PARIS, January 12 /PRNewswire/ -- After a successful launch in Europe, Valeo's Park4U(TM) system will equip the Ford Lincoln MKS and MKT models presented at the Detroit Motor Show. These are the first American vehicles to feature this technology.

Intuitive and easy to use, Park4U(TM) offers drivers comfortable and safe parking in the tightest spaces. Using ultrasonic sensors located in the front and rear fenders to precisely calculate the length of the parking slot available, the system automatically handles the maneuver into the slot.

The Park4U(TM) is already available on six Volkswagen models and on the Audi A3, and Skoda Superb, and by 2010 it will appear on eighteen vehicles.

PARIS, January 12 /PRNewswire/ -- The lighting systems on the Volvo S60 concept car presented at the Detroit Auto Show provide a glimpse of the next generation of headlamps and signal lamps, with their innovative look and increased performance. Using only LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes), they were developed in close cooperation between Volvo Car Corporation and Valeo.

PARIS and NEW YORK, January 12 /PRNewswire/ --

- 'Gender Balance Key to Corporate and Economic Growth' www.WOMEN-omics.com

Women are business's secret weapon, and the world's highest performing companies -- and smartest men -- are realizing and acting upon the opportunity, says Avivah Wittenberg-Cox, publisher and founder of the new Website, WOMEN-omics.com, which is launching today.

EDINBURGH, January 12 /PRNewswire/ --

- Skyscanner Traffic Grows 32% Despite Hitwise Flight Search Downturn Report

Leading flight search engine, Skyscanner (http://www.Skyscanner.net), has reported a rise of 32% in online flight search traffic over the last 12 months, going against last week's Hitwise report of a 42% fall in internet searches for flights.

Some industry disagreement has already surfaced over Hitwise's data due to the fact that their analysis was based on a date range with an unusually low number of working days, which is thought to have influenced the results.

NEW YORK, January 12 /PRNewswire/ --

- Leading European fragrance and cosmetics retailer turns to Microsoft's next-generation POS platform to deliver a richer customer experience and meet present and future business needs.

Today, at the National Retail Federation (NRF) Annual Convention Expo, Microsoft Corp. announced that Douglas, Europe's largest fragrance and cosmetics retailer, is migrating its point of service (POS) systems in 23 countries around the world to Windows Embedded POSReady 2009, the next generation of Windows Embedded for Point of Service.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000822/MSFTLOGO)

NEW YORK, January 12 /PRNewswire/ --

- Partner Quote Sheet.

- Jan. 12, 2009

Windows Embedded POSReady 2009 Partners

The following quotes are from just some of the companies currently working with Windows Embedded for Point of Service that will be working with Windows Embedded POSReady 2009 to bring diverse connected device solutions to market.

NEW YORK, January 12 /PRNewswire/ --

- Windows Embedded operating systems accounted for 36 percent of retail and hospitality POS shipments in 2007.

Today, at the National Retail Federation (NRF) Annual Convention Expo, Microsoft Corp. announced the availability of the latest offering from its Windows Embedded Ready product line for key device categories, Windows Embedded POSReady 2009, the next generation of Windows Embedded for Point of Service (POS). Windows Embedded POSReady 2009 is Microsoft's embedded operating system optimized for OEMs building POS solutions and enterprises using POS devices. This next-generation POS platform is a flexible operating system designed to seamlessly connect POS solutions with peripherals, servers and services.

REDMOND, Washington and NEW YORK, January 12 /PRNewswire/ --

- Advanced solutions for a more connected shopper experience demonstrated at National Retail Conference.

Accenture and Microsoft Corp. today announced an initiative to help retailers tackle the challenge of linking consumers to emerging technology platforms such as social networking and online communities.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000822/MSFTLOGO)

Under the multi-channel retail initiative, Accenture and Microsoft will work with Avanade -- a global IT consultancy created by Accenture and Microsoft -- to help retailers extend the shopping experience to an ever-widening number of locations and devices, including the Web, mobile computing, and even new ways to shop in stores.

SAN DIEGO, January 12 /PRNewswire/ --

- Cleantech investment firm to help Fallbrook expand existing markets and pursue new opportunities for NuVinci(R) technology -

Fallbrook Technologies Inc. (Fallbrook), a pioneering technology company dedicated to improving the performance and flexibility of transmissions for engine and human powered devices, announced today that it has completed the first close of a US$25.4 million financing round. NGEN III, LP provided US$10 million as the lead investor. Robeco, the investment arm of Rabobank of The Netherlands, provided an additional US$10 million from its Clean Tech Private Equity funds. Windstone Capital Partners, Inc. of Scottsdale, Ariz. provided advisory support for the round.

LONDON, January 12 /PRNewswire/ --

The European telemetry equipment market is in a developmental stage and is dominated by a few large players. Growth rates are currently low but will rise substantially in the coming years. This is due to an increase in Europe's aged population and the need for cost containment measures.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20081117/FSLOGO )

New analysis from Frost Sullivan (http://www.patientmonitoring.frost.com), European Telemetry Equipment Market, finds that the market earned revenues of US$115.00 million in 2007 and estimates this to reach US$179.00 million in 2014.