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(NASDAQ: CTCM - CTC Media, Inc.)
LATEST NEWS!!
CTC Media to Launch International Broadcasting in North America
MOSCOW, December 21, 2009 -- CTC Media, Inc. ("CTC Media" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: CTCM), Russia's leading independent media company, today announced the launch of international broadcasting under the CTC brand in North America through the DISH Network Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH), one of the country's largest pay-TV providers with 13.6 million subscribers.
The international version of CTC will be a 24-hour family entertainment channel with a programming grid consisting of CTC (80%), Domashny and DTV content. Viewers will have the opportunity to watch formats that have proven popular with Russian audiences, such as 'Margosha', 'Daddy's Girls', 'Ranetki', 'Cadets', 'I Want to Believe!', 'Say What's Wrong', and many more. CTC Media's programming is well known for its high quality, topicality and family focus.
Anton Kudryashov, Chief Executive Officer of CTC Media, commented: "The international launch is an important and long-awaited step for us. We have chosen the North American market as the first target for our international expansion due to its significant potential. Moreover, we are confident that there are no comparable offerings among the Russian-language broadcasters in the U.S. In the future, we are also planning to launch an international version of CTC on other broadcasting platforms in the U.S. as well as in Europe, where Russian content will be popular with viewers." "DISH Network is thrilled to become the exclusive satellite platform provider of CTC programming in the U.S.," said Dave Shull, Senior Vice President of Programming for DISH Network Corporation. "Adding a premium family entertainment channel of such high quality to our already fantastic line-up of Russian programming allows DISH Network to offer our subscribers the most diverse Russian programming options in the country." Irina Shalinets, Director of the International Broadcasting Department at CTC Media, added: "We are providing viewers with a combination of the highest-rated content of three Russian networks - CTC, Domashny and DTV - which we believe will be very appealing. We hope that, by the winter holidays, all Russian-speaking audiences in the U.S. will be tuning in to the new world of family entertainment made possible by CTC." CTC Media content will be distributed by Ethnic Channels Group, Inc. (USA). CTC Media will also provide Ethnic Channels Group with non-exclusive rights for its content distribution via cable, satellite, video-on-demand (VOD), and a number of other broadcasting systems.
About CTC Media, Inc.
CTC Media is a leading independent media company in Russia, with operations throughout Russia and elsewhere in the CIS. It operates three free-to-air television networks in Russia - CTC, Domashny and DTV, Channel 31 in Kazakhstan and TV companies in Uzbekistan and Moldova. CTC Media also owns two TV content production companies, Costafilm and Soho Media. The Company's common stock is traded on The NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "CTCM". For more information on CTC Media, please visit http://www.ctcmedia.ru.
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(NASDAQ: ITWO - i2 Technologies, Inc.)
LATEST NEWS!!
i2 to Launch New BAM Solution and Host Retail Industry Best Practices Workshop at NRF
DALLAS, Dec 21, 2009 -- i2 Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ITWO) will unveil the newest release of its industry-leading Buying and Assortment Management retail solution during the NRF 99th Annual Convention and Expo in New York City, Jan. 10--13, 2010.
The latest release adds significant new features for enhancing assortment effectiveness and simplifying the consumer's shopping experience. i2 works with industry leading retailers such as Payless ShoeSource, Woolworths South Africa and Gap, who have all successfully implemented the solution.
Best Practices Workshop at NRF In conjunction with NRF, i2 will host a retail industry best practices workshop, "Zen Retailing: Discover Your Aha! Moment," on Sunday, Jan. 10 from 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. (EST) at the Jacob J. Javits Convention Center. The workshop will highlight the strategies that companies need in order to tackle their greatest challenges, including optimization of assortment, price, size and pack, and inventory flow. The workshop will be moderated by Chuck Kramer, i2 senior vice president and general manager, Retail, and will feature industry leaders Andrew Henshilwood, director of planning, Woolworths South Africa; Stuart Tattum, partner, Columbus Consulting; and Deborah Weinswig, analyst, Citi Investment Research. If you are interested in attending this complimentary event, please visit the registration page.
Schedule a Meeting with i2 NRF attendees can visit i2 in booth No. 1537 for demonstrations of its advanced planning solution suite for retailers, as well as its transportation management solutions, including: -- Buying & Assortment Management -- Merchandise Financial Planning -- Allocation & Replenishment Management -- Shelf-Centered Collaboration -- Cycle Time Optimization -- Transportation Management Solutions, including FreightMatrix i2's retail consultants will be available to meet with interested attendees to further discuss the company's solutions. Private meetings can be arranged by sending an e-mail to mark_mirsky@i2.com.
About i2 Throughout its more than 20-year history of innovation and value delivery, i2 has dedicated itself to building successful customer partnerships. As a full-service supply chain company, i2 is uniquely positioned to help its clients achieve world-class business results through a combination of consulting, technology, and managed services. i2 solutions are pervasive in a wide cross-section of industries. Learn more at www.i2.com.
i2 is a registered trademark of i2 Technologies US, Inc. and i2 Technologies, Inc.
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(NASDAQ: ISIL - Intersil Corp.)
LATEST NEWS!!
Intersil Debuts New Family of High-Performance, Low Power, 40V Precision Operational Amplifiers
Latest Op Amps Built With Intersil's Innovative Proprietary Precision Bipolar Process Deliver Standout Performance for 12-bit to 24-bit Data Acquisition, Instrumentation and Industrial Applications
MILPITAS, CA, Dec 21, 2009 -- Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ: ISIL), a world leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductors, has introduced the ISL28117 and ISL28217, the latest members of its rapidly growing bipolar low-power precision operational amplifier series.
These new products feature an ideal combination of low noise and low power coupled with low offset voltage, low bias current drift and minimal offset drift over temperature. The products are ideal for applications that require reduced power consumption, high DC accuracy and AC performance needed to condition a wide range of precision analog signals.
The single ISL28117 and dual ISL28217 are capable of reducing signal conditioning error when compared with competing solutions. This is achieved through a combination of lower noise, lower offset voltage, lower bias current and higher gain accuracy. These amplifiers enable high gain processing of wide common-mode voltage signals with much better accuracy than competing solutions.
Applications are broad and include medical instruments, precision active filters, power supply control, programmable logic controllers and digital oscilloscopes.
Key Technical Specifications
The ISL28117 and ISL28217 offer industry-leading specifications including:
- Low Input Offset . . . . . . . . . . . . +/-50microV, Max.
- Superb Offset TC . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.6microV/degree Celsius, Max.
- Input Bias Current . . . . . . . . . . . +/-1nA, Max.
- Input Bias Current TC . . . . . . . . . .+/-5 picoA/degree Celsius, Max.
- Low Current Consumption . . . . . . . . .440 microA
- Voltage Noise. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 nanoV peak-to-peak noise
- Wide Supply Range. . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25V to 20V
The ISL28117 and ISL28217 feature a wide operating temperature range of -40 to 125 degrees Celsius. The combination of low noise and low power meet the requirements for signal gain front ends in industrial control applications, while reducing overall power consumption for high signal-count designs. The wide supply voltage range of +/-2.25V to +/-20V enables more flexibility for wide common-mode range applications. Full-trench isolation process technology prevents latch-up, while high ESD ratings of 4.5kV (human body model) and 500V (machine model) are designed to prevent in-field failures for industrial applications such as data acquisition and process control.
Pricing and Availability The ISL28117 single amplifiers are available in 8-lead SOIC at $0.95 (B-grade) and $0.78 (C-grade) in 1,000-piece quantities. The ISL28217 dual amplifiers are available now in 8-lead SOIC packages at $1.48 (C-grade) and $1.89 (B-grade) each in 1,000-piece quantities.
About Intersil Intersil Corporation is a leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance analog and mixed signal semiconductors. The Company's products address some of the industry's fastest growing markets, such as, flat panel displays, cell phones, other handheld systems, and notebooks. Intersil's product families address power management functions and analog signal processing functions. Intersil products include ICs for battery management, hot-plug controllers, linear regulators, power sequencers, supervisory ICs, bridge drivers, PWM controllers, switching DC/DC regulators, Zilker Labs Digital Power ICs and power MOSFET drivers; optical storage laser diode drivers; DSL line drivers; D2Audio products; video and high-performance operational amplifiers; high-speed data converters; interface ICs; analog switches and multiplexers; crosspoint switches; voice-over-IP devices; and ICs for military, space and radiation-hardened applications. For more information about Intersil or to find out how to become a member of our winning team, visit the Company's web site and career page at www.intersil.com.
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(NASDAQ: ARWR - Arrowhead Research Corp.)
LATEST NEWS!!
Arrowhead Research to Report Fiscal 2009 Fourth Quarter and Year-End Financial Results and Host Conference Call on Tuesday, December 22, 2009
PASADENA, Calif., Dec 21, 2009 -- Arrowhead Research Corporation (NASDAQ: ARWR) today announced that it will report its financial results for the fiscal 2009 fourth quarter and year ended September 30, 2009, on Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time (1:30 p.m. Pacific time). To participate in the conference call, please dial 877-941-2068 or 480-629-9712. Investors may also access a live audio webcast of this conference call on the Company's website at www.arrowheadresearch.com.
A replay of the webcast will be available approximately two hours after the conclusion of the call. The webcast archive will remain available for 90 days. An audio replay will also be available approximately two hours after the conclusion of the call and will be made available until Tuesday, January 5, 2010. The audio replay can be accessed by dialing 800-406-7325 or 303-590-3030 and entering passcode 4196542#.
About Arrowhead Research Corporation Arrowhead Research Corporation (www.arrowheadresearch.com) (NASDAQ: ARWR) is a nanotechnology company commercializing new technologies in the areas of life sciences, electronics, and energy. Arrowhead is seeking to build value for shareholders through the progress of majority owned subsidiaries. Currently, Arrowhead has four subsidiaries commercializing nanotech products and applications and minority investments in two privately held nanobiotech companies.
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(NASDAQ: BRCM - Broadcom Corp.)
LATEST NEWS!!
New Broadcom(R) Crystal HD Solution Brings High Definition Video to Netbooks
--Technology Gives Consumers One of the Best Low Power Multimedia Playback Experiences Available on a Netbook
IRVINE, Calif., Dec 21, 2009 -- Broadcom Corporation (Nasdaq: BRCM), a global leader in semiconductors for wired and wireless communications, today announced its next-generation Crystal HD solution that provides consumers with the most advanced, low cost, low power, high definition (HD) video playback available on a netbook. Providing access to personal offline video and quality online HD content, such as user-generated videos, streaming movies, and online television and HD news, from a low cost, low power netbook can present a technology challenge for manufacturers. The new Broadcom(R) BCM70015 single chip Crystal HD enhanced media accelerator solution breaks down these netbook cost and power barriers to provide an exceptional HD video experience.
Highlights/Key Facts:
-- Broadcom Crystal HD technology gives netbook users a rich multimedia experience by providing cost-effective, quality playback of HD video.
-- Broadcom's BCM70015 single chip Crystal HD solution provides manufacturers with a highly integrated low power, low cost solution that addresses one of the key performance challenges on netbook platforms: quality playback of online streaming HD video.
-- The BCM70015 single chip high-definition advanced media processor also: -- Provides software support for Adobe(R) Flash(R) Player (v10.1), Windows Media(R) Player (v12), as well as support for other third-party media players including both commercial and open-source.
-- Leverages Broadcom's proven set-top box (STB) and consumer media player technologies to provide one of the industry's best HD media playback experiences on low cost netbooks.-- Is targeted for PC/x86 applications that include the playback of streaming video, Blu-ray Disc(R), file-based content and broadcast (and other TV sources).
-- Is perfect for low cost netbooks, but is also designed for use in notebooks as well as small form factor (SFF) and slim desktops.
-- Supports standard definition (SD) and HD multi-format video decode of industry standard codecs (H.264/AVC, MPEG-2, VC-1, WMV9, MPEG-4, DivX(R), Xvid and AVS), enabling users to enjoy a mobile media experience with no frame drops or jitter, even under a heavy CPU load.
-- Is optimized for motherboard designs and is also available in the PCI Express mini-card module format.
Supporting Quotes: Dan Eiref, Vice President & General Manager, Broadcom's Consumer Electronics Line of Business "Netbooks have grown in popularity in part because they are easily transportable. Broadcom's low power and low cost Crystal HD technology will allow netbook owners, for the first time, to use their netbooks as portable multimedia playback devices on which they can experience HD video anytime, anywhere." Brian Pitstick, General Manager, Dell's Mobile Products Group "People on the move have declared the Inspiron Mini a favorite companion device that enables Web surfing, email, listening to music and sharing user-generated content in real time, wherever they are. Now they can add rich, high definition entertainment experiences, including smooth HD video playback, powered by Broadcom Crystal HD technology." About Broadcom Broadcom Corporation is a major technology innovator and global leader in semiconductors for wired and wireless communications. Broadcom products enable the delivery of voice, video, data and multimedia to and throughout the home, the office and the mobile environment. We provide the industry's broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art system-on-a-chip and software solutions to manufacturers of computing and networking equipment, digital entertainment and broadband access products, and mobile devices. These solutions support our core mission: Connecting everything(R).
Broadcom is one of the world's largest fabless semiconductor companies, with 2008 revenue of $4.66 billion, and holds over 3,650 U.S. and over 1,450 foreign patents, more than 7,750 additional pending patent applications, and one of the broadest intellectual property portfolios addressing both wired and wireless transmission of voice, video, data and multimedia.
A FORTUNE 500(R) company, Broadcom is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., and has offices and research facilities in North America, Asia and Europe. Broadcom may be contacted at +1.949.926.5000 or at www.broadcom.com.
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(NASDAQ: CKSW - ClickSoftware Technologies Ltd.)
LATEST NEWS!!
ClickSoftware Releases 'Service Chain Optimization For Dummies'
--The Ideal Holiday Gift for Service Professionals, And It's Free
BURLINGTON, Mass., Dec 21, 2009 -- ClickSoftware Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq: CKSW), the leading provider of workforce management and service optimization solutions, today announced the immediate availability of Service Chain Optimization For Dummies (http://www.clicksoftware.com/sco4dummies). It's a unique resource, condensing the complex requirements of meeting today's stringent service and market demands, into an easy-to-read format with actionable takeaways.
The perfect holiday gift for the service professional that has it all, the book is available as both an e-Book and in hard copy. Its content draws on the expertise of ClickSoftware's CEO, Dr. Moshe BenBassat - who created the concept of service chain optimization in 1996 - and the Company's real-world experience in helping hundreds of service organizations across a wide variety of industries build successful, optimized service operations.
"Information and advice on managing various aspects of the service chain are scattered across numerous sources such as whitepapers, magazine articles, case studies and blogs, which makes it extremely difficult to cover and digest," said Dr. Moshe BenBassat, Chairman & CEO of ClickSoftware. "This book provides clear, comprehensive advice on how to boost profit and customer service levels - within minutes." Published under the best-selling For Dummies(R) brand owned by John Wiley & Sons Inc., the pocket-sized book is full of unique tips on how to strike the delicate balance of providing superior customer service at the lowest possible costs. A few of the highlights: -- How any service organization - large or small - can optimize all parts of the service chain, from forecasting customer demand and planning for the resource levels to address it, to scheduling resources, dispatching and managing them in real time during the day of service -- Ensuring right time, on time service, no matter what the weather, traffic or last-minute customer calls bring -- Painting service organizations green: Streamlining service routes for reduced carbon emissions -- Embracing mobility and staying connected with employees and customers - at all times
Service Chain Optimization For Dummies comes at an opportune time, as service resources are stretched as thin as ever. Tighter budgets, reduced headcounts and volatile customer demand require more work than ever to maintain adequate customer service levels.
"Regardless of how any field service provider has fared in the recent global downturn, the desire to increase efficiency and improve customer service remains high on the agenda," said Dennis Flower, editor of Service Management Magazine. "The decision by ClickSoftware to publish an advisory booklet on the various aspects involved in optimizing the field service operation is therefore well timed." ClickSoftware has a long history of innovation in the area of decision support and optimization processes. In recent years, ClickSoftware was awarded Patent number 6,985,872, titled "A Method and System for Assigning Human Resources to Provide Services", for a system that unifies the analysis, forecasting, planning, scheduling and execution of service operations, leading to optimized performance across long and short time scales, and enabling agile and effective collaboration of different roles and stake-holders in the service management world.
Service Chain Optimization For Dummies is available online, free of charge, at www.clicksoftware.com/sco4dummies. A budget-conscious gift for the service or IT expert that has everything, the free print edition will be distributed at select industry events throughout 2010.
About ClickSoftware ClickSoftware is the leading provider of workforce management and service optimization solutions that create business value for service operations through higher levels of productivity, customer satisfaction and cost effectiveness. Combining educational, implementation and support services with best practices and its industry-leading solutions, ClickSoftware drives service decision making across all levels of the organization. From proactive customer demand forecasting and capacity planning to real-time decision making, incorporating scheduling, mobility and location-based services, ClickSoftware helps service organizations get the most out of their resources. With over 150 customers across a variety of industries and geographies, and strong partnerships with leading platform and system integration partners - ClickSoftware is uniquely positioned to deliver superb business performance to any organization. The company is headquartered in Burlington, Mass. and Israel, with offices in Europe, and Asia Pacific. For more information about ClickSoftware, please call (781) 272-5903 or (888) 438-3308, or visit www.clicksoftware.com.
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