LONDON, November 11 /PRNewswire/ --

- Announces First Commercial Partnership With StudiVZ

Nimbuzz (http://www.nimbuzz.com), the most comprehensive mobile VoIP, presence and IM provider today announces its first key revenue sharing partnership with a social network, formalising its push to provide online communities with real time web and mobile communication. StudiVZ, the biggest German speaking social networking site, becomes the first in a series of international networking sites to integrate the Nimbuzz technology into its community, bringing real-time web and mobile communication capabilities to members for the first time.

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CAMBRIDGE, England, November 11 /PRNewswire/ --

- (Stem Cell Sciences, SCS, the Company)

Stem Cell Sciences plc (AIM:STEM, ASX:STC), a company focused on the commercialisation of stem cells and stem cell technologies, announces that it has licensed IRES technology to a leading provider of genetically modified rat and mouse models for medical and pharmaceutical research. Under the terms of the multi-year agreement, which is non-exclusive and retroactive, the undisclosed partner will gain access to the IRES technology for use in its own research and development activities. Under the terms of the licence, SCS will receive US$750,000 over six years plus royalties.

LONDON, November 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Tagetik, a global provider of Corporate Performance Management (CPM) and Financial Governance solutions, today announced that Volex Group Plc, a publicly quoted (London Stock Exchange, VLX) global producer of electronic and fibre optic cable assemblies, electrical power cords and harnesses, has selected Tagetik CPM to replace their existing Infor FDC application and provide them with a web-based, enterprise wide CPM solution to drive performance improvements across the group.

LONDON and BELLEVUE, Washington, November 11 /PRNewswire/ --

- Online travel leader offers hoteliers combined benefits of global reach, local market knowledge and targeted marketing opportunities

Expedia, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPE), the world's leading online travel company, announced multiple new distribution and marketing agreements with hotels and tour operators throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). The new partnerships signify continued momentum in Expedia's efforts to help hoteliers reach more than 60 million consumers each month who shop for travel on over 60 Expedia(R) and hotels.com(R) sites worldwide.

MILPITAS, California, November 11 /PRNewswire/ --

- New Price/Performance-Leading HBAs Support Industry's Largest Number of SATA/SAS Devices

Adaptec, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADPT), a global leader in storage solutions, today unveiled the Adaptec Series 1 Unified Serial(TM) Host Bus Adapter (HBA) family, featuring two low-profile cards that deliver the industry's most scalable data storage connectivity solution, supporting up to 128 SATA or SAS storage devices, at an entry-level price point.

LONDON, November 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Exclusive research conducted by User Analytics has revealed that AmberFin's iCR software produces superior looking quality video content over that of its nearest competitor. The independent user research was undertaken to analyse viewer responses to video quality on a small (iPod Touch) and large screen (HD) device. Over two thirds (68%) of those questioned in the study preferred the quality of the video repurposed by AmberFin iCR, which also delivers content file sizes reduced by up to 25%.

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, November 11 /PRNewswire/ --

- Guests Will Bounce Back to Health Using Mini-Trampolines as Part of Unique Therapy

Staying healthy in these stressful times is a challenge in itself but the launch of Fresh Attitude Health Retreats early in 2009 may provide participants with the impetus they need to implement and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

A key component of the retreat will be 'rebounding' - participants will be bouncing gently on a mini-trampoline several times a day.

LONDON, November 11 /PRNewswire/ --

- Business-to-Business Technology Agency Jargon PR Launched by Simon Corbett

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The Oxford College of Marketing, one of the UK's leading private colleges for Marketing professionals, has today supported and endorsed the launch of Jargon Public Relations, a business-to-business technology PR agency, lead by former student and lecturer Simon Corbett.

LONDON, November 11 /PRNewswire/ --

- CESG Information Assurance and Certification Services Certifies Latest Version of Blancco

Blancco Ltd., the global leader in data erasure and end-of-lifecycle solutions, today announced that CESG (part of the UK Government Communications Headquarters) has approved the latest version of Blancco's data erasure software. Having met all of the criteria for secure erasure of magnetic media in accordance with CESG and HMG Infosec standards. Following independent testing carried out by QinetiQ, under contract to CESG. Blancco is therefore approved for government use to securely erase protectively marked data. Furthermore, Blancco 4.8 HMG client erasure software has been duly added to the CESG Directory of Infosec Assured Products.

LONDON, November 11 /PRNewswire/ -- VT Group plc, the defence and support services company, today announces its interim results for the half-year ended 30 September 2008.

Results Summary - Continuing Operations:

(GBPm) 2008 2007 Change Revenue (excluding Joint Ventures) 538.4 496.2 +9% Group Turnover* 715.8 573.1 +25% Underlying Profit Before Taxation** 48.0 42.3 +13% Profit Before Taxation 131.4 34.2 +284% Underlying Earnings Per Share (p)*** 19.4 17.7 +10% Basic Earnings Per Share (p) 70.3 16.0 +339% Interim Dividend Per Share (p) 3.9 3.55 +10%

* Includes share of turnover from equity accounted joint ventures and associates