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| TechTarget Ranked #6 among Midsize Companies, #18 Overall in The ... - Consumer Electronics Net Posted: 10 Nov 2009 12:11 PM PST November 10, 2009 -- NEEDHAM, Mass., BUSINESS WIRE --Technology media company TechTarget, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTGT) has been ranked #6 among midsize companies and #18 overall on the 100 Top Places to Work in Massachusetts list in The Globe's second annual employee-based survey project. This is the second consecutive time TechTarget has ranked in The Globe's listing, in addition to recently being recognized as one of the area's 'Best Places to Work' by Boston Business Journal for the fourth time. The Globe 100's Top Places to Work '09 magazine was published in the Sunday Globe on November 8. Online, the report can be found at www.boston.com/topworkplaces.  The Top Places to Work recognizes the most progressive companies in the state based on a confidential survey of their employees. More than 1,000 companies were invited to participate and 86,000 individual employees completed surveys. The rankings are based on 6 factors: Direction, Execution, Managers, Career, Conditions, and Pay and Benefits. TechTarget is ranked #18 on the overall list and #6 on the midsize companies list, defined as companies with between 250 and 999 employees. "We are proud to once again be recognized as one of the top places to work in Massachusetts," said Arden Port, TechTarget vice president of human resources. "We deeply value the people that have made it possible for TechTarget to succeed, and we know that our culture has enabled us to attract and retain this top talent." Other companies ranked on The Globe 100's Top Places to Work of 2009 include; Google, Comcast, Microsoft, Massachusetts General Hospital, Genzyme, Intuit, Whole Foods Market, and NetApp. About TechTarget TechTarget, a leading online technology media company, gives technology providers ROI-focused marketing programs to generate leads, shorten sales cycles, and grow revenues. With its network of more than 60 technology-specific websites and more than 7.5 million registered members, TechTarget is a primary Web destination for technology professionals researching products to purchase. The company is also a leading provider of independent, peer and vendor content, a leading distributor of white papers, and a leading producer of webcasts, podcasts, videos and virtual trade shows for the technology market. Its websites are complemented by numerous invitation-only events. TechTarget provides proven lead generation and branding programs to top advertisers including Cisco, Dell, EMC, HP, IBM, Intel, Microsoft, SAP and Symantec. (C) 2009 TechTarget, Inc. All rights reserved. TechTarget and the TechTarget logo are registered trademarks of TechTarget. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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| University of Phoenix Partners with SkillSoft; Hundreds of New Courses ... - TMCnet Posted: 10 Nov 2009 08:36 AM PST
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University of Phoenix Partners with SkillSoft; Hundreds of New Courses Now Eligible for College CreditNASHUA, N.H. --(Business Wire)-- SkillSoft PLC (Nasdaq: SKIL), a leading SaaS (News - Alert) provider of on demand e-learning and performance support solutions for global enterprises, government, education and small- to medium-sized businesses, today announced the expansion of its articulation agreement with University of Phoenix. The University recently evaluated and approved over 1,400 additional SkillSoft courses to be eligible for college credits, bringing the total number of eligible courses with the University to more than 3,400. Employees at organizations that use these SkillSoft courses can now not only satisfy their professional training requirements, but also work toward a goal of completing an associate's or bachelor's degree in the process through the University of Phoenix.
"SkillSoft's strong track record with the University of Phoenix is proof of technology-enabled learning's pervasiveness," said John Ambrose, senior vice president of Strategy, Corporate Development and Emerging Business for SkillSoft. "In an era where online education and training is becoming more popular, it makes perfect sense to grow our partnership because it will help more employees develop in their careers." SkillSoft's customers also benefit because they can leverage their investment in SkillSoft's products to support not only the professional development of their employees, but also to offer a pathway toward earning credit towards an associate's or bachelor's degree for those who choose to pursue such degrees through the University of Phoenix. The credit recommendation guide provided by the University of Phoenix represents a list of courses eligible for credit in the Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) program. University of Phoenix has aligned many titles from SkillSoft's Business Skills library with its Communication Arts and Social Sciences programs, while also selecting titles from SkillSoft's IT and Desktop libraries, which have been targeted towards the Science Technology and Basic Computer Applications curricula. In addition to these specific curricula, SkillSoft's courses can also be used as electives toward numerous programs offered by the University. "SkillSoft has been a great partner over the years," says Bob Elz, Global Vice President Apollo Group, parent company of the University of Phoenix which has more than 200 campus locations throughout the country. "Through this agreement, we not only recognize the high regard in which we hold SkillSoft courses, but also our commitment to providing ongoing value to students as they move closer to completing their associate's or bachelor's degrees." To learn more about the updated credit recommendation guide, view it on SkillSoft's web site: http://www.skillsoft.com/about/credit_programs/academic_credit_programs/documents/UoP.pdf About SkillSoft SkillSoft PLC (Nasdaq: SKIL) is a leading SaaS provider of on-demand e-learning and performance support solutions for global enterprises, government, education and small- to medium-sized businesses. SkillSoft enables business organizations to maximize business performance through a combination of comprehensive e-learning content, online information resources, flexible learning technologies and support services. Content offerings include business, IT, desktop and compliance courseware collections, as well as complementary content assets such as Leadership Development Channel™ video products, KnowledgeCenter™ portals, virtual instructor-led training services and online mentoring services. SkillSoft's Books24x7® product offering includes access to more than 20,000 digitized IT and business books, as well as book summaries and executive reports. Technology offerings include the SkillPort® learning management system, Search & Learn® and SkillSoft® Dialogue™ virtual classroom. SkillSoft courseware content described herein is for information purposes only and is subject to change without notice. SkillSoft has no obligation or commitment to develop or deliver any future release, upgrade, feature, enhancement or function described in this press release except as specifically set forth in a written agreement.
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| Northrop to sell its advisory services business TASC Inc. - Daily Breeze Posted: 09 Nov 2009 04:44 PM PST Century City-based Northrop Grumman Corp. said Sunday it agreed to sell its advisory services business TASC Inc. to private equity firm General Atlantic LLC and affiliates of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. for $1.65 billion in cash. The No. 2 defense contractor says it will use the proceeds to fund a new $1.1 billion increase to its stock buyback program. At the end of the third quarter, the company had about $280 million remaining on its $2.5 billion share repurchase plan. TASC, based in Chantilly, Va., serves intelligence, defense and civil agencies. The transaction is expected to close by the end of the year. This content has passed through fivefilters.org. | |
| The Business Channel, Inc.'s Audio Interview With William A. Sawyer ... - Stockhouse Posted: 09 Nov 2009 11:44 AM PST FRANKLIN, Ky., Nov 09, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Business Channel, Inc. (Frankfurt: S9D) -- www.tbctoday.com, announced today that a new audio interview with William A. Sawyer, President and CEO of Lucas Energy, Inc. (Amex: LEI), an independent oil and gas company based in Houston, TX, will be available tonight at 6pm ET. The interview can be heard at http://tbctoday.com. About Lucas Energy, Inc. Lucas Energy, Inc. is a Houston, Texas based independent oil and gas company that identifies, evaluates and acquires leasehold property interests, primarily in the Austin Chalk formation of the middle Gulf Coast of Texas, that are underperforming or have been shut-in or plugged and abandoned. These properties are then revitalized by undertaking extensive re-entry and work-over procedures, including clean-up, repairs and treatments of the existing well bores and lateral extensions, as well as drilling new laterals into previously non-producing areas of the formation. By utilizing tight field and operating management controls, together with having a comprehensive understanding of the production characteristics of the Austin Chalk, the Company believes that it can increase reserves, improve production and maximize cash flow while avoiding most of the high risks of typical exploration projects. About The Business Channel, Inc. The Business Channel, Inc., through its website www.tbctoday.com is an independent electronic publication that provides information on selected publicly traded companies. The Business Channel, Inc. is not a registered investment advisor or broker-dealer. Our affiliates, officers, directors and employees may buy and sell additional shares in any company mentioned herein and may profit in the event those shares rise in value. Please do your own Due Diligence before investing in any of the stocks mentioned above. Notice: Certain statements in this news release may contain forward-looking information within the meaning of Rule 175 under the Securities Act of 1933 and Rule 3b-6 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and are subject to the safe harbor created by those rules. All statements, other than statements of fact included in this release, including, without limitation, statements regarding potential future plans and objectives of the company, are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Technical complications that may arise could prevent the prompt implementation of any strategically significant plan(s) outlined above. The company cautions that these forward-looking statements are further qualified by other factors including, but not limited to those set forth in the company's Form 10-K filing and other filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (available at http://www.sec.gov/). The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any statements in this release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. SOURCE: The Business Channel, Inc. The Business Channel, Inc. John Fleming, CEO, 800-398-3620 www.TBCToday.com Copyright Business Wire 2009This content has passed through fivefilters.org. | |
| Westaim Announces Amalgamation Agreement with NUCRYST Pharmaceuticals - Earthtimes Posted: 10 Nov 2009 04:14 PM PST | 
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