DELFT, Netherlands and KIRKLAND, Washington, April 23 /PRNewswire/ --

- Leading Dutch research organization partners with leading traffic information provider to jointly develop and deploy reliable predictive traffic technology to reduce road congestion throughout Europe

Dutch research organization TNO, and INRIX(R), the leading provider of traffic information, are joining forces in the development and application of predictive traffic models throughout Europe. The companies are collaborating to enhance and deploy INRIX's state-of-the-art, real-time analysis engine to make highly accurate predictions about future traffic conditions for the ultimate benefit and use by government agencies, commercial organizations, and consumers throughout Europe.

KIRKLAND, Washington, and BRUSSELS, Belgium, April 23 /PRNewswire/ --

- Leading network of automobile clubs in Europe and leading traffic information provider in North America collaborate to create unique access to comprehensive traffic information in world's two largest regions -- Europe and North America.

INRIX(R), the leading provider of traffic information in North America and ARC Transistance, the leading network of European automobile clubs and mobility organizations across 43 European countries and territories, today announced a strategic partnership to develop and deliver the most comprehensive traffic information available across Europe.

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PARIS and AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, April 23 /PRNewswire/ --

- Evaluation based on ability to execute and completeness of vision

Gartner, Inc. has positioned Quadrem International in the Challengers Quadrant of the Magic Quadrant for Sourcing Application Suites, 2008. (1)

"In my opinion, our position in the Challengers Quadrant by Gartner confirms our ability to deliver sourcing solutions successfully while also providing a robust offering for tactical and strategic sourcing," said Chris Haydon, Quadrem Senior Vice President, Marketing and Global Solutions.

KIRKLAND, Washington and BRUSSELS, Belgium, April 23 /PRNewswire/ --

- Leading North American provider of traffic data brings innovative technology to Europe via strategic partnerships with ARC Transistance and its leading network of European automobile clubs; commercial vehicle fleets and research organizations for initial launch across 16 European countries

INRIX(R) today announced the immediate availability of pan-European traffic information and significant investments in expanding the coverage of rich flow data on major road networks throughout Europe.

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Andalucia has one of the highest rates of childhood obesity in Spain according to the Action Plan to address childhood obesityPlan Integral de Obesidad Infantil de Andalucia 2007-2012.

Only children from The Canary Islands, Cantabria and Murcia are fatter.

Other data show that in Andalucia the prevalence of overweight and obesity combined is 32% in boys and 31% in girls: however it is much higher among younger children than older children and reaches 40% and 45% respectively in boys and girls aged 6-9 years. This suggests there will be an even greater problem in the future.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 23 /PRNewswire/ --

The Messaging Anti-Abuse Working Group (MAAWG) has released version 2.0 of its Senders Best Communications Practices defining how volume email senders can improve the deliverability of legitimate e-newsletters and permission-based e-marketing. The recommendations, originally issued last year as one of the first collaborative efforts between network operators and volume senders worldwide, has been updated to address new forms of spam and to clarify permission options.

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REDMOND, Washington, April 23 /PRNewswire/ --

- Citizen Service Platform enables Microsoft and partners to provide governments with tools focused on efficiency and responsiveness.

The Citizen Service Platform (CSP) now is available to customers along with free templates to help customers implement technological solutions to some of the most common issues governments face. The CSP application framework, announced by Microsoft Corp in January 2008, is designed to help governments of all sizes more responsively deliver services to citizens via the internet, which facilitates easier interaction with citizens, streamlines processes and, as a result, saves time and taxpayer dollars.

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KENDAL, England, April 23 /PRNewswire/ -- North West-based software development company, Motive, has secured a role as supporting partner to Siemens in developing state-of-the-art household appliances, aimed at improving the quality of life of elderly people and extending the length of time they can live independently at home.

The Easyline project forms an essential part of the European Commission's push to ensure that the ever-growing elderly population has enough resources to maintain an independent lifestyle. As this population increases nursing home and care staff resources will struggle to keep up; the collaborative project team is therefore looking to technology to provide alternative options.

FRIMLEY, England, April 23 /PRNewswire/ --

- Vildagliptin a new treatment for type 2 diabetes reduces HbA1c (the gold standard measure of blood sugar control) by an additional 1.1% versus placebo when added to metformin1 (the standard first line treatment for type 2 diabetes).

- Vildagliptin use does not cause weight gain and is associated with a low incidence of hypoglycaemia and gastrointestinal side effects comparable to placebo, when added to metformin in clinical trials(1).

- Vildagliptin is available both alone (as an add-on therapy) and in a combination tablet with metformin, offering physicians prescribing flexibility and convenience for patients

LONDON, April 23 /PRNewswire/ --

- Northrop Grumman, NextWave Wireless, Successfully Test Public Safety Network Solution and Enable First Real-time Remote Crime Scene Investigation in the UK

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has successfully completed a public safety network trial in the UK, aimed at demonstrating how mobile broadband wireless technology can help improve the responsiveness of the emergency services.

The trial, held in collaboration with NextWave Wireless and led by the National Policing Improvement Agency (NPIA), demonstrated how a mobile broadband network could increase security, help the police force respond faster to emergency services, and enable real-time transmission of time-sensitive crime scene forensics.