Rolls-Royce awarded $75 million Missioncare contract for V-22 Osprey engine support
Dennis Jarvi, Rolls-Royce, President - Defense North America, said: “This contract further strengthens Rolls-Royce’s long-standing relationship with our U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force customers. Our ability to deliver innovative support solutions allows us to improve product performance, readiness, efficiency and generate cost savings for the U.S. forces as they accomplish their critical missions.”
PC-based energy management software for functional buildings and infrastructures
The Sentron Powermanager is especially suited to the simple introduction to energy management in functional buildings or small industrial complexes because comprehensive pre-settings provide fast and uncomplicated startup. Along with the simple and convenient recording of measurements provided by the multi-functional measurement devices in the Sentron PAC family and the Sentron 3WL and Sentron 3VL circuit breakers, measurements from other modbus devices can also be read using the Sentron Powermanager. The values from the Sentron devices are displayed online in pre-configured tables and can be easily processed and archived. Furthermore, the software displays consumption flows in cost center reports and load curves. The user receives information about the system status and load and the energy consumption behavior of operational units. This allows the user to prevent power peaks and to reduce their energy costs.
Accenture Announces Mobile Money Management Solution For High-Volume Mobile Financial Services
NEW YORK -- Accenture (NYSE:ACN) has announced a new secure, high-speed, high-volume mobile financial transaction software solution for telecommunications service providers and large banks. The mobile money management solution allows firms to reach customers through existing mobile operator networks, web and Internet channels and mobile devices, regardless of the device their customers prefer to use.
Verizon Is Top Telecommunications Company in Fortune Magazine’s 2010 List of World’s Most Admired Companies
Verizon received the top ranking in six out of nine reputation attributes: innovation, people management, use of corporate assets, quality of management, long-term investment and quality of products and services. Fortune’s Most Admired Companies list is based on surveys of executives, directors and analysts who were asked to rate companies in their own industry.
Rockwell Collins Transportable Black Hawk Simulator headed to Bahrain
"T-BOS is the U.S. Army’s standard deployable training device for the Blackhawk helicopter and now that capability is expanding to international markets" said Ken Schreder, vice president and general manager of Simulation & Training Solutions for Rockwell Collins. "The beauty of this trainer is that its mobile nature makes it possible to take training to pilots in the field, saving precious time and resources"
AT&T Becomes Lead Customer For Ford Transit Connect Electric
ST. LOUIS, Mo. - Azure Dynamics Corporation today announced AT&T has agreed to purchase two of the first Ford Transit Connect Electric vans, the latest addition to AT&T’s growing fleet of alternative-fuel vehicles.
IBM and Stanford University Unveil Green Chemistry Breakthrough That Could Lead to New Types of Environmentally Sustainable Plastics
IBM and Stanford scientists are pioneering the application of organocatalysis to green polymer chemistry, which represents a fundamental shift in the field. This discovery and new approach using organic catalysts could lead to well-defined, biodegradable molecules made from renewable resources in an environmentally responsible way.
Monsanto Seeks Nominations for America’s Farmers Mom of the Year
ST. LOUIS - Women play a critical role in agriculture. Many of these women are wives and moms, which is the inspiration behind Monsanto Company’s (NYSE: MON) America’s Farmers Mom of the Year, a new nationwide program tied to Mother’s Day recognizing the countless contributions that farm moms bring to their families and their communities.
Cisco Introduces Foundation for Next-Generation Internet: The Cisco CRS-3 Carrier Routing System
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Cisco today announced a major advancement in Internet networking - the Cisco® CRS-3 Carrier Routing System (CRS) - designed to serve as the foundation of the next-generation Internet and set the pace for the astonishing growth of video transmission, mobile devices and new online services through this decade and beyond.
Bill Reihl to lead Ogilvy PR Worldwide N.American consumer marketing practice
Reihl has been with Ogilvy PR for more than five years as a member of the firm’s Strategy + Planning team where he worked domestically and internationally across offices and practice groups, focusing specifically on consumer marketing. In his new role, Reihl will work closely with the consumer practices in other offices throughout North America to drive business development and contribute across practices in the areas of strategy and creative development. Reihl will continue to work with existing clients including Unilever, Puerto Rico Tourism Company, LG Electronics and T.J. Maxx and Marshall’s.
Agilent Technologies to Display Latest Wireless Test Solutions at CTIA WIRELESS 2010
CTIA WIRELESS 2010 is the premier event for all things wireless. While testing mobile devices, diagnosing infrastructure, and optimizing networks are hidden from consumers, they are critical success factors for wireless manufacturers and operators. Helping the wireless industry deal with the most advanced technologies and standards is a must for test and measurement vendors and a critical factor in the efficient delivery of new capabilities to the consumer. Agilent’s test and measurement solutions meet that challenge by allowing engineers in R&D, manufacturing, installation and maintenance to develop and deliver innovative products for current and future demands in the rapidly evolving, hyper-competitive, wireless market.
Intergraph® Introduces Enhanced Map Publishing Solution for Transportation and Government Agencies
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Intergraph® has introduced a newly enhanced geospatial solution to enable the efficient production of high-quality map products by U.S. state departments of transportation (DOTs) and military and national mapping agencies around the world.
Sam’s Club Unveils New Joint Business Planning Approach for Suppliers
Bentonville, AR - Sam’s Club announced today a new Joint Business Planning approach to foster collaboration with its suppliers across all categories to increase value for its members, provide profitable growth and returns as well as drive innovation for both the company and its suppliers. More than 350 representatives of the company’s top and key suppliers attended the event held at the company’s new Home Office in Bentonville.
Coca-Cola North America Announces &Picture Your Family At The Idol Finale& Sweepstakes With Regal Entertainment Group
Coca-Cola North America has been an official sponsor of the number one-rated television program, American Idol, for all of its nine seasons on Tuesdays and Wednesdays on FOX. Coca-Cola has joined forces with Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC), a leading motion picture exhibitor owning and operating the nation’s largest theatre circuit, to launch the "Picture Your Family at the Idol Finale" Sweepstakes.
All-New 2010 Toyota 4Runner Earns Highest Frontal Crash Test Rating from IIHS
IIHS frontal crashworthiness evaluations are based on results of 40 mph frontal offset crash tests. A vehicle’s overall frontal evaluation is based on measurements of intrusion into the occupant compartment, driver seat test dummy injury severity, and the level of restraint system dummy movement during the test. By comparison, frontal crash testing by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is performed at 35 mph.