) January 8, 2009 -- Global Technologies (www.globaltec.com) a worldwide provider of network connectivity products and a leader in manufacturing custom cable assemblies, has earned Liebert Diamond Partner status in the Emerson Network Power Innovation Partnership Program. As a Diamond Partner, Global Technologies enhances its ability to help businesses get more performance, availability and efficiency from their networks and data centers. Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson, is the global leader in enabling Business- Critical Continuity™ with a family of market-leading brands, including Liebert power, cooling and monitoring products.

) July 20, 2009 -- EPTAC Corporation announces the availability of a new program "Interactive PCB Inspection Lab".  This class was developed to target the rising demand for developing skills to quickly and effectively evaluate the quality of printed circuit assemblies.

This one-day program complements current offerings addressing the knowledge portion of IPC-A-610 "The Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies" and J-STD-001 "Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies".  Offered in conjunction with current certification programs, a student can now take those "learned" accept/reject criteria and apply them in a real-time, hands-on situation.

) January 26, 2009 -- BEST Inc announces the release of a new CD-based "How To" training series on the most common PCB repairs. This series of 10 repair teaching videos demonstrate firsthand how to repair the most common physical damages seen on PCBs. While these repairs are detailed in IPC procedures as part of the IPC 7721 "Repair and Modification of Printed Boards and Electronic Assemblies" these videos demonstrate first hand what the repair technician needs to perform under the microscope. Both users and training departments can use these videos as tools to learn or teach how to perform these repairs.

) November 2, 2009 -- LEDnovation is pleased to announce that Bill Blackley has joined the company as Vice president of Business Development.

) April 29, 2009 -- Former Honeywell Security veterans, Lance Dean and Scott Simon announced today that they have officially joined forces to form a new company, 2GIG Technologies.

) January 26, 2009 -- Hoping your Web site will become the next "in" thing on the Internet? W-Global may be able to help. W-Global is adding .IN to its long list of domain offerings.

The .IN extension is actually the official country code top level domain (ccTLD) for India, but it's now available - through W-Global- for use as a domain by anyone in the world.

This wouldn't be the first time ccTLDs offered through W-Global have caught on beyond the country they represent. In January 2008, .ME - the country code of Montenegro - was introduced. In the last year, nearly 200,000 .ME domains have been registered for both personal and professional use.

) July 24, 2009 -- BestofTradeShow.com announced General Cable (http://www.generalcable.com) as one of its top picks and "BestofTradeShow" Award Winners for its wide range of products featured at the WINDPOWER Conference and Exhibition 2009.

) February 16, 2009 -- NMB Technologies Corporation, a Minebea Company, introduced today a new 40mm X 28mm fixed blade axial dc fan, specifically designed to offer a higher quality solution for the telecommunication and server industry.

New 1611RL NMB fan

) February 2, 2009 -- Gem Global, a Central Florida based IT Staffing, Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) and Project-based Solutions firm, has been awarded two new recruitment contracts in January.
    
With current market conditions as they are and companies trying to reduce cost, GEM Global's recruitment process outsourcing solution, GemSourceRPO, allows companies to lower their fixed recruitment costs while improving the quality of hires.

"Our custom designed solutions offer companies the opportunity to reduce the costs associated with attracting, sourcing and recruiting candidates without lowering the quality of those candidates," stated David Cassese, President of Gem Global.

) February 24, 2009 -- Businesses of all sizes continue to strive for new revenue opportunities through the expansion of global markets for their products and services. However, “Conducting business in legally and culturally sensitive ways in offshore markets has never been more challenging,” said Peter Argondizzo, president of Argo Translation.

In order to help its current and future clients step up to these new demands, Argo has committed to expanding the reference materials and recommendations it makes through its website at http://www.argotrans.com/resources.php.

) October 29, 2009 -- The patents cover on-demand or hosted e-commerce solutions that incorporate remote data access and product catalog templates. These solutions are part of the SaaS, or Software-as-a-Service market. Users of the technology include an array of multinational electronic marketplace platform providers that cater to the small and medium size enterprise segment.

Various projections put the SaaS market in the $8B-$13B for 2009. By 2013 it is estimated that 40% of online sellers will be using SaaS platforms such as the ones covered by the Electronic Marketplace Portfolio.

"The great thing about the Electronic Marketplace patent portfolio is that it covers technology currently adopted on a mass scale," states Michael Lubitz, CEO and Chairman of GTT.

) January 12, 2009 -- Global Technology Transfer Group, Inc. (GTT), the world leader in patent asset services, announces the availability of the E-Commerce Transaction Portfolio in the online exchange, electronic trading and supply chain segments.

The patent portfolio consists of two issued US patents with early priority dates. The portfolio discloses methods by which traders, intermediaries, and marketplaces are automatically connected through a software platform. The patents also provide a credibility and efficiency mechanism for participants in cross-market trading. The trust rating aspect is a widely adopted feature in consumer electronic marketplaces.

) October 17, 2009 -- Insight Media, a cable television provider in Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio and Illinois, launches Power Of Cable. Power of Cable is a cable television advertising portal that helps businesses make the best decision about advertising with cable.

) August 6, 2009 -- ClearSky Mobile Media, Inc., a leading provider of managed services and content to regional wireless carriers, today announced the hire of Paul McGahen, a top-producing sales executive from Dallas, Texas, as vice president of sales.

With the recent addition of more than a dozen wireless carrier clients, ClearSky continues to grow its workforce to bring innovative products and services to its ever-expanding base of carrier customers and subscribers. McGahen will focus on developing and managing new customer relationships.

) May 11, 2009 -- BridgePoint Technologies, a full service Information Technology consulting firm, announced today that it has named Cynthia Amore to serve as its Financial Controller.

) September 8, 2009 -- HiSoftware (http://www.hisoftware.com), a leading provider of software, services and managed operation solutions that monitor and optimize content governance, regulatory compliance and Web marketing analysis, today announced that Jeff Butts has joined the company as Vice President of Sales and Marketing, helping ensure the company continues its strong financial growth and expand its global channel. He will have global responsibility for all customer facing activities which includes generating revenue through the company's direct sales force and various channels of distribution.

) February 3, 2009 -- ProKarma, a global IT services and BPO organization, today announced that it has achieved Microsoft Gold Partner Status with competencies in Custom Development Solutions and Data Management Solutions.

) July 27, 2009 -- Limestone Networks, Inc., the Dallas-based dedicated server provider, announces the addition of a Brazilian Sales Associate. Felipe, a Sao Paulo native, joined the Limestone networks sales team with several years experience in the dedicated hosing industry.

"I lived in Brazil for most of my life. I was brought up speaking Portuguese and I still visit my family in Sao Paulo often," says Felipe. "With my background and previous experience, Limestone Networks is an exciting career move for me."

) October 12, 2009 -- M-Dot Network, www.mdotnetwork.com, has named industry veteran Steven Goforth as Executive Vice President of Business Development.

Steven Goforth M-Dot Network Executive Vice President of Business Development

) September 2, 2009 -- Agency Matrix, LLC, a technology leader in agency management systems for the independent insurance agent and small business owners, has named Jeff Johnson to the position of Chief Operating Officer.

"The experience that Jeff brings to Agency Matrix is invaluable," said Manuel Ochoa, president and founder of Agency Matrix. "Jeff and I have worked together in the past, so we know for a fact his understanding of the industry, his work ethic, and his commitment to excellence. This is an exciting time for Agency Matrix and he is just the guy we want on our team."

) February 16, 2009 -- Team Metal Finishing announced the completion of their new 16' long, 27 station aluminum anodizing line. Company CEO, Dan Weaver said, "The project has been in the works for some time now and even though the economy is weakening, our customer base remains strong."

The company electroplates metals such as gold, silver, nickel, and tin on a variety of components for industries such as food manufacturing equipment, defense, electronics, motion control, consumer goods, automotive and many others. The new anodizing line will be one of the largest of its type in the Southeast.

) March 19, 2009 -- Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Fine Solutions Responds to Escalating Market Demands for Microsoft Dynamics and Professional Services by Adding Richard Barnett to its Management Team

) June 3, 2009 -- The Glowan Consulting Group, a recognized leader in Leadership Development and Executive Coaching, today announced the opening of a new on-line store allowing clients and partners to purchase their suite of Leadership Assessment Products directly from the site.

Adding to its recently updated web site, Glowan now is able to service a wide variety of customers and partners on a 24 X 7 basis. "We're very proud of our new offerings and the ability of our clients and partners to fulfill their needs in a much easier fashion" according to John Anderson and Marc Michaelson, Principals at Glowan.

) September 2, 2009 -- Mercer, a Miller Heiman (www.millerheiman.com) client, will be one of the featured speakers at the Sales 2.0 conference on September 10 in Chicago. Byron Matthews, global sales leader for Mercer and will speak on the benefits of using Miller Heiman sales process in tandem with sales technology.

"Our involvement in this conference reflects our view that technology is driving change in the sales profession, even if it is not a solution by itself," said Sam Reese, president and CEO at Miller Heiman. "Technology is most effective when implemented around a process that's centered on the customer."

) February 25, 2009 -- The Arts Ad Network, the world's largest arts and culture vertical ad network, today announces the hiring of Rob McGuire as Sales Director. In this role, McGuire will lead the Network's online advertising sales efforts with agencies and national brands.

) September 4, 2009 -- ASBIS, an expert in the distribution of Information Technology products to the EMEA emerging markets, has been appointed Apple Value Added Distributor (VAD) status in Georgia and 9 CIS countries (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Republic of Moldova, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan).

ASBIS will provide an extended range of value added services, develop routes-to-market, perform demand generation activities, develop the Apple Reseller and Retailer channels, complete channel authorization certification, improve warranty and post-warranty offerings and authorise and develop the Apple Authorised Service Providers network in CIS states.

) February 19, 2009 -- Boston tax firm Vitale Caturano was one of three corporate sponsors to fund a business development project coordinated by Babson College and the Nyansa Project, whose goal is to stimulate economic development in Ghana by promoting financial literacy and entrepreneurship.

) September 10, 2009 -- Unitiv, a professional provider of enterprise IT solutions, recently announced the addition of Steven Madden as a Regional Account Manager. More information is available at http://www.unitiv.com.

Steven Madden

) August 19, 2009 -- Unitiv, a professional provider of enterprise IT solutions, recently announced the addition of J.D. Eller as a Senior Account Executive.

Unitiv welcomes J.D. Eller

) March 29, 2009 -- Beertopeer.com has successfully relaunched as Likwiditi.com. Likwiditi.com is for people who want to buy their friends a drink -- no matter the time or place. The likwiditi.com site is a web application that allows users to transmit a digital beverage credit that can be redeemed at smoothie shops, bars and coffee houses. Unlike cash, which can only be used with friends in the same town, likwiditi.com lets customers buy "the next round" for friends all over the world.

Likwiditi.com Logo

) October 1, 2009 -- Global Technology Transfer Group, Inc. (GTT), the world leader in patent asset services, announces the availability of a fundamental patent asset in the Interactive Voice Response (IVR) space. The patented technology comprises an essential element within call-based authentication systems. The invention details a method by which a provider is able to manage subscriber access to a fee-based service and is used in many interactive voice response (IVR) platforms. GTT has uncovered substantial use of this patented technology in the IVR and customer service provider segments.

) 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.

) May 14, 2009 -- OB10 exhibited the strength of its global e-Invoicing network by having already met the legal and fiscal requirements for all data formats that are processed on its network, including recent changes in VAT law by the German legislature for electronic data interchange (EDI) invoices. Until now, if a company exchanged invoice data via EDI, collective invoices were also required, either on paper or electronically with a qualified electronic signature. The reason was that EDI-Fact datasets contain accounting information only and do not contain all the required information for tax audit purposes. In addition, the authenticity and integrity of the invoice data could be proven by means of a collective invoice.

) May 30, 2009 -- The Search Engine Guys are no strangers to rapid growth in tough times. Founded in late 2006, the search engine optimization firm quickly made a name for itself in the internet marketing arena, eventually working with some of the most successful law firms, businesses, and medical professionals around the country.

Today, despite the effects of the faltering economy, The Search Engine Guys' unique exclusivity model continues to attract clients, prompting the relocation of the company's Chicago branch office to a new, larger location.

) February 25, 2009 -- ClearSaleing Inc., a leading provider of next generation advertising analytics, announced today the hiring of Sylvie Moreau as VP of Business Development. As ClearSaleing's new Vice President of Business Development, Moreau will be responsible for all facets of revenue generation and opportunity management.

) June 16, 2009 -- Znode Inc, a Central Ohio based e-commerce software company, announced today it will release Viewpoint, a revolutionary patent pending product later this month.

Focused on marketers, Viewpoint is a powerful, portable selling engine that shortens time-to-sale by creating direct purchase paths through highly personalized views into a product catalog.

) January 20, 2009 -- Severa, Finland's leader in professional services automation tools for SMEs, today announced that it is the proud recipient of the Red Herring Top 100 Global Award of 2008. The award is presented to the top one hundred international companies that are at the cutting edge of innovation and market disruption.

) July 14, 2009 -- InStock, a one-day conference for authors and those interested in self-publishing, premieres July 18, 2009 in San Francisco. The Instock Conference features panels on topics of interest to self-publishers, with a focus on marketing and the business of self-publishing books.

Speakers will include successful authors and self-publishers, independent publishers, and representatives from the traditional arm of the book industry. The panels and conversations will include information on marketing self-published books, finding an audience, publicity outreach, product pricing and more.

) February 7, 2009 -- Bumrungrad International hospital (www.bumrungrad.com) has won "Thailand's Most Innovative Company" award in the first year of the event, organized by Chulalongkorn University's School of Business. The competition considered over 500 publicly-listed companies, narrowing them down on the basis of performance, innovation, internal processes and management. Bumrungrad and PTT Exploration and Production were named winners in the Service and Manufacturing categories, respectively.

) May 9, 2009 -- Suzanne DeLaurentiis Productions is in development for Suffering In Silence, a compelling film about one man's struggle to overcome the haunting memory of childhood sexual abuse and violation of trust by his neighborhood priest.

Based on the true life of Stephen Hebert, this complex story exposes the psychological manipulation and legal turmoil of the infamous class action lawsuit in 2006 brought against the Los Angeles Catholic Archdiocese.