FRANKFURT, Germany, May 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Launching at ACHEMA 2009 will be a range of new and upgraded AVEVA product solutions aimed at tighter technology integration and increased productivity throughout the entire project lifecycle.

AVEVA's Integrated Engineering and Design approach integrates all plant engineering and AVEVA PDMS 3D design data within a single AVEVA model database. No additional foundation software is needed. The data is fully controlled, and can be used across all phases of engineering and design supporting fast, error-free design of a plant.

LONDON, May 13 /PRNewswire/ --

The economic downturn will reduce security spending across Europe. However, continuous improvements in technology will sustain the need for informed and proactive channel partners in the security arena.

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New analysis from Frost Sullivan (http://www.autoid.frost.com), Distribution Channel Analysis for European Security Systems, finds that companies able to offer comprehensive solutions backed by value-added services will make strong gains.

A wide range of security markets are registering growth, notes Frost Sullivan Industry Analyst Matia Grossi. This is triggering the need for a wide and in-depth network of distributors, systems integrators and resellers.

LJUBLJANA, Slovenia, May 13 /PRNewswire/ -- XLAB d.o.o., the developer of the product line named ISL Online (http://www.islonline.com), has recently released the first official version of ISL Pronto 1.0.0., a live chat software for online customer service and web support. ISL Pronto is free for users with valid ISL Online license or valid 15 days free trial.

Until now the beta version of ISL Pronto was in wide use for more than a year and since it has become a very popular and useful tool for many companies and individual users, XLAB has decided for its official release. Beta server will be shut down on May 15th, 2009.

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IEEE, the world's largest technical professional society, today announced Global Engineering the Future Day in commemoration of its 125th anniversary this year. IEEE Engineering the Future Day on 13 May 2009, IEEE's official anniversary date, recognizes the contributions and impact that IEEE, its members and the world's engineering and technology professionals have made for the benefit of humanity and is designed to raise public awareness of the diverse opportunities in different technology fields.

LONDON, May 13 /PRNewswire/ --

- Misys Summit FT Solution to be Deployed Throughout Front-to-Back Office as French State Agency Looks to Maximise its Support to France's SMEs

Misys (LSE: MSY.L), the global application software and services company, today announced that OSEO, the French state-backed company that provides financial support to small and medium sized businesses, has selected Misys to support its entire treasury business. Misys Summit FT has been chosen to deliver full front-to-back office cross asset coverage and deliver a robust risk management solution to the organisation.

Monday afternoon the space shuttle Atlantis blasted off into the Florida sky carrying with it the hopes and dreams of astronomers like me and people around the world.  Seven NASA astronauts have set out to repair the aging Hubble Space Telescope and upgrade it with new instruments.

The launch was picture-perfect from our vantage point at Space View Park in Titusville, Florida.  This may be the second shuttle launch I have seen in person, but it is the first I am old enough to remember.  (photo courtesy of David Radburn-Smith)

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- Leading Independent Stockbroker to Perform Sanctions and PEP Screening in Compliance with 3rd EU Directive

FinScan, a leading international provider of sanctions, PEP and heightened risk entity screening solutions, today announced WH Ireland Ltd. have chosen the FinScan hosted solution to help reduce enterprise risk and enhance its compliance with the screening requirements of the 3rd EU Directive's Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Anti-Terrorist Financing (ATF) regulations. WH Ireland will screen new and existing customers against World-Check's data file of known heightened-risk individuals and entities, which is fully integrated with the FinScan solution.

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LONDON, May 13 /PRNewswire/ -- mvision is partnering with Work Wise UK for their Work Wise Week initiative, led by the TUC, CBI and British Chamber of Commerce which promotes remote, mobile and home working. The week runs from May 12-18.

mvision has created a Video Conferencing Homeworker Package ideal for those that wish to remain in face-to-face contact with colleagues or clients.

Phil Flaxton, Work Wise UK's chief executive, said: Virtual meetings cut travel costs and employees' journey time, boosting productivity.

For further information, go to http://www.workwiseuk.org or email marketing@mvision.co.uk.

Doron Youngerwood, Marketing Manager, +44(0)20-7251-7624, dyoungerwood@mvision.co.uk