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/C O R R E C T I O N -- Spreadtrum/
June 08, 2006
In the news release, "Videophone solution based on Spreadtrum's SC8800 series platform announced", issued earlier today over Xinhua PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the contact details of the press release should be "William shi, +86-10-62702988*217, William.Shi@spreadtrum.com.cn" instead of "Jenny, +86-136-016-29249, Jenny.Dong@spreadtrum.com.cn", as originally issued inadvertently. SOURCE Spreadtrum Communications Inc.
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2007'02.03.Sat
Louis Vuitton In Tokyo: First Time Ever Fashion Show Out of Paris
June 08, 2006
First row, celebrities, and exceptional party
TOKYO, June 8 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Louis Vuitton,
world leader in luxury goods staged its women's pret a
porter show outside Paris for the first time in Tokyo on
June 7th 2006.
The show, created and presented by Artistic Director,
Marc Jacobs, took place at Yumenoshima Park, in a specially
built marquee, the first time that this park has seen a
fashion event. It presented the Louis Vuitton Fall/Winter
2006-07 collection. The show was followed by a fabulous
party for 1000 privileged guests, with a lot of celebrities
and trend-setters.
Bernard Arnault, President & CEO of LVMH Moet
Hennessy - Louis Vuitton and Yves Carcelle, President of
Louis Vuitton received international press from all over
Asia and such exceptional personalities as Wing Shya (Hong
Kong), Xu Jing-Lei (China), Chen Bo Lin (Taiwan), Simon Yam
(Hong Kong), Nigo (Japan), Ryoko Yonekura (Japan), Nanaka
Matsushima (Japan), Kyoko Hasegawa (Japan) to name but a
few.
International DJs such as Nigo, Jus Ske and Benjamin
from "Le Baron", "Colette dance class",
roller girls and catering by French Chef Pierre Herme were
few of the highlights of the party offered to the guests.
Last but not least, the decor of gold was set off by iconic
singer Grace Jones transforming the party into
"the" place to be.
Marc Jacobs, awarded on June 6th "Designer of the
year" by Japanese "Fashion Editors Club"
commented on the event: "There is a lot of energy in
Tokyo and I wanted to thank all our Asian and Japanese
customers for their strong support since the beginning.
This is a great moment for all of us and I am very happy to
be here with all my team members. And I wanted to bring all
the excellence and quality of the Parisian show into
Tokyo."
Yves Carcelle said "this is a landmark
presentation of our entire show, not a pre collection or a
presentation of selected items. Marc and his team are very
excited at the prospect of staging a show in Japan, as am
I. This is an opportunity for us to communicate directly
with our important Asian audience, while giving them a
small thank you for their support for Louis Vuitton
throughout its history."
The photographs (looks, celebrities and party) are
available on:
http://easyshare2.oodrive.com/easyshare/fwd/link=c1XuhutBBw4_ALwNg6JBFD?action=view
Or on PR Newswire
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For more information, please contact:
International:
Louis Vuitton press office
Jean-Baptiste Rougeot
Tel: +33-1-55-80-37-69
Email: jb.rougeot@fr.vuitton.com
SOURCE Louis Vuitton
2007'02.03.Sat
Videophone solution based on Spreadtrum's SC8800 series platform announced
June 08, 2006
BEIJING, June 8 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- The leading
wireless communication chip solution vendor Spreadtrum
announced recently that they have realized videophone
function based on its SC8800 series platform. TD-SCDMA
wireless terminal manufacturers that adopted Spreadtrum
platform can easily convert the videophone solution into a
commercial product soon.
As one of the typical application that represents 3G
advantage, videophone is surely to be the killer
application of the third generation mobile communication.
When we are using a cell phone equipped with the videophone
function, both sides can watch the other party besides
themselves in the LCD screen of the handset, similar to the
video chatting on internet, but the picture will be smoother
and clearer. (See the picture)
Dr, Chen Datong, the CTO of Spreadtrum introduced that
Spreadtrum has been focussing on the stability and quality
of the TD-SCDMA solution. As early as in the beginning of
March this year, Spreadtrum has realized bidirectional
synchrocyclotron audio & video transmission service
based on its SC8800 platform. After two months debugging,
we delivered our mature videophone solution. The pictures
appears stable, smooth and clear during the phone call
conversation, indicating Spreadtrum's videophone solution
is mature and reliable. Undoubtedly, such solution can
definitely enhance the competitive advantage our customer's
products in the market.
There have been some customers such as Amoi who have
completed the development and trial production of their
TD-SCDMA terminals with videophone function based on
Spreadtrum's solution. As indicated by Mr. Zhang Senwang,
the Executive Vice General Manager of Communication
Division in Amoi, there are two major reasons for Amoi
adopting Spreadtrum's solution. "First of all, we have
strong trust over the quality and stability of Spreadtrum's
chip and solution based on long time collaboration. We
wireless terminal manufacturers who chose Spreadtrum's
videophone solution can directly apply it to a commercial
product within a short time."
Secondly, Spreadtrum embraces extensive development
experiences in TD-SCDMA/GSM/GPRS products, can provide
customers with complete solution, including chip, software
and related value-added application platform according to
their different requirements. In the meanwhile,
Spreadtrum's open platform enables companies like Amoi with
extensive cell phone development experience to fully exert
their own advantage to differentiate their cell phone
products from others. Mr. Zhang further addressed,
"This is a key point for wireless terminal vendors.
Only with a reliable and open complete platform solution,
are TD-SCDMA terminals able to compete with matured 2.5G
products, in order to ensure fast paced development within
the Chinese TD-SCDMA.
Spreadtrum's SC8800 series platform will also support
multiple applications such as MP3, MP4, streaming video,
and high-resolution digital camera. Spreadtrum will
continue to offer its TD-SCDMA customers the most
competitive solution, high quality developments on to the
market.
Picture contact:
http://www.spreadtrum.com.cn/viewphone.jpg
About Spreadtrum Communications
Spreadtrum Communications Inc. is a leading fabless
semiconductor company who develop and markets innovative
wireless communications products. Spreadtrum provides
high-performance,low-cost products including 2.5G/3G
baseband IC, protocol stack software, application software,
wireless communication module and total solutions for
worldwide wireless terminal manufactures, independent
design houses, and semiconductor companies. Spreadtrum
successfully developed the world's first TD-SCDMA baseband
chip and Asia's first 2.5G(GSM/GPRS) baseband chip.
Spreadtrum's true Single-chip Solution has great advantages
such as high performance with low-cost, fast market entry
for customers, reduced time-to-market and effective local
customer support. More information on Spreadtrum
Communications Inc could be found on its website at
http://www.spreadtrum.com .
About Amoi
Amoi Electronics Company Limited originated from Xiamen
Solid Electronic Limited in 1981 and is listed at the
Shanghai Stock Exchange since June 1997. It is
headquartered in Xiamen, China. Aiming at becoming an
innovator from China, Amoi has expanded its business
towards 3C (Communication, Computer and Consumer
electronics) diversification and internationalization.
Currently, Amoi's product range covers 2.5G/3G mobile
phones, PHS handsets, LCD TV and Notebook PC. Amoi
Electronics Co., Ltd. is one of the leading domestic
manufacturers of mobile phones in China, having a strong
engineering team, and it has established R&D institutes
in Xiamen, Shanghai and Nanjing respectively. By responding
to market trend in swiftest manner and concentrating on
practical application, the company is aiming at bringing
unique experience to customers in each individual market
segment. Further information about Amoi can be found on
Amoi website at http://www.amoi.com .
For more information, please contact:
Tel£º +86-136-016-29249
Email£ºJenny.Dong@spreadtrum.com.cn
SOURCE Spreadtrum Communications Inc.
2007'02.03.Sat
Improved, Multi-Purpose Titanium Dioxide Introduced by DuPont Titanium Technologies
June 08, 2006
DuPont Launches New Titanium Dioxide Grade; R-902+ for the Coatings Industry
WILMINGTON, Del., June 8 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- New
DuPont(TM) Ti-Pure(R) R-902+ is an advanced titanium
dioxide product that provides superior dispersion and
excellent hiding power over a wide range of coatings
systems. Ease of dispersion, improved hiding power, and
consistent performance are important to coating
manufacturers. Ti-Pure(R) R-902+ delivers all these
benefits and more, making it the easy choice for coating
applications. Ti-Pure(R) R-902+ is easily dispersed in
both alkyd and waterborne systems. This provides
opportunities for energy reductions, productivity increases
and more consistent coating performance.
Ti-Pure(R) R-902+ also provides exceptional hiding
power and tint strength in a wide variety of coating
formulations. Using Ti-Pure(R) R-902+ will provide
excellent coating coverage and whiteness.
"Our extensive testing has shown that Ti-Pure(R)
R-902+ consistently outperforms other multi-purpose grades
in the marketplace," said Carlos Verdejo, DuPont
Titanium Technologies coatings global offerings manager.
"Along with coating productivity improvements,
Ti-Pure(R) R-902+ has demonstrated savings in raw material
costs."
Ti-Pure(R) R-902+ is the easy choice for industrial and
architectural applications. To obtain additional
information or request a sample, please visit
http://www.titanium.dupont.com/R902plus or contact your
local sales representative.
DuPont Titanium Technologies is the world's largest
manufacturer of titanium dioxide, serving customers
globally in the coatings, paper and plastics industries.
The company operates plants at DeLisle, Miss.; New
Johnsonville, Tenn.; Edge Moor, Del.; Altamira, Mexico; and
Kuan Yin, Taiwan, all of which use the chloride
manufacturing process. The company also operates a plant in
Uberaba, Brazil, for finishing titanium dioxide and a mine
in Starke, Fla. Technical service centers are located in
Uberaba, Brazil; Mexico City, Mexico; Mechelen, Belgium;
Kuan Yin, Taiwan; Ulsan, Korea; Wilmington, Del.; and
Shanghai, China, to serve the European, Middle Eastern,
U.S., Asian and Latin America markets.
DuPont (NYSE: DD) is a science company. Founded in
1802, DuPont puts science to work by creating sustainable
solutions essential to a better, safer, healthier life for
people everywhere. Operating in more than 70 countries,
DuPont offers a wide range of innovative products and
services for markets including agriculture, nutrition,
electronics, communications, safety and protection, home
and construction, transportation and apparel.
The DuPont Oval, DuPont(TM), The miracles of
science(TM), and Ti-Pure(R) are registered trademarks or
trademarks of DuPont or its affiliates.
For more information, please contact:
Kimberlie A. Lantz
DuPont
Tel: +1-302-999-2361
Email: kimberlie.a.lantz@usa.dupont.com
SOURCE DuPont Titanium Technologies
2007'02.03.Sat
International SOS Assists Malaysians in Shanxi Bus Crash
June 07, 2006
KUALA LUMPUR, 7 June /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ --
International SOS has mobilized its resources in Beijing
and Malaysia to assist victims of a bus crash in Shanxi,
China. The bus crash occurred in Wenshui District, Shanxi
province on 2 June 2006. There were 17 Malaysian tourists
onboard.
Upon receiving the call for help on the evening of 3
June, a day after the incident occurred, International SOS
immediately formed a crisis management team and sent
medical and logistics personnel to Shanxi from Kuala Lumpur
and Beijing. The first response team, comprising a senior
doctor, a nurse, and a Chinese-speaking operations
coordinator arrived in Taiyuan, capital of Shanxi the
following morning.
Working with the local treating doctors and hospitals,
the first response team ascertained the location of each
victims and obtained preliminary medical reports. Their
immediate task is to assess the medical conditions of the
victims and develop a plan of action for the victims to
receive appropriate medical care.
A second International SOS team comprising three
intensive care unit doctors and three operations
specialists were also mobilized to render assistance to
victims and their families.
International SOS assisted the families of the deceased
with the cremation of three deceased victims and the
repatriation of mortal remains for one deceased victim.
The remaining 12 victims under the care of
International SOS are closely monitored by the medical
teams on the ground and will be evacuated home at an
appropriate time.
International SOS is working closely with several
insurance companies to provide assistance to the their
insureds involved in the bus crash. International SOS is
the official assistance provider of these insurance
companies.
About International SOS
International SOS has global operations in over 60
countries, spanning five continents. The company provides
clients with a comprehensive portfolio of medical and
security services to ensure that people travelling and
working internationally have access to immediate help.
International SOS' services range from 24-hour medical
advice, referrals to qualified doctors and hospitals as
well as provision of emergency medical and security
evacuations when there is a critical illness, accident or
civil unrest. Last year, the company handled over 370,000
assistance cases, including more than 10,000 medical
evacuations.
For media enquiries, please contact:
Grace Ngoh
International SOS
Tel: +65-6330-0134
Mobile: +65-9878-9623
Email: grace.ngoh@internationalsos.com
SOURCE International SOS
2007'02.03.Sat
Kiabi Selects Symbol Technologies' Mobile Solutions to Manage Its Stores and Warehouses
June 07, 2006
Enterprise Mobility Solution Tracks Low-Priced Fashion Accessories
PARIS, June 7 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Symbol
Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: SBL), The Enterprise Mobility
Company(TM), today announced that the low-priced fashion
chain Kiabi Europe have deployed Symbol's enterprise
mobility solutions in its stores and warehouses to help
improve their logistical operations. Kiabi Europe is a
leading French clothing retailer, operating 140 stores in
France, as well as 15 stores in Spain, 1 store in Portugal
and 4 stores in Italy. Kiabi have implemented Symbol's
end-to-end wireless solution to assist with optimising work
for its users and improve productivity. The newly deployed
mobile computers run on Symbol's wireless network
infrastructure and are managed by Symbol's Mobility
Services Platform (MSP), enabling Kiabi to easily manage
the new infrastructure and the mobile devices that are
attached to it.
To improve logistical operations in its warehouses,
Kiabi equipped one of its warehouses, (covering 15 000
meters squared), with Symbol's PDT6100 and PDT6800
terminals. Following the successful completion of the
pilot, a second warehouse, (covering 30 000 meters
squared), was fully equipped with over 200 MC3000 and
MC9000 mobile computers in early 2006. The mobile computers
are used for preparing orders, validating picked items and
for deliveries. Both warehouses saved a considerable amount
of time using Symbol mobile computers that connected
wirelessly to the Symbol wireless network infrastructure,
which included AP4131 access points. With its transparent
data transfer functionality, the network allowed for
real-time tracking of Kiabi's operations.
"We are delighted with the excellent commercial
relationship we have established with Symbol, who have
accompanied us throughout the process of overhauling our
system and deploying our new solution." said Eric
Couvelaere, Kiabi's IS Technical Architecture Manager.
"In addition to the easy implementation and use of
Symbol's mobile solution, we have observed a very swift
return on investment. Moreover, we appreciate the
robustness and reliability of the Symbol devices."
Encouraged both by the rapid adoption of Symbol's
mobile computers and the success of the wireless
infrastructure in its warehouses, Kiabi sought to extend
the process to its stores. A pilot was set up in one of its
sales outlets using Symbol's PPT8800 portable terminals
running a business application developed in-house, and
connected via Symbol's wireless radio network and AP4131
access points. The solution enabled store personnel to
directly consult stocks, check prices, monitor incoming and
outgoing goods, and prepare markdowns. Store staff were won
over by the solution, with considerable gains in terms of
both productivity and efficiency being made.
To remotely manage, deploy and administer the mobile
computers deployed across the various sites, Kiabi
installed Symbol's MSP platform to monitor devices, perform
upgrades, and check batteries, thus reducing costs and time.
MSP represents a modular platform with a single control
point for easy management of the entire mobile solution.
"Symbol is the world leader in mobile solutions,
boasting unparalleled experience and expertise in the
design of mobile technologies," said Nicolas Segons,
general manager, Symbol France. "We have worked
hand-in-hand with Kiabi to integrate a high-performance
mobile solution."
A third warehouse has also been equipped with a further
200 mobile computers during May 2006. Kiabi has also
deployed a Wi-Fi network in its central services location
based on Symbol's Wireless Switch WS5100 model to allow
those working on laptops to exchange data in real-time and
with complete security.
About Symbol Technologies
Symbol Technologies, Inc., The Enterprise Mobility
Company(TM), is a recognized worldwide leader in enterprise
mobility, delivering products and solutions that capture,
move and manage information in real time to and from the
point of business activity. Symbol enterprise mobility
solutions integrate advanced data capture products, radio
frequency identification technology, mobile computing
platforms, wireless infrastructure, mobility software and
world-class services programs. Symbol enterprise mobility
products and solutions are proven to increase workforce
productivity, reduce operating costs, drive operational
efficiencies and realize competitive advantages for the
world's leading companies. More information is available at
http://www.symbol.com .
About Kiabi
Low-priced fashion! Kiabi invented this concept, now
widespread, in 1978, and remains firmly associated with it.
Making the most of two of Northern France's historical
trades - textiles and distribution, the company has
remained steadfastly faithful to its original concept.
Today, its 140 sales outlets established in France, Spain,
Italy and Portugal offer high-quality, low-priced fashion
accessories for men, women and children. With its excellent
reputation, Kiabi realized sales of euro 600 million in
2005, and is set on quickly becoming France's leading
player in its sector.
For more information, please contact:
Media:
Helen Rigby
Symbol Technologies EMEA
Tel: +44-118-945-7427
Email: helen.rigby@symbol.com
Bill Abelson
Tel: +1-631-738-4751
Email: bill.abelson@symbol.com
Investors:
Lori Chaitman
Tel: +1-631-738-5050
Email: lori.chaitman@symbol.com
Shirley Schroedl
Tel: +1-631-738-4388
Email: shirley.schroedl@symbol.com
SOURCE Symbol Technologies, Inc.
2007'02.03.Sat
TI Executives Tell COMPUTEX Taipei Audiences: "Change is in the Air"
June 07, 2006
TI Asia President Terry Cheng and VP Doug Rasor Call Consumer Demand for Personalization Both a Challenge and an Opportunity
TAIPEI, Taiwan, June 7 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ --
Executives from Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI)
"NYSE: TXN" today at COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2006
highlighted key trends shaping the broadband and wireless
industries, and identified the impact of those trends on
service providers, manufacturers and consumers.
Speaking on "The Mobile Phone of the Future,"
Terry Cheng, president of TI Asia, described the mobile
phone's transformation from a pure communications device to
a mobile lifestyle tool. "This is communications at a
whole new level. Multimedia is more than just an `add-on'
ingredient," Cheng said. "Life happens on the go,
so it only makes sense that the mobile phone of the future
should become a tool that enables us to have a totally
mobile lifestyle. Change is in the air."
"In the not so distant future, the mobile phone
will increasingly reflect the personality and habits of the
person using it. It will be the primary tool to capture,
play and share your life as it happens," Cheng added.
Doug Rasor, TI vice president of Worldwide Strategic
Marketing, expanded on the theme of
"personalization," saying consumers are beginning
to demand secure access to their personal digital content.
In his keynote address on "The Digital
Lifestyle," Rasor told his audience that as digital
lifestyles continue to evolve, so must the applications and
services delivered by service providers, manufacturers and
technology developers.
"Silicon providers will need to offer a deeper and
broader portfolio of systems solutions to help operators
increase revenue and reduce subscriber churn," said
Rasor. "TI is committed to helping service providers
and OEMs succeed by providing new levels of performance,
functionality and integration."
Cheng's keynote is available online at
http://www.ti.com/wireless_presentations, and Rasor's
keynote is available online at
http://www.ti.com/broadband_presentations .
TI at COMPUTEX
TI's exhibit can be found at booth T203AB in hall 4
during COMPUTEX TAIPEI, held June 6 - 10 at the Taipei
International Convention Center. The overall exhibition
theme is "Communications and Entertainment," with
on-site demos that include wireless technology, broadband
technology, DSP technology and connectivity solutions.
Texas Instruments -- Making Wireless
TI is the leading manufacturer of wireless
semiconductors, delivering the heart of today's wireless
technology and building solutions for tomorrow. TI
provides a breadth of silicon and software and 15 years of
wireless systems expertise that spans handsets and base
stations for all communications standards, wireless LAN,
Bluetooth and Ultra Wideband. TI offers custom to turn-key
solutions, including complete chipsets and reference
designs, OMAP(TM) application processors, as well as core
digital signal processor and analog technologies built on
advanced semiconductor processes. Please visit
www.ti.com/wirelesspressroom for additional information.
Texas Instruments Broadband Solutions
For OEMs developing broadband communications solutions,
TI's advanced signal processing-based silicon and software
platforms deliver the optimal performance, lower power
consumption, and system-level integration required to
rapidly deploy differentiated next-generation products for
cable modems, digital subscriber line (xDSL) modems,
integrated access devices (IADs), VoIP gateways, carrier
infrastructure, and home and office wireless networking.
See http://www.ti.com/broadband .
About Texas Instruments:
Texas Instruments Incorporated provides innovative DSP
and analog technologies to meet our customers' real world
signal processing requirements. In addition to
Semiconductor, the company includes the Educational &
Productivity Solutions business. TI is headquartered in
Dallas, Texas, and has manufacturing, design or sales
operations in more than 25 countries.
Texas Instruments is traded on the New York Stock
Exchange under the symbol TXN. More information is located
on the World Wide Web at http://www.ti.com .
Trademarks
All registered trademarks and other trademarks belong
to their respective owners.
Safe Harbor Statement
Statements contained in this press release regarding
development in the wireless industry and other statements
of management's beliefs, goals and expectations may be
considered "forward-looking statements" as that
term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform
Act of 1995, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that
could cause actual results to differ materially from those
expressed or implied by these statements. The following
factors and the factors discussed in TI's most recent Form
10-K could cause actual results to differ materially from
the statements contained in this press release: development
of alternative solutions and competing wireless standards
and actual market demand for TI products in Asia. We
disclaim any intention or obligation to update any
forward-looking statements as a result of developments
occurring after the date of this press release.
For more information, please contact:
Sandy Lin (Asia)
Texas Instruments
Tel: +886-2-23762588
Email: sandy-lin@ti.com
Michelle Rudolph (USA)
Golin/Harris
Tel: +1-972-341-2543
Email: mrudolph@golinharris.com
SOURCE Texas Instruments Incorporated
2007'02.03.Sat
AUO May 2006 Consolidated Revenues Totaled NT$20.1 Billion
June 07, 2006
Issued by: AU Optronics Corp.Issued on: June 6, 2006
HSINCHU, Taiwan, June 7 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- AU
Optronics Corp. ("AUO" or the
"Company") (TAIEX: 2409; NYSE: AUO) announced
preliminary consolidated May 2006 monthly revenues of
NT$20,134 million and unconsolidated revenues totalled
NT$20,127 million, both representing a 10.3% sequential
decline. On a year-over-year comparison, both May 2006
consolidated and unconsolidated revenues increased by
30.9%.
Shipments of large-sized panels(a) used in desktop
monitor, notebook PC, LCD TV and other applications,
reached 3.40 million units, a slight 1.5% decrease from
April 2006. Shipments of small-and-medium-sized panels
presented a 12.6 % sequential decline to 6.03 million.
"During the second quarter of 2006, the industry
is witnessing a faster and larger than expected ASP decline
in all product segments, though the price erosion for PC
panels in June has mitigated." said Dr. Hui Hsiung,
Executive VP of AUO. "While there are some changes on
the market situation recently, LCD TV sales remain solid
and our expectation for the 2H 2006 demand remains
unchanged."
Based on the current available information and market
conditions, AUO's second quarter 2006 business outlook
updates are:
Large panel shipments are expected to increase by high
single digit percentage; which apply to both PC panel and
TV panel shipments. Small & medium panel shipments are
expect to increase by mid-teens percentage instead. The QoQ
blended ASP for PC panel is anticipated to decline by mid-to
high-teens percentage, while blended ASP for TV panel to
drop by about 10%. Fabs overall loading rate expects to be
around 90%.
(a) Large-size refers to panels that are 10 inches and
above in diagonal measurement while small- and medium-size
refers to those below 10 inches
Sales Report: (Unit: NT$ million)
Net Sales(1) (2) Consolidated
(3) Unconsolidated
May 2006 20,134
20,127
April 2006 22,444
22,444
M-o-M Growth (10.3%)
(10.3%)
May 2005 15,380
15,379
Y-o-Y Growth 30.9%
30.9%
January to May 2006 108,830
108,812
January to May 2005 69,130
69,058
Y-o-Y Growth 57.4%
57.6%
1. All figures are prepared in accordance with
generally accepted
accounting principles in Taiwan.
2. Monthly figures are unaudited, prepared by AU
Optronics Corp.
3. Consolidated numbers include AU Optronics Corp., AU
Optronics (L)
Corporation, and AU Optronics (Suzhou) Corporation.
ABOUT AU OPTRONICS
AU Optronics Corp. ("AUO") is the world's
third largest manufacturer* of large-size thin film
transistor liquid crystal display panels
("TFT-LCD"), with approximately 15.1%* of global
market share and generated revenue of NT$217.4billion
(US$6.75 bn)* in 2005. TFT-LCD technology is currently the
most widely used flat panel display technology. Targeted
for 40"+ sized LCD TV panels, AUO's next generation
(7.5-Generation ) fabrication facility production is
scheduled for mass production in 4Q 2006. The Company
currently operates one 6th-generation, three
5th-generation, one 4th-generation, and three
3.5-generation TFT- LCD fabs, in addition to four module
assembly facilities and AUO Technology Center specializing
in new technology platform and new product development.
AUO is one of few top-tier TFT-LCD manufacturers capable of
offering a wide range of small- to large- size
(1.5"-46") TFT-LCD panels, which enables it to
offer a broad and diversified product portfolio.
*As shown on DisplaySearch Quarterly Large-Area TFT-LCD
Shipment Report dated June, 2006. This data is used as
reference only and AUO does not make any endorsement or
representation in connection therewith. 2005 year end
revenue converted by an exchange rate of NTD32.2039:USD1.
For more information, please contact:
Yawen Hsiao
Corporate Communications Dept.
AU Optronics Corp.
Tel: +886-3-5008899 x3211
Fax: +886-3-5772730
Email: yawenhsiao@auo.com
SOURCE AU Optronics Corp.
2007'02.03.Sat
http://www.fanhunter.de : The Quest for the Top World Cup Fan Nation for 2006
June 07, 2006
AUGSBURG, Germany, June 7 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- The
quest for another soccer championship will begin this
coming June 7 in Germany: soccer fans that cannot follow
the exploits of their national team in a German stadium
will have the opportunity to take part in winning the
competition for championship fan nation as the games
unfold.
The Fan Hunter Web site will provide individual soccer
fans with the opportunity to be closer to the soccer stars
of their national teams and fans from around the world.
Users will be able to motivate, fire up and console their
favorite players, or even provide them with advice about
upcoming games, and post advertising on fan seats that have
been purchased. The goal of the portal is to create a
unique, peaceful historical document of this soccer event
in Germany.
The hotels of all participating national teams will be
kept abreast of the action with a view to letting the
soccer stars know about the portal's existence, in the hope
that some of them might even e-mail a fan or two.
Which soccer nation will be able to mobilize the
largest number of fans on the portal? If 100 fans purchase
seats worth EUR 100 ($125), one of these 1000 fans will be
awarded a EUR 5000 prize.
Two percent of the proceeds will be donated to UNICEF.
Fans can publish anything they want on the Web site, as
long as it's in keeping with the peaceful character of this
championship quest. The participation rules can be found in
the Terms and Conditions of Business that are available on
the Web Site.
Starting on June 7, the quest for the title of
championship fan nation of the 2006 World Soccer Cup in
Germany will be inaugurated at http://www.fanhunter.de .
For more information, please contact:
Computerservice Dengler
Tel: +49-172-752-8303
SOURCE Computerservice Dengler
2007'02.03.Sat
Ruder Finn to Manage International PR for Singapore Biennale 2006
June 07, 2006
SINGAPORE, June 7 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- The National
Arts Council (NAC) has appointed Ruder Finn to be the
agency managing international media relations services for
the Singapore Biennale 2006. It will be focusing its
efforts on attracting the world's leading art critics,
journalists and curators to attend and cover this
groundbreaking cultural event.
"We are very pleased to have Ruder Finn on the
team for Singapore Biennale 2006. NAC is committed to
making Singapore's first visual arts biennale a success and
Ruder Finn has particular experience with the international
art media, and an excellent track record for public
relations in the international arts arena," said Susan
Loh, Director of Market Development and Corporate
Communications, National Arts Council.
The Singapore Biennale 2006, which opens to the public
from 4 September 2006, is Singapore's inaugural
international contemporary art exhibition. Presented by
world-renowned artist and artistic director Fumio Nanjo and
featuring more than 90 artists and artist collectives from
over 35 countries, the Singapore Biennale will be the first
significant event to bring contemporary visual art practices
into the daily lives of Singaporeans.
"We are delighted to be working with the National
Arts Council (Singapore) on such an exciting project that
will help establish Singapore as a vibrant and cosmopolitan
city for the arts in which to work, live and play,"
said Louise Harris, President of Ruder Finn Asia.
Ruder Finn, one of the world's largest independent PR
agencies, has a firmly established arts practice with 55
years of experience in cultural marketing and public
relations. It has worked with top cultural organisations
including The Museum of Modern Art in New York, Walt Disney
Concert Hall in Los Angeles, Tate Gallery in London and the
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain.
For more information please visit the following
websites:
http://www.nac.gov.sg
http://www.singaporebiennale.org
http://www.universes-in-universe.de/english.htm
For more information, please contact:
Ms Kirsten McHarg
Senior Consultant
DID: +65-6336-1755
Email: mchargk@ruderfinnasia.com
Mr Oh Yam Chew
Senior Consultant
DID: +65-6336-8412
Email: ohyc@ruderfinnasia.com
SOURCE National Arts Council Singapore; National Heritage
Board
2007'02.03.Sat
World's Largest Osteoporosis Congress Closes; Significant Studies Released
June 07, 2006
TORONTO, June 7 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- The largest
world medical congress devoted specifically to osteoporosis
ended in Toronto, following five days in which nearly 4,000
participants from 98 countries learned of the latest
research in this crippling bone disease and clinical
strategies to treat patients more effectively.
"This congress is becoming one of the major
scientific meetings in the field of osteoporosis. The
interdisciplinary and international flavour of the IOF
World Congress on Osteoporosis has never been more apparent
than in Toronto," said congress delegate and IOF Board
member Prof. John Bilezikian, USA.
Some highlights:
* Research on why astronauts lose significant muscle
and bone mass while
in space can lead to more effective techniques to
reduce bone loss in
bedridden patients.
* Nine women leaders from around the world called on
individuals,
physicians and government officials to stop the
spread of osteoporosis.
* A new, sophisticated X-ray scanner that can measure
tiny, three-
dimensional changes in bone architecture, was
presented. This scanner
can detect bone loss that may be missed by standard
techniques.
* Rapid weight loss can be a risk factor for
osteoporosis. Obesity is also
a risk factor.
* Maternal vitamin D levels during pregnancy and infant
bone growth
influence future fracture risk.
* The rate of osteoporosis in men is climbing, with
estrogen level an
important component.
* Calcium supplements are only effective in the
presence of additional
vitamin D at doses of 800 international units or
above.
* There is a major gap in treating patients with
osteoporosis, despite the
availability of a wide range of drugs, supplements
and practices that
help maintain and even build bone strength. This
problem is due to
under-diagnosis, and failure of governments to
reimburse people at risk.
* The rate of osteoporosis in Latin America is growing
and higher than
previously estimated.
* Research confirms the importance of calcium, vitamin
D and protein in
building bones.
* Exercise in childhood and adolescence may stave off
osteoporosis.
* Cigarette smoke, both primary and secondary, can
weaken your bones and
increase the risk of fractures.
http://www.osteofound.org/wco/2006/media_centre/20060606_closing/20060606_closing.doc
(Please copy and paste the above URL in browser.)
For full information based on the hundreds of
presentations which took place, IOF website:
http://www.osteofound.org
The next IOF World Congress on Osteoporosis will take
place in Bangkok, Thailand, in December 2008.
For more information, please contact:
Paul Spencer Sochaczewski,
Head of Communications of the International
Osteoporosis Foundation
Tel: +41-22-994-0100
Email: IOFnews@osteofound.org
Web: http://www.osteofound.org
SOURCE International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF)
2007'02.03.Sat
Westin Hotels & Resorts in Australia & Fiji Go Smoke Free
June 07, 2006
Guests Can Relax, Renew and Breathe Free at Westin -- The First Hotel Chain to go Smoke Free in Australia & Fiji in July 2006
SHANGHAI, June 7 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Westin Hotels
& Resorts announced on June 1 they will become the
first hotel chain in this region to introduce a smoke-free
policy.
Beginning July 31st, The Westin Sydney, The Westin
Melbourne and The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa
Fiji will be totally smoke free and join Westin's 77 North
America hotels that introduced a smoke-free policy this
past January. This new policy also reinforces Westin's new
brand positioning around personal renewal and offering
guests the services, products and amenities that allow them
to relax, rejuvenate and restore during their stay.
The hotels have not only made a 12 month jump start on
non-smoking legislation that will be introduced to
Australia in July 2007, they will also be exceeding the
requirements by abolishing "smoking rooms".
The three properties will be smoke free in public areas
as well as 100% smoke free in all guest rooms -- with the
traditional "smoking rooms" to become a thing of
the past. Outdoor smoking areas will be designated for
guests who smoke.
Westin's new industry leading smoke-free policy is a
result of customer data and a clear demand from guests for
a healthy, totally smoke free hotel experience. It's also a
natural evolution for the Westin brand who've developed a
reputation as an industry innovator thanks to the renowned
Heavenly Bed? and Service Express(TM) concepts -- also
industry firsts.
"At the heart of all our decisions is the comfort,
well-being and quality of life for our guests,"
comments Sue Brush, Senior Vice President for Westin Hotels
& Resorts.
"We view our hotels as a retreat from the rigors
of travel and we are proud to have The Westin Sydney, The
Westin Melbourne and The Westin Denarau Island Resort &
Spa Fiji join our North American properties and become
smoke-free," she adds.
"Industry research as well as our own research
confirmed a demand for a clean, smoke free hotel
environment and we felt it important to take this
step," adds Sean Hunt, VP & Area Managing Director
for Starwood Australia Pacific Hotels.
"The new smoke free policy supports our goal to
offer a spectrum of products, services and personal touches
that help our guests leave our hotels feeling better than
when they arrived," he adds.
Westin consumer data revealed 95% of its guests in this
region request a non-smoking room when traveling and don't
smoke in any area of the hotel, including public areas. In
eight test hotels that introduced 100% smoke free policies
in the US, all enjoyed overwhelming positive response from
guests. Introduction of the smoke free policy six months
ago across all 77 Westin properties in North America has
also received positive feedback from guests, staff and
industry.
In addition, recent independent consumer surveys
highlight 71% of people polled support a total ban on
smoking in hotels, pubs and clubs while 81% of consumers
dislike it if they stay in a non-smoking room and it smells
like smoke*.
"We're confident our guests and clients will
embrace this bold move to be smoke free throughout our
hotels in Australia and the Pacific," added Sean Hunt.
One of Westin's largest clients in this region,
research-based medicines company, Pfizer Australia has
commended the introduction of the new policy.
"We welcome the move by Westin to provide a smoke
free environment for our staff away from our own work
place," comments Pfizer's Suzanne Blake, Product
Manager for Nicorette.
Australia's peak tobacco control group, Quit has also
commended the decision to go smoke free beyond planned July
2007 legislation:
"We applaud the Westin hotels for taking this very
positive step on behalf of their guests," said
Executive Director of Quit, Mr Todd Harper.
"We're hopeful that the Westin's leadership in
this area will encourage other hotel chains to make the
same moves forward in ensuring all their guests and staff
are protected from secondhand smoke" he added.
The three hotels in this region are finalizing
preparations to go smoke free by the self imposed target
date of 31 July including involving hotel staff in a
"Wellness Week" where free advice and support on
quitting smoking will be made available to all associates.
About Westin Hotels & Resorts
Westin Hotels & Resorts, with 121 hotels and
resorts in 31 countries and territories, is owned by
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. Starwood
Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading
hotel and leisure companies in the world with approximately
850 properties in more than 95 countries and 145,000
employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood(R)
Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor
of hotels and resorts with the following internationally
renowned brands: St. Regis(R), The Luxury Collection(R),
Sheraton(R), Westin(R), Four Points(R) by Sheraton, W(R),
Le Meridien(R) and the recently announced Aloft(SM).
Starwood Hotels also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership,
Inc., one of the premier developers and operators of high
quality vacation interval ownership resorts. For more
information, please visit http://www.starwoodhotels.com .
* Statistics from Nine MSN poll of 55 000 respondents
& 2004 National Drug Strategy Household Survey
(Australian Ministerial Council on Drug Strategy)
respectively
For more information, please contact:
June Seah, Marketing Manager
Greater China & Taiwan
Starwood Hotels & Resorts
Tel: +86-21-6141-7792
Fax: +86-21-6391-8220
Email: june.seah@starwoodhotels.com
SOURCE Westin Hotels & Resorts
2007'02.03.Sat
Mach 1 Air Services Sees a Fast Future in Asia
June 07, 2006
TEMPE, Ariz., June 7 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Mach 1 Air
Services, one of the industry's most respected freight
forwarding companies, announces the opening of its Shanghai
and Singapore offices, with a Hong Kong joint venture coming
online in early Q3.
"Shanghai, Singapore and Hong Kong are the
epicenter of Asian commerce and integral to the global
economy. By investing in these markets, Mach 1 continues
its long tradition of developing customer-centric
platforms," said Michael Entzminger, CEO and founder
of Mach 1.
Jason Quagliata, Mach 1 vice president of global
development, leads the Asia operation from its Shanghai
headquarters. His staff includes nationals with expertise
in the Chinese transportation industry. By the end of the
year, as part of the Hong Kong joint venture, Mach 1 will
expand into other key markets including Guangzhou,
Shenzhen, Xiamen, Ningbo and Qingdao.
"We are making a long-term investment in China by
becoming a wholly owned foreign enterprise," added
Entzminger.
About Mach 1
Founded in 1988, Mach 1 Air Services is a $100 million,
global freight forwarder that specializes in heavyweight
cargo shipments. The company is based in Tempe, Ariz.,
with 22 offices throughout the United States, an office in
Shanghai and Singapore, as well as four offices in Mexico.
Offering service options such as same day,
counter-to-counter, overnight, second day, as well as
hotshot and ground expedite, Mach 1 provides service to
clients including small and mid-sized businesses to Fortune
500 companies. For more information, please call
800-553-7774 or visit http://www.mach1air.com .
For more information, please contact:
David Eichler,
David and Sam PR
Tel: +1-602-685-1195
Email: david@davidandsampr.com
Sam Alpert
David and Sam PR
Tel: +1-602-685-1195
Email: sam@davidandsampr.com
SOURCE Mach 1 Air Services
2007'02.03.Sat
Emerson Network Power Selects Jade's Z228 Processor
June 07, 2006
Jade's innovative multimedia Application Processor enables internet surveillance anywhere and anytime.
SHANGHAI, China, June 7 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Shanghai
Jade Technologies Co. (Jade), a leading fabless
semiconductor company that designs and develops advanced
multimedia rich SoC chips and solutions, and Emerson
Network Power Co., Ltd., a subsidiary company of American
Emerson Electric Co., today announce that the state of art
Emerson IP CAM is powered by Jade's Z228 Multimedia
Application Processor, providing top quality video/audio
internet surveillance anywhere and anytime.
The combination of hardware and software on Z228-based
solution will enable OEMs to rapidly develop new products
that perform robust intelligent functions and easy control,
such as motion detection, generating alerts information and
change the coding configuration (frame rate, bit rate
etc.), on the basis of user-defined rules. With
high-quality VGA MPEG-4 video and optimized network
protocols running on Z228, OEMs can save development time
and cost in the creation of a variety of IP-based video
surveillance applications.
"As the global leading provider of reliable power
to the telecommunications industry, Emerson is committed to
enable Business-Critical Continuity", said Director of
Monitoring Product Line of Emerson. "The state of the
art MPEG4 IP CAMs based on Jade innovative Multimedia
Application Processor Z228 are part of our environment
video monitoring systems to help our customers better
handle business continuity demands to meet their customers'
expectations."
The MPEG4 IP Camera can apply to various application
environments including critical area, public utilities,
traffic monitoring, stadium, national defense, military,
government facility, education facility, retail store,
manufacturer plant, and office buildings.
"We're excited to be working with Emerson, the
trusted supplier of network power products and solutions
for global IT industry and telecom market", said Mrs.
Zou, Vice President of Jade. "The powerful hardware
MPEG-4/H.263 video codec in Jade Z228 is ideal for the
professional digital surveillance market like Emerson
environment video monitoring systems".
About Z228
Jade Z228 Multimedia Application Processor has
integrated hardware MPEG4/H.263.Codec, ARM926EJ 32 bit CPU
core, rich peripheral interfaces and software, enabling
ultimate audio/video experience in various devices
including smart phone, PMP, video surveillance, video
phone, etc. Z228 is available in mass production since
March 2006.
About Shanghai Jade Technologies Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Jade Technologies Co., Ltd., headquartered in
Shanghai with a customer support subsidiary in Shenzhen, is
a fabless semiconductor company in the business of design,
marketing and sales of multimedia rich SoC chips and
solutions to 3C convergent market for OEM/ODMs and design
houses worldwide. For more information, visit
http://www.jadechip.com .
About Emerson Network Power
Emerson Network Power, an Emerson business, serves the
needs of telecommunications networks, data centers, health
care and industrial facilities worldwide with a full
spectrum of reliable power solutions, including inbound
power, connectivity, power supplies, power systems and
precision cooling - all backed by the largest global
services organization in the power industry. Sales in
fiscal 2005 were $3.3 billion. For more information, visit
http://www.emersonnetworkpower.com .
For more Z228 information, please contact:
Andy Ha
Sales Manager,
Shanghai Jade Technologies
Tel: +86-21-5131-4766 x3216
Fax: +86-21-5131-4791
E-mail: jyha@jadechip.com
SOURCE Shanghai Jade Technologies Co.
2007'02.03.Sat
Arrow China Tops ESM's Annual Distributors' Customer Preference Study for Fifth Year in a Row
June 07, 2006
HONG KONG, June 7 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- For the fifth
year in a row, Arrow Electronics China Ltd. (Arrow China)
was named one of the "Most Preferred International
Distributors" by its customers in a recent customer
preference survey conducted by Electronics Supply &
Manufacturing - China (ESMC). With a monthly circulation
of over 36,018, ESMC is one of Mainland China's most
influential magazines for the electronics industry.
"It is an honor for Arrow China to be named one of
the Most Preferred International Distributors for the fifth
consecutive year," said Peter Kong, President of Arrow
Asia Pac Ltd. "Being recognized as a top distributor
clearly demonstrates that we are making significant
progress in our journey to be the Clear #1 in the industry.
In our quest for excellence by every measurement, we are
grateful for the tremendous support of over 60
international and local suppliers and business partners.
We also deeply appreciate the continuous commitment of our
employees, and most importantly, the patronage of our
customers. We pledge to continue investing in
customer-facing support, product offerings, technical
services, supply chain services, and operational efficiency
in China and strive to be the distributor of choice to our
customers, suppliers and business partners."
In a series of surveys conducted by ESM earlier this
year, feedback was collected from 810 purchasing
professionals serving with leading Mainland electronic
companies in a range of industries including consumer
electronics, communications, and various industrial
segments. Over 43% of those interviewed are purchasing
managers or at executive management level. Some 61% of
these companies are OEM and Contract Manufacturers in
China. In 2005, they purchased more than US$30.4 billion
(RMB$252.2 billion) worth of electronic components over 59%
of which was bought through distributors.
"The growth potential of the China market is
tremendous. While the competition is intense and product
life cycles are shrinking dramatically, with our global
resources, innovative supply chain services, and extensive
sales and technical support coverage, Arrow China is well
positioned to help customers improve just-in-time
manufacturing and time-to-market capabilities," added
Simon Yu, Senior Vice President, Senior Vice President of
Sales of Arrow Greater China & Korea.
This is the sixth consecutive year that ESMC has
conducted this survey. The research's objectives were to
examine the current state of the mainland electronic
component distribution market and provide an overview of
customer preferences in selecting a distributor. The
survey invited readers to evaluate distributors in a number
of areas: technical and design support, logistics, company
creditability, inventory availability, product price,
product quality, financial stability, responsiveness and
e-commerce readiness and capabilities. ESMC will announce
results for all these areas in August.
The survey, which targeted purchasing departments heads
or senior managers from some of the leading
telecommunications, consumer electronics, PC, industrial,
medical equipment and automotive companies in China, offers
a significant representation of the overall market profile.
About Arrow Asia Pac
A subsidiary of Arrow Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: ARW),
Arrow Asia Pac is one of Asia Pacific's leading electronic
component distributors. In addition to its regional
headquarters in Hong Kong, Arrow Asia Pac operates 41 sales
offices, four primary distribution centers and eleven local
warehousing facilities in eleven countries/territories
across Asia.
Providing a full range of semiconductors, passive,
electromechanical and connectors products from over 60
leading international suppliers, Arrow Asia Pac serves more
than 10,000 original equipment and contract manufacturers
and commercial customers in Asia Pacific.
For more information, please contact:
Ray Leung
Marketing Communications Director
Arrow Asia Pac Ltd.
Tel: +852-2484-2683
Email: ray.leung@arrowasia.com
Grace Kung
Marketing Communications Manager
Tel: +852-2484-2682
Email: grace.kung@arrowasia.com
SOURCE Arrow Asia Pac Ltd.
2007'02.03.Sat
Adventiq Launches New KVM-Over-IP System on a Chip
June 07, 2006
CAMBRIDGE, England, June 7 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- New
semiconductor designer Adventiq has announced details of
its first product, a system-on-a-chip designed for remote
KVM (keyboard, video and mouse) control of PCs and
servers.
Every sizable company needs to be able to remotely
manage its computers and servers. Support resources are
often placed where they can be provided most cost
effectively, and effective support means being able to
access a computer or server during start-up, shutdown or
lock-up states as well as during normal operation. Remote
KVM control is therefore an essential complement to
facilities such as remote log-in that depend upon the
target computer being functional.
To date, companies seeking a KVM solution have had to
choose between low-cost analog switches -- which extend
access only a few hundred meters -- and high-cost digital
KVM-over-IP solutions which offer access from anywhere in
the world over standard IP networks.
Chief Executive Peter Wharton explains, "The $800m
global KVM marketplace is shifting from analog switching to
digital KVM-over-IP. The flexibility of KVM-over-IP means
it has taken a significant slice of the market despite
costing ten times more than traditional analog switches. By
eliminating the size and cost disadvantages of current
digital solutions, our system-on-a-chip will greatly
accelerate this transition."
The new product, ARQ3, is a low cost, high performance
ASIC that provides higher performance, stability, and
integration than currently available solutions. Aimed
principally at manufacturers of KVM switches, ARQ3 is also
suitable for a broad range of embedded and industrial
applications.
ARQ3 was developed in close collaboration with RealVNC,
the originators of the VNC product family. VNC software has
become the industry standard for cross-platform remote
access, trusted by tens of millions of users worldwide.
ARQ3 embeds a RealVNC Enterprise Edition Server, capable of
supporting remote sessions from the original open-source VNC
viewer, the free-to-download RealVNC version, or a standard
web browser. Many users will therefore already be familiar
with the user interface.
Adventiq's silicon solution uses highly efficient
adaptive compression algorithms and patented video
processing techniques to give a significantly improved user
experience over a wide range of network bandwidths. Highly
robust enterprise grade security is a standard feature, as
is support for remote USB media.
For more information, please contact:
Email: sales@adventiq.com
Web: http://www.adventiq.com
Nicky Dibben
Invention Marketing Limited
Tel: +44-1223-235399
Email: nicky@invention-marketing.co.uk
SOURCE Adventiq Ltd
2007'02.03.Sat
Odds to Win 2006 World Cup from PinnacleSports.com
June 06, 2006
Brazil, England, Germany and Argentina Early Favorites, USA Distant Underdog
WILLEMSTAD, Curacao, June 6 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- The
biggest sporting event in the world kicks off in Germany on
June 9, when teams representing 32 nations vie for the most
prestigious trophy in sports, the 2006 FIFA World Cup. The
month-long tournament is not only expected to draw over 30
billion viewers, but it is also set to become the most bet
sporting event of all time. With fans and bettors anxiously
awaiting the start of the 2006 FIFA World Cup,
PinnacleSports.com today released individual odds on all 32
teams winning soccer's biggest prize.
The largest sports betting site on the Internet,
PinnacleSports.com currently lists reigning World champions
Brazil, featuring two-time World Player of the Year
Ronaldinho, as overwhelming 5/2 favorites (i.e., win $5 for
every $2 bet) to win for an unprecedented sixth time.
Despite uncertainty surrounding the availability of
20-year-old striker Wayne Rooney, Sven-Goran Eriksson's
England side is listed with the second best odds to end
their 40-year drought on the big stage at 8/1.
PinnacleSports.com also lists Germany at 8/1 to become the
sixth country to win the month-long tournament on its home
soil, while Argentina (8/1) and Italy (19/2) are solid
contenders to capture their third and fourth World Cups,
respectively.
Led by explosive striker Thierry Henry, France hopes to
rebound after being held scoreless in defense of their crown
in 2002 and is listed at 14/1 to win a second World Cup for
Zinedine Zidane, who'll retire from the National team
following the tournament. PinnacleSports.com believes
several other countries have a chance at Germany 2006,
including: The Netherlands (14/1), Spain (16/1), Portugal
(23/1), the Czech Republic (32/1), Mexico (37/1) and Sweden
(38/1). Although currently ranked fifth in the world and
widely regarded as the most talented U.S. team ever, the
United States remain an underdog to win their first World
Cup at 40/1. The greatest long shots to survive the
64-match tournament include: Iran (384/1), Saudi Arabia
(384/1), Costa Rica (384/1), Togo (384/1), Trinidad and
Tobago (384/1) and Angola (402/1).
PinnacleSports.com is offering the most comprehensive
menu of World Cup betting options available online with
limits of up to $50,000. For each match Pinnacle Sports
will offer three-way betting, low-margin Asian handicaps
priced to just 1.5%, exact scores and over/under total
goals scored. Bettors will also find a wide variety of
in-running action on games as well as special bets on
everything from how far a team will progress to who'll
score the first goal in a match. PinnacleSports.com accepts
16 forms of currency, and, unlike betting exchanges, never
charges a commission on winning bets. For a complete list
of World Cup odds, please visit the soccer section at
http://www.pinnaclesports.com .
Current Odds: *All Odds Subject To Change*
Odds To Win 2006 World Cup
Brazil 5/2
England 8/1
Germany 8/1
Argentina 8/1
Italy 19/2
France 14/1
The Netherlands 14/1
Spain 16/1
Portugal 23/1
Czech Republic 32/1
Mexico 37/1
Sweden 38/1
USA 40/1
Ukraine 47/1
Croatia 47/1
Ivory Coast 49/1
Serbia & Montenegro 52/1
Australia 66/1
Switzerland 80/1
Poland 84/1
Ghana 99/1
Paraguay 148/1
Japan 148/1
South Korea 196/1
Ecuador 200/1
Tunisia 200/1
Iran 384/1
Saudi Arabia 384/1
Costa Rica 384/1
Togo 384/1
Trinidad & Tobago 384/1
Angola 402/1
About PinnacleSports.com
PinnacleSports.com ( http://www.pinnaclesports.com ) is
the Internet's largest sports betting site, serving
customers in more than 80 countries worldwide. Founded in
1998, PinnacleSports.com was the first sportsbook to
introduce reduced margin wagering, using a -105 pricing
model that gives bettors up to 50% better value on wagers
than traditional bookmakers. With low minimum bet
requirements and the highest maximum limits on the Web,
PinnacleSports.com has earned an industry-leading
reputation for providing consistent value to the player,
professional customer service and the quickest payouts
online. Fully licensed and regulated in Curacao, the
company offers a secure environment for sports betting,
racing and casino gaming.
For more information, please contact:
Kyle Fratini
PinnacleSports.com
Tel: +1-212-979-6010
Email: kyle@kfratini.com
SOURCE PinnacleSports.com
2007'02.03.Sat
Greenfield Online / Ciao Demonstrates its Asian Market Presence at ESOMAR's Worldwide Multi-Media Measurement Conference and China Forum
June 06, 2006
WILTON, Conn., June 6 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ --
Highlighting the capabilities of its newly formed Asian
panels, online survey solutions provider Greenfield Online,
Inc. (Nasdaq: SRVY) and its Ciao subsidiary, today
demonstrated the depth of its experience in collecting data
online in Asian countries, as well as its new panels in
Japan, China and South Korea to attendees at ESOMAR's
Worldwide Multi-Media Measurement Conference and China
Forum.
"We have worked closely with Ciao for more than
two years, including multiple projects in Asia. They have
been easy to work with and we have been very happy with the
service and the sample quality," stated Tony Isaacs,
Managing Director, Buckingham Research Associates.
"In fact, Buckingham Research now conducts more
research online than by any other method. The expansion of
the Ciao panels into Japan, China, and South Korea allows us
to broaden the international online research capabilities we
offer to our clients across a range industry sectors."
"The expansion of our proprietary panels into
Japan, China and South Korea has enabled us to extend the
capabilities we are able to offer our clients in these
markets and globally," stated Nicolas Metzke, Senior
Vice President Survey Completion. "The combination of
our panels, as well as our River sample and affiliated
partners gives us a comprehensive one-stop-shop for survey
respondents worldwide. When you combine that with our
commitment to providing clients with the highest quality
service and sample at the best possible price, we believe
our competitive position is very strong."
Greenfield Online / Ciao began providing Internet
survey and sample solutions to Asian marketing research
clients directly as early as 2001. The demand for Asian
sample among international clients drove the company to
launch proprietary Asian panels in early 2006. Combined,
these panels comprise approximately 150,000 respondents
today. In the first quarter of 2006, the company completed
more than 30 revenue producing projects utilizing these
proprietary panels in Japan, China and South Korea. During
the month of April, the number of projects utilizing panels
in China and Korea exceeded those produced in all of the
first quarter.
"Our presence at ESOMAR in China is one of our
first on-the-ground marketing efforts to create mindshare
and increase our visibility with potential clients in
Asia," stated Albert Angrisani, President and Chief
Executive Officer, Greenfield Online, Inc. "And it
won't be the last. We believe the Asian markets represent
a strong growth opportunity for Greenfield / Ciao and we
look forward to expanding our presence there going
forward."
About Greenfield Online
Greenfield Online, headquartered in Wilton, CT, is a
leading independent provider of Internet survey solutions
to the global marketing research industry. The company
operates in Europe through its Ciao subsidiary. The
company has built and actively manages one of the world's
largest communities of online panels, comparison shopping
members and affiliates. This global community allows
Greenfield Online to supply its clients with diverse,
demographically representative survey research data. For
more information visit http://www.greenfield.com or
http://www.ciao-group.com .
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements
Certain statements contained in this press release
constitute forward-looking statements for purposes of the
safe harbor provisions of The Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, without
limitation, references to our plans to expand our panels in
Japan, China and South Korea or our ability to complete
additional projects for clients utilizing these panels, our
ability to execute our River sampling technique in Asia,
continuing demand for Asian sample, as well as the
company's ability to serve clients in the Asian markets in
the future and the growth potential of the Asian market; as
well as statements of plans and objectives relating to our
future operations, services and products. In some cases,
you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology
such as, "may," "should,"
"expects," "plans,"
"anticipates," "believes,"
"estimates," "predicts,"
"potential," "continue," or the
negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. We
have based these forward-looking statements largely on our
current expectations and projections about our business
operations, future events and financial trends that we
believe may affect our financial condition, results of
operations, business strategy and financial needs but they
involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could
cause actual results to differ materially from those in the
forward looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties
include, without limitation, risks related to our ability
to utilize the unified panel system to more efficiently
target panelists for surveys, as well as our ability to
improve how we manage our incentive system and project
delivery, as well as other important factors detailed in
the "Risk Factors" section of our Annual Reports
on Form 10-K and each subsequent Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q that we file with the Securities and Exchange
Commission and which are available at http://www.sec.gov
and under the Investor Relations section of our corporate
website at www.greenfield.com. You are urged to consider
these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking
statements herein and are cautioned not to place undue
reliance on such forward-looking statements, which are
qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.
The forward-looking statements made herein speak only as of
the date of this [press release/ presentation] and we
undertake no obligation to publicly update such
forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or
circumstances.
For more information, please contact:
European Press contact:
Katherine Allan
Tel: +44-0-207-395-1229
Email: press@ciao-group.com
North American Company Contact:
Cynthia Brockhoff
Vice President - Investor Relations
Greenfield Online
Tel: +1-203-846-5772
Email: Cbrockhoff@Greenfield.com
SOURCE Greenfield Online, Inc.
2007'02.03.Sat
Xinhua China Ltd. Updates News Release of May 30, 2006
June 06, 2006
Comments on Pending Acquisition of HDTV Text-Editing Software Company.
BEIJING, June 6 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Xinhua China
Ltd. (OTC Bulletin Board: XHUA) today updated its news
release of May 30, 2006 that it has acquired the leading
Chinese High Definition Television text-editing software
company Bear Technology Company Limited.
Xinhua China has not yet closed the Share Purchase
Agreement entered into on May 16, 2006 and it has not
issued common stock to the shareholders/registered capital
owners of Bear Technology. The companies are in the
process of amending the Share Purchase Agreement to
restructure the consideration to be paid by Xinhua China as
well as the dates for closing and issuance of shares, it
said.
The original agreement provided for Xinhua China to
acquire all the issued and outstanding shares/registered
capital of Bear Technology in exchange for issuing up to 20
million shares of Xinhua China's common stock, of which 8
million shares were to be issued within 10 business days of
the execution of the Share Purchase Agreement and up to 12
million shares issued within 15 business days of the
completion of an asset valuation report of Bear Technology,
subject to a certain minimum asset valuation and provisions
for reduction of shares to be issued if such minimum asset
valuation is not met. These terms are being re-evaluated,
Xinhua China said.
About Xinhua China
Xinhua China Ltd. is a US-based holding company with
publishing and distribution interests in China. Through
its subsidiary, Xinhua Publications Circulation &
Distribution Co., Ltd., the Company holds a national
license for distribution of books and other publications in
China.
Safe Harbor Statement
This news release may include forward-looking
statements within the meaning of section 27a of the UNITED
STATES SECURITIES ACT of 1933, as amended, and section 21e
of the UNITED STATES SECURITIES and EXCHANGE ACT of 1934,
as amended, with respect to achieving corporate objectives,
developing additional project interests, Xinhua China's
analysis of opportunities in the acquisition and
development of various project interests and certain other
matters. These statements are made under the "safe
harbor" provisions of the United States private
securities litigation reform act of 1995 and involve risks
and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to
differ materially from those in the forward-looking
statements contained herein.
For more information, please contact:
Alex Helmel
Xinhua China Ltd.
Tel: +1-604-681-3864
Tel: +1-800-884-3864
Email: info@xinhuachina.com.cn
Investor Relations Company:
Woody Wallace or Tad Gage
Investor Relations
Tel: +1-312-245-2700
SOURCE Xinhua China Ltd.
2007'02.03.Sat
Quellan and Molex Extend PCI Express Reach for Data Center Interconnects
June 06, 2006
Quellan Brings PCI Express from Motherboard to the Data Center Using X-TEN(TM) Technology and Molex iPass Interconnect System
LISLE, Ill., June 6 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Quellan
Incorporated, a leading provider of analog signal integrity
chips for the rapidly growing data center, consumer,
automotive and cell phone markets, and Molex(R)
Incorporated (Nasdaq: MOLX, MOLXA), a global manufacturer
of interconnect systems, today ran the proposed PCI Express
Cable Standard to 30 meters -- a breakthrough for Data
Center economics.
At Globalcomm, both Quellan and Molex demonstrated the
ability to extend data center reach at 2.5 Gbps to over
four times the length of the currently proposed PCI Express
Standard of seven meters. By combining Quellan's low power
X-TEN Cable Extension Module with Molex's iPass(TM)
interconnect system, signal reach extension is made
possible by compensating for channel noise, attenuation and
impairments, all of which greatly affect signal quality
after seven meters of transmission.
Ideal for high density clusters and remote I/O
applications, reach extension of PCI Express allows Data
Center equipment to be interconnected at ultra high speeds
using a low cost PC standard.
"Molex has established itself as a major player in
PC interconnect technology, in particular given our recent
success of using the iPass Interconnect System within the
PCI Express Standard," said Gourgen Oganessyan, Senior
Signal Integrity Engineer, Molex Incorporated.
"Partnering with a cutting-edge silicon technology
player such as Quellan has allowed us to extend the reach
of our cable assemblies, while ensuring reliable data
transmission at PCI speeds (up to five Gbps), and all the
way to next generation SAS speeds (up to 6 Gbps). By doing
this we have demonstrated a feasible and cost effective
technology that will cover over 90 percent of the Data
Center application space."
"PCI Express is a major PC Interconnect Standard
today. Bringing this pervasive PC interconnect to the Data
Center will provide huge economic benefits, now that it can
go the distance," said Tony Stelliga, President and
CEO of Quellan. "The Quellan Lane Manager chips used
in our X-TEN Module coupled with Molex's iPass interconnect
system enable this transition to PC economics in the Data
Center."
About Molex Incorporated
Molex Incorporated is a 67-year-old global manufacturer
of electronic, electrical and fiber optic interconnection
systems. Based in Lisle, Illinois, USA, the company
operates 55 manufacturing facilities in 19 countries. The
Molex website is http://www.molex.com .
About Quellan Incorporated
Quellan specializes in analog components that improve
the performance and functionality of electronic equipment
by removing channel impairments and noise. Quellan serves
the Enterprise, Telecom, Broadcast, Automotive and Consumer
Electronics markets. Privately held, Quellan's investors
include Menlo Ventures, Cordova Ventures and Samsung
Ventures Investment Corporation. For more information,
please contact Quellan at 408-774-0084 or
http://www.quellan.com .
NOTE: Molex is a registered trademark
iPass(TM) is a trademark of Molex Incorporated
X-TEN(TM) is a trademark of Quellan Incorporated
For more information, please contact:
Melissa Kallos
Quellan, Inc.
Tel: +1-408-774-0084
Email: Melissa@quellan.com
SOURCE Quellan Incorporated
2007'02.02.Fri
ＪＡＬグループ、２００６年度夏期の顧客利用実績を発表
ＪＡＬグループ ２００６年度夏期 お客さまご利用実績
２００６年度夏期（２００６年８月１１日～８月２０日）、ＪＡＬグループ航空会社便をご利用いただいたお客さまのご利用実績を取りまとめましたので、ご報告いたします。
【 ＪＡＬグループご利用実績 】
１．国内線（ＪＡＬ，ＪＴＡ，ＪＥＸ，Ｊ－ＡＩＲ，ＲＡＣ，ＪＡＣ，ＨＡＣ各社上下線合計）
提供座席数：２，０２６，４７５席
（前年比）：９９．８％
総旅客数：１，４６４，８７３人
（前年比）：１０２．４％
利用率：７２．３％
２．国際線（ＪＡＬ，ＪＡＡ，ＪＡＺ各社日本発着合計）
提供座席数：５５４，５９７席
（前年比）：９０．８％
総旅客数：４５９，０５９人
（前年比）：９９．０％
利用率：８２．８％
なお、詳細につきましては、添付別紙をご覧ください。
以 上
添付資料：ＪＡＬグループ夏期お客さまご利用実績
2007'02.02.Fri
日清食品、カップ入り生タイプうどん「日清のごんぶと」をリニューアル発売
－のどごし極ぶと－
カップ入り生タイプうどん
１．「日清のごんぶと きつねうどん」
２．「日清のごんぶと 天ぷらうどん」
３．「日清のごんぶと カレーうどん」
４．「日清のごんぶと 肉うどん」
リニューアル新発売のご案内
日清食品株式会社（社長：安藤宏基）は、カップ入り生タイプうどん「日清のごんぶと きつねうどん」「日清のごんぶと 天ぷらうどん」「日清のごんぶと カレーうどん」「日清のごんぶと 肉うどん」の４品を１０月１０日（火）より全国で（一部製品を除く）リニューアル新発売いたします。
●リニューアルの意図
「日清のごんぶと」は、国内産小麦を１００％使用し、"コシのあるもっちりした食感"と"のど越しの良いめん"が特徴の生タイプカップめんです。１９９３年の発売以来、若者からご年配の方まで、幅広い層の方々にご愛顧を頂いております。
今回のリニューアルでは、３年ぶりにうどんの食感、特に"のど越し感"をさらに向上させました。これまでよりもうどんの幅をわずかに太くし、反対に厚みをやや絞り込むことで、"うどん表面のつるみ"と"なめらかなのど越しの良さ"を実現しています。もちろん、「日清のごんぶと」ならではのもっちりとしたうどんの食感は、これまで通り十分にご堪能いただけます。
今回のリニューアルにより、カップめんの最需要期の秋冬に向けて「日清のごんぶと」ブランドの活性化を図ります。
●商品特徴
１．「日清のごんぶと きつねうどん」 ※東西でつゆの味を変えています。
（１）め ん
国内産小麦を１００％使用した、コシのあるもっちりした食感とのど越しの良さが特徴の生タイプうどん
（２）つ ゆ
東日本：鰹の旨みダシと醤油感を立たせた液体仕上げのうどんつゆ
西日本：鰹、昆布、煮干、椎茸の旨みダシを利かせた液体仕上げのうどんつゆ
（３）具 材
揚げ本来の歯応えのある食感と風味、色目を保持するよう改良した丸大豆１００％のレトルト揚げ・ネギ・わかめ・別添七味唐辛子
２．「日清のごんぶと 天ぷらうどん」 ※東西でつゆの味を変えています。
（１）め ん
国内産小麦を１００％使用した、コシのあるもっちりした食感とのど越しの良さが特徴の生タイプうどん
（２）つ ゆ
東日本：鰹の旨みダシと醤油感を立たせた液体仕上げのうどんつゆ
西日本：鰹、昆布、煮干、椎茸の旨みダシを利かせた液体仕上げのうどんつゆ
（３）具 材
彩り鮮やかで風味豊かな小エビ天ぷら・ネギ・わかめ・別添七味唐辛子
３．「日清のごんぶと カレーうどん」
（１）め ん
国内産小麦を１００％使用した、コシのあるもっちりした食感とのど越しの良さが特徴の生タイプうどん
（２）つ ゆ
ダシの旨みをほど好く効かせた和風感のあるスパイシーなカレーつゆ
（３）具 材
豚肉・揚げ玉・にんじん・ネギ
４．「日清のごんぶと 肉うどん」 ※北陸、近畿、中国、四国、九州、沖縄限定販売
（１）め ん
国内産小麦を１００％使用した、コシのあるもっちりした食感とのど越しの良さが特徴の生タイプうどん
（２）つ ゆ
鰹、昆布、牛肉の旨みが調和したダシが香る甘めのうどんつゆ
（３）具 材
じっくり煮込んだ牛肉の旨みが特徴のレトルト牛肉・ネギ・わかめ
●パッケージデザイン
うどん屋さんの「のれん」をあしらったデザインイメージはそのままに、うどんの美味しさ、品質をストレートに伝えるため、「のどごし極ぶと」のアイコンを付与いたしました。
●広告展開
今年４月よりフリーになったお茶の間で人気のアナウンサー内田恭子さんと、大関琴欧州さんを起用し、うどんの美味しさを元気で明るく伝えてまいります。
●商品概要
（※ 関連資料を参照してください。）
● 関連リンク
2007'02.02.Fri
日清食品、ノンフライカップめん「行列のできる店のラーメン」を刷新し３つの味に
－特濃スープに上質具材－
ノンフライどんぶり型カップめん
１．リニューアル「行列のできる店のラーメン 和歌山」
２．新発売「行列のできる店のラーメン 京都」
３．新発売「行列のできる店のラーメン 仙台」
日清食品株式会社（社長：安藤宏基）は、ノンフライどんぶり型カップめん「行列のできる店のラーメン 和歌山」「 〃 京都」「 〃 仙台」の３品を９月４日（月）より全国一斉に新発売いたします。
■ 開発の意図
「行列のできる店のラーメン」は、弊社が自信を持ってお薦めする高品質・高付加価値のブランドです。日本全国にある行列のできるラーメン店の味を再現することをコンセプトに商品開発を行っており、この度"和歌山"のリニューアル新発売、"京都""仙台"を新発売いたします。それぞれに特徴のある「濃厚でコクのある上質スープ」をベースに、和歌山には「厚切り直火焼レトルトチャーシュー」、京都・仙台には「大判ＦＤ（フリーズドライ）チャーシュー」を使用し、さらに高品質な商品にいたしました。これらの商品を投入することで、「行列のできる店のラーメン」ブランドの活性化を図ります。
■ 商品コンセプト
「最高級のスープ・めん・具材」
日本全国にある行列のできるラーメン店の味を手軽にカップめんで味わえます。
■ 商品特徴
１．「行列のできる店のラーメン 和歌山」
（１） めん
弊社独自のノンフライ製法でツルミとコシが特徴の高品質めんです。
（２） スープ
濃厚な豚骨のコクと醤油の風味がバランス良く調和。和歌山ラーメンらしい味わいに、まろやかさをアップして上質感を向上しました。豚骨のコクと旨味満載の「げんこつ豚骨しょうゆスープ」。
（３） 具材
バラ肉丸型の「レトルト厚切り直火焼チャーシュー」になって見栄えも向上。さらに真空包装レトルトで豚肉の旨味がアップ。メンマとワケギが彩りを添えます。
２．「行列のできる店のラーメン 京都」
（１） めん
弊社独自のノンフライ製法でツルミとコシが特徴の高品質めんです。
（２） スープ
食べ始めだけではなく後味まで特濃なのが"行列のできる店のラーメン 京都"ならではの魅力。トロっとしたスープに鶏の濃厚なコク・旨味がたっぷり。まったりと濃厚な旨味が口いっぱいに広がり、舌の上で余韻がしっかりと続く「鶏トロスープ」。
（３） 具材
ジューシーで厚みのある大判ＦＤチャーシューを使用。彩りを添えるワケギとメンマは、鶏トロスープとの相性もよく食欲を刺激します。
３．「行列のできる店のラーメン 仙台」
（１） めん
弊社独自のノンフライ製法でツルミとコシが特徴の高品質めんです。
（２） スープ
ジュワーと広がる味噌・野菜・鶏・豚・イリコが一体となった特濃な旨味が特徴。仙台ならではの味噌風味に、肉・魚介ベースの旨味と野菜の甘みが溶け合い、唐辛子のピリ辛がキレ味の「鶏豚辛みそスープ」。
（３） 具材
ジューシーで厚みのある大判ＦＤチャーシューを使用。彩りも鮮やかなキャベツとネギが、辛みそスープとの相性もよく食欲をそそります。
■ パッケージ
店頭での注目度を高めた光沢感の強いフタと、質感のある陶器調のデザインで存在感と高級感を表現しております。
■ 広告展開
ヤングコミック誌を中心とした雑誌へユニークな広告を展開し、ブランドの活性化と販売の強力なバックアップを実施して参ります。
■ 商品概要
＊ 関連資料 参照
● 関連リンク
2007'02.02.Fri
日清食品、カップスープ「日清おぼろどうふスープ」に「韓国風とうがらし仕立て」などを追加
－くちどけふんわり 柔らか豆腐いっぱいのスープ－
カップ入りスープ
１．「日清おぼろどうふスープ 韓国風とうがらし仕立て」
２．「日清おぼろどうふスープ 香味ごまみそ仕立て」
新発売のご案内
日清食品株式会社（社長：安藤宏基）は、「日清おぼろどうふスープ 韓国風とうがらし仕立て」「 〃 香味ごまみそ仕立て」の２品を、８月２８日（月）より全国一斉に新発売いたします。
【 開発の意図 】
「日清おぼろどうふスープ」は、口の中でふんわりとろける"おぼろ豆腐"をメインの具材としたカップスープで、２０代後半から４０代の美容と健康を気遣う消費者をメインターゲットとしています。２００３年８月に発売して以来大変ご好評を頂き、スープカテゴリーにおいて独自のポジションを確立してまいりました。今回、健康食材として幅広い層に浸透している「とうがらし」「ごま」「みそ」を用い、「韓国風とうがらし仕立て」と「香味ごまみそ仕立て」の２品を開発いたしました。新アイテム投入により、「日清おぼろどうふスープ」ブランドの更なる育成を図ります。
【 商品コンセプト 】
上質なおぼろ豆腐で食べる癒しのスープ。
【 商品特徴 】
１．「日清おぼろどうふスープ 韓国風とうがらし仕立て」
（１）具 材
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2007'02.02.Fri
日本リージャス、大阪にサービスオフィスを開設
リージャス、関西に本格進出
大阪にサービスオフィスを初めてオープン
～活性化する大阪企業へアウトソースのソリューションを提供～
世界最大規模でレンタルオフィスや貸し会議室を提供するリージャスグループ（Ｒｅｇｕｓ Ｇｒｏｕｐ、ＬＳＥ： ＲＧＵ、本社：英国チャーチー、最高経営責任者：マーク・ディクソン、以下リージャス）は、当グループの日本法人日本リージャス株式会社（所在：東京都渋谷区道玄坂、ゼネラルマネージャー：呉偉（くれたかし）、http://www.regus.jp）は、８月２１日、大阪のビジネス中心地である本町にサービスオフィスをオープンしました。リージャスにとって、今回が関西で初めてセンター開設になります。東京でも本日、日本橋兜町センターを開設し、さらに１２月に東京・丸の内と錦糸町の２カ所でも新設を予定しています。これにより、リージャスは東京、名古屋、大阪の３大都市圏で１２カ所のビジネス拠点を持つことになり、今後更に事業を拡大していきます。
「サービスオフィス」とは、家具・通信・ＩＴインフラ設備、受付・電話対応などの事務サービスなどが標準装備されたオフィスや会議室を提供する付加価値型のレンタルオフィスで、近年「オフィスのアウトソーシング」として注目されています。
大阪では、近年ＪＲ 大阪駅北側の「梅田北ヤード」をはじめ、難波などのミナミ地区でも開発計画が進み、大阪の路線価も上昇傾向にあります。また、大阪商工会議所中堅・中小企業委員会が今年４月に行った調査によると、景気の見通しを「上昇」と回答する企業が「下降」を大きく上回り、関西の製造業・非製造業ともに、２００５年以降積極的に設備投資を行う傾向が見られました（日本政策投資銀行関西支店調べ）。また、現在の大阪市のオフィス空室率は６．６％と８年振りに低下し、オフィスへの需要の高さが伺えます（生駒データサービスシステム３大都市圏オフィス空室調査）。
日本リージャス株式会社のゼネラルマネージャー、呉偉（くれたかし）は、「６月に大阪国際センター開設を発表してから、大阪に進出予定の企業や、オフィスを新規で開設する企業・個人の方から多数の問い合わせをいただいています。一般の賃貸オフィスに比べて、リスクや初期投資を低減でき、更に契約期間に柔軟性のあるサービスオフィスを、戦略的に選ぶ方が増えているのではないでしょうか。日本の景気も復調を見せ始め、これまでビジネスの拡大に慎重だった企業も、いよいよ動き始めたのではと分析しています」と述べています。
大阪国際センターは、金融機関・ホテル・レストランなどビジネスが集積する「本町」のランドマークビルである大阪国際ビルディングの最上階３１階に所在。地下鉄御堂筋線「本町駅」、地下鉄堺筋線「堺筋本町駅」からいずれも徒歩５分以内の利便性の高い立地にあります。
また、「梅田・大阪」と「心斎橋・難波」エリアへも隣接しています。
センターは、広さ９３６．７７ｍ２のワンフロアに、４２室のオフィス（総収容数：１１０名）と、３室の会議室を設置。また、ネットワーク環境は、高速インターネット専用回線、２４時間管理体制下の専用サーバールーム、専用電話交換機システム、多機能電話などを備えており、専門のＩＴスタッフがメンテナンスに対応、定期的にシステムのアップグレードを行うことで、最新・最適な環境を提供します。
オフィスは、最短１ヵ月から長期契約までご要望に応じた契約期間を選べ、契約時の保証金は従来の賃貸物件では、賃料の１０－１２ヶ月のところ、リージャスでは月額利用料金の２ヶ月分のみ（契約終了後返却）。保証人も必要ありません。オフィス家具やＩＴ・通信インフラなど、ビジネスに必要な設備を完備しており、初期投資を大幅に削減できます。また、ビジネスの拡大・縮小に応じたフレキシブルなオフィスレイアウトが可能なため、リスクを最小限に抑え、効率的なビジネス運営を実現します。
また、バイリンガルスタッフによる受付・電話対応などのビジネスサポートの他、会議室のみの利用も可能です。会議室は１時間単位で、研修・役員会議・プレゼンテーション・面接など、様々な用途にご利用いただけます。必要なときに、使用した時間分のみを支払うため、無駄なコストを削減できます。また、オフィスを借りずに、低コストでビジネスに必要なオフィス機能が揃うバーチャルオフィスも提供。一等地の住所利用、専用電話番号の使用、電話・郵便物・ファックス対応サービスの他、様々なサービスを組み合わせたパッケージをご用意しています。今後もリージャスでは、洗練されたグローバルスタンダードのオフィスサービスを提供し、関西を拠点にする企業のビジネスをサポートして参ります。
リージャスグループについて
リージャスグループは、世界中でサービスオフィス・貸会議室をオンデマンドで提供するビジネスセンターのリーディングカンパニーです。現在当グループは、リージャスビジネスセンター、ＨＱグローバルワークプレイス、ストラティス、ビジネスミーティングプレイスの４社を傘下に収め、世界６０ヵ国７５０ヵ所以上（アジア太平洋地区では１１カ国６０ヶ所）にオフィスを構えており、ビジネスセンターはいずれも世界主要都市のビジネス一等地や急成長しているビジネスエリアに拠点を設けています。１９８９年にマーク・ディクソンによって創設された当グループは、企業が、規模の大小に関わらず、効率の良いオフィス管理を可能にする革新的な新しいビジネス手法を定義したパイオニアです。費用効率の高いオフィスや会議室を、より柔軟な条件でご利用いただくことで、ビジネスを取り巻く環境の変化にすばやく対応できるオフィスプランを立てていただくことが可能になります。詳細はホームページをご覧下さい。http://www.regus.jp
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