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Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center Acquires Multiple Elekta Cancer Management Systems

Arizona clinic to install two radiation therapy systems equipped with groundbreaking Elekta beam-shaping deviceGILBERT, Ariz., USA, Feb. 7 – Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center (Gilbert, Arizona, USA) recently acquired Elekta cancer management solutions, including two Elekta Infinity™ radiation therapy systems, each with an Agility™* 160-leaf multileaf collimator (MLC) and a HexaPOD™ patient positioning system. The center also purchased new modules for its MOSAIQ® Oncology Information System and Clarity® Soft Tissue Visualization system for image guided radiation therapy. "We are thrilled

Healthy annual profits for DNB

DNB recorded profits of NOK 13 657 million in 2012, an increase of NOK 678 million or 5.2 per cent compared with 2011. The Tier 1 capital ratio increased to 10.7 per cent, from 9.4 per cent at year-end 2011. The Board of Directors has proposed a dividend of NOK 2.10 per share.All of DNB’s business areas recorded a rise in profits in 2012, primarily due to higher net interest income, a rise in other operating income and lower taxes. “All business areas performed well in 2012, and we are very pleased with the Group’s annual profits. The greater part of profits is still used to strengthen

Annual Statement 2012

Increase in net sales and significantly improved profitability Enea showed good profitability during the fourth quarter, resulting in a full year result with growth in net sales and significantly improved profitability compared with the previous year.Net sales for the fourth quarter amounted to SEK 122.5 (124.7) million, which is equivalent to a decline of 1.8 percent. For the full year, net sales increased to SEK 467.8 (446.7) million, corresponding to a growth of 4.7 (0.0) percent. Other income amounting to SEK 61.7 million, which was reported during the first quarter, relates to

Fiskars in 2012: Record operating profit and strong progress in strategy implementation

Fiskars Corp. Financial Statement Release January – December 2012   February 7, 2013 at 8:30 am EET 2012 in brief: · Net sales increased 1% to EUR 747.8 million (2011: 742.5) · At comparable currency rates, and adjusted for the Silva divestment, net sales decreased by 1% · Operating profit excluding non-recurring items increased 2% to EUR 63.1 million (62.1) · Operating profit (EBIT) increased 21% to EUR 63.9 million (52.8) · Cash flow from operating activities was EUR 95.0 million (107.4) · Earnings per share were EUR 2.18 (1.91), including a non-recurring profit of

AGREEMENT TO SELL AV DRAMMENSVEIEN 149

Norwegian Property ASA ("NPRO") has entered into an agreement to sell Drammensveien 149 at Skøyen. The property is valued at NOK 695.0 million in the transaction, which is NOK 159.4 million above the valuation from the Third quarter 2012. The buyer is Orkla Eiendom AS. The property comprises a plot currently used as parking lot and an office building. The office building was acquired by Norwegian Property in 2006 and is almost fully occupied by tenants. The plot was acquired by Norwegian Property in January 2012. The transaction comprises the two companies Drammensveien 149 AS and

Improvement for Orkla in the Nordic region

Orkla's operating profit (EBITA) totalled NOK 1,103 million in the fourth quarter of 2012, up from NOK 873 million in the corresponding period of 2011. The Nordic branded consumer goods businesses and Sapa Heat Transfer achieved profit improvement. For continuing operations, Orkla's fourth-quarter operating revenues totalled NOK 8,457 million, compared with NOK 8,124 in the corresponding period of 2011.Full-year operating revenues amounted to NOK 30 billion. Operating profit was NOK 3,295 million in 2012, compared with NOK 2,872 million in 2011. "Simultaneously with implementing

New headquarters for Orkla

Orkla has bought the properties at Drammensveien 149 and 151 in Skøyen with a view to building  a new headquarters and grouping Orkla's operations in the Oslo area at the same location. The move to the new premises is planned to take place in the course of 2016. Orkla ASA has concluded an agreement to purchase the properties at Drammensveien 149 and 151 in Oslo for NOK 695 million. The seller is Norwegian Property ASA. Drammensveien 149 is presently the site of an office building, while Drammensveien 151 was previously a petrol station. The site is currently used as a parking lot.

The Board of Directors' proposal to Orkla's General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting of Orkla ASA will be held on Thursday 18 April 2013 at 3 p.m. at The Norwegian Opera & Ballet, Kirsten Flagstads plass 1, Oslo. At a meeting on 6 February 2013 the Board of Directors decided to propose an ordinary dividend for 2012 of NOK 2.50 per share, equal to the ordinary dividend paid for the year of 2011. The share will be quoted exclusive of the dividend on 19 April 2013. Subject to the decision of the General Meeting regarding the share dividend, the dividend will be paid on 30 April 2013 to shareholders of record as of the date of the Annual General

Dutch Cloud Service Provider Accelerates Data Replication and Applications with Silver Peak

Silver Peak Software Reduces Disaster Recovery Costs with 20x Faster NetApp SnapMirror Replication; Reduces Bandwidth Consumption by 78% without Upgrading the WAN InfrastructureNCCW, one of the largest application service providers in the Netherlands, relies on its wide area network  (WAN) to deliver hosted services to thousands of customer locations, as well as replicate data 

Think Big Partners Launches PitchCastr Virtual Demo Day Platform for Entrepreneurs and Investors

KANSAS CITY, MO—February 6, 2013—Early-stage technology accelerator and business incubator Think Big Partners  has launched a new virtual demo day platform for both entrepreneurs and investors.  The platform, known as PitchCastr , is not just another funding platform—it’s a connection platform.  PitchCastr incorporates science-based research, the flexibility to make deals anywhere at any time, a filtration process that weeds out companies outside the investor’s area of interest and a standardized format that allows select

Meeting Professional International Chicago Hosts TechCon 2013

Kick-off of First Industry Hackathon; Social Media Expert Scott Stratten Keynotes Event that Empowers Event, Marketing and Meeting Pros to Address Today’s Digital LandscapeCHICAGO – February 6, 2013 - Meeting Professionals International (MPI) , the meeting and event industry’s largest and most vibrant global community, announced that the Chicago area chapter will host the third-annual TechCon at the Illinois Institute of Technology on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013 from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The one-day information-packed event will feature 16 speakers and 30 exhibitors

Skyward Introduces SkyCoder to Provide Districts Greater Control of Data Management

Skyward customers can now use the free SkyCoder tool to customize screens and field rules, gaining more flexibility to quickly address their changing information and reporting needsSTEVENS POINT, Wis. – Continuing its commitment to provide industry-leading administrative software and IT consulting services to K-12 school districts, Skyward today launches SkyCoder, a free tool that enables districts to customize their solutions for greater control and advanced data management capabilities. Customers can now tailor screens and field rules to fit their needs without using in-house development

Win Free E-Cigarette Starter Kits from iSmok in the VIP Access Giveaway

iSmok e-cigarette starter kits and refills are up for grabs in the iSmok VIP Access Giveaway, taking place now through February 27, 2013Monroe Township, NJ – February 6, 2013 - iSmok is pleased to announce the launch of their new electronic cigarettes on iSmok.com alongside the debut of their first-ever giveaway: “VIP Access”! Fans will have a chance to grab hold of the iSmok signature purple glow with exclusive e-cigarette prize packs designed to provide users the ultimate vaping experience. Fans can find “VIP Access” Giveaway details and enter at http://on.fb.me/11o7Qa5 now, through 02/

The Boston Foundation names Travis McCready Vice President for Program

Boston – The Boston Foundation, Greater Boston’s community foundation, has announced the appointment of Travis McCready as its new Vice President for Program. McCready has been serving as the first-ever Executive Director of the Kendall Square Association since 2010, where he led the efforts to preserve, promote and advance the interests of  the Kendall Square neighborhood and business district during a time of unprecedented change and expansion. The hiring was announced by Paul S. Grogan, President and CEO of the Boston Foundation, who first brought McCready to the Foundation in 2001 to

The Purr-fect Valentine’s Day Gift at Turtle Back Zoo

Snow Leopard is the Newest Addition to the TBZ Family(February 6, 2013 – West Orange, NJ): Humans are not the only species celebrating romance on February 14th. Turtle Back Zoo is preparing a very special introduction for Gala, the zoo’s resident male snow leopard. Chameli, a nine-month-old snow leopard, will make her Turtle Back Zoo debut on Valentine’s Day. Chameli means jasmine flower in Hindu. She was transferred from the Cape May Zoo on a breeding loan as part of a recommendation by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums species survival plan two months ago. This is the first time in

Automotive Dealer Rick Case selects Grant Cardone to Develop Customized Web Based Sales Training University

MIAMI, Feb. 6, 2013-- Rick Case Automotive Group has selected International Automotive Sales Training Expert Grant Cardone  and Cardone Training Technologies as its exclusive Retail Sales Training Partner.  The two are collaborating to build a customized sales training and customer experience training university for all 19 Rick Case locations. "The Rick Case organization is committed to ensuring ALL customer facing employees are effectively trained to deliver a world class experience to its customers, ”said Grant Cardone , CEO

New AMA Report Offers Principles for Patient Safety After Hospital Stays

Experts provide guidance on reducing hospital readmissions when transitioning patients from inpatient to outpatient settingsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                 February 6, 2013 WASHINGTON – A new report  from the American Medical Association (AMA) outlines a list of five responsibilities physicians in outpatient settings should consider when caring for patients who have recently completed a hospital stay. The list was

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