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Verizon Business Helps Government, Industry Smooth Adoption of Next-Generation Internet Protocol
September 7, 2010 6:06 am | CommentsBASKING RIDGE, N.J., /PRNewswire/ -- With the Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) addresses expected to be exhausted as early next year, now is the time for businesses and government agencies across the globe to prepare for a smooth transition to the next-generation Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6).
Plex to Enable Next Generation of NetCast™ Connected TVs
September 7, 2010 6:06 am | CommentsSAN FRANCISCO and BERLIN, /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Plex, a leading software provider of an open platform for media management and consumption, announced the availability of the newest version of its service. Plex/Nine is the first open, three-screen media platform (PC, TV and mobile) designed to simplify and improve the way people experience personal, commercial and streaming content sources across a range of connected devices.
Honeywell and SAE International Launch Third Annual Student Automotive Design Challenge
September 7, 2010 6:06 am | CommentsWARRENDALE, Pa., /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Honeywell and SAE International announced today the launch of the third Honeywell/SAE Student Automotive Design Challenge. This program is designed to engage students, ages 11 to 14, in hands-on math and science training, enabling them to actively discover how these subjects relate to their everyday lives, while uncovering potential career opportunities.
3ality Digital Captures First NFL Game to Air on S3D TV
September 7, 2010 6:05 am | CommentsBURBANK, Calif., /PRNewswire/ -- 3ality Digital, LLC, a leading stereoscopic 3D (S3D) technology and production company, recently collaborated with Verizon FiOS TV to deliver the first televised NFL game in S3D, which was available to FiOS TV customers in parts of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
Alliance for Digital Equality Statement on FCC’s Plan to Move Forward in Alignment with National Broadband Plan
September 7, 2010 6:05 am | CommentsATLANTA, /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Julius H. Hollis, Chairman of the Alliance for Digital Equality (ADE), issued the following statement regarding the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) announcement that the commission will seek further public comments on net neutrality policy: "I am pleased that the FCC is continuing to seek different perspectives on broadband policy from a wide array of groups and industry leaders.
CTIA’s Educational Program to Highlight Smart Mobile Business Strategies
September 7, 2010 6:05 am | CommentsWASHINGTON, /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- CTIA ENTERPRISE & APPLICATIONS™ 2010 announced its educational program agenda and industry-leading speakers focused on six tracks: Mobile Applications; Mobile Enterprise; Mobile Money; Mobile Retail; Location-Based Services; and Mobile Health. CTIA ENTERPRISE & APPLICATIONS will take place in San Francisco at Moscone Center West October 6-8, 2010; partner conferences will begin on October 5.
NAVTEQ Traffic.com Helps Millions of Labor Day Weekend Drivers Avoid Jams
September 2, 2010 7:56 am | CommentsCHICAGO, /PRNewswire/ -- NAVTEQ will help on-the-go drivers with access to NAVTEQ Traffic.com® content available through the web and mobile phones, making it faster and easier to obtain traffic-dodging tips for the Labor Day holiday weekend. NAVTEQ Traffic.com delivers detailed information about road construction, traffic speeds and incidents such as accidents at www.
Lockheed Martin to Upgrade Intelligence Workstations for U.S. Air Force Distributed Common Ground System
September 2, 2010 7:56 am | CommentsAn upgrade to the system that provides analysts with access to intelligence will soon revolutionize how they handle intelligence imagery and high-definition, full-motion video, as well as reports. The U.S. Air Force has awarded a $4.4 million initial task order to Lockheed Martin for upgrades to Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS) workstations.
SMARTFIT Technology is the Easy and Fast Way to Create and Share Precious Memories
September 2, 2010 7:56 am | CommentsEMERYVILLE, Calif., /PRNewswire/ -- KODAK Gallery announced the launch of KODAK Photo Books with SMARTFIT Technology - an auto-fill system designed to organize and lay out a Photo Book in minutes. This modern technology is intelligent, easy and fast, allowing people to share their favorite memories in a fun and creative way.
IEC Electronics Wins $5.1 Million Military Contract
September 2, 2010 7:56 am | CommentsIEC Electronics Corp. in Newark, Wayne County, which designs and manufactures circuit boards, has received an order valued at more than $5.1 million for components of a military helicopter missile launch system. The contract is through General Technology Corp. of Albuquerque, N.M., which IEC acquired last year.
UOP Refining Technologies Will be Used to Produce Renewable Fuels from Biomass
September 2, 2010 7:56 am | CommentsUOP LLC, a Honeywell company, announced that its technology was selected for use in Rentech, Inc.’s Rialto Renewable Energy Center for the conversion of biomass to transportation fuels. The renewable energy center, to be built in Rialto, Calif., will convert biomass, such as yard and tree trimmings, into renewable, ultra-clean diesel fuel and renewable electricity.
FLIR Systems Announces Agreement to Acquire ICx Technologies
September 2, 2010 7:56 am | CommentsPORTLAND, OR, (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- FLIR Systems, Inc. announced recently that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which it has agreed to acquire ICx Technologies, Inc. for an aggregate cash purchase price of approximately $274 million. As of June 30th, ICx had a cash balance of approximately $38 million.
New Survey on Email Overload Shows There Is No Such Thing as a Day Off for Americans and Brits
September 2, 2010 7:56 am | CommentsSAN FRANCISCO, /PRNewswire/ -- Xobni, the creators of a popular Microsoft Outlook add-in that helps people more effectively manage their email and business relationships, today announced the results from an August online survey conducted on its behalf by Harris Interactive (in U.S.) and Opinion Matters (in UK) detailing workers' views on work email.
Trident to Demonstrate the Industry's First Integrated 2D-to-3D Conversion at IFA Show
September 1, 2010 8:08 am | CommentsSUNNYVALE, Calif., /PRNewswire/ -- At the IFA show this week in Berlin, Trident Microsystems, Inc. will be demonstrating the industry's first integrated 2D-to-3D conversion chipset that provides best-in-class 3D capabilities while also enabling a 3D TV to display the high volume of 2D content that exists today.
Award-Winning Technology Lowers the Cost of Wireless Monitoring
September 1, 2010 8:08 am | CommentsSAN DIEGO -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- On-Ramp Wireless has received the World Economic Forum’s 2011 Technology Pioneer Award. Recognized for its Ultra-Link Processing™ (ULP) Wireless Networking System, On-Ramp has developed the first wireless system capable of demodulating signals below the noise floor at never before achieved levels, while simultaneously enabling efficient use of spectrum to connect millions of low data-rate and low power devices.
