SUNNYVALE, Calif. - Monday, April 22nd 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- AquaFold, Inc. has released Aqua Data Studio 13, an important upgrade to its universal database query and management software, allowing users to design and administer the latest class of relational and embedded databases. The focus of this release, coming just seven months after version 12, is native support for high-end databases such as Vertica from Hewlett-Packard and Greenplum from EMC, as well as the embedded database SQLite for Android.

"Our customers have data that is growing massively in size, requiring the use of specialized databases like Greenplum and Vertica that can store and quickly retrieve content from petabytes of records,” says AquaFold’s CEO, Niels Gron. "This version of Aqua Data Studio adds even more Big Data support to our users’ database toolbox.”

In addition to Big Data improvements, Aqua Data Studio 13 includes native support for one of the smallest and fastest, SQL ... Read more »

DALLAS - Tuesday, April 23rd 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Eastern Caribbean Fiber System (ECFS) Consortium has selected Xtera Communications Inc. (Xtera), a leading global provider of optical networking solutions, for the upgrade of its festoon subsea cable system. ECFS subsea cable system is made of 10 segments, connecting Tortola in the British Virgin Islands to Trinidad at the south of the Caribbean arc. Xtera’s Nu-Wave OptimaTM equipment offers the possibility to mix 10G and 100G channel rates to support existing and emerging high-capacity services. Reconfigurable Optical Add Drop Multiplexers (ROADMs) are used in cable landing stations to avoid or minimize the number of regeneration points for island-to-island connectivity.

The latest upgrade of ECFS, continues the consortium’s commitment to provide new and improved communication services to the region. The additional bandwidth will allow significant improvement in Internet access for residents, tourists and ... Read more »

COLOMBES, France - Monday, April 22nd 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE/ME NewsWire)-- The Board of Directors of Oberthur Technologies, a world leader in the field of secure technologies, announced today the appointment of Didier Lamouche as Chief Executive Officer of the Company.

Didier Lamouche is a well-known CEO in the industry, bringing to the role more than 25 years' experience gained across multiple industries like Semiconductor, Information Technology and Wireless communications.

Didier Lamouche replaces Xavier Drilhon – a veteran from Oberthur Technologies - who has led the strategy of the Group since the acquisition of the Company by Advent International in 2011.

Xavier Drilhon has successfully contributed to the transition to a new shareholding structure, and positioned the Company on market segments exhibiting a significant development potential.

"On behalf of the Board of Directors, I want to warmly thank Xavier Drilhon for his great cont ... Read more »

New report demonstrates how the digital patient can yield efficiencies throughout the biopharma product lifecycle

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. - Tuesday, April 23rd 2013

(BUSINESS WIRE/ ME NewsWire)-- Harnessing the power of the digitally connected patient can not only help produce enormous amounts of savings in the health care system, but can also improve patient outcomes.

Companies that can successfully engage with the digital patient will distinguish themselves and increase their probability of success according to a new report from Quintiles, "Harnessing the Power of the Digital Patient.” The report explores a more modern approach to patient engagement to streamline product development, prove product value and accelerate product adoption and adherence.

Declaring this, "The Age of the Digital Patient,” Quintiles tracks the evolution of patient engagement models over time and argues that the patient is at the center of today’s model—a change from the more ... Read more »

World’s Most Innovative and Comprehensive Cloud-Based CRM Now Offers Optimized Multimedia CLM, OneKey™ Digital Integration & Contact Center Availability on Windows 8 Pro and Apple iOS Devices

PARIS - Tuesday, April 23rd 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Cegedim Relationship Management, today launched the highly anticipated, ninth generation of their award winning* CRM platform, Mobile Intelligence™ 9 – the industry’s most advanced and comprehensive cloud-based CRM solution for the Life Sciences. The new Mobile Intelligence features the most advanced multimedia Closed Loop Marketing (CLM) functionality for interactions with healthcare professionals (HCPs); new Contact Center functionality captures customers’ interactions; and seamless integration with OneKey™ Digital, which provides insights on HCPs’ social media footprint. As of today, the cloud-based Mobile Intelligence is the only Life Sciences CRM platform that supports Windows 8 Pro and Apple iOS devices.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Monday, April 22nd 2013 [ME NewsWire]

Business Momentum Continues

    Deposit Balances up 5 Percent From Q1-12 to $1.1 Trillion
    First-lien Mortgage Production up 57 Percent From Q1-12 to $24 Billion
    Global Wealth and Investment Management Reports Record Post-merger Revenue, Net Income and Long-term Assets Under Management Flows
    Consumer Credit Loss Rates Reaching Five-year Lows
    Commercial Loan Balances up 17 Percent From Q1-12 to $367 Billion
    Maintains No. 2 Ranking in Global Investment Bank Fees; up 26 Percent From Q1-12 to $1.5 Billion
    Noninterest Expense Down Nearly $1.0 Billion From Q1-12, Driven Primarily by Project New BAC Initiatives
    Significant Progress in Legacy Assets and Servicing; Number of 60+ Days Delinquent Mortgage Loans Down 39 Percent From Q1-12 to 667,000 Loans

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