Electronic Commerce Newswire
MyGallons Responds to Better Business Bureau Reports
MIAMI, July 3 PRNewswire — MyGallons, the consumer solution for rising gas prices, has learned that its vendor, US Banks Voyager Network/GoGas Fleet, will not be honoring the agreement to provide redemption services for our program. Having tested the program since April of this year...
PacificNet Files 10-Q Quarterly Report for the First Quarter of 2008
BEIJING, July 3 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — PacificNet Inc. (Pink Sheets: PACT), a leading provider of e-commerce and gaming technology in China, announced today that it has filed its 10-Q quarterly report for Q1 2008 with the SEC. "I am happy to announce that we have filed our form...
Search Engine Optimization Firm Develops New Methodology
NEW YORK, July 3 PRNewswire — Everyone wants to create more web traffic, but finding a very progressive and forward thinking search engine optimization firm that is fast, dependable and affordable is not an easy task. Simply put, most SEO firms are still using antiquated methods that no...
Global Payments Offers Comprehensive Payment Processing & Support Services for Chinese Merchants in Canada
ATLANTA and TORONTO, July 3 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Global Payments Inc. (NYSE: GPN), a world leader in electronic transaction processing services, announced today it has expanded its services to meet the specific payment processing needs of Mandarin and Cantonese speaking merchants in...
BluePay Processing, LLC Joins PCI Security Standards Council as Newest Participating Organization
NAPERVILLE, Ill., July 2 PRNewswire — BluePay Processing, LLC, a Tier 1 ISO, announced today that it has joined the PCI Security Standards Council as a new participating organization. As a Participating Organization, BluePay Processing will work with the Council to evolve the PCI...
Abunga.com Hosts Author Chats: Psychological Thriller Author Melanie Wells Joins Online Family-Friendly Bookstore July 16 to Kick-Off Chat Feature
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., July 2 PRNewswire — Abunga.com, the family-friendly online bookstore, will host bi-weekly "Authors at Abunga" chats beginning July 16 to connect avid readers with their favorite authors. Psychological thriller fiction writer Melanie Wells will kick-off the chats...
The Parent Company to Present at Collins Stewart Growth Conference on July 9, 2008
DENVER, July 2 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The Parent Company (Nasdaq: KIDS), a leading commerce, content and new media company for growing families, today announced that it will present at the Collins Stewart 4th Annual Growth Conference in New York. The Parent Company's President and CEO...
Dealix to Integrate Distribution Technology into MSN Autos
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., July 2 PRNewswire — Dealix Corporation, a division of Cobalt, announced today that it has been selected by Microsoft Corp. as the lead fulfillment provider for MSN Autos. The agreement brings together Dealix, an industry leading provider of quality automotive leads...
Trend Micro ScanMail(TM) for Microsoft Exchange(TM) Named 'Best Of Tech·Ed 2008 IT Pro Awards Winner' by Windows IT Pro And SQL Server Magazines
CUPERTINO, Calif., July 2 PRNewswire — Trend Micro Incorporated, a global leader in Internet content security, today announced that its ScanMail for Microsoft Exchange (for mail server security) was named as a Winner of the "Best of Tech·Ed 2008 IT Pro Awards" in the security...
Data Management Made Easy With Exalead
GLASGOW, Scotland, July 2 PRNewswire — Exalead(TM), a global leader of search software for business and the web, today announced the availability of exalead one:desktop 4.6. Designed for those requiring unified access to their PC, internal servers and the web, exalead one:desktop 4.6 is...
Securian Stands Out in Upper Midwest as a 'Best Place to Work in IT'
ST. PAUL, Minn., July 2 PRNewswire — Information technology and math graduates in the Upper Midwest will put Securian Financial Group high on their list of employers to consider. According to COMPUTERWORLD, Securian is one of only five companies in a six-state region that are on the...
Equifax Closes Russia Transaction
ATLANTA, July 2 PRNewswire — Equifax (NYSE: EFX) today confirmed it has completed its acquisition of a 28 percent equity stake in Global Payments Credit Services LLC (GPCS), a leading credit information company in Russia. Equifax is acquiring its interest from Global Payments Europe...
EPA recognizes Texas Instruments as a Clean Air Excellence Award Winner
DALLAS, July 2 PRNewswire — Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) was among 11 winners named to receive the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's eighth annual Clean Air Excellence Awards for outstanding accomplishments in improving air quality and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The...
Convera(R) to Create Human Resources Vertical Search Site for BNA
VIENNA, Va., July 2 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Convera Corporation (Nasdaq: CNVR), www.convera.com, a leading provider of vertical search services for publishers, today announced that it has signed a contract with specialized news and information publisher BNA to build a vertical search...
Wishpot Delivers a Baby Shopping Space with a Social Twist and Announces Partnership with TotSpot
SEATTLE, July 2 PRNewswire — Wishpot, the popular online social shopping community, announces the launch of Wishpot Baby. Wishpot offers parents the ability to shop anywhere, maintain one shopping space and, with the help of experienced and savvy Mom Experts, simplify what many...
IntercontinentalExchange Reports 15% Growth in Futures Volume and 69% Increase in OTC Commissions for Second Quarter 2008
ATLANTA, July 2 PRNewswire-FirstCall — IntercontinentalExchange (NYSE: ICE), a leading operator of regulated global futures exchanges and over-the-counter (OTC) markets, today reported solid growth in volume and commissions for the month of June. Futures average daily volume (ADV) in...
The Parent Company to Present at Oppenheimer Consumer Growth Conference on July 8, 2008
DENVER, July 2 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The Parent Company (Nasdaq: KIDS), a leading commerce, content and new media company for growing families, today announced that it will present at the Oppenheimer 8th Annual Consumer Growth Conference in Boston. The Parent Company's President and...
President Bush Boosts Porn Industry With Economic Stimulus Plan, According to AIMRCo
NEW YORK, July 2 PRNewswire-USNewswire — An unforeseen and surprising beneficiary of the Economic Stimulus Plan, a plan that George Bush contends will "boost our economy and encourage job creation," has surfaced this week. An independent market-research firm, AIMRCo (Adult Internet...
Shoppers Can Save Money by Buying When Prices Drop; Free Web Service Helps
NEW YORK, July 2 PRNewswire — Everything is more expensive this summer, and shoppers are feeling the heat. PriceProtectr.com, a service that calls itself a shopping "companion" website, is helping keep shoppers cool with new, money-saving features. Price Protectr already helps consumers...
Mattson Technology, Inc. Ships Suprema(TM) Photoresist System to Leading Japanese Manufacturer
FREMONT, Calif., July 2 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Mattson Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: MTSN), a leading supplier of advanced process equipment used to manufacture semiconductors, today announced that it had received an order for its Suprema(TM) photoresist strip system from a Japanese-based...
Orbitz.com, ebookers.com to Become MSN's Travel Provider in the United States and United Kingdom
CHICAGO, July 2 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Orbitz.com . For more information on how your company can partner with Orbitz Worldwide, visit http://corp.orbitz.com/. SOURCE Orbitz Worldwide
Fixed Price Gasoline Web Site Set to Launch at www.gasbankusa.com
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla., July 1 PRNewswire — Consumers and businesses are longing for price stability in gasoline and diesel, commodities that fluctuate on a daily basis due to distant global events and media perceptions. Over the past year gasoline prices have risen almost 39% and diesel...
Salesforce.com Chairman and CEO to Speak at Tour de Force Event in Tokyo, Japan
SAN FRANCISCO, July 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Salesforce.com (NYSE: CRM), the market and technology leader in Software-as-a-Service and Platform-as-a-Service, today announced that Marc Benioff, chairman and CEO of salesforce.com, will speak at salesforce.com's Tour de Force event in...
www.IonAvs.com Offers Ionic Foot Detox Baths Worldwide.
FARMINGTON, Ark., July 1 PRNewswire — Many are going online to buy the new Ion Cell Cleanse foot detox from Alternative Vitality Systems. They are using this new foot detox technology for arthritis, joint pain, removing numerous toxins from the body, improving the immune system...
starMedia Launches New Comprehensive Finance Channel
MIAMI, July 1 PRNewswire — The global Spanish-language Portal, starMedia, announced today the launch of starMedia Finanzas ( http://us.finanzas.starmedia.com ), a new channel service dedicated to providing the most current and comprehensive international financial summary. The channel...
Equifax Launches APPRO Account Opening Solution
ATLANTA, July 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Equifax (NYSE: EFX) today announced the launch of a new online, account opening solution for financial institutions. With this latest APPRO offering, banks and other financial institutions now have access to solutions for account opening...
Internet Broadcasting Launches 'Slantly' -- A Web-Based Opinion Tool
SAINT PAUL, Minn., July 1 PRNewswire — Internet Broadcasting, the leading local Internet solution provider for broadcast publishers, today announced the launch of "Slantly," an online opinion tool for Web publishers that integrates polling and discussions to create a robust forum for...
Novellus Sets New Benchmark in Tungsten Productivity
SAN JOSE, Calif., July 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Novellus Systems today announced the introduction of ALTUS(R) Max(TM), the latest enhancement to its industry-leading pulsed nucleation layer (PNL(TM)) tungsten deposition platform. Targeting high-volume memory megafabs, ALTUS Max delivers...
Medco Health Solutions: RxHub and SureScripts Collaboration Provides Catalyst for Electronic Prescribing Growth
FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J., July 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The historic collaboration between retail pharmacies and pharmacy benefit managers — resulting in the merger of two complementary ePrescribing networks — will serve as a catalyst to fuel unprecedented growth in wiring the...
Skinit Adds Fashion to Samsung's WEP301 Bluetooth(R) Headset
SAN DIEGO, July 1 PRNewswire — Skinit, Inc., the leader in consumer personalization for electronic devices, has completed an in-box offering with Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) to distribute pre-packaged design skins with Samsung's WEP301 Bluetooth headset. "Samsung...
Industry Leaders Join PMG's Service Catalog Client Roster
ATLANTA, July 1 PRNewswire — PMG.net Inc., the technology leader for ITIL compliant service catalogs announced today that both AOL and California State AAA have joined its expanding client roster. Since the launch of its Service Catalog software in 2006, PMG continues to grow its...
Hittite Microwave Corporation to Release Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results on July 24, 2008
CHELMSFORD, Mass., June 30 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Hittite Microwave Corporation (Nasdaq: HITT) plans to announce its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008 after the close of market on Thursday, July 24, 2008. In conjunction with the release, Hittite Microwave will...
Zoovy Partners with Google Checkout to Increase Click-Through Rate and Decrease Cart Abandonment
SAN DIEGO, June 30 PRNewswire — Two of the most fundamental issues of online shopping are driving traffic to a website and generating a completion of sale from that visit. In order to further increase the traffic and sales of its merchants, Zoovy, Inc. a leader in e-commerce technology...
Global Payments and HSBC Bank plc Finalize HSBC Merchant Services Joint Venture in the United Kingdom
ATLANTA, June 30 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Global Payments Inc. (NYSE: GPN), a leading provider of electronic transaction processing solutions, announced today it has completed the formation of a joint venture with HSBC Bank plc ("HSBC") to provide payment processing services to...
JoAnn M. Laing Joins First Advantage Corporation as Group President -- Employer Services
POWAY, Calif., June 30 PRNewswire-FirstCall — First Advantage Corporation (Nasdaq: FADV), a global risk mitigation and business solutions provider, today announced the appointment of JoAnn M. Laing as president of its Employer Services segment. According to Todd L. Mavis, executive vice...
Shelron Considering New Business Areas
NEW YORK, June 30 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The Shelron Group, Inc. (OTC BB: SHRN; the "Company"), the parent company of ActiveShopper(TM), a leading provider of e-commerce software and e-business solutions, today announced that the Company is considering expansion into new business areas...
New Imports-Only, Online Wine Store Opens:
CHICAGO, June 30 PRNewswire — A new, online wine store Israeli Wine Direct . SOURCE Israeli Wine Direct
Diebold Technology Maximizes Functionality, Streamlines Operation of KeyBank's Self-Service Channel
NORTH CANTON, Ohio, June 30 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Diebold, Incorporated (NYSE: DBD), the global leader in integrated self-service delivery and imaging services, continues to provide thought leadership and turnkey solutions to advance the financial self-service industry. Through a...
LinkShare Corporation Announces 2008 Golden Link Award Winners
NEW YORK, June 30 PRNewswire — LinkShare, a leading pay-per-action marketing network, announced the winners of the 2008 LinkShare Golden Link Awards at the company's annual awards event hosted at The Plaza in New York City on Monday, June 23. This gala awards ceremony drew more than 300...
Corporate Express Invites Businesses to Enter Ecoffice(R) Makeover Contest
BROOMFIELD, Colo., June 30 PRNewswire — Corporate Express US Inc. today announced the launch of its Ecoffice(R) Makeover Contest, open to all U.S. businesses. The winner will receive a $5,000 shopping spree on the company's online Ecoffice Source catalog, which features more than...
Mediastay-Kingoloto Crosses the Atlantic and Acquires Luckysurf
PARIS, June 30 PRNewswire — Mediastay, the European leader in free online games, and operator of Kingoloto.com, Grattage.com, KingoMusic.com and Bananalotto, announces the acquisition of the Luckysurf brands and games in the United States, France and the UK. This acquisition comes...
Rapid Fire Marketing to Launch National Radio Show
CARLSBAD, Calif., June 30 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Rapid Fire Marketing (Pink Sheets: RPDM) announced today that the Company has resolved to launch a nationwide radio show to enhance the marketing services provided to its clients. The program will air throughout the nation on Business...
Auctionblip Re-Launches Web Site; Introduces Free Registration Model and Enhanced Site Upgrades to All Users
NEW YORK, June 30 PRNewswire — Auctionblip, an international auction network delivering personalized auction information on a limitless variety of collectibles, today announced the re-launch of its unique and comprehensive online resource helping collectors maximize their search for...
'The Dark Knight' Tickets Selling Out on Fandango
LOS ANGELES, June 30 PRNewswire — With less than three weeks remaining till "The Dark Knight" opens on July 18, at 12:01 a.m., Fandango, the nation's leading moviegoer destination, is finding that dozens of showtimes for the film are already sold out. "The Dark Knight" tickets have been...
Smalltown(R) Grows Management Team as Service Expands Nationally
SAN MATEO, Calif., June 30 PRNewswire — Smalltown, the company redefining online local advertising through technical innovation, today expanded its management team with the appointment of Nick Ordon as President and CEO. Founder Hal Rucker will remain with the company as Chairman and...
Mucho gusto! Te presentamos a Jetblue.com/Espanol: JetBlue Airways and MotionPoint Launch Bilingual, Customer-Friendly Website
NEW YORK, June 30 PRNewswire-FirstCall — JetBlue Airways Corporation (Nasdaq: JBLU), together with website language management (WLM) company MotionPoint Corporation, today announced the launch of the much-anticipated Spanish version of www.JetBlue.com, offering a more robust online...
Expedia Corporate Travel Commits to Next Era of Innovation and Leadership With Egencia Brand
BELLEVUE, Wash., June 30 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Expedia(R) Corporate Travel today announced that the company has updated its brand to clarify its promise to customers, business travelers, travel bookers, suppliers and partners. The company has become a strong, growing global business...
Rewarding the Savvy Home Buyer
SAN FRANCISCO, June 27 PRNewswire — A new service opened its virtual doors to Bay Area home buyers this past week. Home buyers who do the "house-hunting" on their own can receive 60% of the agent's commission when they buy a home. Buyers who register with PayHomeBuyers.com are assigned...
LinkShare/JupiterResearch Study Finds Consumers Turning to the Internet in a Challenging Economy
NEW YORK, June 27 PRNewswire — A new US survey, commissioned by LinkShare, a leading pay-per-action marketing network, reveals consumers expect their overall spending to decrease in 2008, but more so offline than online. The study also finds that four out of five consumers surveyed...
New PCI Compliance Software Makes It Easy to Comply With Tougher Credit Card Standards
ANNAPOLIS, Md., June 27 PRNewswire — RiskWatch Inc., a world leader in risk assessment and compliance technology, announced today the much anticipated release of the new RiskWatch for PCI Compliance(R) software. The software measures compliance directly against the recently updated...
VendTek announces two new board members
VANCOUVER, June 27 PRNewswire-FirstCall - VendTek Systems Inc. (TSX-V: VSI) ("VendTek" or the "Company"), a leading provider of automated transaction systems software, is pleased to announce that it has appointed Jamie Bruce, a Senior Partner at Capital West Partners, and Christopher Wallace...
Add a Touch of Old Glory to Projects with New Patriotic CDs and Downloadable Collections from ScrapSMART.com
ROCHESTER, N.Y., June 27 PRNewswire — — Why is the American flag red, white, and blue? — When did "The Star Spangled Banner" become our national anthem? — What are the general rules of flag etiquette? Check out the FREE "Support our Troops" and Military Designs for...
Liberty Media to Acquire Celebrate Express
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. and KIRKLAND, Wash., June 26 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Liberty Media Corporation (Nasdaq: LINTA, LMDIA, LCAPA) ("Liberty") and Celebrate Express (Nasdaq: BDAY) ("Celebrate") today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement for Liberty to acquire Celebrate, a...
Jewelry Television(R) Continues to Grow E-Commerce Division
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., June 26 PRNewswire — www.jtv.com was recently named the 4th largest online jewelry retailer of 2007 by Internet Retailer. The ranking was a step up from www.jtv.com's standing as 5th largest in 2006. Internet Retailer ranks retail web sites by category based on...
Executees.net Launches Obama '08 Line of Swarovski Crystal T-Shirts
CHICAGO, June 26 PRNewswire — Executees has launched their unique T-Shirt line to endorse and display support for Barack Obama to become President. There are many Obama t-shirt styles out there, but Executees' Obama t-shirts shout out in high style, and high fashion that you support...
Michele Vance Named Editor of RTO Magazine
JACKSON, Mo., June 26 PRNewswire — RTO Online, Inc., the leading provider of rental-purchase trade news, editorial, and other content, today announced the selection of Michele Vance as the company's new Editor for RTO Magazine, its bi-monthly trade publication and RTO Online , the...
Stupid.com Goes Green for Summer With Low Tech No Energy Toys and Games for the Whole Family
NEW YORK, June 26 PRNewswire — Stupid.com, the retailer famous for outrageous toys, silly games and fun novelties is going green for summer. Low tech energy saving toys are all the rage this season. No batteries, no gas and no electricity is the way to go. This summer everyone is...
Global Med Technologies(R), Inc. Completes Acquisition of Inlog, SA, a Leading European Medical Software Firm
DENVER, June 26 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Global Med Technologies(R), Inc. ("Global Med" or the "Company") (OTC Bulletin Board: GLOB), an international e-Health, medical information technology company, today announced the completed acquisition of Inlog, SA, and its German and related...
'Optimizing E-Commerce User Experience: Create Websites that Empower Customers, Are Effortless to Use, & Produce a Joyful Shopping Experience'
NEW YORK, June 26 PRNewswire — Human Factors International (HFI), the global user experience design leader, announces the next episode of its free professional webcast series. The new one-hour installment titled, "Optimizing E-Commerce User Experience: Create Websites that Empower...
Brocade to Outline Its Vision and Leadership Role for the Next-Generation Data Center at Technology Day
NEW YORK, June 26 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Brocade(R) (Nasdaq: BRCD) will affirm the strength and direction of its core technologies and chart its plans and strategies for helping customers migrate to next-generation data center technologies at an event it will hold today at the...
Virtual World There.com and Clothing Brand NaCo USA Partner to Reach the Growing Online Hispanic Population
SAN MATEO, Calif., June 26 PRNewswire — Makena Technologies, creator of the popular social virtual world There.com, today announced a partnership with NaCo USA, the authentic Latino clothing brand that targets consumers through funny and irreverent bilingual slogans and culturally...
Redfin Launches Online Real Estate Service in Chicago
CHICAGO, June 26 PRNewswire — Online real estate broker Redfin Corporation today launched its real estate e-commerce service for the Chicago area, its eighth market overall and first new market in 2008. Redfin's brokerage, headquartered in Schaumburg, Ill., now serves Cook and Lake...
Vendtek's partner wins contract for Beijing Capital International Airport
VANCOUVER, June 25 PRNewswire-FirstCall - VendTek Systems Inc. (TSX-V: VSI) ("VendTek" or "The Company"), a leading provider of automated transaction systems software, is pleased to announce that its partner in Beijing, Wanbosi Communication Co. Ltd. ("Wanbosi"), together with Future...
DOmedia Appoints Jeff R. Lamb as President
COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 25 PRNewswire — DOmedia to communicate a marketing message. Innovative inventory management tools and in-depth search functionality simplify participation in this growing channel. The company is privately funded and based in Columbus, Ohio. For more information, go...
BBK Worldwide Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Industry Leadership Through Innovation in Patient Enrollment
NEWTON, Mass., June 25 PRNewswire — BBK Worldwide, an innovator and leader in global patient recruitment for clinical trials, marks its 25th anniversary this year with a variety of initiatives to make its quarter-century of expertise more accessible to and beneficial for the...
Technology-Savvy Truckers Using uShip to Weather Record Rise in Diesel Fuel Prices
AUSTIN, Texas, June 25 PRNewswire — Jim Van and Dee Coston are feeling the pinch. The couple, who team as independent transporters with locations in Spring Hill, FL and Hubert, NC, has seen diesel fuel rise from 30% to just over 50% of their total operating expenses — and Jim...
Chrysler Financial Celebrates Industry-First Technology Milestones
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., June 25 PRNewswire — Chrysler Financial today announced its automated contract origination process has reached many industry-firsts. Chrysler Financial continues to lead the market with innovative dealership technology solutions. AutOrigination First Early...
Barclays Global Investors Announces Launch of iShares Exchange Traded Funds that Offer Exposure to Alternative Energy and Broad Exposure to China
SAN FRANCISCO, June 25 PRNewswire — Barclays Global Investors (BGI) announced today the launch of four new iShares exchange traded funds (ETFs) on the NASDAQ Stock Market. The iShares S&P Global Funds deepen the large iShares international ETF family by offering access to...
CashEdge Appoints Industry Veteran as Chief Financial Officer
NEW YORK, June 25 PRNewswire — CashEdge, Inc. (www.cashedge.com), the leading provider of online financial applications to banks, credit unions, brokerage and wealth management firms and the pioneer in online account opening and funding, announced the appointment of Carl D. Blandino...
U.S. Local Online Video Advertising Market to Reach US$1.5 Billion by 2012, According to The Kelsey Group
PRINCETON, N.J., June 25 PRNewswire — According to The Kelsey Group's U.S. Local Video Forecast (2007-2012), local online video ad revenues will experience significant growth during the forecast period, increasing from US$10.9 million in 2007 to US$1.5 billion by the end of 2012...
ricardo.ch Trusts Moneybookers to Exclusively Handle Payments
LONDON and ZUG, Switzerland, June 25 PRNewswire — - Moneybookers Continues Rapid Expansion Path With Swiss Online Marketplace Partnership Moneybookers, one of Europe's largest online payment systems, is today announcing an exclusive partnership with ricardo.ch, the number one auction...
VendTek announces second quarter results
VANCOUVER, June 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall - VendTek Systems Inc. (TSX-V: VSI) ("VendTek" or "Company"), a leading provider of automated transaction systems software, is pleased to report the results of its operations for the three and six months ended April 30, 2008. The Company also...
Hastings Receives Award From Entertainment Merchants Association
AMARILLO, Texas, June 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Hastings Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: HAST) has been awarded the Entertainment Merchants Association (EMA) 2008 Retailer of the Year in the Chain Specialist Category. EMA's Retailer of the Year Awards recognizes companies that set the...
Global Payments Completes New Term Loan Agreement to Support Strategic Growth
ATLANTA, June 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Global Payments Inc. (NYSE: GPN), a leading provider of electronic transaction processing solutions, announced today the completion of a five-year, $200 million term loan credit agreement with a syndicate of financial institutions. The term...
Report Sheds Light on Tricky Security Issues
LOUISVILLE, Ky., June 24 PRNewswire — Consumer fraud and identity theft numbers have risen steadily over the past few years, and, whether you realize it or not, your customers are taking notice. In fact, according to "Data Security and Privacy: Best Practices for Protecting Customer...
CafePress and LFP Announce an Amicable Resolution to HUSTLER Trademark Dispute
SAN MATEO, Calif., June 24 PRNewswire — LFP, the owner of the HUSTLER trademarks, and CafePress, the leader in user-generated commerce announced the amicable resolution of a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Federal Court. LFP alleged that the use of the word "hustler" and other similar...
Dacor Increases Cooking Safety with the Introduction of the Renaissance Gas Cooktop
DIAMOND BAR, Calif., June 24 PRNewswire — Dacor(R), market leader in luxury kitchen appliance design, manufacturing and distribution, today introduced the Renaissance 36" and 30" Gas Cooktops. Debuted at the 2008 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (K/BIS), the new cooktops are designed...
Purple Wave Expands With Six New Locations; Takes Home Multiple Awards at Marketing Competition
SAN FRANCISCO, June 24 PRNewswire — Purple Wave, the "click and mortar" auction company, announced that the company has recently expanded its operation to cover six U.S. states, including locations in Sierra, NV; Dallas, TX; Kansas City, Wichita and Hays, KS; Thomas, OK; and Pueblo...
TripIt Adds Event Tickets to Travel Itineraries
SAN FRANCISCO, June 24 PRNewswire — TripIt, the online travel organizer, has added support for adding event tickets to travel itineraries. Travelers can now book events in advance, such as dinner and a show, a sporting event, or even family night at the movies, and simply forward the...
enVista Appoints Bruce Eicher to Management Team
INDIANAPOLIS, June 24 PRNewswire — Leading enterprise cost management solutions provider, enVista, has appointed Bruce Eicher to Senior Director and a member of the company's leadership team. Eicher offers twenty years of supply chain strategy and technology expertise to enable clients...
ZeeVee's ZvBox Featured in Emerging Technology Pavilion at CONNECTIONS Trade Show
SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 24 PRNewswire — ZeeVee Inc. announced today that its pioneering ZvBox(TM) will be featured in the Emerging Technology Pavilion at the CONNECTIONS(TM) trade show this week (Santa Clara, CA June 24-26). Sponsored by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA...
Franchise Solutions Announces Re-Launch of the USATODAY.com Franchise Ownership Center
PORTSMOUTH, N.H., June 24 PRNewswire — Franchise Solutions announced the re-launch of the USATODAY.com Franchise Ownership Center. The two companies have been partnering to provide franchise information to the USATODAY.com audience since the inception of the USATODAY.com Franchise...
Hill-Rom Announces Agreement With Tri-anim to Enhance Distribution Channels for The Vest(R) System in U.S. Hospitals & Long-Term Care Facilities
BATESVILLE, Ind., June 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Hill-Rom (NYSE: HRC) today announced the signing of a distribution agreement with Tri-anim Health System, Inc. (Sylmar, Calif.). The agreement will enhance selling efforts for Hill-Rom's product The Vest(R) Airway Clearance System to both...
Fry, Inc. Develops E-commerce Capability for La-Z-Boy Furniture
ANN ARBOR, Mich., June 24 PRNewswire — Fry, Inc., a leading e-commerce solutions provider, today announced that La-Z-Boy Inc., one of the world's best known residential furniture manufacturers, has launched a new online storefront, developed by Fry. In addition to the online sales...
Magellan(R) Teams with ReSource Group Canada to Expand Presence in Canada
TORONTO, June 24 PRNewswire — Magellan, the fastest-growing GPS brand in the world, today announced it has teamed with ReSource Group Canada, a sales and marketing firm, to strengthen and expand sales support to retailers and distributors across Canada. "Portable auto navigation...
ReelPoint Selects Clickbooth as Its Agency of Record
SARASOTA, Fla., June 24 PRNewswire — Clickbooth announced today that they have been selected as the Agency of Record representing ReelPoint. Clickbooth.com and ReelPoint.com will be working together closely to optimize campaigns to create the highest converting health and beauty...
The Home Depot Launches National CFL Bulb Recycling Initiative
ATLANTA, June 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The Home Depot(R), the world's largest home improvement retailer, today expanded its long-term commitment to the environment and sustainability by launching a national in-store, consumer compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulb recycling program at...
Fox Electronics Now Offers 3.3-Volt HCMOS Oscillators with Tighter Stability Options
FORT MYERS, Fla., June 23 PRNewswire — Fox Electronics, America's leading supplier of frequency control solutions, now offers HCMOS oscillators with 3.3-volt operation and tighter stability options of 15 ppm (F537), 10 ppm (F539) and 8 ppm (F53S). Fox's new F53 series is ideal for...
TCN e-Systems Offers Trial Sponsors Solutions for Creating In-House Center of Excellence in Patient Recruitment
NEWTON, Mass., June 23 PRNewswire — Today, TCN e-Systems(SM), the patient recruitment technology leader, announced the release of a new product, "Center of Excellence," designed to establish secure, Web-based infrastructures that support in-house recruitment capabilities for clinical...
American Modern Insurance Launches Dual Environmental Program
CINCINNATI, June 23 PRNewswire — American Modern Insurance Group combines tree conservation and restoration in its new TREE2 initiative, a national campaign appealing to the environmental conscience of new and existing customers. The project from the 45-year-old specialty insurer is...
Atos Origin Deploys Innovative SAP Voice Over IP Solution in Its Global Service Centers for Unified Customer Communications
LAS VEGAS, June 23 PRNewswire-FirstCall — SAP AG (NYSE: SAP) and Atos Origin today announced the deployment of Atos Origin's global service and help desk operation stretching across five continents, following the implementation of SAP(R) Business Communications Management software...
Political Buttons Are Not Just for People Anymore
KANSAS CITY, Mo., June 23 PRNewswire — A Kansas City entrepreneur is happy that her business has gone to the dogs ... literally. It's a busy year for Sharon Young, who designs and sells campaign buttons on her website, PoliticalShop.com, and she has recently gotten the family pet in on...
ICE Futures Europe Releases Testimony of ICE Futures Europe Chairman Before U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce
LONDON, June 23 PRNewswire-FirstCall — In testimony today at a hearing of the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Sir Bob Reid, Chairman of London-based ICE Futures Europe(TM), will discuss the role of the U.K.-based futures exchange in providing a regulated and transparent...
Liberty Alliance Announces First Release of Identity Governance Framework Components
SAN DIEGO, June 23 PRNewswire — Liberty Alliance, the global identity community working to build a more trust-worthy internet for consumers, governments and businesses worldwide, today announced the first public release of components of the Liberty Identity Governance Framework...
Liberty Alliance Releases Identity Assurance Framework
SAN DIEGO, June 23 PRNewswire — Liberty Alliance, the global identity community working to build a more trust-worthy internet for consumers, governments and businesses worldwide, today announced the first public release of the protocol independent Liberty Identity Assurance Framework...
Liberty Alliance Marks Policy and Privacy Milestone for Identity-Enabled Enterprise and Web 2.0 Applications
SAN DIEGO, June 23 PRNewswire — Liberty Alliance, the global identity community working to build a more trust-worthy internet for consumers, governments and businesses worldwide, today announced an industry milestone in driving trust and privacy into enterprise and identity-enabled...
Affinion Security Center's BreachShield Identity Theft Protection Extended to More than Half a Million Victims
NORWALK, Conn., June 23 PRNewswire — Affinion Security Center announced today that BreachShield, a data breach security and identity theft protection service for businesses and their customers, has been provided to nearly 550,000 BreachShield client customers since its launch in...
Diebold's Deposit Automation Technology Provides Enhanced Functionality, Improved Efficiencies for Kern Schools Federal Credit Union
NORTH CANTON, Ohio, June 23 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Through the integration of 46 full-service imaging-enabled automated teller machines (ATMs), Diebold, Incorporated (NYSE: DBD) recently assisted Kern Schools Federal Credit Union, a full-service financial institution located in Kern...
Vectra IT Secures Investment and CEO to Drive Mid Market E-Procurement Expansion
LONDON, June 23 PRNewswire — - Stockford Group Invests Over GBP600K for Business Growth and Appoints Channel Development Expert Neil Robertson as CEO - Vectra IT, a provider of e-procurement and expense solutions 1603-821131 http://www.vectra-it.com info@vectra-it.com SOURCE Vectra IT
RxPop.com Wins 7th Annual Horizon Interactive Award
LONGVIEW, Texas, June 23 PRNewswire — Good websites proliferate the Internet. Great ones, however, are few and far between, and yet RxPop.com . For more information, visit http://www.ereleases.com. SOURCE Rxium LLC
ChannelAdvisor Announces Multi-Channel Assist Feature to Aid in Online Bid Management
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., June 23 PRNewswire — ChannelAdvisor (www.channeladvisor.com), the leading provider of e-commerce channel management solutions, today announced the launch of SearchAdvisor's new Multi-Channel Assist feature that evaluates the impact of paid search keywords...
Web Searching Evolves with the Launch of InverSearch
FREDERICK, Md., June 23 PRNewswire — Take the typical Internet search and turn it on its ear. The result is InverSearch . For more information, visit http://www.ereleases.com. SOURCE InverSearch, LLC
Firethorn Joins Forces with BECU to Make the Mobile Wallet a Reality
ATLANTA, June 23 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Firethorn Holdings LLC, a Qualcomm company (Nasdaq: QCOM), today announced that it has added BECU (formally known as Boeing Employees' Credit Union) to its growing roster of financial institution customers. The nation's fourth largest credit...
Monitise Americas Wins Cards International Global Award and Named a Finalist for Two Additional Industry Awards
PROVIDENCE, R.I., June 23 PRNewswire — Monitise Americas, LLC, a mobile financial services company, today announced that it has been named the most promising new entrant for the Cards International Global Awards 2008. The company also received finalist recognition for two industry...
Experian CheetahMail Continues Its Reign as the Email Service Provider of Choice for Leading Online Retail Enterprises
NEW YORK, June 23 PRNewswire — Experian(R) CheetahMail, a global leading provider of email marketing and customer intelligence technologies, today announced that it has once again been listed as the email service provider to more of Internet Retailer's Top 500 retail websites than any...
Equens Processes Cross-Border Payment Transactions for OP-Pohjola Group
HELSINKI, Finland and FRANKFURT, Germany, June 23 PRNewswire — - Scandinavian Market of Interest Because of Large Volumes Equens, one of the largest European payment processors started with the processing of payments for OP-Pohjola Group, the leading finance group in Finland. Via its...
Rare Monroe and Gable Home Movie, Pamela Anderson's Viper for P.E.T.A. plus Extensive Collection from Animation Legends Up for Bid June 21 and 22 on AuctionNetwork.com
LAS VEGAS, June 20 PRNewswire — Julien's Auctions of Los Angeles will present the world's largest offering of Hollywood and animation memorabilia live from Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas on June 21 and June 22. Both events will be broadcast live in high-definition...
Unlimited Priorities Completes Multi-Faceted Project for Alexander Street Press
CAPE CORAL, Fla., June 20 PRNewswire — Unlimited Priorities Corporation, a company specializing in support for small and mid-sized organizations within the information industry, has announced the completion of a multi-faceted project for Alexander Street Press, a highly regarded...
Accessible Archives Utilizes Unlimited Priorities to Aid in Becoming COUNTER Compliant
MALVERN, Pa., June 20 PRNewswire — Accessible Archives, Inc., a publisher of electronic full-text searchable historical databases of 18th and 19th century American newspapers, periodicals and county histories, has announced that the company will be fully COUNTER compliant by 2009. This...
Online Donation Helps Humanitarian Efforts in China
BEIJING, June 20 Xinhua-PRNewswire — The Red Cross Society of Beijing partnered with YeePay, a leading payment service provider in China, to launch an online donation website immediately after a major earthquake hit China on May 12. Within one month, YeePay has raised more than 18M RMB...
IntercontinentalExchange CFO to Present at Wachovia Securities 18th Annual Nantucket Equity Conference
ATLANTA, June 20 PRNewswire-FirstCall — IntercontinentalExchange (NYSE: ICE), a leading operator of global derivatives exchanges and over-the-counter (OTC) markets, announced today that its Chief Financial Officer, Scott A. Hill, will speak at the Wachovia Securities 18th Annual...
Custom Meets Affordability with New Website Offering Swimming Pool Plans
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla., June 20 PRNewswire — With warm weather approaching for much of the country, many people are turning their attention to their backyards. For many, that leads to thoughts of swimming pools and spas. South Florida-based landscape architecture firm Outside Productions...
Expedia, Inc. Announces Pricing of Senior Unsecured Notes Offering
BELLEVUE, Wash., June 19 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Expedia, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPE) announced today that it has agreed to sell $400 million of 8.50% senior unsecured notes due 2016 (the "Notes"). The Notes will be guaranteed by certain subsidiaries of Expedia, Inc. The offering of the...
FreeStar Confirms Official Name Change to Rahaxi, Inc.
DUBLIN, Ireland, June 19 PRNewswire-FirstCall — FreeStar Technology Corp. (OTC Bulletin Board: FSRT), an international card payments processor and technology company, today announced that it has completed the process to change its name to "Rahaxi, Inc." FreeStar's Board of Directors has...
Mashreqbank Connects to CHIPS for Wire Payments
NEW YORK, June 19 PRNewswire — Mashreqbank, the largest private bank in the United Arab Emirates and the second oldest in the country, is now using CHIPS, the real-time, large dollar payments system operated by The Clearing House Payments Company. "CHIPS enables Mashreqbank to clear and...
NBC Acquisition Corp. to Host Fiscal 2008 Conference Call on June 24, 2008
LINCOLN, Neb., June 19 PRNewswire — NBC Acquisition Corp., (parent company of Nebraska Book Co., Inc.) will host its quarterly conference call to discuss fiscal 2008 full year results on Tuesday, June 24th, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. central time (10:00 a.m. eastern). The call can be accessed by...
EQUITIES Magazine Invites uBid.com Holdings, Inc. to Present as an Emerging Growth Company
CHICAGO, June 19 PRNewswire-FirstCall — uBid.com Holdings Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: UBHI), the leading asset recovery solutions company for the world's most trusted brands, will present today at the New York Athletic Club to an audience of brokers, hedge fund managers, portfolio...
What Are You Looking At?
TEMPE, Ariz., June 19 PRNewswire — What are your customers looking at? That is exactly the question Sensory Track, a new innovative consumer research company, will answer for you, down to the pixel. Sensory Track is currently using state-of-the-art eye tracking equipment, which captures...
CheckMEND Launches in U.S. to Curb Cybercrime of Selling Suspect Second-hand Goods
GLOUCESTERSHIRE, U.K., June 19 PRNewswire — A new weapon against cybercrime comes to market today with the U.S. launch of CheckMEND. The consumer-friendly and easy-to-use online service, already well-established in Europe, offers a platform for identifying serial numbered stolen and...
Ground-Breaking Projects Emerging From SAP Co-Innovation Lab Address Today's Pressing Business Challenges
PALO ALTO, Calif., June 18 PRNewswire-FirstCall — SAP AG (NYSE: SAP) today announced multiple ground-breaking projects coming out of the SAP Co-Innovation Lab, located at the SAP campus in Palo Alto, California. Among the projects that are being created and developed in the lab are a...
ProfitPoint Names Robert Moore as Chief Financial Officer
FRANKLIN, Tenn., June 18 PRNewswire — ProfitPoint, Inc., a leading provider of stored value card services, today announced the appointment of Robert ("Bob") Moore as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Moore brings to ProfitPoint nearly thirty years of Finance expertise, including spending...
Accessible Archives, Inc. to Become COUNTER Compliant
MALVERN, Pa., June 18 PRNewswire — Accessible Archives, Inc., a publisher of electronic full-text searchable historical databases of 18th and 19th century American newspapers, periodicals and county histories, has announced that it has undertaken to become fully COUNTER compliant by...
Authernative Granted U.S. Patent for Private and Secure Financial Transactions Method
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., June 18 PRNewswire — Authernative, Inc., the developer of innovative user and transaction authentication and identity management technologies, announced today that the United States Patent & Trademark Office has granted the company a patent for a private and...
Recently Revamped Travel Website SeeANZ.com Brings Visitors Closer to a Dream Vacation in the South Pacific
CHICAGO, June 18 PRNewswire — For many people, their only experiences of the South Pacific are seasons two, 13 and 14 of the reality TV show "Survivor." The recently revamped website SeeANZ.com . For more information, visit http://www.ereleases.com. SOURCE SeeANZ
Klipsch and Energy Audio Products To Arrive in Stores and Online at Circuit City
RICHMOND, Va., June 18 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Klipsch Group, Inc. and Circuit City Stores, Inc., today announce that Circuit City will be introducing a superior selection of home audio equipment, including products offered under the Klipsch and Energy brands in all of Circuit City's...
American Well Launches the Online Healthcare Marketplace
BOSTON and SAN FRANCISCO, June 18 PRNewswire — AHIP Institute 2008 — American Well(TM) today announced the availability of the Online Healthcare Marketplace(TM), a new, first-of-its-kind platform that enables health plans to offer online care services to consumers and...
MOLI Promotes Two Vice Presidents and Adds West Coast Director of Sales
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., June 18 PRNewswire — MOLI.com, a next-generation social media/social commerce site where members control their privacy, announced today the promotion of two vice presidents to global responsibilities and the addition of a director of West Coast sales. Matthew...
America's Vacation Center Named Finalist for the Best Travel Agency Web Site
MIAMI, June 18 PRNewswire — America's Vacation Center (AVC), one of the leading travel agencies in North America and beyond, today announced that TravelAge West magazine selected the company as a finalist for the "Best Agency Web site" 2008 Trendsetter Award. TravelAge West chose AVC as...
Revolabs xTag Wireless Microphone Now Available to Shoppers at Apple Online Store
LAS VEGAS, June 18 PRNewswire — Revolabs, the leading provider of wireless audio products for enhancing collaboration, today at InfoComm 2008, announced that the Revolabs xTag(TM) wireless microphone is now available for purchase from the Apple Store at www.applestore.com. The...
Revolabs Expands Distribution with CDW Sales Channel
LAS VEGAS, June 18 PRNewswire — Revolabs, the leading provider of wireless audio products for enhancing collaboration, today at InfoComm 2008, announced that CDW Corporation will market and distribute its products throughout North America. CDW is a leading provider of technology...
Moneybookers Hires Experienced CFO as Revenues Surge
LONDON, June 18 PRNewswire — - Paul Goodridge Leaves CSR Plc for one of Europe's Largest Online Payments Providers Moneybookers, one of Europe's largest and fastest growing online payment systems companies, is today announcing the appointment of Paul Goodridge as Chief Financial...
Infopia Launches New eCommerce Platform
SALT LAKE CITY, June 17 PRNewswire — Infopia, the leading SaaS eCommerce platform provider, announced today that it has launched its new Infopia Transact eCommerce solution. The platform includes both software and service components for small- to mid-sized merchants — enabling...
ICE Futures U.S. Announces Independence Day Holiday Trading Schedule
NEW YORK, June 17 PRNewswire-FirstCall — ICE Futures U.S.(TM), a wholly-owned subsidiary of IntercontinentalExchange (NYSE: ICE), announced today its 2008 Independence Day holiday trading schedules: AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS* DATE OPEN OUTCRY** ELECTRONIC TRADE Thursday, July 3 Regular...
Marriott's 'QuickGroup' Online Booking Provides Instant Rates and Availability for Small Groups
BETHESDA, Md., June 17 PRNewswire — Want a convenient way to compare room prices and hotel locations for your next small group, even if that is at 1:00 am — just go to Marriott's QuickGroup booking site on Marriott.com. The site allows small group customers to enter dates and city...
Dotster Announces Dotster Connect(SM), First All-in-One Social Networking Solution for Businesses of All Sizes
VANCOUVER, Wash., June 17 PRNewswire — Dotster, Inc. (www.dotster.com), a leading provider of Internet business services, announces Dotster Connect(SM): www.dotster.com/connect a powerful and affordable way for businesses to better attract, connect with, involve and retain their...
StumbleUpon Announces Enhanced Toolbar for Firefox 3
SAN FRANCISCO, June 17 PRNewswire — StumbleUpon acquired StumbleUpon in May 2007. For more information, visit http://www.StumbleUpon.com. SOURCE StumbleUpon
Outrageous Ventures Inc.'s Brand Expands with the Purchase of GagWorks.com
HARTFORD, Conn., June 17 PRNewswire — Outrageous Ventures Inc. announced it has acquired GagWorks.com, a strong brand known as a family friendly classic American joke shop based in Garden Grove, CA. Founded in 1996, GagWorks.com has been online for twelve years and has a hefty, loyal...
BancTec Partners With EDS to Deliver Outsourced Check Clearing Solution for Global Top 10 Financial Services Organization
LONDON, June 17 PRNewswire — BancTec, a global provider of advanced, high volume document and payment processing solutions and services, announced today that it has been selected by EDS to provide it with an outsourced check clearing platform in the United Kingdom. BancTec will provide...
CafePress Supports Stand Up To Cancer With Online Store to Help Raise Awareness and Funds for Research
SAN MATEO, Calif., June 17 PRNewswire — CafePress, the recognized leader in user generated commerce, is pleased to announce a partnership with the newly launched Stand Up To Cancer initiative, to raise money for research geared toward moving cancer from a disease that too often takes...
Vehicle Lease Transfer Grows in Popularity As Consumers Shy Away From Auto Dealers
MIAMI, June 17 PRNewswire — In the wake of high gas prices and the slumping U.S. auto market, LeaseTrader.com has experienced a 30 percent increase in transactions for its lease transfer program. Many consumers point to a slowing economy and unappealing new car sales incentives as...
Hospitality Ecommerce Provider Selects Didit for Hotel Marketing
NEW YORK, June 17 PRNewswire — Didit (www.didit.com), a full-service online advertising and marketing services firm and major player in search engine marketing, today announced that Leading Interactive Reservations, LLC a major provider of B2B and B2C ecommerce solutions for the...
GN Netcom Expands Distribution Network With NETXUSA Partnership
NASHUA, N.H., June 17 PRNewswire — GN Netcom, the world leader in innovative headset solutions, today announced that it has signed a value-added distribution agreement with NETXUSA, a leading specialty distributor of Voice over IP (VoIP) products. Under this agreement NETXUSA will...
The Parent Company Reports First Quarter Financial Results
DENVER, June 17 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The Parent Company (Nasdaq: KIDS), a leading commerce, content and new media company for growing families, announced today its financial results for the first quarter ended May 3, 2008. Net sales during the first quarter of fiscal 2008 increased...
Last Minute Hotel Booking Model Facing Extinction? After the Acquisition of Travel.com.au, Wotif.com To Go 365 Days.
SYDNEY, Australia, June 17 PRNewswire — - Research by www.hotelscombined.com It has become evident in recent times that there has been a shift away from the last minute model with sites such as Wotif.com to go 365 days. Moreover, according to a recent study by HotelsCombined.com these...
Global Payments and HSBC Bank plc Form Strategic Joint Venture in the United Kingdom
ATLANTA, June 17 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Global Payments Inc. (NYSE: GPN), a leading provider of electronic transaction processing solutions, announced today it has agreed to form a joint venture with HSBC Bank plc ("HSBC") to provide payment processing services to merchants in the...
Photo: PR Newswire Content Now Available and Fully Searchable on Apple iPhones Through Partnership with Web Innovator Two Peas Consulting
NEW YORK and DENVER, June 17 PRNewswire — Utilizing a new technology designed by leading Web innovation provider, Two Peas Consulting LLC, PR Newswire customers' press releases are now available and fully keyword searchable on Apple iPhone(TM) mobile digital devices, by visiting...
Advanced Web-Based Application Enables Complete Control Over Supplier Cost Savings Compliance
ANN ARBOR, Mich., June 17 PRNewswire — Ann Arbor, Mich.-based TrackSpeed today launched a Web-based enterprise-class application designed to bring the highest standard of supplier cost savings compliance to businesses of all sizes and operating in any industry. From purchasing and...
Online Retail Beating the Recession
ORLANDO, Fla., June 17 PRNewswire — Many small businesses are feeling the full weight of the current recession as consumers scramble to save money under the weight of crushing gas prices and the sharp rise in the cost of living. Unemployment and bankruptcy rates are rising daily...
General Motors Chooses OEConnection to Power Its National Fleet Maintenance Program
RICHFIELD, Ohio, June 17 PRNewswire — OEConnection LLC, announces that General Motors has selected OEConnection to develop a web-based application to manage their new National Fleet Maintenance Program. This newly-created technology enables a new business opportunity between General...
Amdocs Announces Service Delivery Strategy Enabling Service Providers to Profit from the Digital Lifestyle
ST. LOUIS and MONTREAL, June 17 PRNewswire-FirstCall — At its Amdocs InTouch 2008, Amdocs (NYSE: DOX), the leading provider of customer experience systems, today announced its service delivery strategy encompassing solutions for advertising, commerce management and partner...
362 Unique Family Adventures at Your Fingertips
SAN FRANCISCO, June 17 PRNewswire — With www.adventurecollection.com, the official site of the Adventure Collection, one click is all it takes to choose from one of 362 of the world's most extraordinary family adventures. Adventure Collection's 10 members are the world's leading...
VendTek Systems and MoreMagic Solutions offer international recharge of mobile phones
VANCOUVER, June 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall - VendTek Systems Inc. (TSX-V: VSI) ("VendTek" or "The Company"), a leading provider of automated transaction systems software, is pleased to announce that it has signed a distribution agreement with MoreMagic Solutions Inc. ("More Magic") a global...
Human Factors International Sponsors Usability Professionals' Association (UPA) 2008 International Conference
NEW YORK, June 16 PRNewswire — Human Factors International (HFI), the global user experience design leader, today announces its "platinum" sponsorship of the 2008 Usability Professionals' Association International Conference. Held from June 16-20 in Baltimore, the conference is the...
Valassis to Present at the William Blair Growth Stock Conference June 19, 2008
LIVONIA, Mich., June 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Valassis (NYSE: VCI), one of the nation's leading media and marketing services companies, announced today that Robert L. Recchia, Valassis Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will present at the William Blair Growth...
Shop Shield(R) Establishes Verified Identity With Trustwave's Extended Validation SSL
CHICAGO and SALT LAKE CITY, June 16 PRNewswire — Shop Shield(R), a revolutionary new online identity theft protection service, has enrolled in Trustwave's Trusted Commerce(SM) program, implementing an Extended Validation (EV) SSL certificate verifying the company's identity to...
Research Finds U.S. Mobile Internet Users Ready for 2D Barcode Technology
NEW YORK, June 16 PRNewswire — Scanbuy, a global leader in mobile marketing solutions, today announced the results of a consumer study revealing strong demand for 2D barcode technology among U.S. mobile Internet users. The survey, the first of its kind in the U.S., found that 83...
MFG.com Selects Lionbridge as Localization Partner for Fast-Growing Online Marketplace
WALTHAM, Mass., June 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Lionbridge (Nasdaq: LIOX) today announced that it has secured a relationship with MFG.com, the largest online marketplace serving the global manufacturing community. With the agreement, Lionbridge is localizing the MFG.com online...
Global Payments and United Merchant Services, Inc. Extend Agreement for Payment Processing Services
ATLANTA, June 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Global Payments Inc. (NYSE: GPN), a world leader in electronic transaction processing services, announced today that United Merchant Services, Inc. (UMSI) located in Hackensack, NJ, an Independent Sales Organization (ISO) and leading merchant...
Polo Ralph Lauren Extends Long-Term E-Commerce Partnership with GSI Commerce
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., June 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE: RL), and GSI Commerce Inc. (Nasdaq: GSIC), today announced a five-year extension to their long-term e-commerce Web technology agreement. GSI, a leading provider of e-commerce and multichannel...
Officeinacar Introduces Deskinacar - The Truly 'Portable' Car Desk: the Lightweight Solution to a Businessperson's Travel Office Needs
WINDSOR, Colo., June 16 PRNewswire — Officeinacar is debuting its new Deskinacar. Deskinacar is a super-portable utility desk that weighs less than four pounds and can be stowed in most 17" laptop bags. The new Deskinacar provides a versatile car desk/lap desk for the businessperson on...
Solid Cactus Releases 'Cactus On Demand' Software
SHAVERTOWN, Pa., June 16 PRNewswire — Solid Cactus(R), an award-winning web design company and total e-commerce SOLUTIONS provider, announces the release of its newest proprietary software, Cactus On Demand(TM). Cactus On Demand offers e-commerce operators greater automation of the...
SmartStream Technologies Banks on Informatica to Accelerate Customer ROI
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., June 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Informatica Corporation (Nasdaq: INFA), the leading independent provider of data integration software, today announced that SmartStream Technologies, a leading provider of software to the financial services industry, is OEMing the...
MediaNet Digital Providing Digital Entertainment Platform for International Retailer Tesco
NEW YORK, June 16 PRNewswire — MediaNet Digital, the world's leading digital entertainment services provider, today announced a partnership with Tesco, one of the world's most successful international retailers. MediaNet is enabling Tesco's online entertainment offering, Tesco...
JATO to Offer Video Test Drives in Partnership with AutoMotion
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 16 PRNewswire — JATO the world's leading provider of automotive data and intelligence is to offer automotive video test drives following a strategic partnership agreement with AutoMotion, a leader in video technology solutions. From today JATO's global...
Erayo Offers Small Boutique Owners a Big Edge on the Competition
NEW YORK and TEL AVIV, Israel, June 16 PRNewswire — Erayo.com, the world's first online marketplace and social network exclusively for independent retailers, launches today. A business-to-business platform, Erayo.com supports and encourages independent retailing by connecting...
Internet Company and its Owner in Default in Michigan Lawsuit
PONTIAC, Mich., June 13 PRNewswire — Oakland County Circuit Court entered a default against Fine Art Registry (FAR) and its CEO and owner, Theresa Franks, defendants in a lawsuit that was filed against them and others by Park West Gallery. By virtue of the default, all of Park West's...
PacificNet Files 10K Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2007
BEIJING, June 13 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — PacificNet Inc. (Nasdaq: PACT), a leading provider of e-commerce and gaming technology in China, announced today that it has filed it's 10K annual report for the fiscal year 2007 with the SEC. "I am happy to announce that we have filed...
NetSuite Founder and Chairman Evan Goldberg to Bang Gavel at NYSE
SAN MATEO, Calif., June 13 PRNewswire-FirstCall — NetSuite Inc. (NYSE: N), a leading vendor of on-demand, integrated business management software suites for the mid-market enterprise and divisions of large companies, today announced that the company's Founder and Chairman of the...
Mochi Media Selects Panther Express to Power MochiAds for Online Advertising Graphics Delivery
SAN FRANCISCO, June 13 PRNewswire — Social Gaming Summit — Panther Express today announced that it has been selected by Mochi Media to power ad hosting and bandwidth for MochiAds for Publishers, a free set of tools that enables Web publishers to easily search, browse and add...
Alibaba.com Sponsors Annual 2008 E-Business Champions of the Year Award Ceremony
CHICAGO, June 13 PRNewswire — Alibaba.com announces the five North American E-Business Champions of 2008: Jane Ivanov, Elena Neitlich, Gene Rumley, Brandon Dupsky and Phil Weil. This annual contest, held in the U.S. for the first time, recognizes credibility, achievement and...
Mini Russell 2000 Index Futures Set Second Consecutive Daily Volume and Open Interest Records on ICE Futures U.S.
ATLANTA, June 13 PRNewswire-FirstCall — ICE Futures U.S.(TM), a leading regulated U.S. futures exchange for global agricultural, equity index and currency markets, today announced further milestones in the transition of Russell Index futures and options on futures to ICE. A daily...
Wrike Wins 2008 eWEEK Excellence Award
PALO ALTO, Calif., June 13 PRNewswire — Wrike, Inc., the leader in on-demand project management, announced today that Wrike was named a winner in eWEEK's 8th annual Excellence Awards program in the Productivity Applications category. "It is exciting for us that Wrike has been recognized...
CyberSource COO and Corporate Controller to Speak at the William Blair 28th Annual Growth Stock Conference
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., June 13 PRNewswire-FirstCall — CyberSource Corporation (Nasdaq: CYBS), a leading provider of electronic payment and risk management solutions, announced today that Scott Cruickshank, president and chief operating officer, and Darryl Chang, corporate controller...
Winchester Consignment Shop Selling a 'Piece of Camelot' on eBay
WINCHESTER, Va., June 13 PRNewswire — A diamond once owned by first lady Jacqueline Kennedy, now featured in a unique women's ring, is being offered for sale on eBay, through Winchester consignment shop 4 Sale in Winchester. While the diamond itself is less than a carat, the ring is...
WholesaleFlags.com Flies High for Flag Day
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., June 13 PRNewswire — As patriotic Americans celebrate Flag Day on Saturday, June 14th by retiring their worn American flags, WholesaleFlags.com will mark the occasion with the formal launch of their brand new website, giving online shoppers an opportunity to buy new...
Abunga.com Gives Children Reason to Read:
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., June 12 PRNewswire — The 2008 Kids and Family Reading Report discovered that the top reason children do not read more frequently is because they have trouble finding enjoyable books. Recognizing this, Abunga.com, the family-friendly online bookstore, offers a variety...
Malaysia's Maybank Deploys Diebold Opteva(R) and Agilis(R) EmPower(TM) Software
NORTH CANTON, Ohio, June 12 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Diebold, Incorporated (NYSE: DBD), the global leader in integrated financial self-service delivery and related services, announced that the Maybank Group, Malaysia's largest financial institution, has completed deploying Diebold's...
RGE Monitor.com Names Dean S. Daniels Chief Executive Officer
NEW YORK, June 12 PRNewswire-FirstCall — RGE Monitor.com, a global economic and financial analysis firm, announced today that it has named Dean S. Daniels to be its Chief Executive Officer. Daniels will assume full operational responsibility for the company effective June 1, 2008. "Dean...
RGE Monitor.com Names Jessica Golle Director of Alternative Investment Vertical
NEW YORK, June 12 PRNewswire — RGE Monitor.com (RGE), a global economic and financial analysis firm founded by world-renowned economist Dr. Nouriel Roubini, has named Jessica Golle director of alternative investment vertical. Ms. Golle will help the company to further develop its...
Wine.com Ranked #1 Online Wine Store for Fourth Straight Year; Revenue Grew 20% in 2007
SAN FRANCISCO, June 12 PRNewswire — For the fourth consecutive year, Wine.com has been ranked the #1 online wine store by Internet Retailer Magazine in its annual rankings based on revenue. Wine.com, celebrating its tenth year in business, ranked #13 in the food and drug category...
Chrysler LLC Teams With eBay Motors as Sales of Certified Used Vehicles Rise
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 12 PRNewswire — Chrysler LLC today announced a partnership with eBay to list their U.S. Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) inventory on the new eBay Motors' Certified Pre-Owned Showroom. The eBay Motors' CPO Showroom is a new online hub...
Warp 9 Announces Early Termination of Convertible Debenture, Eliminates Associated Dilution Risk
SANTA BARBARA, Calif., June 12 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Warp 9, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: WNYN), the premier provider of robust e-commerce platforms and services, today announces that it has prepaid in full the convertible debenture issued by previous management to Cornell Capital...
Subscription.com Launches with 17 LinkShare Partners
NEW YORK, June 12 PRNewswire — Subscription.com launched in partnership with 17 top LinkShare advertisers, the companies announced today, providing consumers with a single Website for finding, researching and comparing the best subscription services, magazine subscriptions and newspaper...
Entrepreneurs and PowerSellers Invited to Attend Alibaba.com eBusiness Champion Awards Reception
CHICAGO, June 12 PRNewswire — Alibaba.com extends an invitation to online entrepreneurs and eBay PowerSellers to attend the eBusiness Champion Awards Reception. Event will be held at Gleacher Center at the University of Chicago at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18th, 2008. The reception...
Beijing Youth Development Foundation Receives US$27,000 Contribution From AT&T
BEIJING, June 12 PRNewswire-FirstCall — AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) announced today a US$27,000 (approximately RMB 189,000) contribution to Beijing Youth Development Foundation (BYDF) to support the education of disadvantaged children in China. BYDF is a charity that aims to improve...
SunTrust Wins Innovation Award for Fraud Inspector(SM) Building on the Positive Pay in S1 Business Banking
NORCROSS, Ga., June 12 PRNewswire-FirstCall — S1 Enterprise, a division of S1 Corporation (Nasdaq: SONE) and a leading global provider of customer interaction software solutions, congratulates its customer SunTrust for being the Innovative Feature Winner for SunTrust Fraud Inspector...
Trilogy Commercial Lending Launches Phase One of Pinnacle IT Development's Commercial Automated Underwriting System
ORLANDO, Fla., June 12 PRNewswire — Pinnacle IT Development, a leading provider of innovative technology to the financial services industry, announced today that Trilogy Commercial Lending has launched phase one of the Commercial Automated Underwriting System (CAUS) to their small...
DHL Revolutionizes Branding and Business Strategies with THINK360's Latest Innovations
AUSTIN, Texas, June 12 PRNewswire — In today's highly competitive business climate, branding is the buzzword, and controlling company branding is king. That's why DHL International Americas (DHL) . For more information, visit http://www.ereleases.com. SOURCE THINK360
PhotoWorks and American Greetings Celebrate Weddings Month with New Bridal Suite of Photo Products, and Exclusive Line of Photo Jewelry
CLEVELAND, June 12 PRNewswire — PhotoWorks ( http://www.photoworks.com ), American Greetings (NYSE: AM) online personal photo publishing company and photography community, today unveiled a complete collection of coordinating bridal essentials — ranging from engagement...
Best Father's Day Gift Ever? Study of Moms Finds the 'Generation Gap' Is Nearly Closed as Parents, Kids Do More, Talk More, Buy More Together
STAMFORD, Conn., June 12 PRNewswire — Kids and parents are talking to one another much more, and about far more serious issues than "what's for dinner?" Parents and kids are doing more together, talking more often, and talking about tougher issues. In sum, 59% of mothers surveyed said...
CitiMediaGroup Launches the New Palm Beach County Seminole Club Website
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., June 12 PRNewswire — CITIMEDIAGROUP LLC of West Palm Beach, Florida is pleased to announce the launch of the newly redesigned PALM BEACH COUNTY SEMINOLE CLUB website. CitiMediaGroup ( http://www.citimediagroup.com ) is a full-service website design and...
Globetrotters and Jetsetters Take Note: Moneybookers Lets Your Money Follow you Safely by Email
LONDON, June 12 PRNewswire — - Moneybookers Offers Secure and Instant Money Transfers Worldwide and at Very low Cost For many teenagers, going abroad for the first time as an au-pair or high school exchange student is a big dream, but for their parents it is more like a scary...
Latest Grilling Craze Offers a Fun and Unique Twist That Won't Leave Dad 'Ale'ing
CARLE PLACE, N.Y., June 12 PRNewswire-FirstCall — As summer kicks off and Dads nationwide fire up their grills for Father's Day and summertime festivities, the world's largest florist and leading multi-channel retailer, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. (Nasdaq: FLWS), is bringing Beer Can...
Homeowners Seek Divine Intervention to Help Sell in Sluggish Real Estate Market
MODESTO, Calif., June 12 PRNewswire — Nearly one third of adults (63.2 million) would consider asking their real estate agent to bury a four-inch statue of St. Joseph in the yard to help sell their home in today's sluggish economy. According to a poll, commissioned by a St. Joseph...
Expedia, Inc. Announces Private Offering of Senior Unsecured Notes
BELLEVUE, Wash., June 11 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Expedia, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPE) announced today that it plans to privately offer $500 million of senior unsecured notes guaranteed by certain of its subsidiaries (the "Notes"). The Notes are expected to have a maturity of eight years, and...
Global Payments Signs Four More U.S. Casinos with VIP LightSpeed(R) Cash Access Services
ATLANTA, June 11 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Global Payments Inc. (NYSE: GPN), a leader in both payment processing and gaming cash access services, today announced agreements to provide its VIP LightSpeed(R) suite of cash access products and services to South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa in...
Crosby and Fleury Autographed Jersies, Gucci Purses and Custom Golf Clubs: Find Them Live Online at the Project Bundle-Up Auction
PITTSBURGH, June 11 PRNewswire-USNewswire — From haute couture to autographed sports memorabilia, there is something for everyone on the Project Bundle-Up online auction. In its second year of online bidding, the former live televised broadcast has now gone to the web to reach even...
New uShip Tool Eases Shipping Friction for eBay Users
AUSTIN, Texas, June 11 PRNewswire — As eBay Live!, the annual celebration of all things eBay (EBAY), lands in Chicago on June 19-21, uShip is announcing the launch of the eBay Shipping Center. This new tool is aimed directly at solving a major challenge for buyers and sellers in the...
Democratic Presidential Candidate Sen. Barack Obama Makes First-Ever Appearance on Lycos Top Search List; 25 Percent More Popular than Rival John McCain with Web Users
WALTHAM, Mass., June 11 PRNewswire — Lycos, Inc. is a registered trademark of Lycos, Inc. All other product or service marks mentioned herein are those of Daum Communications Corp., Lycos, Inc. or their respective owners. All rights reserved. SOURCE Lycos, Inc.
FountainHead Networks Releases Internet Horoscope Shows
FORT WASHINGTON, Pa., June 11 PRNewswire — FountainHead Networks, an Internet TV company, announced the release of its new horoscope shows. The two shows will be delivered across the web daily. The episodic shows will be personalized to zodiac symbols, allowing viewers to quickly...
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