Author: Brian Johnson

LOS ANGELES, CA–(Marketwired – Feb 5, 2014) – Lepow International, a mobile device accessories company focused on creative designs and ideas, is bringing power and sound to your Valentine’s Day with its portable power banks and Bluetooth speaker. With one of each, your romantic Valentine’s Day is sure to be a success with beautiful music and guaranteed power. The Moonstone, U-Stone and Modre smartphone accessories also make a perfect gift for your Valentine. “What better gift for your Valentine this year than a fun, colorful product they will use every day with their smartphone?” said Jacky Fan, Lepow CEO. “Our…

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IRVINE, CA–(Marketwired – Feb 5, 2014) – More than a third of manufacturing firms in the small and midsized business (SMB) sector expect the economy to strengthen in the coming six months, while nearly half expect it to remain the same, according to the results of the second annual Sage Manufacturing Survey announced today by Sage North America. Respondents also anticipate an increase in orders, production and exports. Sage, a leading provider of business management software and services to more than 6 million small and midsized businesses worldwide, conducted the survey among small and midsized manufacturers and distributors. Economic confidence…

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IRVINE, CA–(Marketwired – Feb 5, 2014) – Netlist, Inc. (“Netlist” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: NLST), a leading provider of high performance and hybrid memory solutions for the cloud computing and storage markets, today announced a proposed registered firm commitment underwritten public offering of its common stock, subject to market and other conditions. Netlist intends to use the net proceeds from the offering, if completed, for general corporate purposes. Craig-Hallum Capital Group LLC is acting as sole underwriter for the offering. The shares are being offered pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3 that was previously filed with…

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MONTREAL, QUEBEC–(Marketwired – Feb. 5, 2014) – Peak Positioning Technologies Inc. (TSX VENTURE:PKK) (“Peak” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. David Kugler to the Company’s Board of Directors. Owner of Newfield Partners LLC, a private investment company that consults on global business development, Mr. Kugler brings over 25 years of executive experience in investment management and capital markets to Peak’s Board of Directors. Most recently, Mr. Kugler managed the New York office of private equity firm Equities First Holdings LLC, developing the company’s business in the USA, Canada, China, and Hong Kong. Mr. Kugler also…

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AUSTIN, TX–(Marketwired – Feb 5, 2014) – SolarWinds® (NYSE: SWI), a leading provider of powerful and affordable IT management software, today reported results for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2013. Total revenue for the fourth quarter of $97.1 million, representing 32.0% year-over-year growth. Combined maintenance and subscription revenue for the fourth quarter of $57.6 million, representing 42.2% year-over-year growth in recurring revenue. License revenue for the fourth quarter of $39.5 million, representing 19.6% year-over-year growth. GAAP diluted earnings per share of $0.29 and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share of $0.41 for the fourth quarter. GAAP operating…

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SUNNYVALE, CA–(Marketwired – Feb 5, 2014) – Juniper Networks (NYSE: JNPR), the industry leader in network innovation, today announced the Company will participate in the Goldman Sachs 2014 Technology and Internet Conference, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014. Robyn Denholm, chief financial and operations officer, Juniper Networks, will present at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time (12:00 p.m. Eastern Time) in San Francisco, Calif. This event will be available live via webcast on the Juniper Networks website: http://investor.juniper.net/investor-relations/default.aspx. About Juniper NetworksJuniper Networks (NYSE: JNPR) delivers innovation across routing, switching and security. From the network core down to consumer devices, Juniper Networks’ innovations in software,…

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SUNNYVALE, CA–(Marketwired – Feb 5, 2014) – eGain (NASDAQ: EGAN) Total quarterly revenue of $17.7 million, up 20% year-over-year Quarterly cloud software revenue up 49% year-over-year Six months total revenue of $33.3 million, up 31% year-over-year Six months cloud revenue up 55% year-over year eGain updates guidance for fiscal 2014 annual cloud revenue growth of between 35% and 40% year-over-year eGain reiterates guidance for fiscal 2014 annual total revenue growth of between 20% and 25% year-over-year eGain (NASDAQ: EGAN), a leading provider of cloud customer engagement solutions, today announced results for its fiscal 2014 second quarter ended December 31, 2013.…

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PLEASANTON, CA–(Marketwired – Feb 5, 2014) – Callidus Software Inc. (NASDAQ: CALD), a leading provider of Cloud sales and marketing effectiveness software, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2013. “Our fourth quarter results were a strong finish to an excellent year of double digit revenue growth, expanding gross margin and positive non-GAAP operating income,” said Leslie Stretch, President and CEO, CallidusCloud. “We are well positioned to accelerate our growth in 2014, with international expansion, new products coming to market and a strong demand for our Lead to Money solutions.” Financial Highlights for…

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DALLAS, TX–(Marketwired – Feb 5, 2014) – Sizmek Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Digital Generation, Inc. (NASDAQ: DGIT), today announced that it will report its fourth quarter and full year 2013 financial results on Tuesday, February 18, 2014. The management will host a conference call and webcast at 05:00 pm ET that afternoon to review the results. To access the conference call by telephone, interested parties may dial 866-713-8563 and enter passcode 41147493. International callers may access the call by dialing 617-597-5311. Please call five minutes in advance to ensure that you are connected. A replay will also be…

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MONTREAL, QUEBEC–(Marketwired – Feb. 5, 2014) – Editors Note: There is an image associated with this press release. C2 Innovations, a Quebec leader in service management solutions, is proud to announce the arrival of its new multilingual version-type Service Desk software. On the lookout for trends and the needs of industry managers of information technology, C2 ATOM is a single-page web application based on a multi-tenancy architecture, which allows organizations to easily integrate a set of ITSM processes. Emerging from its previous version and aligned to recognized frameworks, the solution is different thanks to its unique applicative core: the service…

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HONG KONG, CHINA–(Marketwired – Feb 5, 2014) – Native Union, known for providing consumers with the best communication experience by bringing together form and function, today announces the launch of JUMP, the smartphone charger that charges itself. When used as your everyday phone charger, this small and compact device can recharge your phone even when it’s not plugged into an outlet. “When I studied the current products on the market I couldn’t find anything that fit my needs,” stated Chris Place, senior product designer at Native Union. “Power jackets are big and bulky, cables are messy and get tangled easily,…

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PUNE, INDIA and SANTA CLARA, CA–(Marketwired – Feb 5, 2014) – Persistent Systems (BOMBAY: PERSISTENT) (NSE: PERSISTENT), the global leader in software product and technology services, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire privately-held CloudSquads, an innovative consultancy that has created social communities for over 70 global companies. CloudSquads deploys, integrates and runs social communities on all leading social customer platforms. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed and are subject to certain closing conditions which are expected to be completed in the coming financial quarter. According to Forrester Research Senior Analyst, Kim Celestre in her July…

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NEW YORK, NY–(Marketwired – Feb 5, 2014) – In response to a growing customer trend towards mobile, Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G) has teamed up with multichannel technology provider Usablenet to launch its new mobile experience. PSE&G, New Jersey’s oldest and largest publicly owned electric and gas utility, is rolling out the new mobile web site as part of its ongoing initiative to put mobile at the forefront of its technology roadmap. Created by Usablenet, the site will improve the overall customer experience by providing users of smartphones with mobile-friendly versions of existing online features such as proactive…

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LOS ANGELES, CA–(Marketwired – Feb 5, 2014) – Dr. Christine Dumas, Lifestyle, Consumer Health and Wellness Reporter and Author, is pleased to announce she has signed to be represented exclusively by top Agent Alan Morell of Creative Management Partners for her Literary, Broadcast and Consulting for Fortune 500 companies. Dr. Dumas’ stories have appeared on NBC’s Today and FOX, and she has made guest appearances on both The Oprah Winfrey Show and The View, as well as serving as a national spokesperson for Fortune 500 company campaigns. Said Dr. Dumas, “I am very excited to be working with Alan, whose…

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PALO ALTO, CA–(Marketwired – Feb 5, 2014) – HP (NYSE: HPQ) today announced the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) has signed a $43 million, four-year contract for HP to implement a new pension administration system that automates processes and includes a variety of new capabilities to improve members’ experiences. The agreement includes a state option for four additional years, which is not included in the contract value. The HP system will enable more than 1.3 million active and retired Texas educators to apply for benefits and receive approvals online as well as manage their accounts in a secure, web-based…

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SCOTTSDALE, AZ–(Marketwired – Feb 5, 2014) – EVIDENCE.com, a business unit of TASER (NASDAQ: TASR) today announced multiple orders of AXON body worn video cameras and the EVIDENCE.com solution. These orders were received and expected to ship in the first half of 2014. Significant orders were received from the following agencies: Coweta County Sheriff’s Office (GA) ordered 82 AXON flex body worn cameras and 18 AXON body cameras with five years of EVIDENCE.com Newport News Police Department (VA) renewed its EVIDENCE.com service for its 142 AXON flex cameras for five years Additional agencies deploying AXON body and AXON flex body…

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PALO ALTO, CA–(Marketwired – Feb 5, 2014) – Totango, the leader in customer success and user engagement management, today announced $15.5 million in Series B financing led by new investors from the Canvas Venture Fund and InterWest Partners, with participation from returning investors Pitango Venture Capital and Gemini Israel Ventures. Gary Little, managing director at the Canvas Venture Fund, and Doug Pepper, general partner at InterWest Partners, will join Totango’s Board. Totango addresses a growing and urgent need for businesses to better understand and engage with customers by offering a data-driven approach to improving customer acquisition, reducing churn, and ultimately…

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NEW YORK, NY–(Marketwired – Feb 5, 2014) – Education technology company KnowRe (www.knowre.com) is announcing the launch of its innovative adaptive mathematics curriculum today. After months of improving the product from feedback gathered through its 11,000+ beta users, including students and teachers from 34 pilot schools across the United States, the company is unveiling its official classroom-ready product to K-12 schools and districts nationwide. “Our focus has always been to provide the most personalized learning experience to students,” says David Joo, KnowRe’s Co-Founder and Co-CEO. “KnowRe’s technology offers student assessments with an unrivaled level of granularity and accuracy, from which…

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AUSTIN, TX–(Marketwired – Feb 5, 2014) – SolarWinds (NYSE: SWI), a leading provider of powerful and affordable IT management software, today announced its upcoming participation in AFCEA West 2014, the largest event on the West Coast for the military Sea Services, running February 11-13 in San Diego, CA. At the event, SolarWinds will present, “Protecting Increasingly Complex Networks, Both Ashore and Afloat,” offer live, in-booth product demonstrations and host a free networking reception. “We’re excited to return to AFCEA West to engage with military IT professionals and contractors of the Sea Services and to discuss the most effective and efficient…

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NEWBURY, UNITED KINGDOM–(Marketwired – Feb 5, 2014) – While 93% of organizations today still use green screen applications1, 54% of CIOs say working with them is negatively impacting end user retention and recruitment. That’s according to an independent global research study undertaken by Vanson Bourne and commissioned by Micro Focus (LSE: MCRO.L). Of the 590 CIOs and IT directors polled from nine countries around the globe, a staggering 89% have had complaints from end users about aspects of their green screen applications, with nearly two thirds (65%) claiming end users feel bored, frustrated, ambivalent or restricted when using these applications.…

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