIE MAE REDEMPTION
Fannie Mae will redeem the principal amount of MTN securities issues
amounting to a total of US$40 million on March 26, 2010 at a redemption price
equal to 100 per cent of the principal amount redeemed plus accrued interest.
http://www.fanniemae.com
BRAIN-HOP
The tweets flew fast and furious at the famous South By Southwest Music,
Film, & Interactive Festival in Austin, Texas when "Listen To Your Brain"
(http://www.youtube.com/user neurofocus#p/a/u/0/RUzo7fhRpFY) began playing on
the big screen. Created by NeuroFocus, the world's leading neuromarketing
company, the video marks the debut of what NeuroFocus CEO Dr. A. K. Pradeep
describes as a new, hybrid format. "We call it 'Brain-Hop', because it's a
marriage of hip-hop and neuroscience," he said. "We wanted to create something
that makes the science behind what we do fun and accessible, and also
informative at the same time.
http://neurofocus.com
MICROSOFT PARTNERSHIP
IntraLinks, the leading provider of critical information exchange solutions,
today announced it has attained Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft
Partner Program with Competencies in ISV/Software Solutions and SOA and
Business Process, recognizing IntraLinks' expertise and impact in the
technology marketplace.
http://www.intralinks.com
AGRICULTURE CONFERENCE
UBM India and the PMFAI launch CropWorld India 2010, providing a high
quality platform for renowned agro-chemical companies, research institutes and
associations to address key opportunities within the Indian agro-chemical
industry and provide critical intelligence on future developments.
http://www.cropworld-india.com
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