LONDON and TBILISI, Georgia, October 2 /PRNewswire/ --

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- Court rejects Megafon appeal, upholding fines by Georgian authorities for unlicensed operations in South Ossetia

On Thursday, the Administrative Panel of the Tbilisi City Court rejected an appeal filed by the Russian telecom company Megafon, upholding fines imposed against the company by the Georgian National Communications Commission (GNCC) for unlicensed use of the radio frequency spectrum to provide cell phone coverage within the country's sovereign territory.

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LONDON, October 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Nokia's announcement to stop the development and marketing of Intellisync has shaken up the enterprise mobility market, and has left many companies looking for alternative solutions.

With DME - Excitor's mobility and device management solution, Excitor can offer an immediate help to Intellisync customers - and is ready to speak to any business needing advice or support.

Excitor can also initiate relationships with Intellisync partners which may now be left without a secure mobile device management solution in their product portfolio.

For Nokia customers requiring an immediate alternative, Excitor is able to migrate Intellisync licenses to DME licenses by the end of the year.

LONDON, October 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Commenting on the figures out today from the Department of the Environment, which showed that between 2005 and 2006, the number of households classified as fuel poor jumped by one million to 3.5 million, Tony Woodley, joint general secretary of Unite said:

"When the Government's own report acknowledges that millions more households have been pushed into fuel poverty as a direct result of increases in consumer energy prices, then it is time to stop talking to these companies about lagging the lofts and start making them do their duty by those in desperate need.

LONDON, October 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Emailvision, the European market and technology leader in on-demand software for e-mail marketing automation, today announced that Nick Gold has joined the group as Head of Sales for the UK.

As the global demand for air travel increases, so too does the demand to decrease the environmental impact of flight. The answer may lie in the technological advances made by the next generation of short-haul commercial aircraft currently in development by British low-cost airline, EasyJet. The unique design of EasyJet’s “EcoJet” promises a 50% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2015.

The aircraft will incorporate the latest research by airframe and engine manufacturers around the world – all of which can be incorporated into an aircraft that should be in operation by 2015. The projection for the 50% CO2 reduction is based on the findings from the latest research by industry leaders and will come from the engines (25%), the lightweight airframe (15%) and from improvements to air traffic control technology and design (10%).

NEW YORK, October 2 /PRNewswire/ --

- To Support Growing Demand for E-Mail Marketing Software & Services

Emailvision, a global leader in on-demand software for email marketing announced today that it has opened a New York office to expand its global reach and provide service and support to a growing list of International clients. Heading the NY office is Olivier Piscart who joined Emailvision in 2003.

"This office will give Emailvision a strategic presence in the New York Metropolitan area and allow us to better serve the email marketing requirements of our clients in the US and in Europe," says Nick Heys, founder & CEO of Emailvision.

PARIS, October 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Valeo announced today that its StARS micro-hybrid system, already available on the smart mhd for a year, will now be extended to all 45 KW and 52 KW gasoline engine models.

This system shuts the engine off when the vehicle is stationary, at a red light, for example, and starts it up instantly and silently as soon as the brake pedal is released, generating fuel savings of up to 19%.

KERPEN, Germany, October 2 /PRNewswire/ --

Visteon Corporation's (NYSE: VC) electrically driven air conditioning compressor is featured in BMW's hybrid demonstration vehicle, first presented at the 2008 Paris Motor Show.

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Applying its proven expertise in compressors with its electrical and electronic capabilities, Visteon has developed this unique solution for use with hybrid vehicles. The compact lightweight compressor is the result of innovative electric motor and power electronics designs that are integrated into the compressor housing.

PARIS, October 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Valeo, always at the forefront of the latest developments in vehicle access systems, will unveil its smart key at the Paris Motor Show.

The smart key provides a genuine interface between driver and car, allowing people to send information to their vehicle over a considerable distance (several hundred meters). The key's mini screen displays information such as whether the doors are locked and the alarm is activated, tire pressure and fuel tank level. The key can be used to preprogram the seat position or radio station, to pre-ventilate the cabin, and to exchange navigation destinations downloaded from a computer. Information can also be exchanged between keys.

PARIS, October 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Pharmaleads has obtained from the French Medicine Agency (AFSSAPS) the authorization to perform a single ascending dose Phase I study with PL37, its lead compound for oral treatment of neuropathic pain.

Neuropathic pain is a major chronic pain condition, with an estimated prevalence in the world's population of up to 6%, according to the most recent surveys, with many causes such as shingles, herpes, diabetes, antiviral or antitumor chemotherapy surgery, or low back disorders. Neuropathic pain does not respond well to usual painkillers. Worldwide market for neuropathic pain is estimated to reach 5 billion USD by 2010.