Changes to Novasep Governance

Roger-Marc Nicoud becomes Non-Executive Chairman of the Board
Patrick Glaser, Head of Novasep Synthesis, is appointed President and CEO
POMPEY, France /PRNewswire/ — Novasep, a leading provider of purification-based manufacturing solutions for life science molecules, today announces the appointment of Roger-Marc Nicoud, founder and CEO, as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board, effective on October 1st, 2012.
Patrick Glaser, who has been in charge of the Novasep Synthesis division since May 2010, becomes President and CEO, effective on October 1st, 2012.
Bolstered by its new shareholder structure since the completion of its refinancing, Novasep is now in a position to accelerate the development of its activities in France and internationally, and to enter into a new phase of growth and investments.
In this regard, Novasep shareholders and Roger-Marc Nicoud have commonly decided to bring about change in the firm’s governance by appointing Patrick Glaser, Head of the Novasep Synthesis division, as the new President and CEO, while Roger-Marc Nicoud becomes Non-Executive Chairman of the Board.
Roger-Marc Nicoud, founder and Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Novasep, said: “As the founder of Novasep and having managed the firm for over 20 years, I think it is the right time for a change in the company’s leadership. In a short period of time, our new shareholders have demonstrated their commitment to support the growth of our business by endorsing significant investment, so that we are in a position to take full advantage of our unique leadership in purification technologies. I have been working with Patrick for more than two years and during that time he has successfully grown our chemical activities. I am happy to see him as my successor. With recent sizeable commercial successes, committed shareholders and talented management, Novasep is in good hands. As Non-Executive Chairman of the Board, I will work alongside the other Board members to ensure a smooth transition. I will continue to share my scientific expertise at Board level, in the interests of our customers, shareholders and employees.”
Aviva Shneider, former Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Novasep and representative of the shareholders, declared: “On behalf of the Board, I want to thank Roger-Marc for the fantastic achievements of a long tenure as the founder and CEO of Novasep. I am pleased that, as my successor as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board, he will continue to contribute his unprecedented experience and scientific skills for the benefit of all Novasep’s stakeholders. As the representative to the shareholders, I would also like to take this opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to support the growth and expansion of the company and our excitement about its capabilities and prospects.”
Thomas Devedjian, Director – Executive Board Member of Fonds Strategique d’Investissement (FSI), declared: “We would like to thank Roger-Marc Nicoud for his very strong involvement in the recovery of the Company through the recent refinancing and different promising projects such as the new anti-cancer molecules production capacities in Le Mans. We thus are very confident in the future development of Novasep.”
About Novasep
Novasep is a global provider of cost-effective and sustainable solutions to produce active molecules at the required purity. Novasep’s unique offering includes process development services; purification equipment and turnkey processes; contract manufacturing services; and complex active molecules to serve pharmaceutical; biopharmaceutical; agrochemical; food and functional ingredients; and white biotechnology industries.
http://www.novasep.com
For further information, please contact:
Novasep
Jean Blehaut
Director,
Innovation & Marketing
France: +33-3-83-49-71-30
Source: Novasep

Syneron Honors Company Founder and IPL Inventor Shimon Eckhouse at Gala Dinner at the 2012 EADV Congress

YOKNEAM, Israel /PRNewswire/ — Syneron Medical Ltd. (NASDAQ: ELOS), the leading global aesthetic device company, honored Dr. Shimon Eckhouse, its founder and the inventor of IPL (Intense Pulsed Light), at a gala dinner held during the EADV (European Academy of Dermatology and Venerology) congress in Prague. The event, which was attended by over 100 key opinion leaders and industry professionals, celebrated the 20th anniversary of the invention of IPL, a technology that revolutionized and paved the way for the expansion of the aesthetic device market in a multi-billion dollar category. IPL, which is derived from selective photothermolysis, utilizes a wide range of light wavelengths to treat a variety of skin conditions and aesthetic procedures, including spider veins, birthmarks, port-wine stains, acne scars, fine lines and wrinkles, and permanent hair reduction.
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Medical professionals, industry experts and long-time friends attended the event to honor Dr. Eckhouse and his invention. Dr. Moshe Lapidoth, M.D., M.P.H, Dermatologist, Head of the Laser Unit, Dermatology Dep., Rabin Medical Center, Israel and President of the European Society of Laser in Dermatology (ESLD) shared the story of how IPL started: Dr. Eckhouse developed the IPL technology out of a small room filled with machine parts in tools, creating a technology that in a few years would revolutionize the non-invasive aesthetic industry.
Dr. Christine Dierickx, Medical Director of the Laser and Skin Clinic in Boom, Belgium, described her initial doubts on the IPL technology when it was first introduced in the United States 20 years ago, and how her view has changed given the numerous applications that the non-invasive IPL technology offers to meet the needs of both doctors and their patients. Michael Moretti, CEO of Medical Insight, Inc., editor and publisher of THE Aesthetic Guide® and long-time friend, praised Dr. Eckhouse for his courage and ability to overcome the hurdles he faced during his career to become the successful inventor and entrepreneur in the field of medical devices and medical technology that he is today.
Louis Scafuri, Chief Executive Officer of Syneron, provided guests with insights on Dr. Eckhouse, describing him as a man who always looks towards the positive aspects in life and never gives up. He spoke of his devotion to family and summed up his comments saying that Dr. Eckhouse’s positive outlook and attitude represents a great resource and inspiration for managing Syneron’s high growth trajectory in the highly competitive aesthetic device industry.
About Dr. Shimon Eckhouse
Dr. Eckhouse is a co-founder of Syneron Medical and a co-developer of the Company’s proprietary elos technology. Dr. Eckhouse was also the inventor and developer of IPL technology, another fundamental cornerstone of non-invasive aesthetic medical devices. Dr. Eckhouse holds a B.Sc. in physics from the Technion Israeli Institute of Technology and a Ph.D. in physics from the University of California at Irvine. He has more than 20 registered patents and published more than 50 papers in leading reference journals and conferences. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Technion Israeli Institute of Technology.
About Syneron Medical Ltd.
Syneron Medical Ltd. (NASDAQ: ELOS) is the leading global aesthetic device company with a comprehensive product portfolio and a global distribution footprint. The Company’s technology enables physicians to provide advanced solutions for a broad range of medical-aesthetic applications including body contouring, hair removal, wrinkle reduction, rejuvenation of the skin’s appearance through the treatment of superficial benign vascular and pigmented lesions, and the treatment of acne, leg veins and cellulite. The Company sells its products under two distinct brands, Syneron and Candela. Founded in 2000, the corporate, R&D, and manufacturing headquarters for Syneron Medical Ltd. are located in Israel. Syneron also has R&D and manufacturing operations in the US. The Company markets, services and supports its products in 90 countries. It has offices in North America, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Spain, UK, Australia, China, Japan, and Hong Kong and distributors worldwide.
Source: Syneron Medical Ltd.

A10 Networks Positioned as Innovator in Info-Tech Research Group’s Enterprise Application Delivery Controller Report

Receives Trend Setter Award for its AX Series Application Networking Platforms
SAN JOSE, Calif. /PRNewswire/ — A10 Networks™, the technology leader in Application Networking, today announced that it was listed as an Innovator in Info-Tech Research Group’s Application Delivery Controller (ADC) Vendor Landscape. Info-Tech Research Group Vendor Landscape reports recognize outstanding vendors in the technology marketplace. Assessing vendors by the strength of their offering and their strategy for the enterprise, Info-Tech Research Group Vendor Landscapes pay tribute to the contribution of exceptional vendors in a particular category.
For the ADC Vendor Landscape, Info-Tech Research Group evaluated ten competitors in the ADC market, including A10, Citrix, F5, Radware, Riverbed and more, and awarded A10 the Trend Setter Award for innovating in several areas. Positioned as an Innovator, A10’s AX Series Application Networking Platforms were recognized for product strengths that act as a competitive advantage in the market. In addition, the AX Series was the only product to receive exemplary marks for features, usability, affordability and architecture. A10 was also recognized for its exemplary market strategy.
“We positioned A10 with Innovator and Trend Setter recognition within our Application Delivery Controller Vendor Landscape report given the product, feature and strategic strengths of its AX Series platforms,” said Mark Tauschek, Lead Research Analyst for Info-Tech Research Group. “A10’s AX Series delivers an extensive feature set and powerful solution with the highest throughput in a single appliance, all at an attractive price. Most enterprises should be including A10 on their shortlists.”
“At A10, we strive to make the most innovative world-class products to solve business issues for our customers and continue to deliver on this commitment,” said Lee Chen, Founder and CEO of A10 Networks. “We are proud to be recognized as an Innovator and Trend Setter within the enterprise market by Info-Tech’s new Application Delivery Controller report. Any enterprise that deploys A10’s solutions will increase performance and flexibility while reducing total cost of ownership with our feature rich, easy to use and scalable products.”
To read Info-Tech Research Group’s Enterprise Application Delivery Controller Vendor Landscape report, please visit: http://www.infotech.com/research/ss/it-vendor-landscape-application-delivery-controllers
About AX Series
A10’s AX Series is a scalable, high-performance Application Networking Platform that delivers enterprises, Web properties and ISPs superior reliability and an energy efficient footprint for lower total cost of ownership (TCO). With the AX Series, customers of all sizes benefit from application availability, scalability and performance, and increased infrastructure efficiency for a faster end user experience. The AX Series has a comprehensive Layer 4-7 feature set and flexible virtualization technologies such as AX Virtual Chassis System (aVCS), multi-tenancy and more for public, private and hybrid cloud environments. In addition, the AX Series leads in IPv6 Migration technologies with many large scale deployments worldwide. All AX Series features are available without extra licensing fees.
AX Series delivers industry-leading return on investment (ROI) by leveraging A10’s 64-bit Advanced Core OS (ACOS), with a scalable shared-memory parallelism architecture that leaps the competition in scalability and flexibility.
To read more about AX Series solutions visit: http://www.a10networks.com/products/axseries.php
About A10 Networks
A10 Networks was founded in Q4 2004 with a mission to provide innovative networking and security solutions. A10 Networks makes high-performance products that help organizations accelerate, optimize and secure their applications. A10 Networks is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices in the United States, United Kingdom, France, The Netherlands, Germany, Spain, Brazil, Japan, China, Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Australia and Singapore. For more information, visit: http://www.a10networks.com
aCloud, ACOS, aFleX, aXAPI, aVCS, Virtual Chassis, SoftAX, and aFlow are registered trademarks of A10 Networks.
About Info-Tech Research Group
With a paid membership of over 25,000 members worldwide, Info-Tech Research Group (www.infotech.com) is the global leader in providing tactical, practical Information Technology research and analysis. Info-Tech Research Group has a fourteen-year history of delivering quality research and is North America’s fastest growing full-service IT analyst firm.
Source: A10 Networks

Rovio Entertainment’s ‘Bad Piggies’ Breaks Records

ESPOO, Finland, Oct. 3, 2012/PRNewswire/ —

‘Bad Piggies’, the newest game from ‘Angry Birds’ creator Rovio Entertainment, reached #1 in the US iTunes App Store just over three hours after its September 27th launch, making it the fastest rise to the top of the charts for a Rovio game. The game has been well received by fans, with universal acclaim from gaming press and mainstream outlets alike.

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‘Bad Piggies’, which lets the players take control of the green pigs familiar from the ‘Angry Birds’ games, is also Rovio’s third #1 bestseller release in a row during 2012, following ‘Angry Birds Space’ and ‘Amazing Alex’. Both of the previous titles reached the #1 slot on the App Store charts within the first day of release, but ‘Bad Piggies’ smashed previous Rovio records with its three-hour surge to the top.

‘It’s been an incredible launch, both for the game and for “Bad Piggies” as a brand,’ said Mikael Hed, CEO of Rovio. ‘We have an amazing audience who have shown fantastic support for all of our games throughout the year. Our fans have given “Bad Piggies” an incredible reception – we can’t thank them enough!’

The release of ‘Bad Piggies’ was celebrated worldwide, with launch activities in London, Taipei, Shanghai, and Hong Kong. A giant King Pig floated over London’s Battersea Power Station, and Shanghai’s Citigroup Tower and Taipei’s 101 Tower turned green all night on September 27th.

In the next few weeks, ‘Bad Piggies’ will get the first free update, with a new episode titled ‘Flight Into The Night’, containing more levels, unlockable content, and exciting plot twists in the pigs’ quest for the eggs.

For more information and pictures, please visit http://www.rovio.com.

About Rovio Entertainment

Rovio is an industry-changing entertainment media company headquartered in Finland, and the creator of the globally successful ‘Angry Birds’ franchise. ‘Angry Birds’, a casual puzzle game, became an international phenomenon within a few months of its release, and is now the number one paid app of all time. ‘Angry Birds’ have expanded rapidly in entertainment, publishing, and licensing to become a beloved international brand.

Contact

Rovio PR department
media@rovio.com
+358400214526

New Era in Performance Assessment of Photovoltaic Systems Starts With pvSpot

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia /PRNewswire/ —
GeoModel Solar has launched SolarGIS pvSpot, a new generation performance assessment tool for photovoltaic power plants.
pvSpot is a unique solution that can be used to detect underperformance of any photovoltaic (PV) power plant in Europe and South Africa. It is based on the latest advancements in satellite-based solar modelling and electricity simulation.
“Solar industry needs independent data and approaches for transparent evaluation of existing PV capacities. Because pvSpot uses high-resolution validated satellite data and proven algorithms, independence and quality of performance assessment is guaranteed. While pvSpot can be used as a complementary tool for well-monitored utility scale PV projects, it is practically the only reliable solution for medium-size and small PV installations,” said Marcel Suri, managing director of GeoModel Solar.
Comparison of actual and expected energy production is the best indicator of performance. For evaluation, expected production must be calculated precisely. This is only possible if site-specific solar radiation information is available in real time.
Until now, a typical practice has been to acquire data from cheap sensors or nearby meteo stations. Such approaches compromise on accuracy of solar radiation. Installing high-quality pyranometers and related hardware is a better solution, but challenges still remain. Ground measurements are often subject to errors due to missing or inconsistent data, shaded or unclean sensors, and they require rigorous quality checking.
“We have decided to implement satellite-based data, to achieve harmonised, validated and independent performance evaluation of our portfolio of PV power plants on regular basis,” said Klaus Fuchs, CEO from RENERGIE Solárny Park Holding SK a.s.
Satellite-based solar radiation is a reliable option for investors and lenders. pvSpot uses data from SolarGIS, recognised as the most accurate solar resource database on the market. pvSpot has been showcased at EUPVSEC exhibition in Frankfurt and it is accessible at http://solargis.info/. The SolarGIS platform was recently acknowledged at SNEC exhibition in Shanghai as one of ten most advanced technologies in PV.
About GeoModel Solar
GeoModel Solar is a Slovakia-based developer and operator of the SolarGIS database and online system. The company aims to increase efficiency and reduce uncertainty in developing and operationof solar energy projects by delivering bankable data and software services supporting the industry in prefeasibility, design optimization, monitoring and forecast of solar power. For more information, visit http://geomodelsolar.eu
Source: GeoModel Solar

Getac’s New Semi-Rugged Notebooks Set The Standard For Rapid, Field-based, Computing

MELBOURNE, Australia, Oct. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Getac is raising the standard of semi-rugged computing once again, with an upgrade to its versatile S400 notebook. Enhanced features include, speed, performance, security and sunlight readability.

The new laptop, which will be exclusively distributed by Synnex Australia, benefits from 3rd Generation Intel® Core processing, available in two options, including the powerful Intel Core i5-3320M vPro™ Processor. Operating at 2.6Ghz (up to MAX 3.3 GHz using Intel Turbo Boost Technology), the S400 offers a 44% improvement in processing speed over the previous models.

The tough, efficient, notebook comes with an island-style, splash-proof, keyboard with individually isolated keys designed to reduce damage and will provide professionals in the field with fast, easy access to data, using lower than average power consumption, offering up to 11 hours of battery life.

The unit’s durable casing is built using Getac’s Kryptoshell™ and is strong enough to withstand a drop of 3 feet in operating conditions, whilst a new, improved thermal design ensures reliable, high performance computing across a range of temperatures from as low as -20 degrees C up to a searing 60 degrees C.

Fast peripheral connections with integrated USB 3.0 provide the new S400 the ability to download data 10 times faster than previous models. IP5X certification and a MIL-STD-810G rating guarantee it will continue to perform efficiently even in dusty environments and the semi-rugged can withstand vibration, shock and drop to military standards.

“The S400 is a powerful, robust notebook with 4GB RAM (support up to 8 GB) and 500GB hard disk (HDD), and is ideal for those who need rapid access to data in challenging locations and conditions,” says Rowina Lee, Vice President of Getac Technology Corporation. “Integrated RFID, contactless Smartcard and Fingerprint Reader also make it one of the most secure notebooks on the market today.”

Features such as Getac’s resistive-type, multi touch screen allow for gloved operation and an optional in-vehicle docking station together with vibration resistance, make the S400 the ideal solution to communications on the move.

The semi-rugged weighs in at just 2.9kgs and includes RF pass-through to provide faster and more reliable data delivery in real time. Field users benefit from communication and connectivity features built into the new device, including Bluetooth 4.0, WiFi and WWAN, and high precision SiRFstarIV™ provides optimum GPS accuracy.

The S400 comes with outstanding visual computing with a 540% graphic performance gain over previous generations S400.

Getac’s QuadraClear™ technology combines screen brightness with anti-reflective technology and when working in sunlight the 14″ screen can be configured to ensure readability at all times thanks to an 800nit display. When dealing with sensitive information special quick keys allow the machine to enter blackout or emergency mode, if required.

Optional Intel® vPro offers users the ability to optimise hardware-assisted security for maximum data protection whilst programmable hot keys can be customised for use as emergency or shortcut keys.

Andrew Yu, Senior Product Manager of Getac, from Synnex Australia, says: “Some of our vertical focus channel partners are serving customers who work in incredibly tough locations and conditions. Their requirements simply do not fit with a standard IT solution. Getac offers a range of bespoke products, including the S400, which allows them to specify precisely what they need to get the job done, whatever their challenges.”

The S400 comes with a three year warranty as standard, but additional warranty and service packages are also available. Yu remarks, “The S400 will be available in Australia in early November at the RRP starting from AU$1995.”

For more information visit: http://apac.getac.com/products/S400/S400_overview.html or contact Synnex Australia.

About Getac
Getac Technology Corporation is a key subsidiary of MiTAC-Synnex Business Group (2011 consolidated revenue 25.3 billion USD). Its business coverage includes; rugged notebooks, rugged tablet PCs and rugged handheld devices for military, police, government, communications, manufacturing and transportation applications ranging from fully rugged to commercial-grade rugged. Getac’s strong R&D capabilities allow it to provide a high level of customisation and all-aspect hardware-software integration solutions. For more information visit: http://apac.getac.com/

About Synnex
Synnex Australia Pty Ltd (Synnex) is a global IT Supply Chain services company and one of the largest distribution companies within Australia. With a focus on pure value-added distribution, Synnex has the global backing and local experience to deliver an unparalleled level of service, support, logistics and competitive pricing to the marketplace. Synnex endeavours to service all businesses in the IT industry including SME Resellers, System Integrators, Computer Retailers, Original Equipment Manufacturers, Corporate Retailers, National Retailers and VARs. For more information, please visit: http://www.synnex.com.au/

Synnex Sales Contact:

Martin Gotthard / Justin Spencer
getac@synnex.com.au
Synnex Service Contact
Khai Luu
Khail@synnex.com.au

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SOURCE　Getac Technology Corporation

Vserv.mobi Awarded ‘Media Company Of The Year’ at MMA Smarties 2012

MUMBAI, India/PRNewswire/ —
Vserv.mobi, a leading Global Mobile Ad Network for app developers, publishers and advertisers, has bagged the prestigious ‘Media Company Of The Year’ award at the first MMA Smarties India 2012 awards organised under the aegis of Mobile Marketing Association (MMA). The Smarties is the only global awards program dedicated exclusively to mobile marketing and recognizes local, regional and international campaigns in a global contest that truly showcases the ‘best of the best’ in the industry.
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The first Smarties India 2012 awards winners were adjudged by a global jury of senior brand marketers and advertising executives.
“We are elated by this honour and thank MMA for their validation towards our efforts in building the mobile ecosystem. Ever since our inception, we have been translating our passion for ‘mobile’ into constant innovations that help drive the entire ecosystem forward,” said Dippak Khurana, CEO and Co Founder, Vserv.mobi. “To this effect, I think Vserv.mobi and MMA will continue to pursue a common charter to elevate the profile of mobile marketing globally by promoting truly pioneering work on the medium.”
Rohit Dadwal, Managing Director, MMA – Asia Pacific, said, “The Smarties is the only global awards program dedicated exclusively to mobile marketing and recognizes local, regional and international campaigns in a global contest that truly showcases the ‘best of the best’ in the industry. I heartily congratulate Vserv.mobi on being amongst the winners of the inaugural The Smarties India 2012 Awards. The innovative technology enabling the mobile campaigns developed and executed by them are a real representation of the innovation, creativity and talent in India that are defining the boundaries of mobile marketing.”
Vserv.mobi has experienced unprecedented growth in the past two years, recently adjudged as a winner of Red Herring Top 100 Asia 2012 Award and also been recipient of the title of ‘Fastest growing company’ by their investor, IDG Ventures.
Their pioneering technology AppWrapper, is the World’s Simplest App monetization platform and powers One Click App Monetisation for 10,000+ Apps across platforms. This patent pending product enables premium advertising & innovative pricing models on any app, without coding, in just one click. The ad formats supported by the AppWrapper technology include Video, Interactive HTML5 and other Rich Media formats, to deliver impact & engagement with the brand message. The premium advertising enabled by Vserv.mobi delivers high impact Full Screen ads that are unmissable, uncluttered and yet delivered at performance pricing.
Contact: Binay Tiwari | +91-22-29275128 | press@vserv.mobi
Source: Vserv.mobi

StarHub Launches APPVisor, the Best Way to Find Apps in Singapore, with Search Powered by Quixey

Quixey, The Leader in App Search Goes Global to Improve the App Search Experience for Consumers in Singapore
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. /PRNewswire/ — Quixey, The Search Engine for Apps, today announced that it has been selected by StarHub, one of Singapore’s most innovative info-communication companies, to help people easily discover apps through StarHub’s new APPvisor Android app. The app leverages Quixey’s world-class app search technology to deliver Singapore’s best app discovery experience. Users in Singapore can finally find the right apps to meet their needs among the hundreds of thousands of Android apps. APPvisor is now available to all customers for free on Google Play, regardless of which mobile service provider they are connected to.

Quixey, The Leader in App Search Goes Global to Improve the App Search Experience for Consumers in Singapore.
Leveraging Quixey’s Functional SearchTM technology, APPvisor allows people to describe what they want to do, and returns apps that can help. Users can search for anything ranging from, “games for 3 year olds,” to “track my workouts and my nutrition” and “listen to music.” Rather than looking for a keyword match, Quixey finds apps that match users’ needs. Furthermore, StarHub and Quixey worked together to provide a recommendation feature that recommends interesting and locally relevant search queries. APPvisor also features Singapore’s online personalities and allows them to recommend their favorite apps.
“With over 600,000 apps on Google Play, we know that searching for the relevant mobile apps can be challenging and time consuming. To help Android smartphone fans discover apps easily, StarHub is pleased to launch APPvisor, an Android app powered by Quixey that recommends apps relevant to the local audience.” said Mr Stephen Lee, Assistant Vice President of Advanced Multimedia Services, StarHub. “APPvisor offers all Android fans access to Quixey’s powerful app search engine that provides them with the most convenient way of discovering, shopping for and enjoying apps relevant to their needs and lifestyle. In addition, users of APPvisor can get their weekly dose of app recommendations from StarHub and our celebrity APPvisors, mrbrown and Techgoondu. In future months, we will continue to release exciting new features for APPvisor.”
Quixey’s selection by StarHub marks the beginning of a symbiotic relationship that brings the best app search user experience to Singapore consumers while expanding Quixey’s reach to Southeast Asia.
“Our goal is to instantly connect people around the world with the right apps,” said Tomer Kagan, Quixey CEO. “Asia is an attractive market for Quixey because of the large population of mobile users and the high app engagement rates. We look forward to helping make APPvisor a success and creating more products that improve app discovery worldwide.”
About Quixey
Quixey is The Search Engine for Apps-searching mobile, desktop, web and browser apps. Quixey invented a new type of search Functional SearchTM that allows users to find apps by searching for what they want to do, without having to know the app’s name. Quixey partners with major app stores, search engines, manufacturers, carriers and web platforms to power app search globally. For more information, please visit http://www.quixey.com
About StarHub
StarHub is Singapore’s fully-integrated info-communications company, offering a full range of information, communications and entertainment services for both consumer and corporate markets. StarHub operates a HSPA+ mobile network that delivers up to 42Mbps for downlink to complement its nationwide GSM network, and an LTE network that provides connection speeds of up to 75Mbps in key business areas. It also manages an island-wide HFC network that delivers multi-channel pay TV services (including HDTV, Internet TV and on-demand services) as well as ultra-high speed residential broadband services. StarHub operates an extensive fixed business network that provides a wide range of data, voice and wholesale services. Over Singapore’s fibre-based Next Generation Nationwide Broadband Network, StarHub offers a broad range of home and business broadband plans along with a host of advanced media-rich value-added services.
Launched in 2000, StarHub has become one of Singapore’s most innovative info-communications providers, and the pioneer in ‘hubbing’ – the ability to deliver unique integrated and converged services to all its customers. StarHub, listed on the main board of the Singapore Exchange since October 2004, is a component stock of the Straits Times Index and the MSCI Singapore Free Index. For more information, please visit http://www.starhub.com.
Media Contact:
Julia Lipton
Quixey
206.817.0090
press@quixey.com
Lowell Eschen
Burson-Marsteller for Quixey
212.614.4081
Lowell.Eschen@bm.com
Source: Quixey

International Study Highlights Need to Support Patients With Psoriasis Suffering Feelings of Isolation, Stigmatisation and Anxiety

COPENHAGEN, Denmark/PRNewswire/ —
LEO Pharma has conducted the first truly large scale international study informed by both qualitative and quantitative data to investigate the impact of psoriasis
The findings reveal that feelings of restriction, isolation, stigmatisation and anxiety are associated with a high impact on patients’ lives; and are more important than diagnosed symptom severity
Data from the Burden of Psoriasis patient research were presented this weekend at the 21st EADV Congress in Prague, Czech Republic. The results from the research, which included a quantitative online survey completed by 3,822 patients with psoriasis, showed 73% of patients surveyed scored their psoriasis as having a moderate to high impact on their lives [1].
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People living with psoriasis experience flare-ups that can result in the appearance of thick, red, scaly skin lesions on any part of their body[2]. The skin is often sore and itchy[2], [3], but the current study emphasizes that the psychological impact of psoriasis can have an even greater impact on patients’ everyday lives[1].
Factors analysed in the research included the influence of symptom burden, healthcare professional (HCP) relationships, patient factors and the psychosocial impact of psoriasis on how much the patient’s psoriasis “dictates how they live their life”[1]. Factors that were most strongly associated dealt with daily activities, stigmatisation, isolation and anxiety. However, diagnosed symptom severity was not a significant indicator[1].
Commenting on the research Dr Anthony Bewley, Whipps Cross University Hospital & Barts & the London NHS Trust, UK, said, “The reality for patients is that the reactions of other people, real or perceived, can make life a real struggle. We need to ensure that we actively question our patients about these issues, and modify management accordingly. We plan further analysis of this comprehensive data set, which we believe will help to individualise care”.
“The physical, psychological and social effects of psoriasis can have a serious impact on people’s lives,” said LEO Pharma President and CEO Gitte P. Aabo. “To give people with psoriasis the best chance of improving their quality of life, we need to address the issues that affect them individually. The Burden of Psoriasis patient research will help healthcare professionals learn more about the impact that psoriasis has on peoples’ lives and hence inform and help evolve the way the disease is treated.”
References
1. Bewley A, Ersser S, Hansen M, Pevac C. Psychosocial and symptomatic burden of psoriasis for patients in Europe, the USA and Canada. Abstract presented at: EADV Congress, Prague, 27 – 30 September 2012 (ID number PRA12-0920).
2. Basavaraj KH, Navya MA, Rashmi R. Stress and quality of life in psoriasis: an update. Int J Dermatol 2011;50:783-92.
3. A.D.A.M. Medical Encyclopedia. Psoriasis. (Accessed May, 2012, at http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001470/.)
Source: LEO Pharma