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What Is The Thinking Behind Microsoft's 3D Printed Future?

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In further proof that consumer 3D printers are approaching mainstream acceptance, Microsoft recently announced native support for 3D printers. This means that users will be able to 3D print objects in a similar fashion to paper-based printing. To print a 3D object, all you would need to do is hit the Print button on your Windows machine. Windows 8.1 ships with native 3D printing support (or, drivers) for nine 3D printers. This list includes established players such as MakerBot to startups such as Formlabs. While you can read the detailed interview below, there were two key points that Shanen Boettcher, Microsoft veteran and General Manager with the company’s Startup Business Group,  emphasized during his conversation with me. …read more

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Illumina and Kindstar Global Announce Strategic Collaboration to Facilitate Clinical Adoption of Ill

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Illumina and Kindstar Global Announce Strategic Collaboration to Facilitate Clinical Adoption of Illumina Technologies in Asia

SAN DIEGO & WUHAN, China–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Illumina, Inc. (NAS: ILMN) and Kindstar Global (Kindstar) today announced they are entering into a strategic collaboration whereby Kindstar will validate and implement molecular assays in their laboratories, leveraging Illumina’s TruSightTM content sets, Infinium® Dx CytoSNP-12 assay and NuPCRTM reagents. The collaboration will enable Kindstar to expand its esoteric and specialty testing services offerings within its network of more than 3,300 hospitals across China.

“Kindstar’s adoption of Illumina’s TruSight technology across its extensive network in China speaks to the breadth and depth of content in this innovative portfolio,” said Matt Posard, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Illumina’s Translational and Consumer Genomics business. “Next-generation sequencing is enabling a dramatic improvement in both coverage and accuracy for molecular diagnostics, and we look forward to additional partnerships that continue to drive this improvement forward.”

“Kindstar is excited to offer services in China based on Illumina’s products including the TruSight content sets,” said Dr. Shiang Huang, Founder and CEO of Kindstar. “Leveraging Illumina‘s technology will enable us to offer the highest quality and most specialized diagnostics.”

About Illumina

Illumina (www.illumina.com) is a leading developer, manufacturer, and marketer of life science tools and integrated systems for the analysis of genetic variation and function. We provide innovative sequencing and array-based solutions for genotyping, copy number variation analysis, methylation studies, gene expression profiling, and low-multiplex analysis of DNA, RNA, and protein. We also provide tools and services that are fueling advances in consumer genomics and diagnostics. Our technology and products accelerate genetic analysis research and its application, paving the way for molecular medicine and ultimately transforming healthcare.

About Kindstar Global

Kindstar Global, with laboratory facilities in Beijing, Shanghai and Wuhan, provides esoteric diagnostic testing services to hospitals and physicians in every province of China. Kindstar is the first and largest esoteric diagnostic testing business in China, providing laboratory testing services to over 3,300 Chinese hospitals, including 930 tertiary hospitals (classification for largest leading hospitals). Kindstar is becoming the partner of choice to physicians in China for advanced diagnostics in many medical specialties including hematology, oncology, infectious diseases and medical genetics.

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GE Healthcare and HCA Collaborate to Tackle Hand Hygiene

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HCA’s Summerville Medical Center uses real-time data and analytics to track hand hygiene compliance

SUMMERVILLE, S.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– GE Healthcare and HCA’s Summerville Medical Center have collaborated to develop and deploy a data driven technology solution that tracks hand washing data as it relates to patient care through the use of small sensor tags. The new GE Healthcare AgileTrac RTLS (Real-Time Location System) solution provides a more complete picture of clinicians’ hand-washing behaviors than traditional manual programs, which by nature aren’t able to capture as many data points on a daily basis. The automated system collects up to 5,000 data points a day vs. 700 per year with manual observation.

“The ultimate goal of any hospital is to provide the best level of care to patients,” said Louis Caputo, CEO, Summerville Medical Center. “Our innovative culture prompted us to expand our current relationship with GE and tackle hospital acquired infections through the tracking of hand hygiene compliance. The greatest value of this technology has proven to be the data – the fact you can look at individual workflows and departments and make changes accordingly. It’s a constant reminder to put the patient first.”

By expanding GE Healthcare’s AgileTrac RTLS reach with sensor tags, Summerville Medical Center was able to create a detailed record of each patient’s experience by accurately recording, measuring and reporting hand washing—all without affecting the existing workflow. Each caregiver wears a badge that counts room entries and exits as well as the use of soap or sanitizer dispensers. The data collected from the system is used to model and characterize clinician-patient interactions, providing detailed data to help monitor and modify behavior.

The technology was first rolled out in the Summerville Medical Center ICU in the spring of 2012 and then expanded to its medical surgery units and the ER.

“There is no better way for GE to meet its customers’ demands for efficiency and productivity than to provide technology and solutions that can help predict and prevent problems and get the right information to the right people at the right time,” said Fran Dirksmeier, General Manager, Global Asset Management, GE Healthcare. “Our collaboration with Summerville has been invaluable as we look to tackle one of healthcare’s toughest challenges in a data driven way.”

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Taylor Swift Celebrates The Extraordinary Power Of Music In Her First Diet Coke Television Commercia

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Taylor Swift Celebrates The Extraordinary Power Of Music In Her First Diet Coke Television Commercial

  • Swift’s new hit single “22” serves as centerpiece in first spot

ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)– As a musician and songwriter, Taylor Swift holds nothing back. From her personal, intimate song lyrics to her jaw-dropping melodies, her music inspires millions around the globe. Diet Coke celebrates this tireless passion and Swift’s artistic excellence in its first commercial featuring the extraordinary seven-time GRAMMY winner, which debuts nationally today.

The spot, “Music that Moves,” is an evolution of the brand’s iconic Stay Extraordinary campaign and centers on Swift’s unique approach to songwriting and the powerful impact her lyrics and music has on fans. Featuring her new hit single “22,” the spot shows Swift writing wherever inspiration strikes – whether it’s moments before a performance, on the tour bus or in her bedroom – bringing fans into her extraordinary real-life songwriting process.

Premiering today during American Idol®, the spot was filmed in her hometown of Nashville, Tenn., and directed by Fredrik Bond. Opening on Swift penning lyrics in a peaceful bedroom, the spot builds energy with performances by extraordinary Swift fans singing and grooving along as Swift writes verse after verse of her single “22” – whenever inspiration hits. Swift is seen enjoying Diet Coke throughout the spot, helping her stay extraordinary and write the lyrics that connect so well with her fans. It was developed by Droga5 New York, the recently appointed agency of record for Diet Coke. Additional print and digital advertisements featuring Swift will launch later this spring.

“Taylor is a true artist, deeply involved in the full creative process, from writing to production to release,” said Stuart Kronauge, General Manager, Sparkling Beverages, Coca-Cola North America. “The ‘Music That Moves’ spot shows Taylor in her natural element – penning lyrics that one day will speak volumes to millions of fans the world over…all while sipping on a Diet Coke. The commercial serves as a peek behind the curtain at an extraordinary day in the life of a true American superstar.”

In addition to the new ad, Diet Coke will give fans extraordinary access to Swift through social, in-person and in-retail experiences during her sold-out RED Tour. From Swift’s first show in Omaha, Neb., to the final tour stop in Nashville, Tenn., Diet Coke will bring fans even closer to their favorite superstar.

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More Than Half of Surveyed Mobile Users Manage Personal Finances on Their Connected Devices, Accordi

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More Than Half of Surveyed Mobile Users Manage Personal Finances on Their Connected Devices, According to Research from IAB, InMobi & Viggle


Educating Users About Device and Network Security Would Help Drive More Adoption

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– With tax day fast approaching, the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) today released “Mobile and Money,” a new study conducted in partnership with InMobi and Viggle, that looks at how mobile users are leveraging smartphones and tablets to manage their personal finances. Findings show that a great number of consumers are tapping into their mobile devices for money management, although some are worried about security issues – real or imagined – that financial services marketers need to better address.

According to the report, nearly two out of three respondents (58%) regularly use their bank’s mobile app, while another 25 percent are aware of the app, but have yet to use it. In addition, 50 percent use their bank’s mobile-optimized web site, while another 26 percent are aware of the feature, but have yet to test it.

These numbers indicate that the financial marketers’ messages about mobile offerings are resonating with consumers. However, at the same time more than half (52%) of the survey’s respondents said that in order to shift more personal finance activities to their mobile device, they need a concrete “guarantee” that financial transactions are safe, even if they lose their phone. In addition, 46 percent stated that they needed to see better security on their mobile network in order to inspire them to turn to their connected device for more financial activities.

“Clearly, mobile users are leaning into their devices for personal finance assistance wherever and whenever they happen to have a need,” said Anna Bager, Vice President and General Manager, Mobile Marketing Center of Excellence, IAB. “Most financial apps already contain rock-solid security, but consumers seem not to be as plugged into that fact, and that knowledge gap can make all the difference in driving further usage and adoption. This is an area that financial services marketers should pay attention to in their future campaigns.”

The report found that respondents are starting to treat their smartphones as virtual wallets, using the device for a variety of payment activities, such as:

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GKdirect Wins Uniform Industry Awards

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MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)– G&K Services, Inc. announced today that its GKdirect® business earned two “Image of the Year” awards from the North-American Association of Uniform Manufacturers and Distributors (NAUMD). The “Image of the Year” awards recognize achievement in the design, creation and manufacture of image apparel programs in a number of categories. GKdirect® has now won nine “Image of the Year” awards over the past five years.

GKdirect(R) earned two “Image of the Year” awards from the NAUMD (Photo: G&K Services)

“We are honored to have two of our customer apparel programs receive ‘Image of the Year’ awards,” said Robert McIntire, General Manager of GKdirect®. “Being recognized by NAUMD for the fifth consecutive year demonstrates our team’s continued commitment to meeting the needs of our customers through delivering unique uniform programs with a focus on quality, function and style. “

GKdirect® won an “Image of the Year” award in the NAUMD‘s Service & Industry category, for its Fall 2012 uniform program for Toyota Motor Manufacturing‘s locations across North America. GKdirect® also won the award in the Special Recognition category for its work on Mary Kay‘s 50th Anniversary “All That Glitters is Gold” collection.

For more information on G&K’s custom uniform programs, please visit the GKdirect® web site at http://shop.gkservices.com/store/custom-programs.ep.

About G&K Services, Inc.

G&K Services, Inc. is a service-focused market leader of branded uniform and facility services programs in the United States, and is the largest such provider in Canada. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, G&K Services has nearly 7,800 employees serving approximately 165,000 customers from 160 facilities in North America. G&K Services is a publicly held company traded over the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol GK and is a component of the Standard & Poor’s SmallCap 600 Index. For more information on G&K Services, visit the company’s web site at www.gkservices.com.

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EVault Volunteering At the Front Lines of Hunger Relief as Part of National Volunteer Month

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EVault Announces Appointment of Peggy Weimar, Director of Corporate Responsibility

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– EVault, Inc., a Seagate Company (NAS: STX) , today announced that EVault employees will be volunteering around the world to help with the fight against hunger as part of April’s National Volunteer Month. This event marks the beginning of an ongoing corporate responsibility campaign, where the company plans to work side-by-side with nonprofit organizations to expand their reach and improve the lives of people in need through employee volunteerism and donating software and services deriving an immediate social impact.

EVault employees in Chicago, Fort Lauderdale, New York, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, Oakville, Canada, and Den Bosch, The Netherlands will all be volunteering at local food banks and serving meals at local community shelters to help alleviate hunger in their communities around the world.

EVault also announced the appointment of Peggy Weimar, Director of Corporate Responsibility. Weimar will lead EVault’s Corporate Responsibility program with a focus on technology giving and volunteerism in communities around the world. “At EVault, we believe that social change begins with employees giving back to their community through service,” said Weimar. “We are proud to proclaim April 11 as the First Semi-Annual EVault Volunteer Day and, as the kick off to our corporate responsibility program.” Terry Cunningham, General Manager and President of EVault added, “We are excited to have Peggy Weimar on board as part of the EVault team. She brings an incredible amount of creativity and innovation to EVault’s Corporate Responsibility program.”

About EVault

More than 43,000 companies rely on EVault cloud-connected backup and recovery services. Delivered by a team of data recovery experts and using the very best cloud-connected technology, EVault backup solutions seamlessly integrate on-premises and online backup data protection for fast, local data access and ensured cloud disaster recovery. Optimized for distributed environments and backed by an ironclad cloud, EVault technology also powers the offerings of cloud services providers, data centers, telcos, ISVs, and many others. EVault is a Seagate Company.

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Intevac Photonics Receives Additional Delivery Order for Digital Night Vision Camera Modules

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Intevac Photonics Receives Additional Delivery Order for Digital Night Vision Camera Modules

SANTA CLARA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Intevac Photonics, a subsidiary of Intevac, Inc. (NAS: IVAC) announced today it has received a follow-on order for digital night vision camera modules from our NATO customer. This order brings the total ordered to over 6,000 units with more than 5,000 shipped to date. Our digital night vision camera module incorporates Intevac’s patented sensor design, which utilizes EBAPS® technology to produce digital imaging sensors and cameras for extreme low light-level detection.

“We are very pleased to receive this additional production order with deliveries that will continue to this customer through 2014,” commented Drew Brugal, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Intevac Photonics. “This is the largest ground force deployment for our digital night vision camera module and exemplifies Intevac’s position as a leading supplier of digital night vision products to the military.”

About Intevac

Intevac was founded in 1991 and has two businesses: Equipment and Intevac Photonics.

In our Equipment business, we are a leader in the design, development and manufacturing of high-productivity, vacuum process equipment solutions. Our systems are production-proven for high-volume manufacturing of small substrates with precise thin film properties, such as those required in the hard drive and solar cell markets.

In the hard drive industry, our 200 Lean® systems process approximately 60% of all magnetic disk media produced worldwide. In the solar cell manufacturing industry, our LEAN SOLAR™ systems increase the conversion efficiency of silicon solar cells.

In our Photonics business, we are a leader in the development and manufacturing of leading-edge, high-sensitivity imaging products and vision systems. Our products primarily address the defense markets.

For more information call 408-986-9888, or visit the company’s website at www.intevac.com.

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SimCity Comes to Mac June 11, Players Receive Both Mac and PC with One Purchase

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 Comes to Mac June 11, Players Receive Both Mac and PC with One Purchase

Maxis Unites the World As Mac and PC Players Play Together Seamlessly Across Servers

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– For more than 23 years, SimCity™ has entertained over 30 million fans worldwide and it returns to the platform that started it all on June 11. Electronic Arts Inc. (NAS: EA) today announced that SimCity will be coming to the Mac on June 11 exclusively as a digital release via Origin™ and other online retailers. Fans who purchase SimCity will be able to play the game on Mac and PC, regardless of which version they buy, as well as access their cities from across both platforms. Players who have previously purchased SimCity for PC, either as a physical or a digital copy will receive the Mac version as a free digital download on Origin* on June 11.

“SimCity is coming to Mac on June 11 and one purchase will give you both the Mac and PC versions. You only need to buy SimCity once to play together across the same servers, regardless of which version you’re playing,” said Lucy Bradshaw, Senior Vice President and General Manager of EA’s Maxis Label. “We didn’t want to make any compromises when it came to the Mac so we created a native version that is optimized for the hardware and OSX.”

With more than 1.3 million units sold on PC since launch, the beloved city-building simulator is back with the series creators at Maxis™ and it delivers the most immersive and personal SimCity experience ever, where players can create and destroy the cities of their imaginations. SimCity runs natively on Mac and its entire software renderer was rewritten for OpenGL, ensuring the best performance for the platform. Via Origin, SimCity is cross-platform compatible, so all players will be able to play together across the same servers. Players will be able to play both versions with the same Origin account, allowing them to seamlessly continue their cities, achievements and leaderboard progress across the PC and Mac.

SimCity has been rated E10+ by the ESRB and is currently available for PC and will be available for Mac on June 11. For more information regarding SimCity, please visit www.SimCity.com. Press assets for SimCity are available at www.info.ea.com.

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General Manager of Jack Daniel's Production to Retire; Veteran Brown-Forman Executive Named as Succe

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General Manager of Jack Daniel’s Production to Retire; Veteran Brown-Forman Executive Named as Successor

LOUISVILLE, Ky.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Brown-Forman Corporation (NYS: BFA) (NYS: BFB) announced today that Tommy Beam, senior vice president and general manager of Jack Daniel‘s Production Operations in Lynchburg, Tennessee, is retiring from the company after 48 years of service. His official retirement date is July 31, 2013.

“Tommy Beam has had a truly remarkable career in one of the top jobs not only within Brown-Forman but in our entire industry,” said Jane Morreau, senior vice president and chief production officer. “For the last eleven years he has led our entire Jack Daniel‘s production operations while overseeing several expansion projects during a time of significant growth for the brand. Tommy has been a great leader and we wish him nothing but the best during his retirement.”

Beam joined the Jack Daniel Distillery in 1965 as an accountant and served in a succession of roles with increasing responsibility until being named general manager of all Jack Daniel‘s production operations in 2002. During this time, Beam led a team of 435 employees to record levels of production, reaching shipments of about 11 million nine liter cases of Jack Daniel‘s Tennessee Whiskey worldwide during fiscal 2012.

Brown-Forman also announced that Larry Combs has been named to succeed Beam as senior vice president and general manager of Jack Daniel‘s operations. Combs joined Brown-Forman in 1992 and has been involved in nearly every aspect of the company’s production operations over the last two decades. For the last three years, he led Brown-Forman’s Technical Services group, including Quality Assurance, R&D, Engineering, Packaging and Environmental, with outstanding results. In addition, he has guided our European Operations and External Manufacturing Operations globally. Combs will continue to oversee external manufacturing operations in addition to his new role as general manager of all Jack Daniel‘s production operations.

“Larry has demonstrated excellent leadership ability and we believe is the ideal person to take on the responsibility of managing the productions operations of our largest and most important brand,” stated Morreau.

For more than 140 years, Brown-Forman Corporation has enriched the experience of life by responsibly building fine quality beverage alcohol brands, including Jack Daniel‘s Tennessee Whiskey, Southern Comfort, Finlandia, Jack Daniel‘s & Cola, Canadian Mist, Korbel, Gentleman Jack, el Jimador, Herradura, Sonoma-Cutrer, Chambord, New Mix, Tuaca, and Woodford Reserve. Brown-Forman’s brands are supported by nearly 4,000 employees and sold in approximately 160 countries worldwide. For more information about …read more

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W. Brook Hamilton Named President of Tredegar Corporation's Bonnell Aluminum Subsidiary

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W. Brook Hamilton Named President of Tredegar Corporation’s Bonnell Aluminum Subsidiary

RICHMOND, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Tredegar Corporation (NYS: TG) announced that W. Brook Hamilton has been named President of the William L. Bonnell Company (“Bonnell”), effective June 1, 2013. Mr. Hamilton, who currently serves as Bonnell’s Director, Business Planning, will succeed Duncan A. Crowdis, who will retire June 1, 2013.

Nancy M. Taylor, Tredegar’s President and Chief Executive Officer said: “Brook brings more than 30 years of broad-based industry experience and proven leadership skills to his new role as Bonnell’s president. His extensive background in operations, combined with his business management and process management skills, will help Bonnell enhance its position as an industry leader.”

Mr. Hamilton joined Bonnell in 2005 and was the plant manager of Bonnell’s Newnan, Georgia plant from 2006 to 2012. He was promoted to Director, Business Planning in 2012.

Prior to joining Bonnell, Mr. Hamilton held various industry management roles, including Production Manager for Alcan Extrusions, Plant Manager for Wilkinson Steel and Metals, General Manager of Daymond Aluminum, and General Manager of Central Wire Company. He received a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Marketing from McGill University in Montreal, Canada.

Headquartered in Newnan, Georgia, Bonnell Aluminum is a producer of soft-alloy aluminum extrusions primarily for the building and construction, automotive, distribution, electrical, machinery and equipment, and consumer durables markets. Bonnell employs approximately 1,200 people at its facilities in Newnan, Georgia; Carthage, Tennessee; Niles, Michigan; and Elkhart, Indiana. Bonnell’s 2012 net sales totaled $325 million.

Tredegar Corporation is primarily a manufacturer of plastic films and aluminum extrusions. A global company headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, Tredegar had 2012 sales of $882 million. With approximately 2,700 employees, the company operates manufacturing facilities in North America, South America, Europe and Asia. Additional information regarding Tredegar Corporation is available at www.tredegar.com.

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Southern Wine &amp; Spirits of America Appoints Tony Truzzolino Senior Vice President, Sales for Beam Bu

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Southern Wine & Spirits of America Appoints Tony Truzzolino Senior Vice President, Sales for Beam Business

Industry Veteran to Focus on Further Growing Beam Portfolio

MIAMI & DEERFIELD, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Beam Inc. (NYS: BEAM) , the leading American spirits company, and Southern Wine & Spirits of America, Inc. (Southern), the nation’s leading wine and spirits distributor and control state broker, are pleased to announce jointly the appointment of Tony Truzzolino to Southern Wine & Spirits as Senior Vice President, Sales for the Beam portfolio. Truzzolino joins Southern from Beam where he most recently served as General Sales Manager, Southern Region, overseeing the 31 states in the U.S. where Southern Wine & Spirits is Beam’s distributor partner.

In his new role at Southern, effective May 1, Truzzolino will report directly to Brad Vassar, Executive Vice President, General Manager of Southern Wine & Spirits of America, Inc., and will be responsible for accelerating the growth of Beam’s portfolio, including Jim Beam® Bourbon, Sauza™ Tequila, Canadian Club® Whisky, Courvoisier® Cognac, Maker’s Mark® Bourbon, Pinnacle® Vodka, Skinnygirl® Cocktails and more.

“Tony Truzzolino has been an invaluable member of our Beam team for the past 10 years. He has a sharp ability to get results and motivate his team to success, which has been a key driver of our ability to grow and become one of the largest share gainers in the U.S. marketplace,” said Bill Newlands, President of Beam North America. “I am confident that Tony will be an outstanding addition to the Southern Wine & Spirits family working directly with us to ensure focused prioritization and results on our existing brands and new innovations as we drive accelerated growth throughout the country. With Tony’s key leadership appointment, we now have the best of both worlds, and it only further strengthens our relationship with Southern.”

“We are pleased to be Beam’s single largest distributor partner, and we continue to look for unique opportunities to further partner together in driving mutual growth,” added Brad Vassar. “We look forward to Tony Truzzolino joining our Southern team to focus on the Beam portfolio—leveraging his depth of talent and expertise. With Tony in this critical leadership position, along with our dedicated team of portfolio managers throughout the U.S., we are well positioned for the future.”

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GigOptix Appoints Lake Qin as Director of Sales, China to Expand Sales Reach Further in China

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GigOptix Appoints Lake Qin as Director of Sales, China to Expand Sales Reach Further in China

SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– GigOptix, Inc. (NYSE MKT: GIG), a leading supplier of advanced semiconductor and optical communications components, today announced the appointment of Lake Qin to the role of Director of Sales, China. Mr. Qin, who will be based in Shenzhen, will be responsible for increasing sales revenue in China for all GigOptix product lines.

“I am pleased to welcome Lake to the GigOptix team,” said Dr. Raluca Dinu, General Manager and Vice President of the Optics and RF Product Line at GigOptix. “Lake brings nearly 15 years of communications experience to GigOptix. Lake is responsible for driving revenue growth in China and will strengthen customer relationships in the region. Lake is supported by our regional applications team and distributors.”

Prior to joining GigOptix, Mr. Qin held a sales account manager role at Semtech Corporation in Shenzhen. Mr. Qin joined Semtech Corporation through the Gennum Corporation acquisition where he addressed sales in China. In addition, Mr. Qin previously held a sales manager role at Lestina International. Mr. Qin begins his role at GigOptix immediately.

About GigOptix, Inc.

GigOptix is a leading fabless supplier of semiconductor and optical components that enable high speed information streaming that address emerging high growth opportunities in the communications, industrial, defense and avionics industries. The Company offers a broad portfolio of high performance MMIC solutions that enable next generation wireless microwave systems up to 90GHz and drivers, TIAs and TFPSTM optical modulators for 40 Gbps and 100 Gbps fiber-optic telecommunications and data-communications networks. GigOptix also offers a wide range of digital and mixed-signal ASIC solutions and enables product lifetime extension through its GigOptix Sunset Rescue Program.

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Illumina to Announce First Quarter 2013 Financial Results on Monday, April 22, 2013

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Illumina to Announce First Quarter 2013 Financial Results on Monday, April 22, 2013

SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Illumina, Inc. (NAS: ILMN) today announced that it will issue results for first quarter 2013 following the close of market on Monday, April 22, 2013.

On the same day, at 2:00 pm Pacific Time (5:00 pm Eastern Time), Jay Flatley, President and Chief Executive Officer, Marc Stapley, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and Christian Henry, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Genomic Solutions, will host a conference call with analysts, investors, and other interested parties to discuss financial and operating results.

Conference Call Details

The conference call will begin at 2:00 pm Pacific Time (5:00 pm Eastern Time) on Monday, April 22, 2013. Interested parties may listen to the call by dialing 888.679.8033 (passcode: 58226131), or if outside North America, by dialing +1.617.213.4846 (passcode: 58226131). Individuals may access the live teleconference in the Investor Relations section of Illumina’s web site under the “Company” tab at www.illumina.com.

A replay of the conference call will be available from 4:00 pm Pacific Time (7:00 pm Eastern Time) on April 22, 2013 through April 29, 2013 by dialing 888.286.8010 (passcode: 31374623), or if outside North America, by dialing +1.617.801.6888 (passcode: 31374623).

About Illumina

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American Water's John Bigelow to Moderate National Water Infrastructure Summit

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American Water’s John Bigelow to Moderate National Water Infrastructure Summit

Free event focuses on economic need for resilient water infrastructure to meet current, future challenges

VOORHEES, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYS: AWK) , the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, today announced that John R. Bigelow, senior vice president of Business Services, will moderate the panel of experts at the National Water Infrastructure Summit on Tuesday, April 16, in Washington, D.C. Hosted by Water Environment Federation (WEF) and its Water for Jobs campaign partners from across the country, including American Water, the free Summit aims to raise awareness that water infrastructure must be a top national priority, and that reinvestment in water creates jobs, drives innovation and safeguards public health. It will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, D.C. Registration by April 10 is required to attend the event.

Bigelow, recognized in the water industry for his decades of senior management expertise, will engage discussion among the following leaders in local and state governments and the private sector on the economic need for resilient water infrastructure systems to meet current and future challenges:

  • Harlan Kelly, Jr., General Manager, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission
  • George Hawkins, General Manager, DC Water
  • Howard Neukrug, Commissioner of the Philadelphia Water Department
  • Brian T. Pallasch, CAE, Managing Director, Government Relations & Infrastructure Initiatives, American Society of Civil Engineers
  • George R. Schink, Ph.D., Managing Director and Principal, Navigant Economics
  • Carter Strickland, Commissioner of the New York City Department of Environmental Protection

The speakers will also share their perspectives on such challenges as the impact of ongoing under-investment in water infrastructure, how to bridge the funding gap, and what is responsibility to the future of water infrastructure.

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Jay Buhner and Frontier Communications Team Up For 'Baseball with Buhner' Contest

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Jay Buhner and Frontier Communications Team Up For ‘Baseball with Buhner’ Contest

Seattle baseball great swings for the fences to tell consumers about Frontier FiOS

EVERETT, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Seattle baseball great Jay Buhner has joined the Frontier Communications (NAS: FTR) lineup as part of a special contest. Buhner, a fan favorite, is Frontier Communications’ Washington state spokesperson for 2013. He will help spread the word in radio and print, online and outdoors, about the fantastic value and benefits of Frontier’s products and services.

“When you think of Seattle baseball, a name that comes to mind immediately is Jay Buhner,” said Rich Klena, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Frontier. “He exemplifies the dedication and hard work at the heart of Frontier’s Values. Jay was among the most recognizable and reliable players of his day. We want customers to think the same way about Frontier, because just like Jay, our 100 percent U.S.-based men and women give their all on and off the field.”

To kick off this new relationship, Jay and Frontier have created a fun contest –“Baseball with Buhner” — open to all Washington state residents 18 years of age or older. Five lucky winners can each invite three friends to meet Jay and watch Seattle take batting practice on Friday, July 26. The winners will also receive baseballs and jerseys autographed by Jay. To learn more about “Baseball with Buhner,” go to www.FrontierWA.com. After reading the Contest Rules, click on “Contest Entry.”

About Frontier Communications

Frontier Communications Corporation (NAS: FTR) is an S&P 500 company and is included in the FORTUNE 500 list of America’s largest corporations. Frontier offers broadband, voice, satellite video, wireless Internet data access, entertainment services like TumTiki.com, data security solutions through Frontier Secure, bundled offerings and specialized bundles for residential customers, small businesses and home offices and advanced business communications for medium and large businesses in 27 states. Frontier’s approximately 14,700 employees are based entirely in the United States. More information is available at www.frontier.com.

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Rackspace Hybrid Open Cloud Gives Buffalo Customers Continuous Access to Terabytes of Content Storag

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Rackspace Hybrid Open Cloud Gives Buffalo Customers Continuous Access to Terabytes of Content Storage

OpenStack powered cloud platform provides massive cloud storage and data access via web connected devices for consumers and SMB customers

SAN ANTONIO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Rackspace, the open cloud company, has been selected by Buffalo, a leading global provider of networking and storage solutions for the home and small business environments, to provide the open cloud infrastructure that will power its new product, BuffaloLink. This product will give Buffalo customers easy access to terabytes of content, using the cloud to access their data at their home or office from anywhere.

“Fanatical Support is the number one reason why we chose Rackspace. When you run a cloud, it should run smoothly. To give our customers connections 24x7x365 days a year is paramount,” said Daisuke Maki, General Manager, Buffalo. “In developing BuffaloLink, we were really dependent on the support and expertise of Rackspace, along with the technology behind its open cloud. We depend on Rackspace as a trusted technology partner to help us provide our customers with the best user experience possible.”

Cloud technology based on open, non-proprietary software code means it’s easier to create seamless access to data from anywhere with an internet connection. Buffalo considers OpenStack to be part of its solution and enables the company to deploy in new regions around the world.

Previously, remote access to data on office or home computers required sophisticated technical expertise or extensive helpdesk assistance to navigate through a maze of different formats and security protocols. Buffalo’s BuffaloLink uses a hybrid open cloud environment provided by Rackspace, via RackConnect® and Rackspace Private Cloud powered by OpenStack, to create a software engine that pushes data through that maze without delays, detours and dead ends.

With BuffaloLink, customers can remotely access digital content such as pictures, music and videos stored on the customer’s network attached storage appliance (NAS) from anywhere in the world using their PC, Mac, tablet, or smartphone. As a premier remote access service, BuffaloLink is:

  • Simple – Customers who are not familiar with computer networking or firewall protocols can use any Web-connected device to remotely access content on their NAS device at home or in the office, remotely, without having to be an IT expert, or use a help desk.
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GE Energy Storage Announces First European Sale of DMS-Integrated Energy Storage Systems

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Advanced energy storage technology to increase capacity and lower costs over time

SCHENECTADY, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– GE’s [NYSE: GE] Energy Storage business announced today the first European sale of its Durathon* energy storage system. Western Power Distribution (WPD), a major distribution network operator in the U.K, will install five Durathon 100 kilowatt-hour energy storage systems during Q3 2013 as part of “Project FALCON” (Flexible Approaches to Low Carbon Optimized Networks), a four year project led by WPD.

The project is partially funded through the U.K. Office of Gas and Electricity Markets’ (Ofgem’s) Low Carbon Network Fund and aims to develop a new computer-based modeling tool to identify the best way of delivering investment on the network. The system will be able to identify the most cost effective ‘smart’ or ‘conventional’ way of delivering additional network capacity to facilitate the UK Low Carbon Transition Plan. One of the ‘smart’ methods being trialed is Energy Storage.

“We selected the Durathon energy storage system because it provides the performance and functionality we need while being small enough to fit into our network’s substations,” said Ben Godfrey, Innovation and Low Carbon Networks Engineer with WPD. “The real-time performance data collected during the trial will help us manage our network more efficiently, which, in the long run, should minimise costs for customers.”

The project will be the first time that GE Energy Storage has integrated its Durathon energy storage system with a distribution management system (DMS) in the European market. WPD plans to install 100 kilowatt-hour systems at five of its high voltage substations in Milton Keynes, located 45 miles northwest of London.

“This trial will demonstrate the impact that the Durathon energy storage system can have in a real-world, utility distribution network,” said Prescott Logan, General Manager of GE Energy Storage. “It is designed to provide vital data that can be used to enhance utility services and reduce operating expenses — a savings that could ultimately be passed on to customers.”

During the trial, WPD plans to use the Durathon systems to enhance network efficiency through voltage support, improved power quality and electrical noise reduction. The energy storage systems also are expected to help WPD defer expensive network upgrades.

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Bruker Introduces New AFM Semiconductor Characterization Solution

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Bruker Introduces New AFM Semiconductor Characterization Solution

Highest Resolution Carrier Profiling Capability Confirmed by Imec

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Bruker announced today the release of the Dimension Icon® SSRM-HR, a new atomic force microscope (AFM) configuration including the Scanning Spreading Resistance Microscopy (SSRM) module, designed specifically for high-resolution (HR) semiconductor characterization. Integrating Bruker‘s industry-leading Dimension Icon AFM platform with an environmental control system capable of 1ppm gas purity and high-vacuum control, the Dimension Icon SSRM-HR system provides vastly improved repeatability and spatial resolution in semiconductor carrier profiling. As confirmed by Imec (www.imec.be), buried gate oxide layers as thin as 5Å are detected routinely.

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“As our customers continue to improve their products to follow the semiconductor roadmap, higher spatial resolution electrical characterization is a key requirement,” said David V. Rossi, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Bruker’s AFM Business. “The new Dimension Icon SSRM-HR combines the leading productivity and large programmable stage of our top performance AFM platform with atomic resolution, and the most accurate carrier profiling optimization to meet the specific demands of next-generation technology nodes.”

“We chose Bruker because they offer the only solution that meets our needs,” added Prof. Vandervorst, Imec Fellow and Department Head, Materials and Components Analysis, based in Leuven, Belgium. “Our decision followed a rigorous evaluation of spatial resolution and repeatability in carrier profiling. Being at the forefront in tackling the roadblocks to continued technology scaling means we have the most stringent requirements.”

About Dimension Icon SSRM-HR

Dimension Icon SSRM-HR constitutes a new AFM configuration that integrates the large stage, low drift, and finest force control of the Dimension Icon platform with the Scanning Spreading Resistance Microscopy (SSRM) application module, SSRM-DIA probes, and high-end environmental control. Following seamless sample transfer from a high vacuum sample preparation chamber, oxygen and water are controlled at the 1ppm level during AFM imaging. The environmental control system is compatible with all released Dimension Icon accessories and application modules, further extending its benefits to additional applications.

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Illumina Launches TruSight™ Tumor Content Set

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Illumina Launches TruSight™ Tumor Content Set

Enables Somatic Variant Detection in Solid Tumors Using Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS)

SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Illumina, Inc. (NAS: ILMN) today announced the next product in its TruSight line of content sets, TruSight Tumor, for NGS-based somatic variant detection in solid tumors. TruSight Tumor provides optimized amplicon-based library preparation of 26 oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes selected for their involvement in common solid tumors, including lung, colon, melanoma, gastric, and ovarian cancer.

TruSight Tumor also offers a comprehensive NGS-based tumor profiling solution that provides a broader and more cost-effective view of tumor heterogeneity compared to genotyping-based methods. Researchers can simultaneously detect somatic changes in multiple genes across the tumor genome, as referenced in industry guidelines, as well as emerging biomarkers implicated in pharmaceutical clinical trials. Designed for use with formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) samples, TruSight Tumor enables high levels of sensitivity for minor allele detection (below 5%), with limited DNA input requirements.

“TruSight Tumor is designed to run on Illumina’s industry-leading sequencing platforms and enables clinical researchers to understand the molecular heterogeneity of FFPE tumor samples,” said Matt Posard, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Illumina’s Translational and Consumer Genomics business. “This technology has the potential to expand candidates for targeted therapies who may otherwise be missed with single variant or single gene approaches.”

“Tumor characterization using next-generation sequencing enables clinical research laboratories to gain a deeper understanding of underlying biology. In order to detect clinically relevant variants, it is important to look beyond single genes or hotspot mutations while achieving very low levels of sensitivity,” said Dr. Robert Daber, Technical Director of Clinical Genomics, Center for Personalized Diagnostics, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania.

TruSight Tumor is the first content set designed for somatic variant detection on the Illumina MiSeq® platform. As a portfolio, TruSight content sets are designed for high performance targeted sequencing to meet the specific needs of the clinical research laboratory by providing high analytical sensitivity and specificity. They offer exceptional performance in the capture and sequencing of targeted genomic regions, and are selected through collaborations with experts from leading institutions.

TruSight content sets are for research use only and not intended for diagnostic use. TruSight Tumor is now available for order with shipment expected in Q2’13. For more information, visit www.illumina.com/TruSightTumor.

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