Phase Forward posts 3rd-quarter profit decline Oct 30, 2009
Phase Forward Inc., a provider of data management software for drug safety and clinical trials, reported its third-quarter profit sank nearly 50 percent, but still handily beat Wall Street's forecast. The company earned $1. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Roark buys North Shore unit Oct 30, 2009
Most importantly, the acquisition enhances PSC s technology platform that provides a full suite of transaction processing services including data management, paper and electronic document rendering and payment processing. Atlanta-based Roark Capital Group is a private equity firm. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Combination Antiretroviral Therapy Effective At Reducing HIV Resistance In Mothers And Babies Following Mother-to-child Transmission Oct 29, 2009
Funding: Boehringer Ingelheim, the developer and manufacturer of nevirapine, funded this trial, designed the study, was involved in data collection, and was responsible for data management and involved in the analysis. The decision to publish and preparation of the manuscript included employees of the sponsor, which gave an assurance that all authors have full access to the trial dataset. (Science Daily)
SRP gets $57M in stimulus for smart meter program Oct 28, 2009
The Navajo Tribal Utility Association received nearly $5 million for a smart grid network and data management system. The grants were part of about $3. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Speed Bag Hits App Store Oct 27, 2009
Amadeus Consulting is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, winner of the Microsoft Office XP Challenge, and has Microsoft Partner Competencies in Custom Development, Mobility and Data Management Solutions. Amadeus Consulting is an expert in custom software applications such as content management systems, e-commerce, surveys, social networking sites, data collection and management, browser plug-ins, and mobile application development including iPhone and Windows Mobile. (IGN Wireless Games)
EMC buys Durham building for $22.6M Oct 27, 2009
Data management company has purchased a 450,000-square-foot warehouse building in Durham for $22. 6 million. (Triangle Business Journal)
Lawmakers want to shake out TARP fraud with tech Oct 24, 2009
Credit card companies, using such tools, can call a customer as soon as a suspicious transaction takes place because the software detects activity that doesn't match a customers normal behavior, said Stephen Horne, vice president of master data management and integration services at Dow Jones. Similar technology could alert federal government officials about fraudulent spending under TARP. (FCW.com)
Concurrent Brings Three-Screen Video Experience to Life at SCTE Cable-Tec Oct 23, 2009
This advanced data management will allow an operator's marketing, programming, advertising and operations teams to identify new opportunities for revenue growth and capitalize on operational efficiencies to reduce expenses ... MDAS media data management, interactivity, operational reporting and advanced advertising. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Bill would make fraud-detection available for TARP Oct 21, 2009
Credit card companies can call you up as soon as a suspcious transaction takes place and ask whether you really made it, because they use software tools that detect activity that doesn't match your normal behavior, said Stephen Horne, vice president of master data management and integration services at Dow Jones. Similar technology could alert federal government officials about fraudulent spending under TARP, Horne said today. (FCW.com)
Cloud Storage Industry Sets Standards Oct 19, 2009
"Drawing from the experience and expertise of its existing and new SNIA members as well as the work from the Cloud Storage Technical Working Group, the new Initiative will set programs to advance the knowledge and acceptance of cloud storage and drive the adoption of the Cloud Data Management Interface standard," he added ... The main objective of the group is create the Cloud Data Management Interface (CDMI), an application programming interface to which storage software vendors can write... (Datamation)
A map maker? Who knew? Oct 18, 2009
Pitney Bowes Business Insight is a software and data management company, although it is involved in the customer communication market and other areas such as mail and postage. In the past, company executives hated when the company was called a mapping or mapping software company because it did much more than that. (Albany Times Union)
Virtualization, SRM and FCoE Are Hot at SNW Oct 17, 2009
Bercovici predicted a competition between application-centric and resource-centric data management ... Cloud computing is viewed as IT as a service, with standards such as the Cloud Data Management Interface (CDMI) serving as the communication vehicle between various applications for accessing and managing the data. (EnterpriseStorageForum)
Africa: Africans 'Losing Out' in North-South Collaborations Oct 16, 2009
Adeyinka G. Falusi, professor of haematology at Nigeria's Ibadan University agreed: "Many researchers in Africa just go for already-designed research projects and have no part in data management and utilisation. They are just part of the execution.". There are practical reasons too, with concerns about the capacity of Sub-Saharan African institutions and researchers to store and manage large amounts of electronic data. (allAfrica.com)
Making Smart Use of Mobile Customer Data Oct 15, 2009
Given the rapidly expanding firmament of OSPs that collect and exploit user data, mobile operators need to evaluate their own user data management strategies rapidly. Page. (BusinessWeek)
Arasan Chip Systems First to Release SDXC/SDIO3.0/eMMC4.4 Host Controller IP Oct 15, 2009
SoC's based on this controller can take advantage of the new security and enhanced card data management features supported by these latest standards. In addition to traditional password based, host configurable write protection schemes, the controller supports the recently introduced Replay Protected Memory Block feature of eMMC 4. (Primezone Releases)
D&B, Kalido Unveil Data Management Products Oct 12, 2009
Dido Unveil Data Management Products. Kalido adds new collaboration features between business users and IT in the latest version of Information Engine and D&B launches its first online data management application ... In a busy week for master data management, Kalido announced plans to release an upgrade of Information Engine by the end of the month and Dched its first online data management application. (TechWeb)
Aurion Amends Terms to Offering, Appoints Director and Officer and Grants Options Oct 10, 2009
He has consulted on property evaluations, controls on mineralization, structural geology, exploration strategies and data management to BHP, Gold Fields, Newmont and Golden Star among others. He built the exploration team in Ecuador for Cornerstone leading to discovery of several epithermal gold properties and successful joint venture of a recon program with Newmont. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Last in the AL Central, First in Data Storage Oct 9, 2009
Satisfied with how its backup and data management software is performing, the Indians have made plans to purchase additional functionality from CommVault, such as and replication software. This will help support remote disaster recovery capabilities for the team's spring training facility in Goodyear, Arizona. (EnterpriseStorageForum)
Terracotta Updates Database Caching Software Oct 8, 2009
The combination of Ehcache and Terracotta's data management infrastructure creates a fully scalable database cache capable of handling almost any load. Clustering support can be activated by changing one line in the XML () settings without any code changes required. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Board of Educations views Holladay property Oct 7, 2009
54 as reimbursement for software support and maintenance of the data management system. This must be approved by the County Commission. (Camden Chronicle, TN)
Celect.org(TM) Expands Organizational Network Services in Canada Oct 5, 2009
celectdata(TM) provides a web based interface for member data management. celectpay(TM) enables organizations to accept credit and debit cards on their websites. (Primezone Releases)
Recovery.gov gets a facelift Oct 3, 2009
That makes the maps more difficult to use, said Seth Grimes, principal consultant on data management at Alta Plana. The map design is problematic unless you have a high degree of geographic literacy, Grimes said. (FCW.com)
How green is your data? Oct 3, 2009
Therefore, agencies are on their own as they try to develop more comprehensive and strategic sustainability plans that include data management among other initiatives, such as , regulatory compliance and ... The groups Sustainability Assessment Model would give organizations a way to define a for assessing, measuring and reporting on different dimensions of green initiatives, including data management, Sharma said ... Oregon took on green data management as an adjunct to the states data... (FCW.com)
Uganda health program receives Heart Hero Award from Brookline foundation Oct 3, 2009
Edward reports that the $2,000 award will help the program install Internet services, buy a secondhand computer to improve their capacity for data management and analysis, and expand to another sub-county in Wakiso District. He is also hopeful that the award s visibility will help attract further funding. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Pervasive shares jump 16% Oct 3, 2009
The data management and data integration software firm said the results for its fiscal first quarter that ended Sept. 30 should be in the range of $11. 9 million to $12. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Quintiles expands in Scotland Sep 26, 2009
Work done at the facility includes project management, regulatory affair and data management for the clinical trials that the company runs for pharmaceutical companies. Approximately 500 employees work at the facility. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Tech majors line up for UN ERP project Sep 26, 2009
Umoja, which is Swahili for unity, will help the UN automate and integrate its supply chains, data management, human resources, finance and central support services. Read business stories in. (India Times)
ODOT to spend $10 million cleaning up stormwater Sep 26, 2009
INDEPENDENT-ENTERPRISE. NEWSPAPERS IN EDUCATION. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
XOMA to Develop Therapeutic Antibody for H1N1 and H5N1 Influenza Viruses Under $2.2 Million U.S. Government Program Managed by SRI International Sep 24, 2009
-- Increase efficiencies for data management and analysis -- Support rational data-driven decisions thus reducing costly errors -- Increase capacity for multiple antibody programs with limited resources -- Accelerate product development and -- Support intellectual property filings. In addition to developing its own products, XOMA develops products with premier pharmaceutical companies including Novartis AG, Schering-Plough Research Institute and Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited. (Primezone Releases)
"Stand Up" Against Poverty campaign launched Sep 24, 2009
Accra, Sept. 23, GNA - Mr Anthony Amuzu, Head of Data Management and Analysis at the Ghana Statistical Service, on Wednesday noted that even though the past 15 years had seen some decline in the level of poverty in Ghana, some areas still showed high levels of poverty. He said the Rural Savannah and Rural Forest areas still had very high proportions of their population living in extreme poverty. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Transocean Ltd. Ranked Among World's Top 50 Companies in Latest Carbon Disclosure Project 2009 Global 500 Report Sep 23, 2009
Companies are scored on their climate change disclosure and high scores indicate good internal data management and understanding of climate-change related issues affecting the company. In addition to this listing, Transocean also ranked as one of the top three companies in the new CDP Performance Scoring Initiative for the energy sector along with Royal Dutch Shell and Total. (Primezone Releases)
Final 12 Month Clinical Data from 5,000 Patients in Worldwide e-HEALING Clinical Study Show Good Safety and Efficacy with Real World Use of OrbusNeich's Genous(TM) Bio-engineered R stent(TM) Sep 23, 2009
"The excellent study design, electronic data capture and monitoring as well as comprehensive data management resulted in robust data for the e-HEALING clinical study, which further supports the efficacy and safety of the Genous Bio-engineered R stent," said de Winter, a co-principal investigator of the study ... Cardialysis, an independent Contract Research Organization (CRO), ensured quality, consistency and completeness of the data through comprehensive data management and monitoring. (PR Newswire)
Energy Parametrics builds new data center Sep 22, 2009
Our new Sacramento data management center will showcase our company s proven products and services to create safe and reliable green energy generation and power systems management. The site will also serve to train industry professionals and host future green energy conferences, said Gary Rayward, chief operation officer. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Standards body issues draft advisory on maintaining open government data Sep 19, 2009
What is your e-mail address. My e-mail address is. (FCW.com)
IBM and Dubuque, Iowa Partner on Smarter City Initiative Sep 17, 2009
IBM Research plans to also build new service systems integration, data management, and analytic technologies that will create new insights for consumers and city policymakers. According to surveys, 30 percent of households have water leaks (leaky faucet, toilet, etc. (PR Newswire)
InsightSoftware.com Announces Availability of Insight's Master Data Management Module for JD Edwards World and EnterpriseOne Sep 16, 2009
com Announces Availability of Insight's Master Data Management Module for JD Edwards World and EnterpriseOne ... com Announces Availability of Insight's Master Data Management Module for JD Edwards World and EnterpriseOne ... com, a global software provider for Business Process Optimization, announces availability of Master Data Management for JD Edwards (JDE) World and EnterpriseOne. (PR Newswire)
IBM's Cognos Express Targets Mid-Sized Firms Sep 16, 2009
All rely on a centralized repository for data, comprised of a company's existing data management investment. Express Reporter is designed to connect to any type of data from relational databases to desktop-based Excel files. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Brookline School Committee in 60 seconds Sep 16, 2009
The ARRA grant has allowed for such additions as part-time kindergarten aides, inclusion specialists, and an upgraded special education data management system. The increase in Title 1 money has allowed the school district to bring back two math specialists. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Survey finds feds will be looking for a few good IT pros Sep 12, 2009
For selected agencies, here are how many systems analysis, security, application software, data management and network services jobs will be required in the years ahead. Agency. (FCW.com)
Nigeria: Opec Maintains Output Targets As Oil Nears $73 Sep 11, 2009
com: Nigeria: Opec Maintains Output Targets As Oil Nears $73 (Page 1 of 1). Nigeria: Opec Maintains Output Targets As Oil Nears $73. (allAfrica.com)
Data archiving: Three key elements Sep 10, 2009
If the objective is to serve business demands like in-house e-discovery or retention to comply with regulations, it makes sense to let data management features drive product selection. But if IT needs a system to To continue reading for free, register below or Requires Membership to View. (Search Storage)
CSC to continue NASA aviation support Sep 10, 2009
Agreement covers testing, training, flight operations, data management, and depot work ... CSC also will furnish flight operations, technical data management and T-38 depot maintenance services. (FCW.com)
Life Sciences Company Opens Clinical Trial Bridge to India Sep 10, 2009
This pact offers end-to-end services which include Contract Research Organization (CRO) selection for a specific clinical program, monitoring of clinical studies, auditing, quality assurance, design and conduct of Phase I - IV clinical studies (including BA/BE, PK/PD, multiple dose, food effect and steady state), faster patient enrollment, in-country sponsor representative, medical writing (including protocols, investigator brochures, statistical reports, integrated clinical reports and... (PR Newswire)
Texas Memory Buys Virtualization Technology from Incipient Sep 10, 2009
TMS isn't saying what it will do with Incipient's data management patents and source code just yet, only that the technology "will allow Texas Memory Systems to further differentiate its industry-leading RamSan line of solid state storage solutions and to increase its advantage over the competition.". "The patents and software provide Texas Memory Systems with a new set of tools for virtualization and storage management that complement our solid state storage systems," TMS President Woody... (EnterpriseStorageForum)
Nottingham gains Oracle Spatial Centre of Excellence Sep 8, 2009
This new relationship with Oracle, the world leader in integrated information management, will enable CGS to benefit from access to the company's very latest solutions ensuring that the Centre uses technologies which are at the forefront of current geospatial data management. CGS is a postgraduate research centre, established in 2005 under the directorship of Professor Mike Jackson, whose experiences spans digital mapping and modelling software, as CEO of Laser-Scan Holdings plc; location-based... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
CTSI maps out growth strategy Sep 6, 2009
So far this year, CTSI has picked up new business, giving supply chain software solutions, data management and transportation services to companies such as , , , , , , , , , , , and. When the economy takes a downturn, many firms turn to the service providers for solutions to either desired cost reductions or cutbacks in people or resources, says CTSI executive vice president Cliff Lynch. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Help wanted: Agencies will need 11,000 more IT workers Sep 6, 2009
The Partnership defines IT positions as those covering systems analysis, security, application software, data management and network services. The Justice Department, which currently has 2,737 IT workers, will need 428 new recruits by 2012. (FCW.com)
USASpending.gov slammed for sloppy design Sep 3, 2009
Although the Office of Management and Budget holds up as of how the Web can provide greater transparency into government operations, the site also has a number of serious shortcomings that limit its effectiveness, according to Seth Grimes, a data management and analysis systems consultant for Washington-based Alta Plana Corp.. Among the site's problems are noncompliance with federal Section 508 requirements, which call for electronic and information technology to be made accessible to people... (FCW.com)
Intergraph(R) and Customers to Present SmartMarine(R) 3D Design Use and Successes at 2009 International Conference on Computer Applications in Shipbuilding Sep 1, 2009
SmartMarine Enterprise is an integrated solutions suite that provides the design, construction, materials, and engineering data management capabilities needed for the creation, safe operation and maintenance and capital Project Lifecycle Management (cPLM) of ships and offshore devices. SmartMarine 3D is the data-centric, rule-driven design component of the multidiscipline SmartMarine Enterprise portfolio for streamlining design processes while preserving existing data and making it more... (PR Newswire)
38,000 Social Security Numbers Potentially Exposed After Theft Aug 30, 2009
There are "best practices" standards for data management and protection. Not using them (which is obvious in this case) is negligent and inexcusable. (The Hoya, Washington DC)
Tewksbury School Committee approves new goals Aug 28, 2009
The topics for this retreat include building leadership capacity, creating a positive school culture, adaptive leadership, data management and school related legal issue. The Tewksbury School Department will offer a two-day training for teachers who wish to mentor the new members of the faculty. (Tewksbury Advocate, MA)
Tewksbury superintendent welcomes students back Aug 28, 2009
We will also expand our X2 student data management system to increase our efficiency and to meet the many requirements from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The area of social responsibility includes initiatives that will enhance leadership opportunities for our students, will continue the practice of critical incident drills to insure school safety, and improvement in communication within the school district and between the school and the home. (Tewksbury Advocate, MA)
Clinical Data licenses cancer drug for $252M Aug 27, 2009
A full service, global contract research organization utilizing state-of-the-art technologies to provide quality Clinical Data Management more efficiently at lower costs. Search 47,000+ Seattle Homes for Sale. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Versant Announces Quarterly Net Income of $0.9 Million Aug 26, 2009
Aug. 25, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Versant Corporation (Nasdaq: - ), an industry leader in specialized data management, today announced its financial results for its third fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2009 ... Versant Corporation (Nasdaq: - ) is an industry leader in specialized data management software, which helps companies to handle complex information in environments that have high performance and high availability requirements. (Primezone Releases)
Bacci joins Unify board Aug 21, 2009
Roseville-based Unify is a developer of data management and archiving software. Tim is a highly regarded entrepreneur who brings a tremendous perspective and a successful track record to the board, said Todd Wille, chief executive officer of Unify. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
When MDM Becomes “Plan B” Aug 21, 2009
When MDM Becomes Plan B CIOUpdate. CIOUpdate guest columnist Jill Dych. (CIO Information Network)
U.S. Education Secretary Briefs Stakeholders on 'Investing in Innovation Fund' at Symposium held by ACT, Inc. and America's Choice Aug 21, 2009
"Rigor & Readiness strives to prepare students for college and careers through high-quality, research-based professional development; programs that increase the effectiveness of district and school staff; and assistance with data management and analysis that supports monitoring of student progress and results.". Jon Erickson, ACT vice president of educational services, discussed the initiative's major goals. (PR Newswire)
NetApp Beats the Street, Names New CEO Aug 20, 2009
"In just 15 years, NetApp has grown from a $14 million startup with 45 employees into a recognized market leader in networked storage and data management with $3.4 billion in annual revenues and approximately 8,000 employees around the world.". In a statement, outgoing CEO Warmenhoven added, "I am very proud that NetApp has achieved a leadership position in the storage market and now look forward to supporting Tom as he takes the company through the next stages of growth.". (EnterpriseStorageForum)
Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Implements STARLIMS Forensic LIMS Appliance in Under Two Weeks Aug 20, 2009
With the STARLIMS system in place, BCSO now enjoys the benefit of automated lab data management, encompassing the entire forensic examination life cycle. This makes a significant contribution in helping the BCSO to overcome the challenge of repetitive, tedious, and inconsistent data storage and retrieval. (Primezone Releases)
What can mobile device management do for you? Aug 18, 2009
That's why I think a hybrid model -- outsourcing many mobile device management functions but keeping data management in-house -- may, over time, become the most popular of all. And I think you'll find -- again, over time -- that MDM becomes a default capability, with standards (like the Open Mobile Alliance's Device Management effort) easing the path and APIs providing the flexibility needed to address any enterprise MDM applications. (SearchMobileComputing.com)
Scores up, but not enough Aug 16, 2009
Curriculum Advantage Inc. and Global Education Technologies (GET) today announce a partnership to give K-12 schools a complete Response to Intervention (RtI) solution that links data management and assessment with differentiated instruction to improve student learning. Through this partnership, student results from Classworks comprehensive K-12 instructional software will be integrated with Enrich , GETs data, tracking and reporting solution for RtI programs. (Fresno Bee)
EMS Named to the Inc. 5000 List For the Third Consecutive Year! Aug 15, 2009
Aug. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Education Management Solutions, Inc. (EMS), a leading software developer of performance evaluation, data management, and audio-video solutions, today announced that it has been named to the 2009 Inc. 5000 list of Fastest Growing Private Companies in America by Inc. Magazine ... Education Management Solutions, Inc. has been the leader in skills and simulation training, data management, performance evaluation software, and audio-video solutions since 1995. (PR Newswire)
RTI gets $11 million to study effects of radiation exposure on humans Aug 14, 2009
RTI has conducted research for the National Cancer Institute for more than 25 years and has extensive capabilities in epidemiology, data and biospecimen collection and data management. Research Triangle Park-based RTI employs more than 2,800 around the world. (Triangle Business Journal)
EnerNOC Returns 260% on Fees From Turning Down Lights in 2009's Power Grid Aug 14, 2009
Software and data management programs will help utilities accommodate hundreds of thousands of electric cars that may hit the roads in the next decade. Technology will also unite the thousands of different power jurisdictions in the U.S., so wind energy generated in Wyoming can be delivered instantly to auto plants in Tennessee -- a virtual impossibility with todays patchwork system. (Bloomberg -- US)
Exploration of the beliefs and experiences of Aboriginal people with cancer in Western Australia: a methodology to acknowledge cultural difference and build understanding Aug 13, 2009
NVivo7 software was used to assist data management and analysis. Participants' narratives were divided into broad categories to allow identification of key themes and discussed by the research team. (BioMed Central)
