http://news.scoopasia.com/ News, leads, and media information from all over Asia. Click on categories to the right to drill down by industry. en jonathan@webitpr.com Copyright 2008 {entry_date format="%Y-%m-%dT%H:%i:%s%Q"} http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/clinphone_opens_new_paris_office/ News & Media , 17 May 2008 -- (Nottingham UK, 16 May, 2008) ClinPhone, the world’s largest Clinical Technology Organization (CTO), announced
the opening of its new Paris office, further increasing its presence in this geographic region. The office opening was marked by an opening ceremony at Le Train Bleu, Place Louis Armand, Paris. The invitation-only event…]]> 2008-05-16T16:29:01+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/landmark_athena_study_findings_with_multaqrdronedarone_show_24_reduction_in/ Health Care & Medical PARIS, FRANCE--(Marketwire), 16 May 2008 -- Sanofi-aventis (NYSE: SNY) (EURONEXT: SAN) announced today that findings from the landmark ATHENA study showed that Multaq® (dronedarone), a potential therapy for the treatment of patients with atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter, decreased the risk of cardiovascular hospitalisations or death from any cause by a statistically significant 24% (p equals…]]> 2008-05-16T01:45:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/global_newswires_help_communicate_aid_efforts_in_wake_of_asias_natural_disa/ CSRwire, PR Newswire, Marketwire Offer Free News Release Distribution News & Media SPRINGFIELD, MA--(Marketwire), 16 May 2008 -- When a natural disaster strikes, it's hard to know the best way for your business to contribute if you are a newswire service. First, with the cyclone in Burma, and a few days later, the earthquake in China, we are all saddened by the tragic images we see in the…]]> 2008-05-16T01:33:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/asc_to_introduce_communications_recording_and_quality_monitoring_for_genesy/ MARATHON EVOLUTION and INSPIRATIONpro to be Demonstrated at Show Enterprise Technology Germany, 16 May 2008 -- ASC (http://www.asctelecom.com), a leading global provider of innovative solutions to record, analyze and evaluate communications, today announced it will exhibit new versions of its communications recording solution MARATHON EVOLUTION 8.0 and its quality monitoring solution INSPIRATIONpro 8.0 specifically tailored for Genesys at the Genesys G-Force User Conference at the…]]> 2008-05-15T16:09:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/gypsii_opens_china_data_centre_to_enhance_local_user_experience/ New gypsii.com.cn site offers optimised content to customers across Asia-Pacific Enterprise Technology Netherlands, 15 May 2008 -- GyPSii the leading geo-location and mobile social networking service provider, has today announced the opening of a China Data Centre, to offer localised content and an enhanced user experience to customers across China and the Asia Pacific region. The Shanghai-based centre will boost GyPSii’s existing infrastructure in the area and…]]> 2008-05-15T15:35:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/sigma_systems_to_present_a_service_provider_case_study_on_delivering_conver/ Enterprise Technology France, 15 May 2008 -- As a recognised industry leader, Sigma Systems (http://www.sigma-systems.com) has been enlisted by the TM Forum to present a service provider case study with one of North America’s leading cable operators at the upcoming Management World conference in Nice, France. In addition, Sigma will demonstrate its solutions for advanced advertising,…]]> 2008-05-15T13:57:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/basex_names_echo360_a_visionary_vendor_in_educational_technology/ IT Research Firm Recognizes Lecture Capture as Transforming Education Enterprise Technology DULLES, VA--(Marketwire), 15 May 2008 -- Echo360 (http://www.Echo360.com), higher education's first-choice for letting students relive the classroom experience on demand, has been named a "Visionary Vendor" in education technology by Basex, a leading knowledge economy research and advisory firm.]]> 2008-05-15T13:00:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/given_imaging_receives_permanent_medicare_funding_for_pillcamr_sb_in_austra/ Funding Application Supported by Largest Body of Clinical Data on PillCam Capsule Endoscopy Health Care & Medical YOQNEAM, ISRAEL--(Marketwire), 15 May 2008 -- Given Imaging Ltd. (NASDAQ: GIVN) today announced that the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing has approved permanent Medicare funding for capsule endoscopy of the small bowel. Capsule endoscopy has been interim Medicare funded in Australia subject to data collection since May 2004. Medicare is the scheme that gives…]]> 2008-05-15T04:00:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/marketwire_makes_available_at_no_charge_the_distribution_of_news_releases_r/ News & Media TORONTO -- (MARKET WIRE), 15 May 2008 -- Following the recent crisis in Myanmar and Monday's devastating earthquake in China, Marketwire is making available at no charge its distribution services to organizations offering relief to those affected by these natural disasters in Asia.]]> 2008-05-15T01:59:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/sigma_systems_on_advanced_advertising_tru2way_and_more_at_nctas_cable_show_/ Business , 15 May 2008 -- New Orleans, Louisiana – May 14, 2008 – Sigma Systems (http://www.sigma-systems.com) is proud to be playing an active role at NCTA’s Cable Show 2008, which takes place in New Orleans May 18-20, 2008.]]> 2008-05-14T16:07:01+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/technosummits_announces_broadband_connect_summit_2008/ Food & Fashion , 14 May 2008 -- An industry summit in London will provide a unique forum to discuss some of the critical issues facing media companies and network operators as a result of new online and mobile broadband services.]]> 2008-05-14T15:56:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/clickatell_wins_best_messaging_business_application/ Business , 14 May 2008 -- 160 Characters Recognizes Clickatell for Metropolitan Cover2Go Insurance Purchase and Delivery Via Cell Phones]]> 2008-05-14T14:41:01+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/first_time_ever_zero_fares_from_malaysia_airlines_to_asean_destinations/ Automotive & Travel Malaysia, Singapore, 14 May 2008 -- For the first time in its 60-year history, Malaysia Airlines today announced that it is launching Everyday Low Fares (ELF) campaign from all its ASEAN destinations and selected routes between Malaysia and China. One (1) million seats will be offered to customers and this is expected to boost air travel…]]> 2008-05-14T07:37:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/blackboard_releases_report_on_globalisation_higher_education/ New Challenges, Opportunities for Institutions are Highlighted Enterprise Technology United Kingdom, 13 May 2008 -- MANCHESTER, ENGLAND—May 13, 2008—Blackboard Inc. (NASDAQ: BBBB), a leading provider of educational enterprise technology, released a report today on major challenges and opportunities facing institutions of higher education in a time of globalisation, suggesting that they must innovate and adapt to more effectively meet new political and economic needs.]]> 2008-05-13T15:44:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/prysmian_announces_casalighttm_plus_an_enhanced_performance_bend_insensitiv/ News & Media , 13 May 2008 -- Milan, May 13th, 2008 - Following the launch last year of CasaLightTM, the ITU G657 compliant bend insensitive fibre, Prysmian announces the arrival of CasaLightTM Plus, an enhanced performance design which further reduces the minimum working bend radius, exceeding the recommendations of G657.B]]> 2008-05-13T14:10:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/bubble_motion_announces_partnership_with_turkcell/ Launches BubbleTALK service with the largest mobile operator in Turkey Business Mountain View CA,, 13 May 2008 -- Bubble Motion, the pioneer and global leader of ‘voice SMS’]]> 2008-05-13T11:09:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/org_the_public_interest_registry_honors_12th_annual_org_webby_winners/ Consumer Technology RESTON, VA--(Marketwire), 13 May 2008 -- .ORG, The Public Interest Registry is excited to honor the .ORG winners of the 12th Annual Webby Awards. As the Official Sponsor of the Webby Awards, .ORG, The Public Interest Registry will help showcase the winners at a star-studded awards ceremony in June. Since its inception, The Webby Awards have…]]> 2008-05-13T09:07:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/international_organization_for_migration_in_philippines_upgrades_network_se/ Enterprise Technology MANILA, PHILIPPINES--(Marketwire), 13 May 2008 -- The International Organization for Migration (IOM), the leading intergovernmental organization dedicated to promoting humane and orderly policies for the movement of persons across borders, has completed an upgrade of its entire security system using the Cisco® (NASDAQ: CSCO) Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) 5520.]]> 2008-05-13T07:33:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/agraquest_inc_names_marcus_meadows_smith_ceo/ Meadows-Smith to Lead Crop Protection Firm Through Next Phase of Global Growth Business DAVIS, CA--(Marketwire), 13 May 2008 -- AgraQuest Inc., a leading provider of effective and safe pest management products inspired by nature, announced today that Marcus Meadows-Smith has been named as the company's Chief Executive Officer. Meadows-Smith joins the AgraQuest executive management team and begins his new duties effective immediately.]]> 2008-05-13T05:23:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/burton_group_catalyst1/ Nick Leeson将在会上探讨企业IT组织在治理、风险与合规方面的局限性 Enterprise Technology 犹他州盐湖城--（Marketwire）, 13 May 2008 -- 专门从事企业技术深入分析的研究公司Burton Group于今日宣布，造成1995年巴林银行倒闭的证券交易员Nick Leeson 将于2008年6月23日-27日在圣地亚哥召开的北美Catalyst会议上探讨合规和风险管理问题。]]> 2008-05-13T04:15:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/burton_group_catalyst/ Nick Leeson將在會上探討企業IT組織在治理、風險與合規方面的局限性 Enterprise Technology 猶他州鹽湖城--（Marketwire）, 13 May 2008 -- 專門從事企業技術深入分析的研究公司Burton Group於今日宣佈，造成1995年巴林銀行倒閉的證券交易員Nick Leeson 將於2008年6月23日-27日在聖地牙哥召開的北美Catalyst會議上探討合規和風險管理問題。]]> 2008-05-13T04:14:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/burton_group_catalyst_conference/ 닉 리슨(Nick Leeson), 기업 IT 관련 조직들과 지배구조의 한계, 위기 및 준수 문제 토론 예정 Enterprise Technology 유타주 솔트레이트시티--(Marketwire), 13 May 2008 -- 기업 기술에 대한 심층 분석에 주력하고 있는 연구 기업인 Burton Group은 1995년 Barings Bank 파산을 초래했던 주식 은행 트레이더인 닉 리슨이 2008년 6월 23일 – 27일 샌디에이고에서 개최되는 Catalyst Conference North America에서 준수 및 위기 관리 문제에 대해 발표를 할 것이라고 오늘 발표했다.]]> 2008-05-13T04:12:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/burton_group/ Nick Leeson氏、企業IT部門のガバナンス、リスク、コンプライアンスの限界について討論 Enterprise Technology 米国ユタ州ソルトレークシティー--(Marketwire), 13 May 2008 -- エンタプライズ技術の詳細分析を専門とする調査会社Burton Groupは、本日、1995年のBarings Bank破綻に責任のあった証券銀行トレーダーNick Leeson氏が、2008年6月23～27日にサンディエゴで開催される北米カタリスト会議で、コンプライアンスと危機管理の問題について講演することを発表しました。]]> 2008-05-13T04:10:01+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/oafl_and_canadas_northwind_launch_first_football_show_on_internet_as_new_se/ Sports & Fitness TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (MARKET WIRE), 13 May 2008 -- Northwind and the Ontario Australian Rules Football League ("OAFL") today launch it first internet based television football show featuring game reviews of the League's first round of matches along with segments on the Canadian National Australian Rules Football team, "Northwind". The football show, called "the Footy Feast" hosted by Lachie…]]> 2008-05-13T04:09:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/check_point2008/ 收入增加17%达到1.916亿美元 Enterprise Technology , 13 May 2008 -- 全球首屈一指的互联网安全解决方案供应商Check Point 软件技术有限公司日前公布其截至2008年3月31日计算的第一季度业绩。

Check Point董事长兼首席执行官Gil Shwed表示：“本公司在2008年首季度表现卓越，达到一个新的里程碑，这显示了我们的业务策略持续取得成功。与上一年第一季度相比，本季度我们实现了17%的收入增长和17%的产品及认证收入增长。我们由运营业务而产生的现金流十分强劲，达到1.429亿美元，比去年同期增加30%。按非公认会计准则计算的每股分摊盈利也增加了23%。”]]> 2008-05-13T02:51:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/procera_networks_introduces_the_industrys_highest_performance_dpi_service_c/ PacketLogic PL10000 Gives Service Providers 80Gbps Throughput and World-Class Accuracy for Awareness, Control and Protection Enterprise Technology LOS GATOS, CA -- (MARKETWIRE), 13 May 2008 -- Procera(R) Networks Inc. (AMEX: PKT), a developer of Evolved DPI solutions providing the most accurate traffic awareness, control and protection for complex networks, today announced PacketLogic PL10000, the latest in the PacketLogic family of products and currently the industry's highest-performance DPI platform. With up to 80Gbps of throughput, PacketLogic PL10000…]]> 2008-05-13T02:30:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/model_n/ सॉफ़्टवेयर उद्योग की प्रमुख कंपनी नेतृत्व, संचालन, और कॉर्पोरेट वित्त में मज़बूती लाई है Enterprise Technology रेडवुड शोर्स, CA--(मार्केटवायर), 13 May 2008 -- राजस्व प्रबंधन समाधानों की अग्रणी प्रदाता Model N, Inc., ने मार्क टिस्डेल को प्रमुख वित्तीय अधिकारी के पद पर तरक्की देने की घोषणा की है, जो तत्काल प्रभावी हो गई है।]]> 2008-05-13T01:18:01+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/content_encounter_phase_ii_makes_its_european_debut_at_management_world_nic/ Operators and vendors to test and demonstrate best practices in monetisation Business Morristown, NJ, 12 May 2008 -- Operators and vendors to test and demonstrate best practices in monetisation, content delivery, advertising and innovative services. New participating commercial partners are Amdocs, BT, Call Genie, China Unicom, Chunghwa Telecom, EBIZmobility, Subex and Telcordia]]> 2008-05-12T15:11:01+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/model_n_promotes_mark_tisdel_to_chief_financial_officer/ Software Industry Veteran Brings Strength in Leadership, Operations, and Corporate Finance Enterprise Technology REDWOOD SHORES, CA--(Marketwire), 12 May 2008 -- Model N, Inc., a leading provider of Revenue Management solutions, has announced the promotion of Mark Tisdel to the role of Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately.]]> 2008-05-12T11:00:00+08:00 http://news.scoopasia.com/index.php/news/rogue_securities_trader_to_present_at_burton_group_catalyst_conference/ Nick Leeson to Discuss the Limitations of Governance, Risk and Compliance With Enterprise IT Organizations Enterprise Technology SALT LAKE CITY, UT--(Marketwire), 9 May 2008 -- Burton Group, a research firm focused on in-depth analysis of enterprise technologies, today announced that Nick Leeson, the securities bank trader responsible for the collapse of Barings Bank in 1995 will address compliance and risk management issues at Catalyst Conference North America to be held in San Diego, June 23…]]> 2008-05-09T02:33:00+08:00