Undertakes Novel Genomic "Pre-profiling” Feasibility Study to Examine the Promise of Precision Medicine in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Patients

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RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. - Wednesday, September 25th 2013

Quintiles today announced plans to improve the development of biomarker-targeted therapies through a novel approach that promotes the genomic "pre-profiling” of cancer patients. As a first step, Quintiles is undertaking a study with the participation of US Oncology Research, supported by McKesson Specialty Health and The US Oncology Network, to explore the operational feasibility and clinical benefits of an upfront approach to the genomic profiling of tumors from metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) patients. The study will investigate how pre-profiling and genomic sequencing data may support physician treatment decisions, including the identification of appropriate clinical trials for patients.

"Today, the industry’s approach ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, September 24th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

Thuraya Telecommunications Company, a leading Mobile Satellite Services operator today announced that Randy C. Roberts has joined the Company as Vice President of Innovation. In the newly created role, Roberts will oversee product development, product management and solutions engineering. Roberts will report to Samer Halawi, Chief Executive Officer of Thuraya and will serve as a member of the Company’s Executive Team.

"I am pleased to welcome Randy Roberts as Vice President of Innovation,” said Halawi. "His extensive experience in product development and management with leading handset OEMs will be a strong asset for Thuraya as we drive new product innovation and expand our offerings, including the Thuraya SatSleeve to new audiences and new sectors.”

Roberts is a seasoned telecommunications executive with over 25 years of experience at leading mobile device manufacturers. He brings to Thuraya ... Read more »

INGELHEIM, Germany and INDIANAPOLIS, US - Tuesday, September 24th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

    Pooled analysis of trial data showed linagliptin was well tolerated including in the elderly with normal renal function to severe renal impairment
    The overall incidence of adverse events was similar for linagliptin compared to placebo

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Poster No. 926 & 986

Boehringer Ingelheim and Eli Lilly and Company today announced that results from two different pooled analyses of clinical studies support previous observations that the dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor linagliptin was shown to be well tolerated in a broad range of adults with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). These data were presented at the 49th European Association of Diabetes (EASD) Annual Meeting.

General safety analysis

Findings from a pooled comprehensive analysis of safety data in 22 linagliptin clinical trials with ... Read more »

Pooled data from four Phase III trials presented at the 49th EASD Annual Meeting

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INGELHEIM, Germany & INDIANAPOLIS, US - Tuesday, September 24th 2013

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Poster No. 943 and 944

Boehringer Ingelheim and Eli Lilly and Company today announced results from a new analysis of pooled efficacy data from four Phase III trials that showed treatment with investigational compound empagliflozin*, a member of the sodium glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor class of drugs, improved glycaemic parameters, body weight and blood pressure, in adults with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).1 Data from this pooled analysis are being presented at the 49th European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) Annual Meeting.

"Management of Type 2 Diabetes in people with elevated cardiovascular risk represents a challenge for physicians” said John E. Gerich, M.D. Professor of Medicine and Physiology, University of Roches ... Read more »

eBay and Argos trial national service offering Click & Collect opportunity to eBay merchants

LONDON - Tuesday, September 24th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) eBay, one of the world’s largest online marketplaces and Argos, the UK’s leading general merchandise retailer, have joined forces to offer a Click & Collect service, enabling shoppers to purchase products from selected eBay merchants and pick them up at Argos stores throughout the UK.

eBay’s marketplace and Argos’ store network make a powerful and unique combination - a first for the UK. At least 50 eBay merchants will participate in this trial, enabling a wide range of merchandise to be readily available for collection by customers from around 150 Argos stores in primary locations nationally.

As shoppers continue to use digital channels and demand a variety of convenient fulfilment methods for their orders, Click & Collect is expected to grow significantly in the UK. According to the Ec ... Read more »

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Software Industry Veteran and Former CFO of Sybase and Portal Software Appointed Independent Director and Chairman of Audit Committee for Leading Enterprise Software Support Company

SAN FRANCISCO - Tuesday, September 24th 2013

Oracle OpenWorld 2013

Oracle OpenWorld 2013 – Rimini Street, Inc., the leading third-party maintenance and support provider for enterprise software, including SAP AG’s (NYSE:SAP) Business Suite and BusinessObjects software and Oracle Corporation’s (NYSE:ORCL) Siebel, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, E-Business Suite, Oracle Database, Hyperion and Oracle Retail software, today announced that Jack L. Acosta has been appointed to its Board of Directors as an Independent Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee.

Acosta, 65, is a veteran of the enterprise software industry with decades of board and operating experience. He currently serves on several technology company boards, with his most recent operational ro ... Read more »

PARIS - Tuesday, September 24th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

Paris, June 23-24, 2014

WIN2014

(BUSINESS WIRE) WIN Consortium (www.winconsortium.org) announces today the scientific program of the upcoming WIN 2014 Symposium in Paris, June 23-24. The world’s leaders in tumor biology and precision cancer medicine will present keynote lectures in an exceptional event entirely dedicated to combination therapies for cancer under the title:

WINning combinations for precision cancer medicine: Breakthrough molecular investigations and combined therapeutic approaches

"This original theme is, for the first time, the subject of an international symposium," said Dr. Vladimir Lazar, Chief Operating Officer of the WIN Consortium.

"Most patients’ tumors are driven by multiple molecular aberrations that cannot be controlled by a single targeted agent. The challenge is to identify and test smart combinations of targeted agents capable of blocking pathways most effectively, ... Read more »

Strong Momentum also Quadruples Number of Oracle Technology Clients and Nearly Triples Invoicing across All Oracle Product Lines during Same Period

SAN FRANCISCO - Tuesday, September 24th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

Oracle OpenWorld 2013

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rimini Street, Inc., the leading third-party maintenance and support provider for enterprise software, including SAP AG’s (NYSE:SAP) Business Suite and BusinessObjects software and Oracle Corporation’s (NYSE:ORCL) Siebel, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, E-Business Suite, Oracle Database, Hyperion and Oracle Retail software, today announced significant year-over-year growth for its Rimini Street Support for Oracle E-Business Suite and Oracle Technology product lines. Annual revenue for the Oracle E-Business Suite product line increased by nearly 400 percent and the number of clients tripled since last year’s Oracle OpenWorld 2012 conference. Rimini Street also quadrupled the number of Oracle Technology clients, including Oracle Da ... Read more »

WOONSOCKET, R.I. - Tuesday, September 24th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) Hanna Instruments is pleased to announce the release of edge®, a full featured, affordable laboratory meter with revolutionary design features.

edge® measures pH, conductivity and dissolved oxygen: it is incredibly thin and lightweight, measuring only half an inch thick and weighing just 9 ounces; blending elements of portable meters and bench top meters into a seamless design. This versatile design allows customers to use edge® as a bench top meter, a portable meter, or even attached to a wall to free-up valuable bench space in a laboratory.

In addition to its thin, lightweight design, edge® features a large 5.5” LCD with a wide viewing angle, capacitive touch keypad, dual USB ports, cradle with swivel arm electrode holder and an included wall mount.

edge® works with digital smart electrodes. These electrodes are nearly as advanced as the meter itself: featurin ... Read more »

Company Launches First Industry-Specific Support Service to Help Retek Licensees Gain Value-Driven Annual Support Option and Vendor Choice

SAN FRANCISCO - Tuesday, September 24th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

Oracle OpenWorld 2013

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Oracle OpenWorld 2013 – Rimini Street, Inc., the leading third-party maintenance and support provider for enterprise software, including SAP AG’s (NYSE:SAP) Business Suite and BusinessObjects software and Oracle Corporation’s (NYSE:ORCL) Siebel, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, E-Business Suite, Oracle Database and Hyperion software, today announced the expansion of its maintenance and support services to cover Oracle’s Retail products, specifically starting with support for several of the acquired Retek applications. Driven by high demand from licensees for retail-specific software support, Rimini Street Support for Oracle Retail is available immediately and includes the same innovative, high-value services, such as 30-minute guaranteed r ... Read more »