) September 21, 2009 -- Based on its recent analysis of the trace gas and moisture measurement instrumentation market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes SpectraSensors with the 2009 North America Frost & Sullivan Award for Technology Innovation of the Year. The recipient has developed instruments that use laser absorption spectroscopy and a tunable diode laser (TDL) that emit near-infrared light (NIR) for enhanced, non-contact, precise measurement of key constituents such as moisture, hydrogen sulfide, carbon dioxide, and acetylene in a gas sample.

) June 17, 2009 -- Teledyne Tekmar Company, a subsidiary of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY) continues to grow the US sales force through partnership with FernCreek Technologies. Tekmar has been actively adding to their sales force over the past year. The most recent partnership is FernCreek Technologies located in Portland, Oregon. “Our partnership with FernCreek is in line with our focus on providing highly respected, knowledgeable and responsive sales professionals to our customer base on a regional level,” stated Charles Fulmer, General Manager for Teledyne Tekmar.

GO-SIM are forecasting a huge increase in turnover after partnering with travel giant Thomas Cook. The GO-SIM prepaid International SIM card can save travelers up to 85% on mobile calls while abroad.

) November 11, 2008 -- The Colorado Photonics Industry Association (CPIA) announced today that it has named ASD Inc. (formerly Analytical Spectral Devices) of Boulder as the 2008 Colorado Photonics Company of the Year. The award will be presented at the CPIA Annual Meeting Wednesday, November 19, 2008, in UMC 235 of CU-Boulder from 3-6 PM, and is open and free to the public.

) January 21, 2009 -- Tealium Incorporated, a provider of high-end, results-oriented Web analytics integration and consulting, today announced the availability of Tealium Social Media, a new measurement service for social media and online PR professionals.

Tealium Social Media lets marketers measure the ROI of their social media marketing and online PR initiatives using the same metrics as other digital marketing channels such as pay-per-click, email and banner advertising. The solution helps users decide which social media initiatives they should invest in and which to drop, as well as which media outlets or categories drive the most traffic and conversions.

Ms. Caudell joins Magic Logix, Inc. with over 12 years experience in the technology industry, which includes experience in sales, training, implementation, and systems management. Her past experience as both an independent consultant and a marketing consultant for one of the largest real estate firms in Texas, as well as her involvement in two successful real estate franchise launches, has afforded Caudell firsthand experience of the challenges that business owners face when growing their business. Ms. Caudells experience has helped her develop an in depth understanding of each clients needs and goals, and she intends to apply her skills as Director of Sales and Marketing to increase the ROI for Magic Logix, Incs clients.

) November 5, 2008 -- Exhibitgroup/Giltspur (EG), a leading experiential marketing agency known for creating meaningful and memorable brand experiences, today announced the addition of senior business development strategist, Jim Stern, to its global sales and marketing division. Based in Boston, Stern brings more than 20 years of experience to his new role as sales executive, where he supports EG's international roster of clients with industry leading solutions.

) April 16, 2009 -- Datacom International, Inc. (Datacom), the leader in on-demand enterprise software for the custom sign manufacturing industry, today announced that Indigo Signworks, a full-service sign production company, headquartered in Fargo, North Dakota, has contracted with Datacom to manage and integrate its expanded regional presence.

Indigo's recent acquisition of Cook Sign Company of Fargo significantly expanded its resources and market. At the time of the acquisition, Indigo had been in the process of researching enterprise information systems for sign manufacturers to manage their growing demands.

) March 17, 2009 -- Mantaro Product Development Services is expanding its presence with the hire of Gary Bean as Vice President of Sales and Business Development. The Maryland-based product design consulting firm provides embedded engineering design and consulting in a wide range of industries. "I am very pleased to have Gary join Mantaro as VP of Sales and Business Development. Gary's extensive background and experience in building high technology organizations and taking companies to the next level will be a great asset to Mantaro," says CEO Jeremy Parsons.

SABIA, Inc. announces the launch of the SABIA X1 Series, a compact line of customizable on-belt elemental analyzers.

Sun Analytical Instruments will be responsible for managing sales for Tekmar’s analytical instruments in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

) August 19, 2009 -- Inc. Magazine has again included ASD Inc. among the 5,000 fastest-growing privately held companies in the country. ASD ranks No. 3958 with a three-year sales growth of 52.5%. The list is the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy – America’s independent-minded entrepreneurs. Taken as a whole, these companies represent the backbone of the U.S. economy.

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) June 10, 2009 -- Pyramid Technologies is very pleased to have Vincent join our organization to help us continue our sales growth both domestically and internationally" said David Mays, CEO and founder of Pyramid Technologies. "We are excited to have Vincent on our team because he brings more than a decade of sales experience managing distribution channels and a track record for implementing profitable growth strategies," added Mays. Andy Ford of Hanover Partners whose firm purchased a majority stake in Pyramid just over a year ago said he is pleased with the hiring decision and other growth initiatives implemented since the acquisition.

) June 25, 2009 -- California Shock Trauma Air Rescue (CALSTAR) has the first helicopter in the world modified to allow for dramatically enhanced abilities and increased safety to make landings while using Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), Joseph Cook, CALSTAR's President and CEO announced today. The modification, according to Cook, will no doubt save countless numbers of lives.

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) July 7, 2009 -- ASD Inc. introduces the QualitySpec® K-B Sample Press to complement the QualitySpec K-B NIR Analyzer released last year. Together, the NIR analyzer and the Sample Press comprise a total solution for simultaneous at-line measurement of Kappa number and brightness on wet pulp. The Sample Press replaces timely and labor-intensive methods with an automated press that eliminates operator-to-operator variability in sample quality. This ultimately provides for tighter, more accurate process control, and the ability to feed forward / feed back information on Kappa number and Brightness.

) September 22, 2009 -- Carpathia Hosting, the leading provider of enterprise managed hosting services for government agencies and businesses, announced today the addition of Brian Winter to the Carpathia management team as Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer.

In his new role, Winter will be responsible for the company's overall marketing strategy with a focus on growing awareness of the company, expanding it's presence in the federal sector and maximizing the recent acquisition of ServerVault. Winter will report directly to Carpathia Hosting CEO, Peter Weber.

) November 4, 2008 -- Deloitte LLP has recognized ASD Inc. (formerly Analytical Spectral Devices) as one of Colorado's fastest-growing technology companies three years in a row.

Deloitte's Colorado Technology Fast 50 companies have shown the strength, vision and tenacity to succeed in today's very competitive technology environment

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Tampa, FL, September 10, 2008 – EMS Consulting – Intelligent Chaos (EMS-IC) is taking the next step towards its goals of expansion. Not only has EMS-IC brought tremendous industry expertise to its team, but with its newest executive addition, it will be adding a direct link to the New England region of the United States—a sign of the rapid expansion of the firm.
EMS-IC’s sales team is welcoming Paula Keif as its newest member, according to President and CEO Elaine Myrback. Based out of Massachusetts, Keif will play a key managerial role in the sales group’s development. Her main focus will be on sales and marketing to an ever-growing list of Commercial and Higher Education clients.

) July 29, 2009 -- One of the nation's leading testing laboratories is now easier to access. Over the last four years, Pace Analytical Services, Inc., a Minneapolis, Minnesota based analytical testing firm, has enjoyed consistent growth. Pace has been providing project support for thousands of industry, consulting, engineering and government professionals for more than 30 years, but has experienced a very positive market share growth in recent years. Their growing portfolio of services is now showcased on their new web site, designed and managed by St. Paul based web design firm Plaudit Design, Inc.

) October 7, 2008 -- Vizu Corporation, makers of the leading Ad Catalyst online brand advertising measurement system, today announced that Bill Jaris has joined the company as Senior Vice President of Sales.

A seasoned advertising sales professional with over 20 years of experience, Jaris brings a valuable mix of traditional media and online experience to the Vizu team.

) July 24, 2009 -- WhiteFence, the nation's most trusted free service for comparing and ordering essential home services, today announced two key additions to its Management Team-- David Uffelman joins WhiteFence as Vice President - Interactive Marketing and Lonnie Ferrell joins as Vice President - Call Center Operations. These additions will drive WhiteFence efforts to expand marketing in support of our service providers and enhance the customer experience.

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) November 2, 2009 -- Martel Instruments Ltd., a leading global manufacturer of custom printer solutions, today announced the appointment of Liz Peirce as Director of North American Business Development. Martel Instruments Ltd. is headquartered in Stanley, County Durham, UK and provides line-of-business printer solutions worldwide for companies in key industries such as manufacturing, medical equipment, test & measurement and retail point of sale. Martel is known for cost-effective and highly reliable products, services and solutions for both start-up and mature businesses. Martel’s customers in the U.S.

) July 13, 2009 -- The Next Up, (www.thenextup.com) the leading provider of web-based , touch-screen electronic sales process technology for auto dealers, announced today the hiring of long time automotive professional Paul Moran as Chief Operating Officer. The Southern California-based company provides Real-Time sales team accountability that leads dealers to greater profitability, and is rapidly expanding its auto dealer base nationwide.

) February 23, 2010 -- The launch of the Socosani (www.socosani.com) Website represents another exciting international project for the growing firm.

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Based in, Arequipa, Peru, Socosani is a leading natural soda drink manufacturer that was established in 1904. The company has won several international awards for innovative product design, exceptional quality, and good manufacturing practices in Peru, France, Spain, and Argentina.

) August 18, 2009 -- Retail industry challenges have been daunting during the economic downturn. With fewer buyers spending fewer dollars, it's been difficult to improve sales, build brand loyalty, reduce costly employee turnover, and contain operating costs. It often falls on front-line sales staff to engage with consumers to increase the shopping experience level and influence how people spend their money. PreVisor's just released Retail Suite assessment solutions was designed to identify exactly those job candidates who have the ability to thrive in a tough retail environment, especially those who will be more productive and stay longer on the job to drive sales and store success.

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) April 2, 2009 -- Onset Computer Corporation (http://www.onsetcomp.com), the world's leading supplier of data loggers, today announced that Camala Lindner has joined the company as business development manager.

Onset has hired Cam Lindner as business development manager.

Perytons protocol and network analyzers meet the 802.15.4/ZigBee development and implementation challenges

) July 30, 2009 -- Imperva, the leader in Data Security, today announced a strong close to its second quarter 2009, increasing bookings in Q2 2009 nearly 30% over Q2 2008. The company also expanded its executive team in Federal sales.

) February 12, 2009 -- Distron Corporation (www.distron.com), a leading electronic contract manufacturer located in Attleboro Falls, Massachusetts, proudly announced that as of January 30th, 2009, senior executives Michael Hayes and Don Petry have both been promoted to the position of Vice President and will become integral members of the company's management team.

) October 22, 2008 -- Lighthouse Technologies Limited, a leading LED technology provider, today announced that Randy Green has been appointed Western regional sales and rental manager. Green will lead Lighthouse's business efforts in the Western United States, and report to Ed Whitaker, senior sales manager for North America.

Green joins Lighthouse's existing U.S. leadership team, consisting of Ed Whitaker, Gail Robertson, Joe Lapchick and Diane Butler. His addition to the team diversifies Lighthouse's expertise in diverse markets and will help solidify the company as the leading provider of high-performance, cost-effective, durable and flexible LED display solutions in the U.S.

) April 15, 2009 -- Extech Instruments, a subsidiary of FLIR Systems, Inc., (NASDAQ: FLIR) today launched its landmark Recession Relief rebate and prize program making high-quality, handheld test and measurement equipment more affordable than ever during these tough economic times. Customers who spend $200 in new Extech test equipment products will receive a $15 rebate; $500 purchases earn a $40 rebate; $1,000 purchases will receive an $80 rebate and $2,000 purchases earn a whopping $200 rebate. Plus, Recession Relief rebates come with a camouflage "boony"-style bucket hat and are automatically entered to win a $500 American Express gift card.

) May 15, 2009 -- dreamGEAR® announced today the appointment of Scott Popovich as the company's Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing. A leading provider of high-quality and cutting-edge accessories for all video game platforms, and iPhone™, iPod® and other MP3 players, dreamGEAR announced that Popovich will lead its roster of experienced industry sales veterans.

"I am excited to be joining the dynamic dreamGEAR team as their innovative product line rapidly spreads across this highly competitive market," explains Popovich. "By pairing my in-depth knowledge of this industry and its key national customers with the company's growth potential, I hope to bolster dreamGEAR's already strong presence in this sector."

) February 9, 2009 -- MAXxess Systems Inc. today announced the appointment of John Sayer, as European technical sales manager for MAXxess Systems.

Sayer brings more than twenty years of security industry experience in the areas of sales, engineering, and product management. Most recently, Sayer served as European Access Control Product Manager for Johnson Controls. Prior to his ten years at Johnson Controls he spent nine years with Cardkey.

Lee Copland, managing director of MAXxess Systems Europe, said: "We are delighted to have John join our team. Over the past year, we have seen a significant increase in inquiries from the European area, and we felt that the time was right to expand our sales management organization in that area."

) December 8, 2008 -- Information Access Systems, Inc, a leading Systems Integrator specializing in Enterprise Content Management solutions, announced today that Vince Hanson has joined the company as Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Mr. Hanson has more than 12 years of information technology experience, primarily in the software solutions industry. He brings a broad range of sales, project management, and product marketing expertise to Information Access Systems.

) April 6, 2009 -- Satcom Direct, a leading innovator of satellite voice, fax, and Internet data service solutions, has chosen Rob Waterhouse as its new Director of Sales. Waterhouse will be responsible for sales of the entire portfolio of Satcom Direct services, with a focus on ViaSat® YonderSM Ku-band Mobile Broadband service and Satcom Direct's FlightDeck FreedomTM.

Satcom Direct

) June 5, 2009 -- Zerista, a provider of next generation software for conferences and trade shows, today announced the completion of its seed funding. The round was led by Kickstart Seed Fund and included previous investors and management. Zerista will use the financing to expand its product development, sales and marketing efforts.

Zerista's funding caps a highly productive year of product development and charter customer deployments. Within the last year, the company released the initial version of its next generation event software product. The product has been deployed successfully at a number of leading conferences and trade shows. Customers include associations, enterprises and event management companies.

) March 14, 2009 -- ATP®, a leading manufacturer of high performance flash and DRAM memory, today announced that the ATP line of Industrial Grade microSD, miniSD and SD memory cards are now available to BlueStar's network of customers and partners. BlueStar, a leading innovator in solutions-based distribution for Point-of-Sale, Mobility, and RFID products, is also a distribution partner to some of the biggest handheld devices manufacturers in the industry including Honeywell, LXE, and Motorola.

) January 27, 2009 -- Pindar announced today that industry experts Paul Owen and Andrew Fawcett have (re-)joined Pindar's Publishing Services Group to drive new sales of its enterprise solutions. They bring more than 35 years of combined industry experience to Pindar

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Paul Owen re-joins Pindar, where he was an instrumental part of the company's rapid sales growth from 1998-2004, after having spent the past 3 years as a Senior Solutions Sales Specialist for IBM. Prior to this, Paul worked as a Global MDM Solution Specialist for SAP. Paul will focus on new business opportunities for AgilityCMS© in North America.

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) October 17, 2008 -- Merrill & Associates a Platinum Avaya Partner and Solutions Provider, appointed Andrew Sherman as Director of Sales & Marketing effective September 8, 2008. Mike Merrill, President and CEO, made the announcement.