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Lisa Choi Owens named SVP of Digital Media for Scripps Networks

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:27:27 EDT

Scripps Networks today named Lisa Choi Owens to Senior Vice President, Digital Media, taking on the strategic leadership and operational oversight of the Scripps’ digital group encompassing category leading websites - including FoodNetwork.com, HGTV.com and TravelChannel.com – and other digital initiatives such as social and mobile.

Bearing Mineral Exploration, Inc. announces entering into Letter of Intent with vLinx, Inc.

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:24:43 EDT

VANCOUVER, March 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Bearing Mineral Exploration, Inc. (the "Company" or "BMI") (OTCBB: BEAX.OB) enters into Letter of Intent with vLinx, Inc. ("vLinx").

Verifi and ThreatMetrix Partner to Provide Advanced Payment Fraud Detection

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:17:24 EDT

Verifi™, Inc., a leading provider of payment risk management solutions for card-not-present (CNP) merchants announced today a partnership with ThreatMetrix™, a fast growing provider of fraud detection solutions, to deliver advanced fraud detection to merchants through Verifi’s payment risk management system.

CHARGE Anywhere(R) Named as Finalist in CTIA E-Tech Awards

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:22:28 EDT

WINNERS TO BE ANNOUNCED AT INTERNATIONAL CTIA WIRELESS 2010(R)

W2 Energy Files US Patent for Algae System

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:08:13 EDT

W2 Energy, Inc, a clean energy company (www.w2energy.com) (PINKSHEETS: WTWO), is pleased to announce that it has filed a U.S. provisional patent on its algae harvesting and cleaning system.

Mace Security International, Inc. Sells Lubbock, Texas Car Wash

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:01:01 EDT

Mace Security International, Inc. ("Mace", “Corporation” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ Global: MACE) today announced that it has sold a car wash facility located in Lubbock, Texas. With the sale, the Corporation currently has seven remaining car washes. The sales price for the Lubbock car wash was $ 750,000 with the company netting $ 733,000 in cash after closing costs.

Barnes & Noble Introduces More in Store: Free, Exclusive Digital Content Available Only on nook™

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:46:24 EDT

Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the world’s largest bookseller, today announced the “More in Store” program for nook™, the Barnes & Noble eReader. Available only in Barnes & Noble stores and only on nook, the free More in Store program offers nook customers new, exclusive content from bestselling and new authors, special offers and savings, and weekly bestseller and new release lists.

Newegg.com Honored in 2009 Gomez "Gold Best of the Web" Awards

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:44:01 EDT

Newegg Inc., the second-largest online-only retailer in the United States, is proud to announce that Newegg.com has earned elite recognition with a 2009 Gomez "Gold Best of the Web" Award. Newegg is the 2009 "Web Performance Award" winner in Gomez' retail product order category.

Authernative Granted US and Japanese Patents for User Authentication

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:42:39 EDT

Avec RAYNETTE, le e-commerce passe à la Géolocalisation

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:18:53 EDT

RAYNETTE E-Business, solution clé en main de création de site e-commerce hébergé, ajoute en standard la géolocalisation pour ses clients e-commerçants. C'est une première pour en savoir plus en temps réel sur ses visiteurs et clients, et un avantage dans la lutte contre la fraude.

YTB Completes Realignment of Management Team

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:44:21 EDT

- Company significantly reduces general overhead expense

Former Yahoo Data Executives Join Forces to Create nPario, a Startup that Helps Organizations Understand and Market Consumer Intent

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:00:19 EDT

Customer-Driven Analytics High on the Agenda for Top Performing Online Retailers

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:00:02 EDT

As online commerce sales grow and take additional market share away from traditional brick-and-mortar channels, retailers are under pressure to increase sales conversions. Sixty three percent (63%) of top performing online organizations have a formal e-commerce analytics solution in place for more than a year, and 64% of these same organizations consider themselves satisfied with their results, according to the Aberdeen Group report, "E-Commerce Analytics: Cornerstone of the Complete Customer Profile." The research from Aberdeen Group, a Harte-Hanks Company (NYSE: HHS) details the business benefits derived from upgraded e-commerce analytics management and cost optimization.

Anametrix Acquires Cloud-Based Business Analytics Service Provider, Nordic Research Corporation

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:17:16 EDT

Anders Olsson joins Anametrix as Chief Technical Officer

The X-Change Corporation Announces Selection of Video Technology, Creation of New Subsidiary

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:00:32 EDT

Himfr Evaluates Lenovo 3G Touch TD30t

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:00:14 EDT

Himfr.com, one of China's leading B2B search platforms with more than 30 B2B industry websites to its name, evaluates the Lenovo 3G Touch TD30t.

Frbiz Evaluates Sony Ericsson J10 Mobile Phone

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:00:14 EDT

Frbiz.com, one of China's leading B2B search platforms, evaluates the Sony Ericsson J10 mobile phone.

V.P. Credit Union Selects Acumen from Fiserv for Core Banking

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:30:52 EDT

Fiserv Solutions of Canada Inc., a subsidiary of Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV), announced today that V.P. Credit Union of Vancouver, British Columbia has chosen to implement its advanced Acumen™ account processing solution. V.P. Credit Union is the 14^th organization in Canada to select Acumen since January 2008.

Systems Technologies Provider Pays $156,000 in Damages to Settle Claims of Unlicensed Software Use

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:00:16 EDT

Message Systems Closes Significant Investment Round with NewSpring Ventures

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:15:38 EDT

Message Systems, the premier provider of holistic, fast and flexible message management solutions, announced today the closing of a significant round of funding with NewSpring Ventures to accelerate the company’s product roadmap, international expansion and other key initiatives. This strategic investment builds on Message Systems’ success in 2009, during which the company developed six new products and invested heavily in the business while maintaining profitability and achieving record growth by doubling revenue for the third consecutive year, despite challenging economic conditions.

Zaldiva, Inc. Releases Podcast, Tour of Store and Discusses History of Collectibles

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 07:00:17 EDT

Podcast includes information on Zaldiva and the Comic Book Industry

ARI Announces Second Quarter Results

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 06:01:04 EDT

ARI (OTCBB:ARIS), a leading provider of technology-enabled services that help dealers, distributors and manufacturers in selected vertical markets enhance revenue and reduce costs, today reported results for its second fiscal quarter ended January 31, 2010.

Tencent Announces 2009 Fourth Quarter and Annual Results

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 05:33:43 EDT

Tencent Holdings Limited ("Tencent" or the "Company", SEHK 00700), a leading provider of Internet and mobile & telecommunications value-added services in China, today announced the unaudited consolidated results for the fourth quarter of 2009 and audited consolidated results for the year ended December 31, 2009.

Email bleibt die treibende Kraft im Marketing

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 05:30:42 EDT

Mobiles Marketing, Integration von Social Media und strategische Kampagnenplanung werden laut Emailvision, Europas grösstem E-Mail-Service Provider, in den nächsten 12 Monaten verstärkte Investitionen in E-Mail- und Online-Marketing nach sich ziehen.

PayPal to Double Its Presence in Asia by End of 2010

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 05:03:44 EDT

PayPal today announced that it plans to double the number of employees in Asia Pacific from 1,000 currently to more than 2,000 by the end of the year. The company plans to add more than 100 new jobs at its international headquarters in Singapore.

PayPal and China UnionPay Open the Global Marketplace to Chinese Consumers

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 05:02:59 EDT

PayPal and China UnionPay, China’s bankcard association, today announced that China UnionPay (CUP) card members will be able to use PayPal to shop online, representing a new opportunity for international retailers to sell to a large base of Chinese customers who, combined, hold 2.1 billion CUP cards.

Scripps Networks Interactive Reaches Program License Outsourcing Agreement With Passion Distribution

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 05:02:41 EDT

Scripps Networks Interactive Inc. (NYSE:SNI), has reached an outsourcing agreement with Passion Distribution that will have the London-based company license programming globally on behalf of Scripps Networks International.

Givex Gift Cards and Loyalty Programs Certified with Triquestra

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:01:49 EDT

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).

Mobile University Adds Retail Panel, New Speakers and Launches WAP Site

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:23:06 EDT

With only one month left to go before Mobile University brings together the country's leading mobile marketing experts, agencies and brands, the conference organizers are excited to announce a closing retail panel and the launch of a mobile WAP site. Mobile University is a one-day, interactive mobile marketing educational event being put on by the Heartland Mobile Council (HMC) at the Spertus Museum in Chicago on April 28, 2010.

The 2010 Lilith Tour Reveals Dates, Venues and Line-Ups for Eight Cities

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:22:45 EDT

INITIAL TICKETS GO ON SALE SATURDAY, MARCH 27

ACM und Infosys Foundation ehren den Wegbereiter der skalierbaren Webtechnologie, die alle wesentlichen Internetservice untermauert

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:22:42 EDT

ACM (die Association for Computing Machinery), http://www.acm.org, gab heute bekannt, dass Eric Brewer, ein Professor an der University of California Berkeley, mit dem 2009 ACM-Infosys Foundation Award in Computerwissenschaft für seine Verdienste auf den Gebieten Design und Entwicklung von hochskalierbaren Internetdienstleistungen ausgezeichnet wurde. Brewer legte den Grundstein für riesige Datenzentren, die Internetservice für E-Mail, soziale Netzwerke, Mapping, aber auch Cloud Computing ermöglichen. Brewer, 43, schlug auch das CAP-Theorem vor (die Unvereinbarkeit der Inkompatibilität der Konsistenz, Verfügbarkeit und Partitionstoleranz, die Kernanforderungen für Anwendungen in verteilten Umgebungen), ein unverzichtbares Konzept für Fachleute, die Systeme bauen und betreiben, die Hunderte von Millionen Kunden kostengünstig und wirkungsvoll bedienen sollen. Seine jüngsten Bemühungen adressieren die Lieferung von Informationssystemen, die Zehntausenden von Menschen in Entwicklungsländer zu dauerhaften örtlichen Ressourcen verhelfen.

Hilton, Starbucks and Apple Make Top Ten

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:20:33 EDT

BiddingForGood, the leading cause-related e-commerce platform connecting affluent consumers and marketers to online fundraising auction events announced the top performing brands and categories in its platform.

Research and Markets: Google's Wireless Telecom Strategy: Mobile First - The Next Frontier for Google and Its Impact on the Industry

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:40:30 EDT

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/09d5a1/googles_wireless) has announced the addition of the "Google's Wireless Telecom Strategy: Mobile First - The Next Frontier for Google and Its Impact on the Industry" report to their offering.

Alibaba.com Q4 and FY 2009 Results Demonstrate that Investments in Customers, People and Technology are Driving Long-term Growth

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:14:29 EDT

Alibaba.com Limited (HKSE:1688.HK) (HK.1688):

Gecco Provides Creative Business Development to BioDrain Medical, Inc.

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:05:03 EDT

Gecco Consulting, a public relations and business development consulting company, enjoys a long and successful history of delivering success to some of the country's most innovative corporations. Today, Gecco announced a new partnership with BioDrain Medical, Inc. (OTCBB: BIOR), creator of the patented Streamway Fluid Management System (FMS). The FMS holds great potential for improving hospital regulatory compliance while reducing costs, improving operating room efficiency, and establishing a more environmentally friendly disposal system for medical waste.

First Data to Deliver Mobile Payments with Tyfone’s MicroSD-Based Contactless Technology

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:03:03 EDT

First Data Corporation, a global leader in electronic commerce and payment processing, today announced an agreement with Tyfone, a provider of mobile contactless payment and secure mobility solutions. The collaboration will provide SideTap micro secure digital (MicroSD) memory cards equipped with Tyfone’s patented technologies that will transform most mobile phones with a memory slot into a mobile contactless payment device.

Ness Completes First Year as Software Engineering Partner for Amadeus

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:00:40 EDT

Ness Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: NSTC and TASE: NSTC), a global provider of information technology solutions and services, announced today that its Software Product Labs SM business unit has completed the first year of a multi-year engagement as software engineering partner for Amadeus, a leading travel technology partner and transaction processor for the global travel and tourism industry.

DSW Inc. Reports 2009 Fourth Quarter and Year-End Financial Results; Provides 2010 Annual Outlook

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:00:36 EDT

ThreatMetrix Intros ThreatMetrix Fraud Network, Giving Security Pros New Tools for Beating Online Fraud

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:00:11 EDT

ThreatMetrix, a fast growing provider of fraud detection solutions that do not require personally identifiable information (PII), today announced the availability of the ThreatMetrix Fraud Network, an updated and expanded version of its device identification solution for etailers, financial services companies, social networks, dating and gaming websites, and payment processors. Delivered as a cloud service, the ThreatMetrix Fraud Network provides IT, e-commerce, security and fraud professionals with a rich set of tools for verifying new accounts, authorizing payments and transactions, and authorizing user logins, all in real-time without customers providing personally identifiable information (PII).

CRM Industry's Top Services Executive Bruce Culbert Joins The Pedowitz Group Executive Team as Chief Service Officer to Lead Its Growing Global Consulting, Service and Support Initiatives

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:00:10 EDT

The Pedowitz Group, the world's largest and most experienced demand generation, announced today that acclaimed CRM expert Bruce Culbert has joined the firm as a Partner and its Chief Service Officer.

NCP Engineering Solves 'IPsec-Hostile' Remote Access Environments

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 06:45:34 EDT

NCP engineering (http://www.ncp-e.com) today announced a breakthrough in remote access, with a solution to the complex network connectivity issues created by firewall settings that prevent IPsec communication. The company's Path Finder technology ensures users are able to establish a secure connection to the corporate network from any remote location, granting full IPsec VPN access and policy enforcement-without compromising productivity or security. The user simply logs onto the local network, as they would any other, and connects to the corporate network without delay or the need to change settings. Further, local network security is never compromised, ensuring both corporate and public security policies are followed.

Alibaba.com Supports U.S. Businesses and President Obama’s National Export Initiative

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:18:30 EDT

Alibaba.com (HKSE: 1688), the global leader in business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce, today announced its support for President Obama’s National Export Initiative. Alibaba.com is committed to helping facilitate global trade and supporting U.S. exports throughout the world.

Google Product Search Tips – From Google

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:00:18 EDT

Google has recently launched a new video, to help e-commerce store owners increase their products visiblity in Google Search Results. For those who do not know about this, Google has a service called Google Product Search, to facilitate online shopping. Also Google maintains a plateform,Google Base, where you can submit your products to be included [...]

ACM and Infosys Foundation Honor Innovator of Scalable Web Technology That Underpins All Major Internet Services

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:38:20 EDT

ACM (the Association for Computing Machinery) http://www.acm.org announced today that Eric Brewer, a professor at the University of California Berkeley, has been named the recipient of the 2009 ACM-Infosys Foundation Award in the Computing Sciences for his contributions to the design and development of highly scalable Internet services. Brewer laid the foundation for the giant data centers that make possible search, email, social networks, mapping, and other Internet services, and also enable cloud computing. Brewer, 43, also proposed the CAP Theorem (the inherent incompatibility of Consistency, Availability, and Partition tolerance, the core requirements for applications in distributed environments), an indispensable concept for practitioners who build and operate systems that serve hundreds of millions of customers cost-effectively and efficiently. He has directed his recent efforts to deliver information systems that benefit tens of thousands of people in developing countries with sustainable local resources.

Groupon Launches Tacoma Regional Features

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:03:23 EDT

In response to customer demand, Groupon (http://www.groupon.com), a shopping website that offers a daily deal on the best local goods, services and cultural events, expands its Seattle territory with the launch of Tacoma regional features.

Radiant Systems and RBS WorldPay Announce the Launch of Token Replacement

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:26:28 EDT

Radiant Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: RADS) today announced the release of Token Replacement, a new payment security feature that allocates a unique identifier, or token, to cardholder data at the RBS WorldPay host to prevent personal information from being stored on the point of sale.

Frbiz Evaluates LG 42SL90QD LCD TV

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:00:30 EDT

Frbiz.com, one of China's leading B2B search platforms, evaluates the LG 42SL90QD LCD TV.

Himfr Evaluates Highly Cost-Effective Business Laptops

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:00:14 EDT

Himfr.com, one of China's leading B2B search platforms with more than 30 B2B industry websites to its name, evaluates highly cost-effective business laptops.

ACM and Infosys Foundation Honor Innovator of Scalable Web Technology That Underpins All Major Internet Services

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:54:42 EDT

UC Berkeley's Brewer to Receive $150,000 Prize for Contemporary Contributions to Data-Intensive Computing and Bringing the Information Technology Revolution to the Developing World

Innovative Food Holdings Announces Launch of Premium Gourmet E-Commerce Web Offering

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:39:48 EDT

Innovative Food Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: IVFH), a marketer and purveyor of over 3,000 high quality gourmet food products throughout the United States to professional chefs and to the gourmet consumer market, announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, For The Gourmet Inc., has launched its flagship online retail e-commerce site: www.forthegourmet.com