CNS Welcomes Go Markets to San Diego Datacenter

July 26, 2010 By Leave a Comment

SAN DIEGO, CA, Jul 25 (MARKET WIRE) —
Commercial Network Services is pleased to announce the arrival of
Australia’s leading FOREX broker to the CNS San Diego datacenter. Go
Markets has added a new server in the CNS San Diego datacenter to their
global MT4 network. The new server will result in better performance for
traders all over North America and most especially those hosted on a
Trader’s VPS in the CNS-SDCA datacenter, who will enjoy < 1ms latency to
the new server from their MT4 client terminals. The new server is the
latest addition to the growing Go Markets global presence, which now
includes servers in Singapore, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth and San Diego.

Commercial Network Services is the leading provider of VPS services
designed especially for FOREX traders and operates out of datacenters in
San Diego, New York City and London.

Contact:
Commercial Network Services
www.CommercialNetworkServices.com

Go Markets
www.gomarketsaus.com

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Legrand Accelerates Development in Emerging Markets and Energy Efficiency by Acquiring Inform in Turkey

July 10, 2010 By Leave a Comment

LIMOGES, France–(Business Wire)–
Regulatory News:

* Legrand (Paris:LR) takes control of Inform, the undisputed leader for UPS1 in
Turkey
* Legrand reinforces its presence in emerging markets and the promising energy
efficiency sector

Continuing its strategy of targeted acquisitions, Legrand today announced -
subject to the approval of Turkish competent authorities – the acquisition of
Inform, Turkey`s number-one contender in UPS1 and secured electrical equipment.

With this new move, Legrand is stepping up its expansion in emerging markets,
which have now returned to their pre-crisis growth rate. In 2010, they should
account for over 30% of consolidated sales, with margins in line with the group
average. Inform reinforces Legrand’s presence in Turkey, where the group already
has leading positions in wiring devices, power distribution and cable
management. Since its acquisition of Estap in 2008, Legrand has also been the
country’s uncontested leader in cabinets and enclosures for digital
infrastructures.

Moreover, the acquisition of Inform enables Legrand to accelerate its
development in energy efficiency, a fast-expanding market where group sales have
seen average growth in double digits for the past ten years, driven in
particular by steady innovation and the takeovers of Alpes Technologies, a
French leader in the optimization and measurement of electricity quality, and
Zucchini, a specialist in low-loss transformers in Italy and the leader in
prefabricated busbar systems.

Inform rounds out Legrand’s ranges with a secured electrical equipment offering
that includes UPS1 , voltage regulators, rectifiers, and static transfer
switches covering all market needs from low-power applications to sophisticated
solutions for industrial and IT applications. This comprehensive offering will
enable the group, building on its global presence in most major markets, to
accelerate expansion in the digital infrastructure and power distribution
sectors, where demand for reliable, secure electricity in both mature and
emerging markets is rising rapidly.

Based in Istanbul, Inform employs 360 people and generated sales close to $70
million in 2009, with an operating margin in double digits.

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Key financial dates

* 2010 first-half results: July 29, 2010
* 2010 nine-month results: November 4, 2010

ABOUT LEGRAND

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building
infrastructures. Its comprehensive offering of solutions for use in commercial,
industrial and residential markets makes it a benchmark for suppliers worldwide.
Innovation for a steady flow of new products with high added value is a prime
vector for growth. Legrand reported sales of €3.6 billion in 2009. The company
is listed on Euronext and is a component stock of indexes including the SBF120.
FTSE4Good, MSCI World and ASPI (ISIN code FR0010307819). www.legrandgroup.com

1 UPS: Uninterruptible Power Supply

Investor Relations:
Legrand
François Poisson
Tel: +33 (0)1 49 72 53 53
Fax : +33 (0)1 43 60 54 92
E-mail : francois.poisson@legrand.fr
or
Press relations:
Publicis Consultants
Vilizara Lazarova
Tel : +33 (0)1 57 32 86 46
Fax : +33 (0)1 57 32 85 84
E-mail: vilizara.lazarova@consultants.publicis.fr

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SOL MELIA: SOL MELIA : Wyndham Completes TRYP Acquisition from Sol Meliá

July 6, 2010 By Leave a Comment

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announcement.

PARSIPPANY, N.J. (July 1, 2010) – Wyndham Hotel Group, a subsidiary of Wyndham Worldwide
(NYSE: WYN), has completed the previously announced acquisition of the TRYP hotel brand
from Sol Meliá Hotels & Resorts including franchise agreements with 92 TRYP hotels in
Europe and South America.

The newly renamed TRYP by Wyndham brand joins Wyndham Hotel Group’s 11 other brands,
which encompass nearly 7,100 hotels and approximately 593,300 rooms in 65 countries.

TRYP, a select-service, midpriced brand representing approximately 13,000 rooms, caters
to business and leisure travelers in cosmopolitan cities including Madrid, Barcelona,
Paris, Lisbon, Frankfurt, Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo and Montevideo. Last month, the brand
opened its third hotel in Barcelona, the Tryp Hotel Condal Mar, and anticipates
additional openings this year in Lisbon, Berlin, Madrid and Medellin, Colombia.

Wyndham Hotel Group President and Chief Executive Officer Eric Danziger said the TRYP by
Wyndham brand “significantly increases the company’s global presence in Europe and Latin
America.”

“We acquired the TRYP brand because of its strategic presence in major international
cities and the significant growth opportunities it presents to our business,” said
Danziger. “Our immediate focus is to grow the TRYP by Wyndham brand across Europe and
the Americas. The latest hotel opening in Barcelona demonstrates the brand’s
accelerating growth and increasing interest from developers and hotel owners.”

As previously announced, Wyndham Hotel Group and Sol Meliá will work together to develop
the TRYP by Wyndham brand globally and expect to market the hotels cooperatively through
their central reservations systems and loyalty programs as part of a strategic alliance
between the two companies.

“This marks the beginning of a promising relationship between two complementary
hospitality companies that will foster growth in a vast diversity of regions,” said
Gabriel Escarrer Jaume, vice chairman and chief executive officer of Sol Meliá.

In connection with the closing, Danziger announced the appointment of Daniel del Olmo,
as brand senior vice president, TRYP by Wyndham, responsible for its overall business
strategy, brand integration, performance, customer relations, service culture,
operations and sales and marketing. He will report to Jeff Wagoner, who will continue to
serve the company as president of its Wyndham Hotels and Resorts brand and affiliated
Wingate by Wyndham and Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham brands.

Del Olmo most recently served Wyndham Hotel Group as chief performance officer, leading
the development of the company’s long-term strategic plan including the development of
business strategy and integration plans for the TRYP brand. Since joining the company in
2003, he has served in a variety of roles in marketing, strategy and innovation. He
began his career in hospitality in the Americas Division of Sol Meliá Hotels & Resorts
where he held various marketing and e-commerce positions.

About Wyndham Hotel Group

Wyndham Hotel Group encompasses nearly 7,100 hotels and approximately 593,300 rooms in
65 countries under its 11 other hotel brands: Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, Wingate by
Wyndham, Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham, Ramada, Days Inn, Super 8, Baymont Inn & Suites,
Microtel Inns & Suites, Howard Johnson, Travelodge and Knights Inn.

All hotels are independently owned and operated excluding certain Wyndham and
international Ramada hotels which are managed by an affiliate or through a joint venture
partner. Wyndham Hotel Group is based in Parsippany, N.J. Additional information is
available at www.wyndhamworldwide.com http://www.wyndhamworldwide.com/ .

About Sol Meliá:

Sol Meliá was founded in 1956 in Palma de Mallorca, Spain and is one of the world’s
largest resort hotel chains, as well as Spain’s leading hotel chain in both the business
and leisure markets. It currently provides more than 300 hotels in 26 countries on 4
continents under the brands: Gran Meliá, Meliá, ME by Meliá, Innside by Meliá, TRYP,
Sol, Paradisus and Sol Meliá Vacation Club.

Sol Meliá is the only travel company included in the exclusive “FTSE4GoodIbex” Spanish
stock market index and is a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact. In 2008 the
company approved its Global Sustainability Policy and in 2009 it was named the first
“Biosphere Hotel Company” by the Responsible Tourism Institute, supported by UNESCO.
That same year the company was also awarded the Prince Felipe Award for Tourism
Excellence for the second time.

The company currently employs more than 33,000 people worldwide with staff from over 90
different countries. The company respects equal rights and balance in its contracting of
male and female staff and approximately 10% of its workforce is made up of immigrants.
For more information, visit www.solmelia.com http://www.solmelia.com/

# # #

WYNDHAM HOTEL GROUP

Media Contact
Evy Apostolatos
Director, Media Relations
Wyndham Hotel Group
22 Sylvan Way
Parsippany NJ 07054
+1 (973) 753-6590
Evy.Apostolatos@wyndhamworldwide.com mailto:Evy.Apostolatos@wyndhamworldwide.com

Investor Contact
Margo C. Happer
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations
Wyndham Worldwide Corporation
(973) 753-6472
Margo.Happer@wyndhamworldwide.com mailto:Margo.Happer@wyndhamworldwide.com

SOL MELIÁ:

Departamento de Comunicación
SOL MELIA HOTELS & RESORTS
Gremio de Toneleros, 24
07009 Palma de Mallorca- España
comunicación@solmelia.com mailto:comunicaci%C3%B3n@solmelia.com

Departamento de Relación con Inversores
SOL MELIA HOTELS & RESORTS
Gremio de Toneleros, 24
07009 Palma de Mallorca- España
juan.carlos.ivorra@solmelia.com mailto:juan.carlos.ivorra@solmelia.com

HUG#1429160

— End of Message —

SOL MELIA
Gremio Toneleros; 24. Polígono Industrial Son Castelló. Palma de Mallorca Spain

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SMARTS Signs Its Largest Derivatives Exchange Customer

June 25, 2010 By Leave a Comment

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, Jun 24 (MARKET WIRE) —
SMARTS, the global leader in market surveillance systems and services,
has been selected by leading US-based global futures and OTC markets
operator, IntercontinentalExchange (ICE) to install its market
surveillance platform, SMARTS Integrity Platform to complement ICE’s
existing market monitoring activities across ICE’s global futures
exchanges.

ICE will be SMARTS’ largest derivatives exchange customer and the 2nd
largest exchange customer by market capitalization. SMARTS will partner
with ICE to implement an advanced surveillance platform with a full suite
of standard and customized trading alerts.

ICE, which hosts trading in half of the world’s crude and refined oil
futures, selected the SMARTS Integrity Platform through a global
competitive tender. SMARTS prevailed due to its experience and the
technical solution fit. The SMARTS Integrity Platform is the most
advanced and widely used market surveillance technology and will assist
ICE with the detection of prohibited trading activity determined pursuant
to US Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and UK Financial
Services Authority (FSA) regulations.

“ICE heralds a new generation of global customer for SMARTS with its
venues across the world and 24 hour trading. SMARTS’ unique global
presence and understanding of the various jurisdictions and regulations
enables us to develop and implement a distinct solution that complements
ICE’s advanced global technology trading platform,” said SMARTS CEO, Dr
Andreas Furche.

“SMARTS delivers added confidence for participants to the markets which
we monitor. Our solutions are globally regarded for their ability to
detect even the most subtle of prohibited trading behaviors. We work
extensively to ensure our systems are ‘one step ahead’ of prohibited
market activity. SMARTS partners with multinational and multi regional
exchange customers to understand current trading behaviors and bring our
customers best practice in market monitoring and detection,” said Dr
Furche.

Commenting on the selection of the SMARTS system, Mayur Kapani, VP of
Trading Technology at ICE said, “We conducted extensive market scoping
and selected SMARTS due to their ability to offer comprehensive solutions
based upon their deep understanding of the characteristics of derivatives
markets and futures trading. Their experience was evident through the
procurement process. Their existing customer base also contributed to our
selection of the SMARTS system.”

The installation of SMARTS’ exchange solution at ICE will soon be
complemented by the impending launch of SMARTS’ leading trade
surveillance solution for stock broking firms SMARTS.broker with coverage
of ICE markets. Planned for an August release, the new product will
provide in-depth surveillance services across all futures and options
instruments traded on ICE’s global futures markets which are based in the
US, Europe and Canada.

SMARTS continues to grow its footprint in the US. ICE is SMARTS’ third US
exchange customer and now its largest derivatives exchange customer. “As
the capital markets globalize, facilitated by advanced technology trading
platforms such as ICE’s platform, SMARTS ensures we are in a position to
partner with exchanges so that they are able to focus on their core
trading platform while we provide the specialized solution of global
surveillance,” concluded Dr Furche.

ABOUT SMARTS

SMARTS Group is an Australian based technology company with 40 national
exchange and regulatory customers as well as more than 50 national and
multination brokering firms across 30 countries. With over 130 staff
SMARTS Group is the leading provider of market surveillance solutions
worldwide. The SMARTS Integrity Platform is the industry wide standard
for market supervision and surveillance technology. SMARTS Group was
founded in 1994 and combines real-time event processing, a high
performance database, and unique trading visualisation to enable analysts
to rapidly assimilate large volumes of data and gain insight into complex
trading patterns. www.smartsgroup.com

About ICE

IntercontinentalExchange (NYSE: ICE) operates leading regulated
exchanges, trading platforms and clearing houses serving the global
markets for agricultural, credit, currency, emissions, energy and equity
index markets. ICE Futures Europe trades half of the world’s crude and
refined oil futures. ICE Futures U.S. and ICE Futures Canada list
agricultural, currency and Russell Index markets. ICE offers trade
execution and processing for the credit derivatives markets through
Creditex and clearing through ICE Trust and ICE Clear Europe. A component
of the Russell 1000 and S&P 500 indexes, ICE serves customers in more
than 50 countries and is headquartered in Atlanta, with offices in New
York, London, Chicago, Winnipeg, Calgary, Houston and Singapore.
www.theice.com

Further Information

Clare Gill
General Manager
Marketing and Communications
SMARTS Group
+61 (0) 414 580 025
clare.gill@smartsgroup.com

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DHL Roars Into Montreal as the Trusted Official Logistics Partner of Formula 1(TM)

June 12, 2010 By Leave a Comment

MONTREAL, QUEBEC, Jun 11 (MARKET WIRE) —
Long before the engines roar and the crowds gather at the Circuit
Gilles-Villeneuve in Montreal this weekend for the Canadian Grand Prix,
DHL and the logistics experts are working behind the scene to ensure that
all equipment is delivered for the race.

“We are excited to welcome back and host the Canadian Grand Prix as
the Official Formula 1(TM) Logistics Partner in Montreal. Formula 1(TM)
needs a trusted logistics partner who can deliver fast, flexible and
reliable support for the world’s biggest motorsport event. DHL takes on
this responsibility,” said Andrew Williams, Vice President -
Commercial, DHL Express Canada Ltd.

During the 2010 FIA Formula 1 World Championship(TM) season, DHL moves
hundreds of tonnes of racing cargo between 19 race sites on 5 continents.
Often working on a tight schedule, DHL provides nearly year-round 24/7
support at test sessions, the racetrack and on the road for Formula 1(TM).

DHL taps its 25 years of motorsport experience and provides a broad
spectrum of logistics solutions for Formula 1(TM) including both freight
forwarding and express deliveries. The logistics challenge of staging a
Grand Prix event is immense, considering just one Formula 1(TM) engine is
composed of 5,000 individual parts. If replacement parts are needed from
a team’s headquarters, DHL can utilize its vast global network to pick up
and deliver across town or across a continent or two. DHL’s logistics
technology allows Formula 1(TM) teams – and all customers — to know
where their precious cargo is and how it’s doing at any given moment.

“Both the DHL and Formula 1(TM) teams share values necessary for a
demanding task like this such as precision, reliability and
teamwork,” said Donna Letterio, CEO of DHL Global Forwarding Canada.
“It’s this combination of characteristics together with the global
presence, extensive industry expertise and proactive approach that makes
DHL the Official Logistics Partner of Formula 1(TM) – and the preferred
partner of any other industry.”

Once the checkered flag is waved on Sunday and the Grand Prix completes
its only North American stop of the 2010 season, the logistics race
begins anew. The DHL motorsports team ensures that all freight gets on
its way to F1(TM) team headquarters or to the next Grand Prix event, the
2010 FORMULA 1 TELEFONICA GRAND PRIX OF EUROPE in Valencia, Spain.

In addition to providing all logistics support, since 2007 DHL has been
the official name sponsor for the fastest lap – now known as the DHL
Fastest Lap – which recognizes the driver with the greatest number of
fastest laps at the end of each season. It’s a special challenge to
achieve the fastest lap of a Grand Prix. It’s the result of speed,
precision, reliability and perfect teamwork – the same attributes DHL
brings to the logistics business.

DHL also brings Formula 1(TM) online. Visit www.dhl-brandworld.com and
test your driving skill with DHL’s Fastest Lap Virtual Game. On Twitter,
follow Christian Danner (@danner4dhl), the former German race car driver
who is tweeting from the sidelines during most of this season’s Formula
1(TM) events.

About DHL

DHL – The Logistics company for the world

DHL is the global market leader in the logistics industry and “The
Logistics company for the world.” DHL commits its expertise in
international express, air and ocean freight, road and rail
transportation, contract logistics and international mail services to its
customers. A global network composed of more than 220 countries and
territories and about 300,000 employees worldwide offers customers
superior service quality and local knowledge to satisfy their supply
chain requirements. DHL accepts its social responsibility by supporting
climate protection, disaster management and education.

DHL is part of Deutsche Post DHL. The Group generated revenue of more
than 46 billion euros in 2009.

Contacts:
Media Contacts:
Montreal
Sylvie Piche
514-232-5519
Spiche111@yahoo.ca

Toronto
Mark LaVigne, APR, FCPRS
416-884-2018
mark.lavigne@sympatico.ca

Deutsche Post DHL
Bea Garcia
Director of Media Relations – Americas
954-626-2419
bea.garcia@dhl.com

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Levi Strauss & Co. Engages Maple Lake for Global Retail Planning Technology

June 5, 2010 By Leave a Comment

MARKHAM, Ontario–(Business Wire)–
Levi Strauss & Co.(LS&Co.), one of the world’s largest brand-name apparel
marketers with sales in more than 110 countries, has signed global agreements
with planning specialist provider Maple Lake Ltd. to implement a standardized
merchandise and assortment planning application across its global retail
operations.

As part of a long-term plan to drive sustained, profitable growth in future
years, Levi Strauss & Co. is implementing a number of strategies to advance and
consolidate business processes and leverage its global footprint. Expanding its
brand-dedicated retail store network around the world is one of the company`s
key growth strategies.

Maple Lake will provide Levi Strauss & Co. with innovative software solutions to
help forecast supply and demand needs within the company`s global network of
branded retail stores, using a common technology platform across LS&Co.`s global
retail footprint. The Toronto, Ontario-based organization, with additional
offices in England and Australia, is an expert in the field of merchandise and
assortment planning with a best of breed application known as QuickAssortment
that is globally supported by a team of specialist resources.

Levi Strauss & Co. operates around the world through three geographic divisions:
Levi Strauss Americas (LSA), Levi Strauss Europe, Middle East and North Africa
(LSEMA) and Asia Pacific Division (APD). The company has a broad brand-dedicated
retail presence with more than 400 company-operated stores and more than 1,500
franchised and licensed stores totaling approximately 2,000 branded stores
worldwide.

“Our strategic focus is to capitalize on our global presence and realize
efficiencies across our businesses to give our consumers more of what they love
from our brands. The Maple Lake solution will help to ensure we are continuing
to drive the right assortments in store and maximize our inventory investments
worldwide,” said Jeremy Leaf, leader of Levi Strauss & Co.`s Global Retail
Operations team.

“Levi Strauss is a truly inspiring global player who has a clear vision of their
future supported with the drive and ambition to embrace change and advancement
in their business processes and methodologies,” said Stuart Aldridge, chief
executive officer at Maple Lake. “We are very proud to have been selected by
Levi Strauss & Co. and are looking forward to working with the teams around the
globe to implement this important planning solution.”

About Levi Strauss & Co:

Levi Strauss & Co. is one of the world`s largest branded apparel companies and
the global leader in jeanswear, marketing its products in more than 110
countries worldwide. The company designs and markets jeans, casual wear and
related accessories for men, women and children under the Levi`s, Dockers and
Signature by Levi Strauss & Co. brands. For more information, go to

http://levistrauss.com.

About Maple Lake

Maple Lake is a leading provider of merchandise assortment and allocation
solutions to the retail market. This international software business is a
specialist in the fashion and retail sectors, with a strong track record of
taking an innovative approach to providing practical retail solutions. With its
direct experience in retail, its consultants boast an unparalleled knowledge of
the unique demands of planning in a fast paced retail environment. Customers
include: The Arcadia Group, ASOS.com, Ted Baker, Aeropostale, lululemon
athletica, Cole Haan, Club Monaco, Roots, Columbia Sportswear, Mountain
Equipment Co-op and Barneys New York. Visit www.maplelake.com or (905) 513-7480.
For media inquiries, contact Roy G. Miller at rmiller@rgmcomms.com, or at
903-422-5117.

Maple Lake
Roy G. Miller, 903-422-5117
rmiller@rgmcomms.com

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BioReliance establishes liaison office in India

May 13, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Rockville, May 13 (ANI/Business Wire India): BioReliance Corporation announced that it has established a liaison office in Bangalore, expanding its operations to address significant growth opportunities on the Indian subcontinent.

BioReliance recognizes that India has world-class biotechnology, pharmaceutical and vaccine companies and is demonstrating a strong commitment to support their growth.

BioReliance is a leading contract services company that provides biologics safety testing, toxicology, viral manufacturing and laboratory animal diagnostic services to the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries worldwide.

“To date, we have successfully served the Indian biopharmaceutical marketplace through our UK offices,” said Jarlath Keating, Senior Director of Sales, North America and Asia Pacific.

“However, at this time when the Indian biomanufacturing market is growing in experience and reach, it is clear that having a local presence will be the best manner in which to support our clients for the future. We look forward to working more closely with the businesses in this important region and assisting them in growing their global presence,” added Keating.

“Opening a liaison office in India will provide a distinct business advantage for BioReliance,” said David Walker, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

“This exciting step for our company fits well with our continuing strategy to enhance our global footprint, especially in the Asia-Pacific region. We are pleased to be able to offer our Indian customers a local point of contact to utilize and help strengthen their partnership with BioReliance,” added Walker. (ANI)

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