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Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St. Vincent Will Serve As Lead Sponsor of Hear Indiana’s 6th Annual Talk Walk Run 2009:

INDIANAPOLIS, March 16 /Ubnewspressrelease/ — Hear Indiana proudly announces that the Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St. Vincent will be the lead supporter for the 6th Annual Talk Walk Run 2009 fundraiser benefiting deaf and hard of hearing children in Indiana. 

“For more than 30 years, Hear Indiana has helped children with hearing loss achieve their fullest potential as independent members of society,” said R. Christopher Miyamoto, pediatric ENT and cochlear implant surgeon at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St. Vincent. 

“This year’s Talk Walk Run is special, because we are commemorating the 10th anniversary of House Bill 1410, which mandates that all newborns are screened for hearing loss prior to leaving the hospital,” said Naomi Horton, Executive Director for Hear Indiana. 

“Infants can be fitted with hearing aids, and profoundly deaf children can receive a cochlear implant at twelve months of age. Early intervention allows deaf and hard of hearing children to listen, speak, and attend mainstream schools alongside their hearing peers.” 

Don’t just take our word for it … come and listen to deaf and hard of hearing children tell you about their experiences. 

To help us celebrate the 10th anniversary of House Bill 1410, Hear Indiana will present deaf and hard of hearing children born after the passage of this law to share their own stories at the conclusion of the Talk Walk Run. Hear Indiana will recognize deaf and hard of hearing children, their mothers and fathers, their teachers and therapists and the professionals and the community, who work together to improve the lives for children with hearing loss. 

About Talk Walk Run 2009

Date: Saturday, May 9, 2009 (8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.).

Location: Fort Harrison State Park at 6002 N Post Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46216.

Following the run/walk, there will be a free Kids’ Fun Run, food, live music, and exhibit booths with information about hearing loss. For a complete media kit for the Talk Walk Run 2009 information please visit www.HearIndiana.org. Hear Indiana is a chapter of the AG Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

    Contact:
    Christopher Mann
    317-557-6343
    pr@hearindiana.org

BP Alternative Energy Plc Investments in South Pole Carbon Asset Management Ltd.: BP Alternative Energy Plc has taken a minority interest in South Pole Carbon Asset Management Ltd., a leading developer of high-quality greenhouse gas emission reduction projects.

Since its inception in 2006, South Pole has been profitable and has financed its growth out of the cash flow generated from carbon asset development and related advisory services. Through the investment from BP the company will accelerate its expansion and consolidate its leading position in the markets for regulated and voluntary emission reductions. “We are very pleased to announce this strategic partnership with BP Alternative Energy. Together both companies are in a strong position to seize the many opportunities that present themselves in the carbon markets at a time of market volatility. Success in coming years will require the right combination of technical expertise, financial muscle and global reach. We believe that through this partnership we have found a compelling formula for success and look forward to a very promising 2009,” says Dr. Christoph Sutter, CEO of South Pole.

Says Justin Adams, Head of BP Alternative Energy Ventures which hosts the Emission Asset Business; “We believe that efficiently managing carbon emissions is an increasingly important activity to ensure long-term competitiveness in the global energy industry. In our view, the carbon markets will play an important and growing role in coming years, which is why we are pleased to partner with a leading carbon asset developer like South Pole who has a deep knowledge of the markets, experience in a broad range of project types and a presence in key geographic markets.”

The two companies will collaborate in the market for Certified Emission Reductions (CERs) under the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) to originate and implement high-quality emission reduction projects, develop new partnerships and establish effective routes to market.

About South Pole Carbon Asset Management Ltd.
South Pole is a carbon asset manager with outstanding technical expertise and a reputation for developing innovative and cost-effective emission reduction projects. The company focuses on high-quality greenhouse gases emission reduction certificates and was the first company worldwide to generate issued CERs with the Gold Standard quality label. South Pole staff have successfully registered CDM and VER (Voluntary Emission Reduction) projects with a forecasted total of more than 100 million tons of CO2 until 2012. The company currently has offices in eight countries and some 150 projects under management.

www.southpolecarbon.com

About BP Alternative Energy Plc
BP is of one of the world’s largest energy companies, providing its customers with fuel for transportation, energy for heat and light, retail services and petrochemicals products for everyday items. It is the largest oil and gas producer in the U.S. and one of the largest refiners. BP also has a global network of around 22,000 service stations.

BP Alternative Energy was launched in 2005 with a pledge to invest $8bn in alternative sources of energy over 10 years. BP Alternative Energy hosts all of BP’s interests and investments in developing new energies including wind, solar, biofuels, hydrogen power with carbon capture and storage and the AE Ventures business.

This set of activities also includes BP’s Emissions Asset Business, part of AE Ventures, which seeks to capture and trade the value of carbon emissions reductions. In addition, this growing business provides services to external companies also working with key carbon emission mechanisms, such as the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) and Joint Implementation (JI). It also seeks to work with the increasing number of companies that wish to participate in voluntary emissions trading markets, as either buyers or sellers of emission credits.

www.bpalternativenergy.com

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ProLogis Signs Lease Agreement With European Communications: ProLogis (NYSE: PLD), a leading global provider of distribution facilities, announced today that it has signed a new lease agreement for 136,000 square feet (12,600 square meters) in the Czech Republic with one of Europe’s largest communications distributors.

The company will occupy space in a facility at ProLogis Park Uzice, a modern new distribution park that features sustainable design and environmentally friendly technologies. The park is strategically located along the D8 motorway, approximately nine kilometers from the border city of Prague, and benefits from excellent access to major transit routes linking Prague to the northern region of the Czech Republic, Germany and the Hamburg international seaport.

“This new lease agreement is a great example of ProLogis’ ability to meet the immediate needs of its customers,” said Ben Bannatyne, regional director for ProLogis in Central and Eastern Europe. “Many companies in Central and Eastern Europe are implementing strategies to optimize their distribution networks and require warehousing solutions that are flexible, cost-effective and available. Our reputation for offering best-in-class product and excellent property management services continues to attract customers across the region, and we are pleased to have leased space at our flagship Central European sustainable development, ProLogis Park Uzice.”

ProLogis Park Uzice is the company’s first sustainable distribution park delivered in Central and Eastern Europe. The park offers high-quality distribution facilities that incorporate a number of environmentally sensitive design features and technologies to help reduce their impact on the environment. This includes high air-tightness standards for lower energy costs, energy efficient lighting control systems, rainwater collection for soil irrigation and facade cleaning, and an appealing work environment with an on-site garden area for employees.

ProLogis Park Uzice currently comprises four buildings totalling more than one million square feet (97,000 square meters). Other customers at the park include Rossmann, FIEGE, TRANSKAM and Wincanton Czech Republic.

ProLogis is the largest provider of distribution facilities in Central and Eastern Europe with more than 3.7 million square meters of space as of December 31, 2008.

About ProLogis

ProLogis is a leading global provider of distribution facilities, with more than 475 million square feet of industrial space (44 million square meters) in markets across North America, Europe and Asia. The company leases its industrial facilities to more than 4,000 customers, including manufacturers, retailers, transportation companies, third-party logistics providers and other enterprises with large-scale distribution needs. For additional information about the company, go to http://www.prologis.com.

MetricStream to Showcase its Industry Leading Internal Audit Management Solution at IIA 2009 General Audit Management Conference: MetricStream, Inc., the market leader in enterprise-wide Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC) and Quality Management solutions, today announced that it is participating in the 2009 General Audit Management (GAM) Conference being hosted by The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). The company will demonstrate the recent release of its industry leading Audit Management solution that has been rated as best-in-class by customers, independent analysts and industry experts. The conference is being held on March 16-18, 2009 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, Washington, DC.

The GAM conference is IIA’s signature event and is aimed at addressing the most critical issues facing audit management today and to provide insights from industry experts. Also weaved into the program are various events, roundtables and workshops that will offer outstanding learning and networking opportunities to attending chief audit executives (CAEs) and directors, internal auditors, audit committee members, board members and financial executives.

At the conference, MetricStream will showcase its comprehensive solution suite for GRC with focus on its Audit Management solution and the role of internal audit in driving integrated GRC. MetricStream executives will discuss tools and techniques such as risk-driven audits, scorecards for performance measurement, auditor-auditee relationship models and expanded scope of internal audit to cover assessments and inspections related to compliance, operations, quality, safety, suppliers and IT. Through easy of use of the solution, efficient data capture, improved information flows and powerful analytics, MetricStream customers have experienced significant performance gains while successfully fostering greater oversight and transparency, ensuring compliance and enabling effective risk management.

“As organizations consider new approaches to succeed in managing risks, compliance and controls, internal audit will play a pivotal role in meeting the evolving GRC needs of global corporations and the rising expectations of senior management and audit committees,” said Gaurav Kapoor, CFO and General Manager at MetricStream. “MetricStream is happy to be associated with the IIA GAM Conference and to discuss best practices for leverage internal audit for risk and compliance programs.”

The conference attendees will be able to view a live demonstration of MetricStream’s applications for Audit Management, Compliance Management, Risk Management and Policy Management The core components of MetricStream’s industry-leading GRC solution suite at booth # 131 as well as participate in a draw to win the latest Kindle 2, Amazon’s New Wireless Reading Device.

About MetricStream
MetricStream is a market leader in Enterprise-wide Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC) and Quality Solutions for global corporations. MetricStream solutions are used by leading corporations such as Pfizer, Philips, NASDAQ, Sandisk, BP, Entergy, Subway, Fairchild Semiconductor, Hitachi and TaylorMade-Adidas Golf in diverse industries such as Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Automotive, Food, High Tech Manufacturing, Energy and Financial Services to manage their quality processes, regulatory and industry-mandated compliance and corporate governance initiatives, as well as by over a million compliance professionals worldwide via the http://www.complianceonline.com portal. MetricStream is headquartered in Palo Alto, California and can be reached at www.metricstream.com.

CHARLOTTE, N.C.: Bank of America Corporation today announced the launch of the Add It Up(TM) program, a secure online shopping Web site that allows enrolled customers to earn up to 20% cash back on their purchases at more than 270 online retailers, including top names such as Walmart.com, BestBuy.com and Barnes & Noble.com. Customers with a current Bank of America credit or check card who are enrolled in online banking can register for free through the Add It Up site at http://www.bankofamerica.com/additup.

“As people are managing their budgets more closely, they’re weighing every financial decision and making every dollar count — from meeting their savings goals to searching for the best deals on the purchases they need to make,” said David Owen, Checking and Debit executive for Bank of America. “With Add It Up, Bank of America is giving customers a new way to stretch their money by getting cash back on purchases from hundreds of retailers they do business with regularly, and letting them do it online at their convenience.”

Benefits for customers who shop online through the Add It Up site include:

• Getting up to 20% cash back from more than 270 participating online retailers (such as iTunes, Macys.com, BestBuy.com, Barnes & Noble.com, Walmart.com, Homedepot.com, Sephora.com, Staples.com, Gap.com, PETCO.com, Overstock.com, REI.com and LandsEnd.com)
• The ability to pay with either a current Bank of America check card or consumer credit card
• Choosing how to redeem cash back earned (e.g., into a checking or credit card account)
• Combining Add It Up cash back with existing deals and discounts from retailers and other Bank of America programs such as Keep The Change(R) and BankAmericard Rewards(R)
• Keeping track of cash back earnings any time on the Add It Up Web site
• No limit on how much can be earned in cash back

The launch of Add It Up reflects Bank of America’s commitment to developing innovative products and enhanced offers to help current and new customers make the most of their finances and save money in today’s challenging environment.

Additional current offers include:

• A special interest rate offer on new 7-month or 9-month Risk Free CDs or new 12-month CDs through June 2009
• A special interest rate offer on new promotional money market savings accounts through June 2009
• A premium offer for most new personal checking accounts opened by customers who enroll in direct deposit and meet an average balance requirement
• A new Tiered Interest Checking account that allows customers to earn interest on their checking account balance

For more information on Add It Up(1) and additional current Bank of America offers, consumers may visit http://www.bankofamerica.com.

About Bank of America

Bank of America is one of the world’s largest financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small and middle market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk-management products and services. The company provides unmatched convenience in the United States, serving more than 59 million consumer and small business relationships with more than 6,100 retail banking offices, nearly 18,700 ATMs and award-winning online banking with nearly 29 million active users. Following the acquisition of Merrill Lynch on January 1, 2009, Bank of America is among the world’s leading wealth management companies and is a global leader in corporate and investment banking and trading across a broad range of asset classes serving corporations, governments, institutions and individuals around the world. Bank of America offers industry-leading support to more than 4 million small business owners through a suite of innovative, easy-to-use online products and services. The company serves clients in more than 150 countries. Bank of America Corporation stock is a component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

www.bankofamerica.com

(1) Participating retailers and offers are subject to change. You must have either a Bank of America check card or credit card and be enrolled in online banking to be eligible for participation in the program. Redemption of accrued cash back rebates occurs in accordance with program Terms and Conditions, generally monthly when a minimum of $5.00 cash back has been earned. Program is not available to online banking customers in WA or ID and select military bank customers. Select MyExpression(TM) credit cards, co-brand check cards, business credit cards and other accounts are not eligible for participation in the program. Additional restrictions may apply. Bank of America and the Bank of America logo are registered trademarks of Bank of America Corporation. All other company and product names and logos are the property of their respective entities and their use does not imply endorsement of or an association with the Add It Up program. For complete details, see Terms and Conditions at www.bankofamerica.com/additup.

Website: http://www.bankofamerica.com/

The Relationship Company launches innovative search technology for members

Through the use of Google Maps, members of The Relationship Company can find potential matches that are literally around the corner. The program completed its Beta testing phase, and is now available as a new tool members can use to find potential matches.

Finding love locally has never been easier thanks to new Google Maps-based application

What began as small, quiet walk-in businesses years ago morphed into a billion dollar industry as Internet-based dating services came to dominate the singles market. These days, however, the industry has come full circle. Singles prefer access to like-minded adults close to home over million-member registries spread out nationally. Potential customers in this flourishing market respond better when they see familiar street and business names pop up in a search engine.

The Relationship Company, started in September 2008, offers personal, local matchmaking services and facilitates introductions for single adults in search of healthy, potentially long term commitments through in-house and online services. But CEO Cameron Barrett Sharpe isn’t content to stop there. The Relationship Company’s latest member success upgrade makes finding local singles even easier.

Through the use of Google Maps, members of The Relationship Company can find potential matches that are literally around the corner. The program completed its Beta testing phase, and is now available as a new tool members can use to find potential matches.

“What we’re doing is pretty innovative. It takes dating and technology to another level,” Sharpe explained. “People want to meet locally, and we’re making that possible in a way never before seen with online or brick and mortar dating services.”

The Relationship Company intends to remain on the forefront of technology that will give clients a more convenient way to meet like minded singles for a healthy, compatible and successful relationship. The dating business is booming, In a few short months, The Relationship Company is already writing success stories throughout the country. “Our purpose goes beyond making money, staying focused on how we can provide a better service is and always will be at the top of our priority list. explained Sharpe.

For more on the company, visit
TheRelationshipCompany or email pr@therelationshipcompany.com

15455 North Dallas Pkwy
Suite 600
Addison, TX 75001
866-757-2449

MetricStream to Host a Complimentary Webinar on Enabling Risk Management

MetricStream, Inc., the market leader in enterprise-wide Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC) and Quality Management solutions, today announced that it is hosting a complimentary webinar titled “Run up to the Economic Crisis: Enabling Risk Management” on Thursday, March 5, 2008 at 9:00am Pacific (12:00pm Eastern). Interactive Session will Feature David R. Koenig, CEO of The Governance Fund, LLC and Former Chair, BoD PRMIA and will focus on approaches for restoring confidence with a new perspective on Governance and Risk Management.

For Risk Officers, the events of the past year have challenged all assumptions about what defines the best practices of governance and risk management. In particular, the appropriateness of the Chief Risk Officer’s dual, and potentially conflicting, roles of working to advance the business and acting as a provider of “independent” oversight are being questioned. In this webinar, we will discuss an integrated framework for deploying governance and risk management practices that will lead to higher adaptability for changing business needs and enhancing capabilities that will guard against adversity. The seminar will include discussion on:

1) What can the Network and Distributive models of governance tell us about improving the practices of enterprise risk management (ERM) and governance?

2) What roles do effective communication, audit and IT systems play in this model?

3) Can the Chief Risk Officer be a “Business Line Advocate” as our speaker argued in a paper written in 2001?

4) How critical is the technology in enabling effective risk management? What are the key requirements of a GRC platform?

Prior to his time with PRMIA, the esteemed panelist, David R. Koenig served as the Head of Market and Institutional Credit Risk Management for US Bancorp Piper Jaffray and has held lead risk management roles with GMAC/RFC and Principal Residential Mortgage, Inc. (Principal Financial Group). David was selected as the recipient of the PRMIA Higher Standard Award in 2008 and was nominated and elected by his peers to the Risk Who’s Who International Honorary Society in 2007.

Mr. Koenig will be joined by Gaurav Kapoor, Chief Financial Officer and General Manager at MetricStream.

To register for this webinar, go to:
http://www.metricstream.com/webinars/webinar_05mar09.htm

About MetricStream
MetricStream is a market leader in Enterprise-wide Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC) and Quality Solutions for global corporations. MetricStream solutions are used by leading corporations such as Pfizer, Philips, NASDAQ, Sandisk, BP, Entergy, Subway, Fairchild Semiconductor, Hitachi and TaylorMade-Adidas Golf in diverse industries such as Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Automotive, Food, High Tech Manufacturing, Energy and Financial Services to manage their quality processes, regulatory and industry-mandated compliance and corporate governance initiatives, as well as by over a million compliance professionals worldwide via the http://www.complianceonline.com portal. MetricStream is headquartered in Palo Alto, California and can be reached at www.metricstream.com.

MetricStream, Inc.
2600 E. Bayshore Road
Palo Alto, California 94303
United States
phone: 650-620-2900
pr@metricstream.com

MetricStream Discusses Enterprise GRC Roadmap at Utilities & Energy Conference Hosted by Society of Corporate Compliance & Ethics

Palo Alto, California – MetricStream, Inc., the market leader in enterprise-wide Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC) and Quality Management solutions, today announced that it participated in the 2009 Utilities & Energy Conference that was hosted by Society of Corporate Compliance & Ethics. The conference was held on March 1-3, 2009 at the JW Marriott Hotel, Houston, TX and focused on bringing in-depth discussion and education to GRC professionals in the utilities and energy industry.

At the conference, MetricStream presented a roadmap for deploying effective governance practices, streamlining risk management and improving compliance programs in utilities and energy companies. Many utility and energy companies are have realized the business benefits with GRC solutions from MetricStream. Interdependency of risks, multiple regulations, complexity of operations, accountability and conduct policies, fragmentation and duplication of effort are driving companies to seek better visibility and technical advantage with GRC platforms. To address these challenges and maximize return on investment, MetricStream solutions are tailored to the specialized needs of the industry based on an in-depth knowledge of the processes that drive critical programs for NERC CIP compliance, reliability assessments, FERC compliance, ERM, emission management, quality and safety standards, corporate ethics and policy compliance.

“With an integrated approach to GRC programs, organizations have increased levels of adaptability, collaboration and visibility when implementing risk, compliance and audit programs,” Gaurav Kapoor, General Manager and CFO of MetricStream. “MetricStream greatly values being associated with the SCCE Utilities & Energy conference and the opportunity to share the latest methods and strategies for developing and improving GRC programs in this industry.”

About MetricStream
MetricStream is a market leader in Enterprise-wide Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC) and Quality Solutions for global corporations. MetricStream solutions are used by leading corporations such as Pfizer, Philips, NASDAQ, Sandisk, BP, Entergy, Subway, Fairchild Semiconductor, Hitachi and TaylorMade-Adidas Golf in diverse industries such as Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Automotive, Food, High Tech Manufacturing, Energy and Financial Services to manage their quality processes, regulatory and industry-mandated compliance and corporate governance initiatives, as well as by over a million compliance professionals worldwide via the http://www.complianceonline.com portal. MetricStream is headquartered in Palo Alto, California and can be reached at www.metricstream.com.

MetricStream, Inc.
2600 E. Bayshore Road
Palo Alto, California 94303
United States
phone: 650-620-2900

pr@metricstream.com

UBS Selects MetricStream GRC Platform for Global Internal Audit Management

Zurich, Switzerland and Palo Alto, California – UBS, a leading global financial services firm and MetricStream, Inc., the market leader in the enterprise-wide Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC) and Quality Management solutions today announced that UBS has selected the MetricStream GRC platform to support its internal audit management processes. The MetricStream solution will provide UBS with a fully integrated and state-of-the-art system for managing the risk-based internal audit processes for its global operations spread over multiple countries world-wide.

UBS is one of the world’s leading financial firms, operating in more than 50 countries. The MetricStream solution is expected to result in significant performance gains for the internal audit group through ease of use, efficient data capture, improved information flows and full integration across all processes.

MetricStream’s selection follows a rigorous evaluation process encompassing solutions proposed by leading vendors which were examined in detail for functionality such as risk assessment, audit inventory, operational planning, workpaper management, audit issue monitoring and follow-up as well as overall audit management processes. In addition to the functional assessment, the evaluation process also involved testing for security, access controls, scalability, integration and architecture compatibility to meet the stringent requirements of the complex IT environment in which global financial institutions operate.

“UBS Group Internal Audit supports the Board of Directors and its committees by independently assessing the effectiveness of UBS’ system of internal controls and compliance of the firm with statutory, legal and regulatory requirements. Therefore, it is important to the success of our business that internal audit processes are supported by a versatile, best-in-class system that helps us to maximize our effectiveness and efficiency,” said Markus Baumann, COO of Group Internal Audit at UBS. “We believe that MetricStream will help us to streamline and optimally support our processes through its robust and yet configurable internal audit management system. We are excited to be partnering with MetricStream on this effort.”

‘UBS’ selection of MetricStream for its Global Internal Audit function speaks to our functional and technical excellence in helping banks and financial services companies meet crucial GRC challenges in critical areas such as internal audit, risk management, regulatory compliance and overall integration of these applications with business performance and corporate governance,’ said Gaurav Kapoor, CFO and General Manager at MetricStream. ‘In addition to application functionality, customers are increasingly focusing on technology and architecture when selecting GRC systems. MetricStream continues to lead the market with a robust and versatile platform that serves as the technology infrastructure for meeting risk and compliance management needs for global corporations.

About MetricStream
MetricStream is a market leader in Enterprise-wide Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC) and Quality Solutions for global corporations. MetricStream solutions are used by leading corporations such as Pfizer, Philips, NASDAQ, Sandisk, BP, Entergy, Subway, Fairchild Semiconductor, Hitachi and TaylorMade-Adidas Golf in diverse industries such as Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Automotive, Food, High Tech Manufacturing, Energy and Financial Services to manage their quality processes, regulatory and industry-mandated compliance and corporate governance initiatives, as well as by over a million compliance professionals worldwide via the http://www.complianceonline.com portal. MetricStream is headquartered in Palo Alto, California and can be reached at www.metricstream.com.

About UBS
UBS is one of the world’s leading financial firms, serving a discerning international client base. UBS is a leading global wealth manager, a leading global investment banking and securities firm, and one of the largest global asset managers. In Switzerland, UBS is the market leader in retail and commercial banking.UBS is present in all major financial centers worldwide. It has offices in over 50 countries, with about 37% of its employees working in the Americas, 34% in Switzerland, 16% in the rest of Europe and 13% in Asia Pacific. UBS employs more than 75,000 people around the world. Its shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE).

MetricStream, Inc.
2600 E. Bayshore Road
Palo Alto, California 94303
United States
phone: 650-620-2900

pr@metricstream.com

AXIGEN Announces Technology Partnership with Intel

Bucharest, Romania, March 4th, 2009 (Ub News): AXIGEN (http://www.axigen.com), the professional messaging solution vendor, today announces they have become a member of the Intel Software Partner Program (http://www.intel.com/partner), with the intention to better adapt the AXIGEN Mail Server to Intel architectures.

As part of the Intel ® Software Partner Program, AXIGEN focuses on optimizing its cutting edge messaging solutions for Intel platforms. The membership also enables AXIGEN to collaborate with Intel in order to take advantage of emerging trends and technologies, thus offering improved mail server solutions to existing and potential customers.

“We are happy to welcome AXIGEN into our Software Partner Program and we are confident we’ll develop a beneficial collaboration that will result in enriched software solutions for existing and potential customers”, said Peter Rohr, Marketing manager Software and Services Group EMEA.

“Software vendors need to adapt their solutions to their customers’ current needs rather than forcing them to make changes in order to accommodate new software. That is why we put our best effort into adapting AXIGEN to all popular, high-performance hardware platforms, such as Intel’s product range. Our goal is to make AXIGEN’s efficiency and flexibility available to any company within Intel’s wide customer base, thus helping them to proactively meet the challenges and changes of messaging communication,” concluded Oana Bornaz, AXIGEN CEO.

Winner of the ServerWatch 2007 Product Excellence Award for the Communications Server category, AXIGEN Mail Server features a carrier class technology and outstanding support. Now at version 6.2, AXIGEN runs on several Linux and BSD distributions, on Solaris, on Windows operating systems, on PowerPC and SPARC architectures and is becoming the messaging solution of choice for a growing number of service providers and enterprises worldwide.

About AXIGEN and Gecad Technologies
Established in 2001, Gecad Technologies SA, member of the GECAD Group, is the vendor of AXIGEN, a messaging solution for professionals that ensures an efficient and secure worldwide communication environment and business growth for both service providers and companies of all sizes. Currently, AXIGEN is distributed internationally by over 170 partners from 80 countries and manages email traffic for more than 11,000 companies with 6 million end-users.

Our team of seasoned professionals, with 15 years of experience in messaging and IT security delivers cutting-edge products, by developing an innovative carrier-class technology based on proprietary architectures such as AXIGEN GrowSecure, AXIGEN SmartProcessing and AXIGEN UltraStorage. For further details, please visit: www.axigen.com

Gecad Technologies
10A Dimitrie Pompei Blvd, Bucharest 2, 020337, Romania
Phone:  40-21-303-2080
Fax:  40-21-303-2081
Media Contact: Alina Popescu, PR Manager, alina.popescu@axigen.com