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What: Mr. Sanjay Mewada, NetCracker Technology’s Vice President, Strategy, will speak at Informa Telecoms & Media’s Billing, Policy & Charging Latin America conference being held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from August 13–14.

Where: Windsor Barra Hotel, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

When: Mr. Mewada will speak on Tuesday, August 14 at 2:20 p.m.

Details: This session will explore the billing and policy implications of a Gigabit-driven network as well as how to successfully migrate from a connectivity-based to an application-centric business.

For full event details and the latest program updates see: www.informagroup.com.br/billing

To schedule a meeting with Mr. Mewada at the event, please contact Juliet Shavit at jshavit@smartmarkusa.com.

About NetCracker Technology

NetCracker Technology, a subsidiary of NEC Corporation, is the leader in enabling communications providers and other verticals to maximize revenue and profits through innovative, end-to-end BSS/OSS solutions. NetCracker supports the rapid monetization of new infrastructure, adoption of new business models, creation of value-added content, and delivery of unique customer experience. For additional information, please visit www.NetCracker.com.

NetCracker is a registered trademark of NetCracker Technology Corp. All other company or product names mentioned in this press release may be trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated.

About NEC Corporation

NEC Corporation is one of the world's leading providers of Internet, broadband network and enterprise business solutions dedicated to meeting the specialized needs of a diversified global base of customers. NEC delivers tailored solutions in the key fields of computer, networking and electron devices, by integrating its technical strengths in IT and Networks. The NEC Group employs more than 140,000 people worldwide. For additional information, please visit the NEC website at: http://www.nec.com.

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“We are honored to be working with the Air Force Research Laboratory to create this new technology, and look forward to helping customers in other industries realize the benefits of large-area optical sapphire windows.”

Existing methods used to produce sapphire windows do not meet all the demands of military applications. Rubicon Technology has developed an entirely new growth platform specifically to produce very large polished sapphire infrared (IR) windows for the Air Force Research Laboratory. Production will be scaled to meet the current and future requirements of the Air Force, beginning with intermediate sizes and progressing to windows as large as 36 x 18 x 0.8 inches. These sapphire windows will meet a variety of needs in both government and private sector applications.

Sapphire is a desirable material for military and other high-performance applications due to its hardness and strength, transparency in the visible and IR spectrum, thermal conductivity, thermal shock resistance, abrasion resistance, high melting point and chemical inertness. As a result, it is ideally suited for IR windows in extreme environments where material durability is just as important as optical clarity.

“Sapphire’s exceptional physical and optical qualities offer many benefits in applications such as military IR windows,” noted Raja M. Parvez, President and CEO of Rubicon Technology. “However, producing high-quality sapphire large enough for such applications has proven difficult. So Rubicon drew on more than a decade of experience and our culture of innovation in crystal growth technology to develop an entirely new platform to address this need. This research sets the stage for many defense and industrial applications for large sapphire windows of exceptional optical quality.

“We are honored to be working with the Air Force Research Laboratory to create this new technology, and look forward to helping customers in other industries realize the benefits of large-area optical sapphire windows.”

Existing growth technologies that produce large-area sapphire crystals are incapable of generating the thickness required for demanding defense applications. Rubicon’s new technological platform will grow panels approximately two inches thick, which can be cut into multiple windows of varying thickness to meet the needs of the industry. The platform developed through the LANCE project is distinct from Rubicon’s highly regarded ES2 crystal growth technology, which will remain the platform for Rubicon’s C-plane sapphire used in the LED industry and R-plane sapphire for Silicon-on-Sapphire RFIC applications.

About Rubicon Technology

Rubicon Technology, Inc. is an advanced electronic materials provider that is engaged in developing, manufacturing and selling monocrystalline sapphire and other crystalline products for light-emitting diodes (LEDs), radio frequency integrated circuits (RFICs), blue laser diodes, optoelectronics and other optical applications. The Company applies its proprietary crystal growth technology to produce very high-quality sapphire in a form that allows for volume production of various sizes and orientations of substrates and windows. Rubicon is a vertically-integrated manufacturer with capabilities in crystal growth, high precision core drilling, wafer slicing, surface lapping, large-diameter polishing and wafer cleaning processes, which the Company employs to convert the bulk crystal into products with the quality and precision specified by its customers. The Company is the world leader in larger diameter products to support next-generation LED, RFIC and optical window applications.

Further information is available at www.rubicon-es2.com.

«L'authentification vocale des appelants reste un élément clé pour assurer des interactions avec la clientèle, fondées sur une relation de confiance»

« L'authentification vocale des appelants reste un élément clé pour assurer des interactions avec la clientèle, fondées sur une relation de confiance », a déclaré Dan Miller, analyste principal et fondateur d’Opus Research. « Les entreprises doivent s'assurer que les demandes d'inscription par empreinte vocale ainsi que la constante détection des fraudes soient rapides et sans friction. Les tests peuvent détecter et aider à corriger les types de défauts rencontrés dans les flux d'appels et d'opérations qui peuvent donner lieu à une mauvaise expérience d’appel. »

ETaaS combine des services d'experts pour concevoir et développer des plans de test, ainsi que la technologie du leader de l'industrie Empirix Hammer Test pour exécuter ces tests. Pour évaluer les applications utilisant les empreintes vocales, Empirix teste les deux scénarios d’utilisateurs autorisés et non-autorisés. Les dispositifs principaux incluent :

• l'évaluation des besoins et la conception des tests
• la création et l'analyse de fichiers vocaux
• des scripts de test automatisés, prévisibles et reproductibles
• l'analyse des médias et de la qualité vocale
• l'exécution de tests de base, d'endurance, de charge et sous contrainte
• des rapports détaillant les problèmes pour une correction rapide

« Dans l'ère de la clientèle « toujours au top » les entreprises doivent trouver de nouvelles façons de satisfaire et de s'engager avec succès auprès de leurs clients en tout temps. La création de nouveaux moyens de communication, plus pratiques et plus sûrs constitue un élément important de cette stratégie », a déclaré Tim Moynihan, vice-président d'Empirix. « Nous travaillons avec les entreprises lorsqu'elles lancent des solutions de contact à la clientèle innovantes, et nous les aidons à évaluer la performance en temps réel et l'expérience clientèle attendue. Nous incluons des tests de biométrie vocale dans nos offres de service afin de nous assurer que nos clients puissent pleinement évaluer la large gamme d'options de communication que les consommateurs d'aujourd'hui exigent. »

Pour en savoir plus sur Empirix Testing as a Service, veuillez vous rendre au lien suivant :http://www.empirix.com/solutions/products-services/testing-as-a-service.aspx.

En outre, Tim Moynihan mettra en perspective les défis de conception, de mise en œuvre et de déploiement des applications utilisant la biométrie vocale, et abordera la meilleure façon de relever ces défis, au cours d'un débat d'experts clé de la conférence SpeechTEK 2012 qui se tiendra à New-York. Le débat, « Les meilleures pratiques de biométrie vocale », aura lieu à 10h45 (ET, heure de New York), le mercredi 15 août.

À propos d’Empirix

Empirix est le leader reconnu pour sa visibilité dans les performances de réseau de bout en bout avec la capacité unique d’analyser les comportements de la clientèle grâce à une application en temps réel. Nous aidons les fournisseurs de services, les opérateurs mobiles, les centres de contact et les entreprises à maitriser les complexités et à optimiser les processus commerciaux pour réduire les coûts opérationnels, optimiser la fidélisation de la clientèle et augmenter les chiffres d’affaires. Grâce aux tests, au suivi, à l'analyse et à l'intelligence, Empirix aide les entreprises à travers le monde à réaliser la pleine valeur de leurs investissements technologiques. Pour de plus amples informations, veuillez visiter www.empirix.com.

Empirix, Hammer et Hammer Test Engine sont des marques de commerce d’Empirix Inc. aux États-Unis et dans d’autres pays. Toutes les autres marques de commerce citées dans ce communiqué sont la propriété de leurs propriétaires respectifs.

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“MEMS is everywhere. From smartphones, tablets and video games to automotive stability control systems, airbag crash sensors and blood-pressure monitors, we are using MEMS to improve our everyday lives in ways that we could have scarcely imagined just a few years ago”

“MEMS is everywhere. From smartphones, tablets and video games to automotive stability control systems, airbag crash sensors and blood-pressure monitors, we are using MEMS to improve our everyday lives in ways that we could have scarcely imagined just a few years ago,” said Karen Lightman, managing director, MIG. “At MEMS Executive Congress 2012, we will take a collective look beyond the mainstream applications of MEMS. Will smartphones become intelligent aids for people with Alzheimer’s or autism? Will we still ‘drive’ or will MEMS-enabled automobiles safely guide us to and from our destinations on MEMS-enabled roads? And where is my MEMS-enabled personal robotic assistant? At MEMS Executive Congress, we will tap some of the most influential, innovative minds in the industry to examine the most pressing business issues affecting the future of MEMS. We will also get up close to some of the best examples of the MEMS inside the machine during our popular MEMS Technology Showcase.”

MEMS EXECUTIVE CONGRESS KEYNOTES

• Ajith Amerasekera, TI Fellow, IEEE Fellow, Kilby Labs, Texas Instruments, will address how electronics technology innovation is driving a shift toward more intelligent systems that enable immersive environments. Small in size and deployed in vast numbers, these new systems will dramatically change how our cities, buildings, personal life, health, transportation, safety and security are managed in the future.
• Robert Brunner, founder, creative director and partner, Ammunition, will share his philosophy behind positive user experience, one based not on a set of features, advertising or a company logo—but on an emotional affinity for a product that makes the whole far greater than the sum of its parts. Brunner will explore the connection between consumer product design and the user experience, considering the role of technology in consumer satisfaction and market success.

MEMS EXECUTIVE CONGRESS PANELS

• MEMS Market—analysts from leading research firms will present their outlook for future growth and trends in MEMS, addressing factors affecting MEMS in specific market segments. Moderated by Jeffrey Hilbert, president and founder, WiSpry, with panelists:
  • Jérémie Bouchaud, director and senior principal analyst, MEMS & Sensors, IHS iSuppli
  • Jean-Christophe Eloy, president and CEO, Yole Développement
  • Tony Massimini, chief of technology, Semico Research
  • Steve Ohr, analog and power semiconductors, Gartner, Technology and Service Provider Research
• MEMS in Medical/Quality of Life—sponsored by Tronics, this panel will examine ways in which MEMS is promoting better health/quality of life (QoL) in the medical sciences, exploring technologies and commercial opportunities in clinical care, patient monitoring, management, personal fitness, rehab, replacement and drug delivery. Moderated by Jeanette F. Wilson, product line manager, Sensor and Actuator Solution Division (SASD)/AISG, Freescale Semiconductor, with panelists:
  • Robert Farra, president and COO, MicroCHIPS
  • Paul Gerrish, senior director, technology and design, Implantable Microsystems Technology, Medtronic
  • Ivo Stivoric, CTO and vice president of new products, BodyMedia
• MEMS in Consumer Products—if it seems like we have an iPad in every house, that’s because a massive proliferation of consumer electronics—enabled by MEMS—is filling our homes, schools, places of work and places of recreation with hundreds of millions of interactive mobile devices. Panelists will offer an insider’s look at what’s next on the horizon. Moderated by Evgeni Gousev, senior director, Technology R&D, Qualcomm MEMS Technologies, with panelists:
  • Dragan Mladenovic, director of business management, Maxim Integrated Products, Sensor Division
  • Will Turnage, vice president, Technology and Invention, R/GA
• MEMS in Emerging Technologies—sponsored by OEM Group, this panel will examine new areas in which MEMS has either bridged the divide from R&D to commercialization—or is close to doing so. Moderated by Stephen Whalley, director, Sensors, Intel Architecture Group, Intel Corporation, with panelists:
  • Steve Arms, president and CEO, MicroStrain
  • Hughes Metras, vice president, strategic partnerships, North America, CEA-LETI
  • Todd Miller, lab manager, MicroSystems and MicroFluidics, GE Global Research

MEMS TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE

Back by popular demand, MIG will host the second annual MEMS Technology Showcase at this year’s Congress. Sponsored by SVTC Technologies, the MEMS Technology Showcase will give Congress attendees an intimate look at some of the most unique MEMS-enabled products ever invented. Attendees will vote on the best product, and Moderator Shawn G. DuBravac, chief economist and senior director of research, Consumer Electronics Association, will “crown” the winner.

ABOUT MEMS EXECUTIVE CONGRESS

Now in its eighth year, MEMS Executive Congress is an annual event that brings together business leaders from a broad spectrum of industries: automotive, consumer goods, energy/environmental, industrial, medical and telecom. It is a unique professional forum at which executives from companies designing and manufacturing MEMS technology sit side-by-side with their end-user customers in panel discussions and networking events to exchange ideas and information about the use of MEMS in commercial applications.

Premier sponsors of MEMS Executive Congress 2012 include: Platinum Sponsor EV Group; Gold Sponsors Applied Materials and SPTS Technologies; and Silver Sponsors Analog Devices, Freescale Semiconductor, STMicroelectronics, and SUSS MicroTec.

Event sponsors include: ACUTRONIC, Akustica, A.M. Fitzgerald & Associates, Bosch Automotive Electronics, Bosch Sensortec, Coventor, Fries Research & Technology (FRT), Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA), IHS iSuppli, Maxim, MEMS Journal, MEMS and Nanotechnology Exchange, OEM Group, Okmetic, Plan Optik, Silex Microsystems, SVTC Technologies, Teledyne DALSA, Tronics and Yole Développement.

MEMS Executive Congress 2012 will be held November 7-8, 2012 at the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, Scottsdale, AZ, with a group golf outing on November 9. For more information, please contact MIG via phone: 412/390-1644, email: info[at]memsindustrygroup.org or visit MEMS Executive Congress at: www.memscongress.com.

For press and analyst registration requests, please contact Maria Vetrano, Vetrano Communications, phone: 617/876-2770, email: maria[at]vetrano.com.

ABOUT MEMS INDUSTRY GROUP

MEMS Industry Group (MIG) is the trade association advancing MEMS across global markets. More than 150 companies comprise MIG, including Analog Devices, Applied Materials, Bosch, Freescale Semiconductor, GE, Honeywell, HP, Intel, InvenSense, Murata Electronics Oy, OMRON Electronic Components, Qualcomm, STMicroelectronics and Texas Instruments. For more information, visit: www.memsindustrygroup.org.

MEMS Industry Group, MEMS Executive Congress and the MEMS Industry Group logo are registered trademarks of MEMS Industry Group. All other product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

„Stimmbasierte Authentifizierung von Anrufern ist der Schlüssel zu sicherer und vertrauenswürdiger Kundenbetreuung“

„Stimmbasierte Authentifizierung von Anrufern ist der Schlüssel zu sicherer und vertrauenswürdiger Kundenbetreuung“, so der Sr. Analyst von Opus Research, Dan Miller. „Unternehmen müssen sicherstellen, dass Anwendungen zur Stimmerkennung sowie die fortlaufende Betrugserkennung schnell und reibungsfrei laufen. Mithilfe von Tests können hierbei die Fehler in Call- und Workflows aufgedeckt und korrigiert werden, um so schlechte Anruferfahrungen zu verbessern.“

ETaaS verbindet professionelles Entwerfen und Entwickeln von Testplänen und die marktführende Empirix Hammer Test Technologie, um diese Tests durchzuführen. Um Anwendungen auszuwerten, die Stimmerkennung nutzen, testet Empirix sowohl authorisierte, als auch nicht-authorisierte Nutzerszenarien.

Schlüsselfunktionen:

• Bedarfsanalyse und Testentwurf
• Erstellung und Analyse von Sprachdateien
• Automatisierte, planbare und wiederholbare Testskripte
• Analyse von Medien- und Sprachqualität
• Ausführung von Baseline-Tests, Soak-Tests, Load-Tests und Stress-Tests
• Ausführliche Berichte zur schnellen Problembeseitigung

„In der Zeit des "immer vernetzten" Kunden müssen Unternehmen immer neue Wege finden, um ihre Kunden zu begeistern und diese an sich zu binden. Neue, bequemere und sicherere Kommunikationswege zu erfinden ist ein wichtiger Teil dieser Strategie“, sagte der Vizepräsident von Empirix, Tim Moynihan. „Wir arbeiten mit Unternehmen zusammen, die innovative Lösungen im Kundenkontakt einführen und helfen ihnen dabei, die Leistung unter reellen Bedingungen und der erwarteten Kundenerfahrung auszuwerten. Wir haben stimmbiometrische Tests in unseren Service eingebaut, damit unsere Kunden auch weiterhin die volle Bandbreite des heutigen Bedarfs an Kommunikationsoptionen evaluieren können.“

Mehr Informationen zu Empirix Testing as a Service finden Sie online unter: http://www.empirix.com/solutions/products-services/testing-as-a-service.aspx.

Über Empirix

Empirix ist anerkannter Marktführer in der Sichtbarkeit der Leistung von End-to-End-Netzwerken - mit der einzigartigen Kompetenz, Kundenreaktionen für die jeweilige Anwendung in Echtzeit analysieren zu können. Wir helfen Dienstleistern, Mobilfunkanbietern, Kundencentern und Unternehmen dabei, die Komplexität von Unternehmensprozessen zu meistern und zu optimieren und so Betriebskosten zu senken, die Kundenbindung zu erhöhen und den Umsatz deutlich zu steigern. Mithilfe von Tests, Überwachung, Analysen und Intelligenz hilft Empirix Unternehmen auf der ganzen Welt den vollen Wert ihrer Technikinvestitionen auszuschöpfen.

Für weitere Informationen besuchen Sie bitte www.empirix.com.

Empirix, Hammer und Hammer Test Engine sind eingetragene Markenzeichen der Empirix Inc. in den USA und weiteren Ländern. Alle anderen Markenzeichen die hier aufgeführt wurden, sind Eigentum der jeweiligen Unternehmen.

“Exploring New Worlds in Maintenance & Reliability.”

“Together GenesisSolutions and ABS Consulting are focused on improving our clients vision and understanding of their asset failures and how to implement a better means of detecting and preventing these failures, ultimately leading to a more streamlined operation and more successful overall business,” says Montgomery. “We’re going to work with attendees to help them gain the same understanding and successes our global clients have been realizing for years. We’re looking forward to an interesting and informative event.”

Why You Should Attend:

- Discover how the right strategy can have a significant impact on the safety, environmental influence and positive financial status of your organization
- Discuss the benefits of working with ABS Consulting and GenesisSolutions
- Learn key methods to identify areas in need of improvement
- Gain insight from real industry success stories
- Understand how to begin the process at your facility

Technical experts and executives from ABS Consulting & GenesisSolutions will be attending the event and will be available at the exhibition in Booth #201 to discuss your needs and how our Safety, Risk, Integrity & Performance Solutions and EAM, CMMS & Asset Reliability service offerings can help you make tangible improvements. ABS Group of Companies, Inc. acquired GenesisSolutions early this year to expand their existing Reliability and Maintenance Management offerings.

The Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals (SMRP) is an international organization of over 3000 members worldwide. SMRP was formed in 1992 and has become the premier global resource for education and knowledge transfer for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals. The Houston Chapter (HCSMRP) was formed in 2004 and has continued to grow with affiliated members from across the Gulf Coast region. HCSMRP holds quarterly luncheon meetings in the Houston area featuring speakers covering a diverse range of educational topics for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals.

In addition, HCSMRP hosts an annual Maintenance and Reliability Symposium focused on delivering relevant education in the following areas: Business Management; Manufacturing Process Reliability; Equipment Reliability; People Skills and Work Management. For more information on the Houston Chapter of the SMRP & MaRS 2012, please click here.

About ABS Consulting

ABS Consulting is a global safety, risk and integrity management company with experience completing challenging projects in all parts of the world for nearly half a century. We operate in over 39 countries serving customers in the oil and gas, government, maritime, renewable energy and mining industries. For more information, please visit www.absconsulting.com.

About GenesisSolutions

GenesisSolutions, an ABS Group Company, provides best-in-class maintenance and asset management to the world's most sophisticated industrial organizations. We create operational and financial advantages for our customers by identifying and implementing measures that enhance asset reliability and increase capacity, while reducing maintenance costs and extending capital asset lifecycles. For more information, please visit www.genesissolutions.com.

“We work with companies as they launch innovative customer contact solutions, helping them assess real-world performance and expected customer experience. We are including voice biometrics testing in our service offerings to ensure that our clients can fully evaluate the wide range of communications options today’s consumers demand.”

“Voice-based authentication of callers is key to secure, trusted customer care interactions,” said Dan Miller, senior analyst and founder, Opus Research. “Enterprises must make sure that the applications for voiceprint enrollment as well as ongoing fraud detection are fast and friction-free. Testing can detect and help correct the sorts of faults in callflows and workflows that can give rise to poor caller experience.”

ETaaS combines expert services for designing and developing test plans, as well as industry-leading Empirix Hammer Test technology to execute these tests. To evaluate applications using voice prints, Empirix tests both authorized and non-authorized user scenarios. Key features include:

• Needs assessment and test design
• Voice file creation and analysis
• Automated, predictable and repeatable test scripts
• Media and voice quality analysis
• Baseline, soak, load and stress test execution
• Reports detailing issues for rapid correction

“In the era of the 'always on' consumer, companies must find new ways to delight and successfully engage with their customers at all times. Creating new, more convenient and more secure ways to communicate is an important part of this strategy,” said Tim Moynihan, vice president of Empirix. “We work with companies as they launch innovative customer contact solutions, helping them assess real-world performance and expected customer experience. We are including voice biometrics testing in our service offerings to ensure that our clients can fully evaluate the wide range of communications options today’s consumers demand.”

More information on Empirix Testing as a Service is available online at: http://www.empirix.com/solutions/products-services/testing-as-a-service.aspx.

Additionally, Tim Moynihan will provide perspective on the challenges in designing, implementing and deploying applications using voice biometrics, and how to best meet these challenges, during a keynote panel session at the SpeechTEK 2012 conference in New York City. The panel, “Voice Biometrics Best Practices,” will take place at 10:45 a.m. ET on Wednesday, Aug. 15.

About Empirix

Empirix is the recognized leader in end-to-end network performance visibility with the unique ability to analyze customer behaviors by application in real-time. We help service providers, mobile operators, contact centers and businesses master complexities and optimize business processes to reduce operational costs, maximize customer retention and grow top-line revenue. Through testing, monitoring, analytics and intelligence, Empirix helps companies around the world realize the full value of their technology investments. For further information, please visit www.empirix.com.

Empirix, Hammer and Hammer Test Engine are trademarks of Empirix Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.

“For our customers who invest in Microsoft Dynamics CRM, we’re enhancing their experience by bringing data to the solution and making it accessible”

Through the partnership, PROS is using Microsoft Dynamics CRM to develop big data applications that help sales teams increase their odds of profitably winning business. With PROS, sales teams are able to gain a market edge, protect margins from market volatility and capture the value they deserve for their products.

“Microsoft Dynamics CRM is designed with the flexibility to meet the specific business needs of our customers,” said Doug Kennedy, vice president, Microsoft Dynamics partners and support services. “By combining its big data applications with Microsoft Dynamics CRM for large-enterprise customers in manufacturing, distribution, services and travel, PROS serves as an example of the innovation and added value our partners are offering customers.”

“For our customers who invest in Microsoft Dynamics CRM, we’re enhancing their experience by bringing data to the solution and making it accessible,” said John Salch, PROS vice president of technology and platforms. “We add our expertise to help companies and their sales teams sell more effectively and gain better value for their products and services. Sales teams are able to identify opportunities that will close, products that will sell and prices that will win.”

For more than 26 years, PROS has been developing big data applications, helping companies understand how customer behavior can translate into better sales effectiveness and performance.

For more information, visit the PROS website.

About Microsoft

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

About PROS

PROS Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: PRO) is a leading provider of prescriptive pricing and revenue management software for companies in the manufacturing, distribution, services and travel industries. PROS gives customers far greater confidence and agility in their pricing strategies by providing data-driven insights into transaction profitability, forecasting demand, recommending optimal prices for each product and deal, and streamlining pricing processes with enhanced controls and compliance. With more than $460 billion in revenues under management, PROS has implemented more than 500 solutions in more than 50 countries. The PROS team comprises more than 600 professionals, including 100 with advanced degrees and 25 with Ph.D.s. To learn more, visit www.prospricing.com.

Forward-looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements about the functionality and benefits of pricing software to organizations generally as well as the functionality and benefits of PROS software products. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based upon PROS historical experience with pricing and big data software and its current expectations of the benefits of pricing and big data software for organizations that implement and utilize such software. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described herein include the addressability of an organization’s pricing and revenue management needs, the risks associated with PROS developing and enhancing products with the functionality necessary to deliver the stated results and the risks associated with the complex implementation and maintenance of pricing and big data software such as PROS software products. Additional information relating to the uncertainty affecting the PROS business is contained in PROS filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements represent PROS expectations as of the date of this press release. Subsequent events may cause these expectations to change, and PROS disclaims any obligations to update or alter these forward-looking statements in the future, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

“It’s always an honor when the work of our team is recognized by customers and consumers.”

When compared with all electronic devices, from sensors and switches to motors and motion control components, the APD connector series ranked No. 6, and in the largest single category – interconnects – the series ranked No. 1. The ratings are based on the number of page views components attract on the publication’s Web site and on reader votes in an online survey.

“At ITT, we are focused on providing the highest quality products that help meet a broad range of customer needs, from standard electronic components to highly customized solutions designed for extremely harsh environments,” said Anh Phan, vice president, marketing and product management, for ITT’s Interconnect Solutions business. “It’s always an honor when the work of our team is recognized by customers and consumers.”

ITT's Interconnect Solutions business is a global manufacturer and supplier of connectors and interconnects that make it possible to transfer signal and power in an increasingly connected world. Through leading brands such as Cannon, VEAM and BIW, the business serves customers in the telecommunications, aerospace, industrial, oil and gas, medical, transportation and military markets. For more information, visit the Web site at www.ittcannon.com.

About ITT

ITT is a diversified leading manufacturer of highly engineered critical components and customized technology solutions for growing industrial end-markets in energy infrastructure, electronics, aerospace and transportation. Building on its heritage of innovation, ITT partners with its customers to deliver enduring solutions to the key industries that underpin our modern way of life. Founded in 1920, ITT is headquartered in White Plains, N.Y., with employees in more than 30 countries and sales in a total of approximately 125 countries. The company generated 2011 revenues of $2.1 billion. For more information, visit www.itt.com.

“We made significant advances in our therapeutic programs during the second quarter”

“We made significant advances in our therapeutic programs during the second quarter,” said Christoph Westphal, M.D., Ph.D., Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Verastem. “The acquisition of the Phase 2-ready focal adhesion kinase inhibitors from Pfizer accelerates this key cancer stem cell-targeting program by approximately 12-18 months, and we are now positioned to initiate a potential registration study in mesothelioma next year.”

Recent Accomplishments

Our significant recent accomplishments include the following:

Focal Adhesion Kinase (FAK) Inhibition

• Accelerated the FAK program by 12-18 months with the in-license of VS-6063 from Pfizer
  • VS-6063 has completed a Phase 1 study in advanced solid tumors, where it was well tolerated and demonstrated signs of clinical activity
  • VS-6063 is expected to enter into a Phase 2 mesothelioma study in mid-2013
  • A positive Phase 2 trial in mesothelioma could present an opportunity for an accelerated approval
• Nominated VS-4718 as a development candidate
  • IND-enabling toxicology studies were initiated in June 2012
  • Accelerated VS-4718 clinical development with a planned Phase 1 healthy volunteer study anticipated to initiate in Q1 2013

Dual PI3K/mTOR Inhibition

• Outlined clinical development plans for VS-5584 including a Phase 1 study in patients with advanced solid tumors anticipated to commence in mid-2013

Corporate

• Held our first annual Research and Development Day: outlined scientific rationale and clinical plans for each of our therapeutic programs
• Established a research collaboration with Eisai to discover next-generation small molecule inhibitors of Wnt signaling
• Presented data at the 2012 ASCO meeting from our biomarker diagnostic development program
• Added Richard S. Sackler, M.D., Chairman of Purdue Pharma, to our Scientific Advisory Board

Second Quarter 2012 Financial Results

As of June 30, 2012, Verastem had cash, cash equivalents and investments of $104.3 million compared to $56.8 million on December 31, 2011.

Net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2012, (the “2012 Quarter”) was $6.8 million, or $0.34 per share applicable to common shareholders, as compared to net loss of $2.5 million, or $2.03 per share, for the three months ending June 30, 2011 (the “2011 Quarter”). Net loss includes stock-based compensation expense of $1.5 million and $36,000 for the 2012 Quarter and 2011 Quarter, respectively.

Research and development expense for the 2012 Quarter was $4.7 million compared to $1.7 million for the 2011 Quarter. The $3.0 million increase from the 2011 Quarter to the 2012 Quarter principally resulted from an increase of $1.2 million for personnel costs, including stock-based compensation of $751,000, an increase of $1.1 million in contract research organization expense, an increase of $365,000 in license fee expense and an increase of $201,000 for laboratory supplies.

General and administrative expense for the 2012 Quarter was $2.2 million compared to $759,000 for the 2011 Quarter. The $1.4 million increase from the 2011 Quarter to the 2012 Quarter principally resulted from an increase of $874,000 for personnel costs, including stock-based compensation of $696,000, an increase of $318,000 in professional fees primarily related to additional legal and accounting fees for being a publicly traded company, an increase of $100,000 in insurance primarily related to being a publicly traded company and an increase of $99,000 in consulting fees.

About Verastem, Inc.

Verastem, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSTM) is a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing drugs to treat breast and other cancers by targeting cancer stem cells. Cancer stem cells are an underlying cause of tumor recurrence and metastasis. For more information please visit www.verastem.com.

Forward-looking statements:

This press release includes forward-looking statements about the Company’s strategy, future plans and prospects, including statements regarding the development of the Company’s compounds, including VS-6063, VS-4718, VS-5584 and the Company’s FAK, PI3K/mTOR, Wnt and diagnostics programs generally, the timeline for clinical development and regulatory approval of the Company’s compounds, the structure of the Company’s planned clinical trials, including potential for a registration trial of VS-6063, the Company’s rights to develop or commercialize its compounds, the Company’s obligations to make milestone payments and royalties and the ability of the Company to finance contemplated development activities. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “predict,” “project,” “target,” “potential,” “will,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “continue,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Each forward-looking statement is subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statement. Applicable risks and uncertainties include the risks that the preclinical testing of the Company’s compounds may not be predictive of the success of later clinical trials, that the Company will be unable to successfully complete the clinical development of its compounds, including VS-6063, VS-4718, and VS-5584, that the development of the Company’s compounds will take longer or cost more than planned, and that the Company’s compounds will not receive regulatory approval or become commercially successful products. Other risks and uncertainties include those identified under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 and in any subsequent SEC filings. The forward-looking statements contained in this presentation reflect the Company’s current views with respect to future events, and the Company does not undertake and specifically disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

“This award demonstrates our 30 year commitment to the Business process automation (BPA), market. Our team looks forward to delivering exceptional service, while improving the lives of our military veterans”

Data Dimensions’ Chairman, Mark Bush, said, “Not only is the contract a reflection of the credibility and capability of our company, it’s truly an incredible honor to work with our prime contractor Systems Made Simple (SMS) and Department of Veterans Affairs. We are proud to have been selected to be a part of a solution that will add efficiency in the manner in which the Department of Veteran Affairs provides health care and benefit services to our veterans. This is one of the most important and rewarding projects in our 30 year history.

"Our entire team is honored to provide these automation services to the military and their families for the continuous sacrifices they make protecting the liberties we all enjoy, and keeping us safe.”

“This award demonstrates our 30 year commitment to the Business process automation (BPA), market. Our team looks forward to delivering exceptional service, while improving the lives of our military veterans,” said Jon Boumstein, President and CEO.

“Technology and security are playing an ever-increasing role in the demands of our government and military in relation to our veterans' needs. This new award continues to build on our reputation as a world class BPA provider. The economic impact for this community is tremendous, and we are committed to supporting the communities we operate in. Data Dimensions plans to add over 120 new positions in the next six months, at our Janesville Operation Center, and continue hiring well into 2013,” said Boumstein.

Under the terms of the contract, Data Dimensions will provide services that include processing and automation of medical records for the VA. Our partners include prime contractor, Systems Made Simple (SMS), a certified service-disabled, veteran owned small business that delivers leading IT solutions to clients, including the Department of Veterans Affairs. We also share a partnership with T-Rex Corporation. T-Rex is a hub zone certified small business, providing IT services and is dedicated to delivering highly responsive, process driven, IT services.

About Data Dimensions

Since 1982, Data Dimensions has been helping clients better manage business processes and workflows by bridging the gap of automation, technology, and physical capabilities. As an innovative leader in the area of information management and business process automation, we provide a complete range of outsourcing and professional services including mailroom management; document conversion services; data capture with OCR/ICR technologies; electronic and physical records storage and retrieval services; managed services through our state of the art tier III data center.

To learn more about Data Dimensions and its initiatives, visit www.datadimensions.com or call 1-800-782-2907.

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“it was marketed as the most environmentally friendly weed control product ever manufactured.”

Gilman Law LLP is offering legal assistance to all victims of Imprelis tree damage, including tree farms, residential property owners, tree nurseries and forests, golf courses, composting sites, turf managers and professional landscapers, parks, schools, and college campuses. The firm urges consumers who have lost trees following an application of Imprelis to contact Gilman Law LLP before they agree to accept any compensation offer from DuPont. Imprelis tree damage victims are advised to seek legal counsel immediately to ensure their state’s statute of limitations governing Imprelis lawsuits does not expire. Once the statute of limitations has passed, Imprelis tree damage victims will no longer be eligible to recover compensation from DuPont.

Imprelis Tree Damage Lawsuit Details

According to the Imprelis lawsuit filed by Gilman Law LLP, a professional lawn care company applied Imprelis to the lead Plaintiff’s lawn because “it was marketed as the most environmentally friendly weed control product ever manufactured.” Since then, multiple trees located on Plaintiff’s property have begun to display the signature signs of distress and Imprelis induced damage. The lawsuit alleges that Imprelis has been applied to thousands, if not tens of thousands, of lawns and other properties including but not limited to tree farms, golf courses, and nurseries. Property owners paid for lawn treatment services that included Imprelis in order to treat their property for weeds, and to protect their property’s aesthetic. The complaint alleges that this protection came at the high price of damage and/or death of mature and valuable landscape trees that are now an eyesore on their property.

Imprelis, which was conditionally registered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in August 2010, is the brand name for aminocyclopyrachlor, a selective herbicide intended to kill unwanted broad leaf weeds, including dandelions, clovers, ground ivy, and wild violets, without damaging other desirable, non-target vegetation. Imprelis has been advertised, marketed, and sold to lawn-product consumers as being both highly effective and environmentally friendly. However, according to the lawsuit, reports had emerged by May 2011 of dead and dying landscape trees associated with the application Imprelis. DuPont issued a letter to turf managers in June 2011 stating it was investigating the problems. By July 2011, the EPA had launched an investigation. A month later, the agency issued a Stop Sale and Removal Order for Imprelis. By that time, DuPont had submitted more than 7,000 adverse incident reports to the EPA involving Imprelis in Minnesota, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, Wisconsin, West Virginia and other states. [epa.gov/compliance/resources/cases/civil/fifra/dupontimprelis.html]

How to File a Claim for Imprelis Tree Damage

Thousands of consumers who lost trees to Imprelis have already joined lawsuits pending in a consolidated litigation in U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania (MDL 2284). Consumers who sustained damage as a result of DuPont’s Imprelis herbicide must seek legal counsel now to ensure that they are fairly compensated for their dead and dying trees. For a free Imprelis lawsuit consultation, please contact the consumer protection lawyers at Gilman Law LLP today by visiting our Imprelis Lawsuit Claims Center, or calling Toll Free at (888) 252-0048.

About Gilman Law LLP

Gilman Law LLP, a leading national law firm with offices in Florida and Massachusetts, has been recognized for delivering successful results to their clients across a broad range of claims stemming from consumer product injury, mass tort, and class action lawsuits. For over 33 years, the Gilman Law LLP team of highly experienced lawyers has earned renown for tireless work on behalf of their clients on many of today’s most challenging and important legal issues.

“I’m excited to work alongside such a talented team to provide essential cloud solutions to customers and expand our strategic alliances.”

In this newly created position, Owens will focus on cloud-based recurring revenue solutions designed to work with a full array of communications solutions such as the iPhone and Android-based mobile devices, as well as the soon-to-be released ESI 250 Smartphone. The initial solution will help professionals in the legal industry improve their revenue and billing efficiency with minimum effort.

“Ron and his team will make an invaluable contribution to ESI’s continued growth and expansion,” said George Platt, President and Chief Operating Officer of ESI. “Having worked closely with Ron for a number of years, I’m confident that his experience and expertise will enable ESI to be successful. We are delighted to welcome him and look forward to further enhancing our cloud solutions activities under his leadership.”

Owens brings more than 22 years of professional services and business solutions experience to ESI. Prior to joining ESI, Owens led the professional services and support teams for ARIA Solutions as the Vice President of Client Solutions. His previous experience also includes time at Nortel Networks, First Data, and Convergys/Intervoice.

“Cloud solutions are top-of-mind among enterprises who want to focus on their core business. Solutions in the cloud allow them to take advantage of getting their communications systems and applications up and running faster, with improved manageability and less maintenance, while meeting fluctuating and unpredictable business demand. ESI is well positioned in this growing market,” said Ron Owens. “I’m excited to work alongside such a talented team to provide essential cloud solutions to customers and expand our strategic alliances.”

About Estech Systems, Inc.

Estech Systems, Inc. (ESI) designs and manufactures high-performance phone systems and cloud services for businesses and organizations. ESI uses advanced technology to design IP and digital communications systems that integrate built-in capabilities, advanced features, and highly differentiated applications into flexible products that are easy-to-use and keep employees productive. ESI has sold over 250,000 business communications systems through hundreds of factory-trained Certified Resellers. Founded in 1987, ESI is a privately held corporation with headquarters in Plano, Texas. ESI communications systems are protected by various U.S. patents, granted and pending. For more information about ESI and its products, visit www.esi-estech.com. Follow ESI on Twitter at https://twitter.com/esiphones.

Copyright © 2012 ESI (Estech Systems, Inc.). Any marks of non-ESI products or features mentioned herein belong to their respective owners.

“Our new PeakForce KPFM mode combines leading-edge spatial resolution with unprecedented sensitivity and accuracy in work function measurements.”

“Our research and industrial customers have increasing needs for quantitative nanoscale property measurements,” said Mark R. Munch, Ph.D., President of Bruker Nano Surfaces Division. “Our new PeakForce KPFM mode combines leading-edge spatial resolution with unprecedented sensitivity and accuracy in work function measurements.”

“We are committed to move AFM beyond just imaging contrast to quantitative electrical and mechanical property maps,” added David V. Rossi, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Bruker's AFM Business Unit. “To enable this advance, we are building on our exclusive PeakForce Tapping technology with PeakForce QNM®, PeakForce TUNA™, and now PeakForce KPFM.”

About PeakForce KPFM

The PeakForce KPFM accessory is an optional addition available for the Dimension Icon® and MultiMode® 8 AFMs. It includes the complete set of KPFM detection mechanisms (amplitude and frequency modulation), in conjunction with both TappingMode and Peak Force Tapping, as well as the ability to perform KPFM measurements over an extended voltage range. Its signature PeakForce KPFM mode combines FM-KPFM detection with PeakForce Tapping technology. This combination enables more sensitive potential detection with optimized probes. It eliminates the contamination of FM-KPFM signals with mechanical cross-talk, retaining more accurate measurements even on samples with significant variation in adhesion or modulus. Those variations can be mapped simultaneously and independently at highest spatial resolution using PeakForce QNM. The ScanAsyst concept has been extended to KPFM, providing fully automated parameter setup to guarantee optimized results.

About Bruker Corporation (NASDAQ: BRKR)

Bruker Corporation is a leading provider of high-performance scientific instruments and solutions for molecular and materials research, as well as for industrial and applied analysis. For more information about Bruker Corporation, please visit www.bruker.com.

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“It was a pleasure working with the project teams at each of the Delhaize banners as their teams quickly learned, deployed and used the software to plan and manage labor at more than 1,200 stores”

The Enterprise Labor Model™ and Sales and Labor Planning™ modules integrate historical volumes, effective dated engineered labor standards, and store-specific characteristics to provide a true, bottoms-up labor budgeting approach. Through the solution implementation, each banner is able to obtain more detailed and time-specific data for labor modeling and budgeting for each store and sub-department while integrating the system with existing financial and workforce management systems.

Logile’s Real-Time Plan Optimization™ (RTPO) module provides each banner with store-specific information regarding next-day workloads to equip managers to make well-informed decisions on future staffing as well as employee work assignments. The RTPO tool was implemented at the Food Lion banner earlier this year, with implementation to other banners scheduled through 2012.

“It was a pleasure working with the project teams at each of the Delhaize banners as their teams quickly learned, deployed and used the software to plan and manage labor at more than 1,200 stores,” said Rob York, Logile’s Director of Professional Services and Customer Engagement. “This was a major undertaking and accomplishment considering the number of stores and unique attributes of each banner.”

About Logile, Inc.

Logile, Inc. provides real-time workforce and execution management solutions, combining proprietary software applications with expert professional services in both traditional and SaaS models. Logile's groundbreaking enterprise class solutions, supported under Web 2.0 with rich interface and mobile interaction, simplify management of challenging workforce and execution management requirements while allowing users to plan, execute, optimize and measure performance at any level of the organization.

Logile, Inc. is privately held with its headquarters and solution hosting data center in Richardson, Texas, and retail consulting professionals (industrial engineers and business analysts) in Pittsburgh, PA; Charlotte, NC; Dallas and San Antonio, TX; and Scottsdale, AZ. For more information, visit www.logile.com.

“The stories we’ll show will leave a lasting impression on GAC viewers.”

This press release has an accompanying Smart Marketing Page providing further details about the organization, products and services introduced below. You can access the Smart Marketing Page via the following link: https://smp.newshq.businesswire.com/pages/gac-great-american-heroes.

In each episode, Adkins visits with three hometown heroes to learn about and acknowledge their efforts, and surprise them with something special to help them continue their good work. As a bonus, Adkins hosts the local heroes as special guests at his concert in their hometown.

Overcoming his own life-changing experiences, Adkins has emerged a tireless supporter of U.S. troops and many other worthy causes. It was his desire to spotlight the good works of others that led him to GAC with his concept for the new series.

“A lot of people get attention for the wrong reasons but the true measure of a hero is serving others. On Great American Heroes, I will introduce the real people who fit that bill,” said Adkins. “They devote themselves to others and deserve all the applause we can give them. These heroes will inspire you, make your heart swell and your eyes tear up. This show does more than tell some good stories, it affirms our faith in others.”

Great American Heroes will highlight the work of local champions in ten communities. In Salina, Kan., Adkins meets a local minister who started a carpentry shop to teach wood-working skills to homeless men. In Charleston, S.C., he tells the story of a 13-year old girl who creates community vegetable gardens and donates the harvest to feed people in need. In Davenport, Iowa, Adkins showcases the work of two sets of parents who develop programs for special needs children.

“Great American Heroes reflects the values and the lifestyles of real people who epitomize what ‘living country’ is all about,” said Sarah Trahern, senior vice president and general manager of GAC. “The stories we’ll show will leave a lasting impression on GAC viewers.”

About Great American Country (GAC)

Great American Country is the leader in country music entertainment, and delivers to viewers the widest variety of country music, its artists and the lifestyles they influence. GAC broadcasts original country music programming, music performance specials, live concerts and music videos. GAC is available in more than 60 million households and online at http://www.GACTV.com.

About Trace Adkins:

Trace Adkins is one of Country music’s most versatile and accomplished entertainers. His instantly recognizable baritone has earned gold, platinum, and multi-platinum albums with total sales surpassing 10 million. He is the author of A Personal Stand: Observations and Opinions from a Freethinking Roughneck. He charmed millions as a finalist on NBC’s The Celebrity Apprentice and he was recently seen in the box-office topping theatrical release, The Lincoln Lawyer. For the past two years, he has served as co-host of the American Country Awards on FOX.

A member of the Grand Ole Opry, Adkins was raised on Country and Gospel music and is known as an artist who speaks his mind and honors the past. The 6'6" former oil rigger-turned-Country star is the father of five daughters. Adkins has famously faced his share of life-changing events – most recently a fire claimed his home in June 2011 in Tennessee. With his family unharmed, Trace requested that fans redirect their kind offers of support to the Red Cross to help those in need.

Trace Adkins’ last studio album, PROUD TO BE HERE, featured the Top Ten hit, “Just Fishin’” and debuted at #2 on the Billboard Country Album Chart when it was released in August 2011 by Show Dog - Universal Music. He is currently preparing his eleventh studio album (release date to be announced).

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This industry profile helps to gain an insight into the evolution of the industry and competitive dynamics prevalent in the market. It discusses the significant developments in the industry and analyzes the key trends and issues. The profile provides inputs in strategic business planning of industry professionals.

This profile is of immense help to management consultants, analysts, market research organizations and corporate advisors.

Industry Snapshot

This section gives a holistic overview of the industry. It starts with defining the market and goes on to give historical and current market size figures. It also clearly illustrates the major segments of the market which would be discussed later on in the report.

Industry Analysis

It involves a comprehensive analysis of the industry and its market segments. This section discusses the key developments that have taken place in the industry. It also identifies and analyzes the driving factors and challenges of the industry. A description of the regulatory structure tells us about the major regulatory bodies, laws and government policies.

Country Analysis

This section presents the key facts & figures of the country. It also discusses the political environment and the macroeconomic indicators. It analyzes government stability and economic growth of the country.

Competitor Assessment

This section compares the major competitors in the industry. The Competitors At-a-Glance is aimed at giving an overview of the competitive landscape in the industry.

Company Profiles

The major companies are profiled in this section. For each company, business description is given followed by financial highlights and recent developments.

Industry Outlook

This section presents the outlook of the industry. The analyst opinion and projections help us in evaluating the future of the industry. It gives an insight into the investment opportunities present in the sector.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Industry Snapshot

- Industry Definition

- SIC Classification

- Market Overview

- Market Segments

2. Industry Analysis

- Industry Developments

- Regulatory Structure

- Market Drivers

- Key Issues

3. Country Analysis

- Key Facts

- Political Environment

- Macro-economic Indicators

4. Competitor Assessment

- Competitive Scenario

- Competitors At-a-Glance

- Sales and Earnings Analysis

5. Company Profiles

- Business Overview

- Key Financials

- Significant Developments

6. Industry Outlook

- Estimates

- Analyst Opinion

Tables/Charts

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“Epigenetics R&D Pipeline - Histone Deacetylases (HDACs) Offer the Most Promising Targets and Outnumber Other Classes of Epigenetic Targets”

Scientific Study into Epigenetics Could Offer a Medical Breakthrough for Cancer Treatment.

Epigenetics is emerging as a key determinant of cellular differentiation, playing a vital role in a number of human diseases, according to a new report by pharmaceutical experts GBI Research.

The new report* examines epigenetics, which refers to a selective regulation of gene expression within different cells that does not affect the genomic makeup of the Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) sequence.

The last few years have seen a surge in research into epigenetic modification of the chromatin within a cell's genome. Epigenetic changes appear to regulate differentiation of stem cells as well as giving rise to malignant cells, which include cancerous cells. Given the huge market potential and considerable unmet need, it is unsurprising that almost every major pharmaceutical company has an epigenetic program in oncology. The growing number of cancer patients worldwide offers a lucrative market for epigenetic-based molecules, and the successful launch of just one drug could generate huge revenues.

Despite the field's optimism and the boom in epigenetic research over the last decade, however, several critical challenges need to be addressed before epigenetics is seen as a viable treatment option and a potential business investment.

Epigenetic targets are structurally complex, requiring a great deal of work to be characterized, and investigations into innovative drug discovery against new targets involve a high level of risk. The toxicity of epigenetic-derived drugs is an important challenge for researchers and investors, as currently marketed epigenetic-based drugs can cause serious adverse effects, and these risks have led to a low uptake of epigenetic therapies in the market.

Companies Mentioned:

- Merck & Co., Inc.

- Novartis AG

- Syndax Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

- 4SC AG

- GlaxoSmithKline Plc

- Celgene Corporation

- MethylGene Inc.

- Pharmacyclics, Inc.

- TopoTarget A/S

- S*BIO Pte Ltd

- Curis, Inc.

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/p4tghl/epigenetics_randd

“Brazil's Petroleum and Natural Gas Market Outlook to 2016 - Opportunities in Pre-Salt Region”

The report titled Brazil's Petroleum and Natural Gas Market Outlook to 2016 - Opportunities in Pre-Salt Region provides a comprehensive analysis of market size of petroleum and natural gas industry on the basis of petroleum industry and natural gas industry. The analysis of Brazil's petroleum industry is provided on the basis of the market size, exports and imports and segmentation; by states, by refineries, and by refining derivatives. The natural gas industry analysis is based on market size, imports as well as the refining process and segmentation; by states, by off-shore and on-shore.

The report also provides competitive landscape and profile of major players operating in both, the petroleum and the natural gas industry along with the future projections of the industry.

Key Topics Covered in the Report:

- Market size of Brazil's petroleum and natural gas industry, on the basis of volume

- The Government regulation in Brazil's petroleum and natural gas industry

- Market size and the imports and exports of Brazil's petroleum industry, on the basis of volume

- Brazil's petroleum industry market segmentation, according to the states, refineries and according to refining process and the refining process of petroleum

- Market size and the imports and exports of petroleum derivatives (gasoline, fuel oil, LPG, kerosene, diesel oil and other derivatives) in Brazil, on the basis of volume

- Market size of natural gas used for reinjection, natural gas burned and consumed in production process and the natural gas available and the refining process of natural gas

- The imports of natural gas in Brazil

- Market segmentation of natural gas industry, according to the states and the regions

- The trends and development in the past and their effect on the Brazil's petroleum and natural gas industry

- The future outlook, cause and effect of various factors which have an impact on the industry and the future projections of both the petroleum industry and the natural gas industry

- The market share of major players in the petroleum and natural gas industry and the company profiles of these major players

- The historical and the projected trends in the macro-economic indicators, which had an impact on the petroleum and natural gas industry of Brazil

Companies Mentioned:

- petrobras,

- shell,

- chevron,

- statoil,

- BP Energy

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/kzzg29/brazils_petroleum

The Iran Freight Transport Report provides industry professionals and strategists, corporate analysts, freight transportation associations, government departments and regulatory bodies with independent forecasts and competitive intelligence on Iran's freight transportation industry.

BMI is forecasting a recession in Iran in 2012 and 2013 as the Middle Eastern country struggles to maintain itself economically in the face of sanctions against its crude oil exports, the primary source of revenue in the country. Despite this BMI's freight transport team projects growth at the country's primary container port Bandar Abbas, albeit at less than 1%. The other freight modes of air, rail and road are to experience similarly sedate growth this year.

Headline Industry Data:

- 2012 Port of Bandar Abbas throughput growth forecast is 0.6% and is forecast to average 3.0% a year to 2016.

- 2012 rail freight tonnes-km growth forecast is 1.5% and is projected to average 1.9% over the forecast period.

- 2012 air freight tonnes-km growth forecast is 0.6% and will average 0.7% a year to 2016.

- 2012 total trade is forecast to experience a real contraction of 14.5% in 2012, followed by a contraction of 8.0% in 2013, before returning to growth in 2014.

Key Industry Trends Iran Agrees To Connect Tajikistan To Ocean Iran's foreign minister Ali-Akbar Salehi revealed on March 8 that the government has agreed to link Tajikistan with the ocean, with the aim of enhancing the landlocked country's trade activities. During a meeting with his Tajikistani counterpart, Hamrokhon Zarif, Salehi said the Iranian government would help the capital, Dushanbe, improve its transit roads. Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had earlier commented that Tehran and Dushanbe share common languages, religions and cultural similarities.

Iran Air To Sell Half Of Its Shares Farhad Parvaresh, the managing director of Iran's state-owned flag carrier Iran Air, announced on February 26 2012 that the company intends to sell a 50% plus one share stake by the end of the current Iranian calendar year (March 19 2012). The total value of the stake is currently worth IRR14.4trn (USD1.16bn), Parvaresh added.

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/lbmtcd/iran_freight_trans

“India Baby Food and Formula Market - Bright Prospects for Dry Baby Food”

Education plays a vital role in changing taste and preferences. It has been observed that consumption of baby food is higher in families where both the parents are educated and working. Tier I and Tier II cities are the preferred locations for baby food manufacturers to introduce their products. In urban areas, there are still many people who prefer home cooked food for their kids. Pricing is the major concern for baby food manufacturers in the country. Only one fourth of the population belongs to upper middle class and high class. India is expected to see a 30.00% increase in population in the working age group. India's working age population in 2008 amounted to 388.60 million men and 361.50 million women.

Baby juices are still in its infancy stage and facing difficulty to gain importance because more than three fourth parents among the total population believe to feed fresh fruit juice to their kids. Demand for dried and ready to feed baby food is low in states such as Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. Every year, there is a growth expected in dried, packaged and formula baby food demand with rising number of health conscious parents, working mothers and increasing company's efforts to make the product available in all parts of the country. Powdered milk forms the largest product category in the baby food segment, although it is not fully tapped market.

The present report on India Baby Food and Formula Market-Bright Prospects for Dry Baby Food gives a comprehensive analysis on types of baby food and formula, in terms of retail sales. The report covers market size of the baby food and formula market, market by segmentation and also discussed sub-segments of the market, SWOT analysis and recent trends and developments. The report also highlights major macro economic factors in relation with baby food demand and popular brands available in the Indian market. We have also compared past and present performance of the industry on various verticals and future outlook of the baby food and formula market.

Key Topics Covered:

1. India Baby Food and Infant Formula Industry

2. SWOT Analysis

3. Industry Opportunities and Growth Drivers

4. Country Analysis and Industry Insights

5. Industry Players and Competition

6. Baby Food Industry Forecast

7. Appendix

Companies Mentioned:

- Nestle (manufactures Lactogen and Cerelac)

- Nusobee

- Nestum

- Farex

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/br3p7h/india_baby_food_an

The Iran Infrastructure Report provides industry professionals and strategists, corporate analysts, infrastructure associations, government departments and regulatory bodies with independent forecasts and competitive intelligence on Iran's infrastructure industry.

BMI View: Due to rising inflation - estimated above 25% between 2012 and 2015, later subsiding to 15% in 2016 - and continued pressure on Iranian finances following the latest wave of US and EU energy sanctions, we maintain our bearish construction industry forecast of 3% for 2012. This pattern is expected to be maintained until 2016, after which we anticipate a gradual easing and an average annual growth of around 2% between 2016 and 2021. Iran's business environment remains opaque and difficult to penetrate for any outside investors. China and Russia are, by and large, the only two countries with a continued international presence.

- The Chinese government has made an offer to build a new freight rail line in Iran, according to Engineering News-Record. The freight line is aimed at allowing continuous rail transport of goods from China, through the Middle East, to Europe. The project will cost US$2bn, starting in Tehran and running to Khosravi on the Iraqi border. The line will also offer a passenger service. Iran's minister responsible for transport is reported to have invited bids to construct the line.

- Iran launched the Bushehr nuclear power plant during a ceremony held on September 12 2011. The 1,000 megawatt (MW) plant will undergo several test stages before becoming fully operational, reports the IRNA news agency. The west has opposed any such developments, claiming that the Iranian nuclear programme is a cover for the development of atomic weapons.

- Iran's Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has confirmed that contracts have been agreed with construction firms for work on the Mehr Housing Scheme, according to AMEinfo. The scheme will see the construction of 430,000 urban residential units before March 2012. The deals in place relate to 260,000 of the residential units, with arrangements for the rest yet to be finalised.

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/kb53pk/iran_infrastructur

Electrical and mechanical engineers, materials scientists and applied physicists will find Levi's uniquely practical 2006 explanation of quantum mechanics invaluable.

This updated and expanded edition of the bestselling original text covers quantization of angular momentum and quantum communication, and problems and additional references are included.

Using real-world engineering examples to engage the reader, the author makes quantum mechanics accessible and relevant to the engineering student.

Numerous illustrations, exercises, worked examples and problems are included.

Topics Covered:

Preface to the second edition

Preface to the first edition

Matlab programs

1. Introduction

2. Toward quantum mechanics

3. Using the Schrödinger wave equation

4. Electron propagation

5. Eigenstates and operators

6. The harmonic oscillator

7. Fermions and bosons

8. Time-dependent perturbation

9. The semiconductor laser

10. Time-independent perturbation

11. Angular momentum and the hydrogenic atom

Appendix A. Physical values

Appendix B. Coordinates

Appendix C. Expansions, differentiation, integrals, and mathematical relations

Appendix D. Matrices and determinants

Appendix E. Vector calculus and Maxwell's equations

Appendix F. The Greek alphabet

Index.

Author:

A. F. J. Levi. University of Southern California

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“The World Medical Markets Fact Book 2012”

The Indispensable Source Of Thousands Of Facts, Figures And Statistics For 66 Medical Markets Worldwide! Completely Updated And Expanded

The World Medical Markets Fact Book 2012 is the ideal companion in today's challenging medical market environment. The need to understand world medical marketplaces, and be able to answer quickly those questions that arise daily, is essential. That is why this current and comprehensive source of key market statistics is an invaluable aid for every medical device industry executive.

Proven and Reliable:

Published by Espicom, for over 30 years experts in the healthcare market field, the 400-page Fact Book brings together a range of often difficult to source information in one single, convenient and comprehensive publication. Keep it near to you at all times.

Key Features:

- Key economic, demographic and health statistics on 66 markets around the world

- Five years of historical data for markets, GDP & healthcare spending, demographics and healthcare statistics

- World/regional overviews plus statistics on individual countries

- Over 500 tables and charts

- PDF format with Espicom Interactive online access included in the price. Print option available.

Espicom Interactive is a feature-rich online delivery interface which provides a range of powerful and useful time-saving functions. Espicom Interactive lets you maximise the value of your Espicom service with features such as:

- Full search across all licensed content with fast results

- Presentation-ready tables and graphics with easy one clickoutput to other packages such as MS Excel and MS Powerpoint

- Nine language machine translation

Your Market Questions Answered:

The World Medical Markets Fact Book 2012 quickly answers key market questions:

- How are the economic downturn and currency fluctuations affecting expenditure in key Asian markets?

- Which medical device sectors are growing the fastest and where?

- How does the Brazilian medical market compare with China and India in terms of total health expenditure?

- What demographic development is affecting the market in Central and Eastern Europe?

- What have been the key trends affecting medical technology companies in leading Latin American markets?

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