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American Technology Reports Fiscal Q2 2008 Results

Fri, 09 May 2008 16:05:00 EDT

Launch of New LRAD(R)-X Products Expected to Increase Q3 and Q4 Revenues and Improve Operating Results

Airship Surveillance Appoints Mangold Vice President and Member of the Board

Fri, 09 May 2008 11:32:00 EDT

LAS VEGAS, NV and CAPE CANAVERAL, FL--(Marketwire - May 9, 2008) - Airship Surveillance, Inc., a Nevada-based high technology airship company, with whom WENR Corp. (PINKSHEETS: WNRC) has a letter of intent, formally announced today Sandy Mangold has been appointed as Vice President of the Company and has been elected to its Board of Directors.

"Sandy brings an exceptional background to Airship Surveillance (AirSur) and has already met on behalf of AirSur with staff of Homeland Security, Department of Defense, NASA, and multiple private companies and institutions," stated Paul Adams of AirSur. "He will be responsible for generating sales, business strategy, and overall growth of Airship Surveillance."

Firan Technology Group Corporation (FTG) Wins Two Supplier Awards From Rockwell Collins

Thu, 08 May 2008 16:48:00 EDT

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - Firan Technology Group Corporation (TSX:FTG) - FTG Aerospace was selected for the Lean Initiative Award 2008 from Rockwell Collins. The award was presented by Jeff Moore, Senior Vice President of Operations, during the company's Annual Supplier Conference. FTG won this award in competition across all suppliers to Rockwell. FTG dedicates resources to lean programs across the company. "During 2007 FTG used lean principles in developing the layout and manufacturing flow for the new facility for FTG Aerospace which resulted in significant improvement in manufacturing efficiencies for the business" said Randy Drake, Director of Manufacturing.

Homeland Integrated Security Systems' New Product Line to Position Company for Sustained Growth in 2008 -- As Highlighted on Wallstreetcorner.com

Thu, 08 May 2008 09:12:00 EDT

ARDEN, NC--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - Homeland Integrated Security Systems, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: HISU) is pleased to announce that the Company's CEO and President, Fred Wicks, was interviewed by Larry Oakley on Wallstreetcorner.com on May 7, 2008. Mr. Wicks talked about the Company's expanded product line and its overall progression in the last few months that has positioned the Company for growth in 2008.

Mr. Wicks discussed the Company's main product, the Cyber Tracker, which is a precise GPS tracking device and a single board, "smart box" computer. Wicks explained that the Cyber Tracker collects, analyzes and transmits information it receives through the utilization of sensors. It has the ability to be used in a wide variety of applications that can protect assets and reduce costs. For example, Mr. Wicks pointed out that the Cyber Tracker can help fleets reduce fuel costs by monitoring routes, vehicle accele

Stretch Inc. Uses Arena PLM to Set up the Right Systems and Controls to Take the Market by Storm

Thu, 08 May 2008 08:00:00 EDT

Stretch Uses Arena to Enhance Collaboration, Outsourcing, and Industry Compliance Capabilities -- and Head to Market in a Highly Competitive Position

Cubic Announces First Foreign Military Sale of P5 Combat Training System to Polish Air Force

Thu, 08 May 2008 07:30:00 EDT

SAN DIEGO, CA--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - Cubic Defense Applications, a defense subsidiary of Cubic Corporation (AMEX: CUB), has received a potential $9.5 million contract from the 675th/689th Armament Systems Squadron at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, to supply Cubic's latest air combat training system to the Polish Air Force. The Poland Autonomous Air Combat Maneuvering Instrumentation (AACMI) program represents Cubic's first Foreign Military Sale (FMS) of the new P5 system, currently operational at 10 U.S. military bases.

DOR BioPharma Acquires Option for Third-Generation Anthrax Vaccine From Harvard University

Thu, 08 May 2008 06:00:00 EDT

EWING, NJ--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - DOR BioPharma, Inc. (OTCBB: DORB) ("DOR" or the "Company"), a late-stage biopharmaceutical company, announced today that it has entered into a one-year exclusive option with the President and Fellows of Harvard College to license analogues of anthrax toxin for prospective use in vaccines against anthrax, a potentially fatal disease caused by the spore-forming, gram-positive bacterium Bacillus anthracis. The option, which was obtained through negotiation with Harvard University's Office of Technology Development, encompasses an issued U.S. patent that covers engineered variants of protective antigen (PA) developed in the Harvard Medical School laboratory of Dr. John Collier. PA is the principal determinant of protective immunity to anthrax and is being developed for second- and third-generation anthrax vaccines.

Cubic Corp. (AMEX: CUB) Reports Earnings and Sales for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2008

Wed, 07 May 2008 17:54:00 EDT

SAN DIEGO, CA--(Marketwire - May 7, 2008) - Cubic Corporation (AMEX: CUB) today reported earnings and sales for the second quarter ended March 31, 2008. Earnings were $9.6 million in the second quarter ($.36 per share) versus $11.2 million last year, while for the six-month period, earnings increased from $19.5 million last year to $20.3 million ($.76 per share) this year.

Sales for the second quarter, although higher than the first quarter, were $210.3 million this year compared to $230.0 million in the same quarter last year. Lower sales in defense were partially offset by increased sales from transportation. Last year's second quarter included sales of $3.2 million from the corrugated box business the company sold in the fourth quarter of 2007. For the first six months of the fiscal year, sales were $413.0 million compared to $433.0 million a year ago.

TeleTech Schedules Release Date and Conference Call for First Quarter 2008 Business Highlights and Provides NASDAQ Listing Status Update

Wed, 07 May 2008 16:26:00 EDT

ENGLEWOOD, CO--(Marketwire - May 7, 2008) - TeleTech Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEC), one of the largest and most geographically diverse global providers of business process outsourcing (BPO) solutions, today announced that it will release first quarter 2008 business highlights before the market opens on Wednesday, May 14, 2008, when a summary press release will be issued. A conference call and webcast with management will also be held on Wednesday, May 14, 2008, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time.

BaySys Technologies Acquires Interad Facilities and Intellectual Property Rights

Wed, 07 May 2008 15:22:00 EDT

ACCOMAC, VA--(Marketwire - May 7, 2008) - BaySys Technologies announced today it has finalized the acquisition of Interad, Ltd's facilities and intellectual property rights.

BaySys Technologies is a leading provider of narrow and wide VIP aircraft interior design, engineering, fabrication, and installation services to support VIP/Head of State and corporate transport flight operations. Solutions include full aircraft interior completion, interior reconfiguration and refurbishment, cockpit and cabin system upgrades interior completion, and light and heavy maintenance inspections.

CORRECTION A LA SOURCE/Bombardier A�ronautique publie ses pr�visions annuelles sur le march� des avions

Wed, 07 May 2008 13:26:00 EDT

Veuillez prendre note que le mot "annuelles" a �t� retir� de la premi�re puce. - Les pr�visions de r�f�rence du march� des avions d'affaires sur dix ans repr�sentent 13 200 livraisons de 2008 � 2017, soit des rentr�es de 300 milliards $US pour l'ensemble du march� - Les pr�visions du march� des avions commerciaux sur 20 ans, de 2008 � 2027, correspondent � 12 900 nouvelles livraisons sur le march� des avions de 20 � 149 places, d'une valeur de 528 milliards $ US

CORRECTION FROM SOURCE/Bombardier Aerospace Releases Annual Aircraft Market Forecasts

Wed, 07 May 2008 13:25:00 EDT

Please note that word annually was removed from the first bullet. - 10-year baseline Business Aircraft Market Forecast predicts 13,200 deliveries from 2008 to 2017, representing market-wide revenues of $300 billion US - 20-year Commercial Aircraft Market Forecast from 2008 to 2027 calls for 12,900 new deliveries in 20- to 149-seat market, worth $528 billion US

CAE devient le fournisseur de formation agr�� de Bombardier pour les appareils Learjet 40/40 XR et Learjet 45/45 XR en Europe

Wed, 07 May 2008 13:18:00 EDT

Lancement des programmes de formation pour les Learjet 40/40 XR, Learjet 45/45 XR et Challenger 300 en Europe

CAE Becomes Bombardier's Authorized Training Provider for Learjet 40/40 XR and Learjet 45/45 XR Aircraft in Europe

Wed, 07 May 2008 12:35:00 EDT

Introduction of Learjet 40/40 XR and Learjet 45/45 XR and Challenger 300 aircraft training programs in Europe

Aberdeen Group Launches New Study Focused on Creating a PLM Ecosystem to Improve Product Development and Change Management Processes

Wed, 07 May 2008 12:00:00 EDT

Best-in-Class Integrate Processes, Data and Applications to Support Product Profitability

Bombardier A�ronautique publie ses pr�visions annuelles sur le march� des avions

Wed, 07 May 2008 11:00:00 EDT

- Les pr�visions de r�f�rence du march� des avions d'affaires sur dix ans repr�sentent 13 200 livraisons annuelles, de 2008 � 2017, soit des rentr�es de 300 milliards $US pour l'ensemble du march� - Les pr�visions du march� des avions commerciaux sur 20 ans, de 2008 � 2027, correspondent � 12 900 nouvelles livraisons sur le march� des avions de 20 � 149 places, d'une valeur de 528 milliards $ US

Bombardier Aerospace Releases Annual Aircraft Market Forecasts

Wed, 07 May 2008 11:00:00 EDT

- 10-year baseline Business Aircraft Market Forecast predicts 13,200 deliveries annually from 2008 to 2017, representing market-wide revenues of $300 billion US - 20-year Commercial Aircraft Market Forecast from 2008 to 2027 calls for 12,900 new deliveries in 20- to 149-seat market, worth $528 billion US

Pixim Digital Pixel System Technology Powers the New Vista VIRD Dome Security Camera

Wed, 07 May 2008 10:00:00 EDT

Pixim's Digital Imaging Technology Enables the Vista Dome Camera to Produce Clear, Accurate Images in All Lighting Conditions

Utilities and Municipal Governments Sign With iLOOKABOUT

Wed, 07 May 2008 09:53:00 EDT

LONDON, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 7, 2008) - iLOOKABOUT Corp. ("iLOOKABOUT") (TSX VENTURE:ILA) today announced that it has entered into agreements to license its iLOOKABOUT StreetScape ("StreetScape") visual data intelligence product to several enterprise customers in the utility and municipal government sectors. The agreements involve the licensing of visual data captured by iLOOKABOUT's proprietary software for asset management in the utilities sector and cross-departmental usage such as Engineering and Public Works in the municipal sector. The use of iLOOKABOUT's digital image data is expected to reduce the cost of field visits, facilitate planning decisions and provide the intelligence required to improve the coordination of resources for customers in both sectors. Customer information and financial details of these agreements were not disclosed.

OSI Geospatial Signs US$10 Million Contract With the U.S. Army

Wed, 07 May 2008 09:25:00 EDT

OTTAWA, CANADA--(Marketwire - May 7, 2008) - OSI Geospatial Inc. (TSX:OSI)(OTCBB:OSIIF) announced today that its U.S. Systems Operations has signed a five year, US$10 million contract with the U.S. Army. Under the terms of this contract, the company will provide its land based command and control products and engineering services in support of U.S. Army operational requirements. "We are very pleased to be signing this significant contract with this valued, long term customer, the U.S. Army. Our relationship has allowed for the exceptional progress in the development of our land based command and control products and, specifically, our Small Unit Situational Awareness system. The development of relationships and products such as these is critical to our growth strategy and this contract underscores the progress that we are making," said Ken Kirkpatrick, president and CEO of OSI Geospatial. "We strongly believe that we are well positioned to leverage this contract to develop future op

British Columbia Institute of Technology: Entrepreneurial Students Compete for ACE Prize

Tue, 06 May 2008 16:13:00 EDT

Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) present business ideas to leading CEOs at national ACE competition

American Technology Schedules Conference Call and Webcast for May 12th

Tue, 06 May 2008 16:00:00 EDT

ATC Hosts Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 14th

TSA Launches Employee Screening Pilot Programs at Seven Airports

Tue, 06 May 2008 14:25:00 EDT

Agency Meeting Key Legislative Requirement by Examining Employee Screening

Bombardier and Iraq Hold Ceremonial Signing for CRJ900 NextGen Airliners

Tue, 06 May 2008 11:52:00 EDT

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - Bombardier Aerospace participated in a signing ceremony in Baghdad, Iraq on May 4, 2008 to formally recognize two recent orders placed by the Government of Iraq. The firm orders were announced on March 13 and April 14, 2008 for a total of ten CRJ900 NextGen aircraft. The Government of Iraq also holds options on an additional 10 CRJ900 NextGen aircraft. The Government of Iraq's delegation at the ceremony was led by Prime Minister, Nouri Al-Maliki, and included key ministers and advisors. Margaret Huber, Canada's Ambassador to Iraq was also present.

FAVS Authorization to Purchase Shares in Open Market Transactions

Tue, 06 May 2008 11:11:00 EDT

WESTPORT, CT--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - First Aviation Services Inc. (PINKSHEETS: FAVS) (the "Company") announced today that the Board of Directors of the Company has authorized First Equity Group, Inc., the majority shareholder of the Company, and First Equity's beneficial owners, Aaron Hollander, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, and Michael Culver, the Company's former Vice Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, to purchase shares of the Company, individually, for their own accounts or their beneficiaries' accounts, or on behalf of First Equity Group, from time to time in open market transactions.

MachineTalker(R) Introduces Its Ultra-Wideband Intrusion Detector

Tue, 06 May 2008 09:30:00 EDT

Significant Product Enhancement Dramatically Expands Capabilities and Market Scope

ClearCube Extends Market Leadership With Record Growth in 2007 and Exceptional Financial Performance in Q1 of 2008

Tue, 06 May 2008 08:00:00 EDT

Strong Demand From Government, Financial Services, Healthcare and Commercial Sectors Fuels Growth of ClearCube's High-Performance Centralized Desktop Computing Solutions

ClearCube Spins-Off Software Business as New Company VDIworks(TM)

Tue, 06 May 2008 08:00:00 EDT

VDIworks and ClearCube to Capitalize on Growing Demand in Desktop Virtualization and Centralized Desktop Computing Market to Deliver Next Generation Desktop Computing Infrastructure Software and Solutions

Cubic and Decisive-Point Introduce "On-Demand" Game-Based Tactical Simulation for Squads and Platoons

Tue, 06 May 2008 07:00:00 EDT

SAN DIEGO, CA--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - Cubic Applications, Inc., the government services business of Cubic Corporation (AMEX: CUB), has joined with military game maker Decisive-Point to introduce a new concept in tactical- level training called the Small Unit Immersive Training Strategy, or SUITS.

SUITS combines a range of effective training tools ranging from web-based interactive multimedia instruction to podcasts, digital training support packages, digital doctrine linkages, 2D and 3D games, automated after- action reviews, interactive video, and real-time collaborative learning technologies. These components work together to enable troops to develop cognitive skills related to tactical situations "on demand" anytime, anywhere -- even in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Solid Data Announces New Reseller Partnership With Atec Group to Provide Enterprise-Level Solid State Disk (SSD) Solutions

Tue, 06 May 2008 07:00:00 EDT

SANTA CLARA, CA--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - Solid Data Systems, Inc., the leading global provider of DRAM-based enterprise and carrier-class solid-state disk (SSD) storage systems, today announced a new reseller partnership with Atec Group, the leading business information architecture firm in the Northeastern United States. Based on the complementary expertise between the two companies, Atec's customers will have access to integrated, proven and trusted SSD technology solutions.

For those systems under extremely high transaction load, application response times are greatly enhanced by removing the I/O bottleneck with SSD technology. Solid Data's SSD systems store and retrieve data with a latency of less than 10 microseconds, making these appliances the highest performing low latency non-volatile, external storage systems in the industry -- 500 times faster than mechanical disk storage. When application performance drives the success of a business, such as in electronic tr

Woodward Announces Appointment of New Board Member

Mon, 05 May 2008 16:00:00 EDT

FORT COLLINS, CO--(Marketwire - May 5, 2008) - Woodward Governor Company (NASDAQ: WGOV) announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Dr. Ronald M. Sega, 55, to serve on the Board, effective April 29, 2008.

Dr. Sega is Vice President for Energy, Environment and Applied Research with the Colorado State University Research Foundation. Prior to joining CSU, Dr. Sega served as Under Secretary for the U.S. Air Force. In addition, as a former NASA astronaut, Dr. Sega is a two-time shuttle veteran. He graduated from the Air Force Academy, received a master's degree from The Ohio State University, and earned a doctorate in electrical engineering from the University of Colorado.

AlwaysReady CEO Dr. Fred Allen to Participate in Future of Distributed Power Storage/Batteries Panel

Mon, 05 May 2008 16:00:00 EDT

LITTLE FALLS, NJ--(Marketwire - May 5, 2008) - mPhase/AlwaysReady (OTCBB: XDSL) announced today that Dr. Fred Allen, President and CEO of AlwaysReady, Inc., will be participating in a panel discussion on the "Future of Distributed Power Storage/Batteries," tomorrow from 1:30-2:30 PM at the 7th Annual NanoBusiness Alliance Conference and Exhibition being held at the Marriott Marquis hotel in Times Square, New York City.

Today, mPhase/AwaysReady provided a glimpse of its first-ever mechanically activated lithium-based battery that has a potentially infinite shelf life. mPhase/AlwaysReady will be performing a live demonstration of its lithium-based Smart NanoBattery tomorrow at 1:15 PM at the 7th Annual NanoBusiness Alliance Conference and Exhibition.

Quantum3D Introduces Industry-Leading Graphics Accelerator XMC: Sentiris 5140

Mon, 05 May 2008 15:27:00 EDT

Market-Leading Mezzanine Card Again Raises Bar for Performance and Capabilities

Riverbed Partners to Provide Best-of-Breed Network Visibility

Mon, 05 May 2008 12:39:00 EDT

Makes It Easy for Enterprises With Comprehensive Visibility Strategy to Accelerate Global Businesses

mPhase to Conduct Live Demo of Its AlwaysReady Lithium-Based Battery at NanoBusiness Alliance Tomorrow!

Mon, 05 May 2008 12:00:00 EDT

LITTLE FALLS, NJ--(Marketwire - May 5, 2008) - mPhase/AlwaysReady (OTCBB: XDSL) -- mPhase said today that it will be conducting a live demonstration of its first ever mechanically activated lithium-based battery that has an almost infinite shelf life.

The live demonstration will take place at 1:15PM Tuesday, May 6th, 2008 from the mPhase/AlwaysReady Table Top Booth at the 7th Annual NanoBusiness Alliance Conference and Exhibition being held at the Marriott Marquis in NYC.

FLIR Systems Announces Initial Order for Commercial Shipping Application

Mon, 05 May 2008 09:30:00 EDT

PORTLAND, OR--(Marketwire - May 5, 2008) - FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) announced that it has received a 60 unit order for its NavigatorT II thermal imaging camera from Bourbon Corporation, a world-leader in offshore oil and gas marine services based in France.

The units delivered under this order will be used for navigation and safety purposes aboard Bourbon's fleet of offshore supply vessels. This is FLIR's first sale into the commercial shipping industry, which represents approximately 35,000 vessels world-wide.

Nano-Proprietary, Inc. Announces Completion of Air Force Contract

Mon, 05 May 2008 08:50:00 EDT

AUSTIN, TX--(Marketwire - May 5, 2008) - Austin, Texas-based Nano-Proprietary, Inc. (OTCBB: NNPP) announced that its subsidiary, Applied Nanotech, Inc. ("ANI"), completed its Small Business Innovation Research ("SBIR") Phase II contract with the U.S. Air Force covering the development of a Carbon Monoxide ("CO") sensor system.

Under this contract, ANI developed a CO sensor system and delivered three test units to the U.S. Air Force. The sensor system is a handheld, battery operated, low power unit with an estimated operational time of up to 8,000 hours with a single battery. The unit measures CO levels at temperatures ranging from -40C to 60C and at concentration levels from 0-250 parts per million. Visual and audible alarms are activated at two programmable CO concentration thresholds. As a result of proprietary control algorithms and electronic circuitry developed during the project, ANI has created a sensor syst

U.S. Department of Homeland Security CEDAP Program Awarded $5.9M to Ahura Scientific, Inc.

Mon, 05 May 2008 08:30:00 EDT

Program Funds Equipment and Training for Smaller Communities Across the Nation to Help Prevent, Deter, and Respond to Terrorist Attacks

Cubic Expands Business at U.S. Army Quartermaster Center and School

Mon, 05 May 2008 07:30:00 EDT

SAN DIEGO, CA--(Marketwire - May 5, 2008) - Cubic Applications, Inc., the government services division of Cubic Corporation (AMEX: CUB), today announced its training and education support contract with the U.S. Army Quartermaster Center and School (QMC&S) at Fort Lee, Virginia, has been expanded. Cubic has received a new $6.1 million task order from the Northern Region Contracting Center to provide 95 additional personnel, bringing the total number of Cubic employees or subcontractors at the site to nearly 200 people.

Airship Surveillance Receives First Contract With Government Contractor

Mon, 05 May 2008 06:55:00 EDT

LAS VEGAS, NV--(Marketwire - May 5, 2008) - Airship Surveillance (AirSur), a Nevada-based high technology aerospace company, which also has a letter of intent to be acquired by WENR Corp. (PINKSHEETS: WNRC), stated today that it has received its first signed contract with a government contractor.

"We are pleased to announce the award of a systems engineering contract with a Las Vegas-based company, which has extensive contacts in defense, energy, and academic communities," stated Sandy Mangold of AirSur. "Airship Surveillance will conduct integration studies for a wide range of biological, chemical and radiation sensors, which could be flown on our airships. Further, the contract also calls for the Company to develop an accompanying series of deployment concepts (Concepts of Operations) for each specific set of payload suites."

BCD's DVD-1150HDD Records to Hard Drive Video or DVD

Mon, 05 May 2008 02:15:00 EDT

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK--(Marketwire - May 5, 2008) - BCD Associates, Inc., a leader in DVD Control Systems, has added the DVD-1150HDD with hard drive to its line of industrial DVD recorders. Designed specifically for remote control via RS-232, USB serial and optionally, built-in web server control, the HDD DVR adds extended recording capability.

Hard Drive Recording

Video may be directly recorded to either DVD or to the digital video recorder hard drive. The standard 250GB drive is equivalent to 58 DVDs, giving recording times from 58 hours to 348 hours, depending on the quality selected. Once recorded to the HDD, individual titles may be erased or recorded to DVD disc faster than real time. Titles that are too large to fit on a single DVD are automatically 'spanned' to two or more discs. The DVD-1150HDD features selection of HDD or DVD recording via front-panel or RS-232 without drilling through menus.