'Liver Cancer Drug Pipeline Update 2007 Report' Compound type, Chemical name, CAS Number and molecular weight

Drug Profile Progress analysis and review of drug development. A typical drug profile reports on, depending on stage of development and available information:

Drug Name & Synonyms

Presentation of drug name and synonyms (if any)

Principal Investigator & Partners

Presentation of principal investigator and partners (if any)

Target and Molecular Function of Target

Described target(s) is/are presented with:

* Official Gene Symbol

* Official Gene Name [Species/Homo Sapiens]

* Molecular Function

Target Localization

Described target(s) is/are presented with primary and alternate localizations.

Target Expression Profiles

Links to protein expression profile(s) of target(s) in various human tissues, cell lines and primary cells, including up to:
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* 48 different normal tissue types

* 20 different types of cancer

* 47 cell lines

* 12 samples of primary blood cells

Targeted Signaling Pathways

Described target(s) is/are matched for the involvement in 20 major signaling pathways.

Mechanism

Drug mechanism of action

Developmental Projects

Summary field of developmental projects for the drug, including indication, developmental stage and status.

Application Features Use 13 different parameters, available in drop-down menus, to find and sort among drugs:

* Drug status

* Clinical Trial Status

* Principle Investigator

* Partners

* Indication

* Developmental Stage

* Compound Type

* Mechanism

* Target

* Molecular Function of Target

* Target Localization

* Targeted Signaling Pathways

* Free text search of entire drug profile contents

* Direct linkage from inside the application to related internet resources

* Drug data is linked to search engines like Google and PubMed

* Target data is linked directly to Human Protein Atlas

* Direct links to company web pages of principal investigators

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'Liver Cancer Drug Pipeline Update 2007 Report'

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DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c67204) has announced the addition of Liver Cancer Drug Pipeline Update 2007 to their offering.

There are today more than 85 therapeutics targeting liver cancer, from early preclinical to marketed drugs. Liver Cancer Drug Pipeline Update lists all drugs and gives you a progress analysis on each one of them. Identified drugs are linked to 58 different targets.

These targets are further categorized on the CD-ROM by 29 classifications of molecular function and their possible belonging to 17 different signaling pathways in the cell. Read more below on how the Liver Cancer Drug Pipeline Update is organized.

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How May Drug Pipeline Update Be of Use?

Show investors/board/management that you are right on top of drug development progress in your therapeutic area.

Find competitors, collaborations partners, M&A candidates etc.

Jump start competitive drug intelligence operations

Excellent starting point for world wide benchmarking

Compare portfolio and therapy focus with your peers

Speed up pro-active in-/out licensing strategy work

Fast and easy way of tracking drugs using search engines; just one click and you may search the World Wide Web and PubMed for any drug.

Drug Pipeline Update is delivered to you as a CD-ROM application, which requires no installation on your computer. Please read more about application features and system requirements below.
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Drug Pipeline Update at a Glance

Investigators Includes more than 80 principal investigators plus their collaborators. There is direct access from inside the application to web pages of all principal investigators.

Drug name & Synonyms Lists commercial, generic and code names for drugs. In all more than 150 names

Developmental stage This Drug Pipeline Update contains more than 85 drugs in active development for the treatment of liver cancer:

* 7 marketed drugs

* 3 drugs in Phase III

* 30 drugs in Phase II

* 20 drugs in Phase I

* 20 drugs in Preclinical

Indications included liver cancer drugs are also in development for over 60 other indications.

Targets Identified drugs are linked to 58 different targets, divided into 29classifications of molecular function:

* Catalytic activity

* Cell adhesion molecule activity

* Cytokine activity

* DNA topoisomerase activity

* DNA-directed DNA polymerase activity

* Extracellular matrix structural constituent

* G-protein coupled receptor activity

* Growth factor activity

* Kinase activity

* Ligase activity

* Molecular function unknown

* Motor activity

* Peptidase activity

* Phosphoric diester hydrolase activity

* Protein binding

* Protein serine/threonine kinase activity

* Protein tyrosine phosphatase activity

* Receptor activity

* Receptor binding

* Receptor signaling complex scaffold activity

* RNA-directed DNA polymerase activity

* Structural constituent of cytoskeleton

* Transcription factor activity

* Transcription regulator activity

* Transferase activity

* Transmembrane receptor activity

* Transmembrane receptor protein tyrosine kinase activity

* Transporter activity

* Unclassified

Identified targets are categorized into 17 different primary and alternate localizations:

* Centrosome

* Clathrin-coated vesicle

* Cytoplasm

* Cytoplasmic vesicle

* Cytoskeleton

* Endoplasmic reticulum

* Endosome

* Extracellular

* Golgi apparatus

* Lysosome

* Mitochondrial membrane

* Mitochondrion

* Nucleolus

* Nucleus

* Perinuclear vesicle

* Plasma membrane

* Secreted

Note: You are able to sort and find drugs according to target name, molecular function of target, and target localization from drop-down menus in the application.

Target Expression Profile Direct links are provided from inside the application to protein expression profiles of 27 drug targets in various human tissues, cell lines and primary cells, including up to:

- 48 different normal tissue types

- 20 different types of cancer

- 47 cell lines

- 12 samples of primary blood cells

Targeted Signaling Pathways Identified targets have been cross referenced against 20 signaling pathways, and no less than 17 are currently being pursued in liver cancer drug development:

* Alpha6 Beta4 Integrin Signaling Pathway

* Androgen Receptor Signaling Pathway

* B Cell Receptor Signaling Pathway

* EGFR1 Signaling Pathway

* ID Signaling Pathway

* IL-1 Signaling Pathway

* IL-2 Signaling Pathway

* IL-3 Signaling Pathway

* IL-4 Signaling Pathway

* IL-5 Signaling Pathway

* IL-6 Signaling Pathway

* IL-7 Signaling Pathway

* Kit Receptor Signaling Pathway

* Notch Signaling Pathway

* T Cell Receptor Signaling Pathway

* TGF-beta Receptor Signaling Pathway

* TNF-alpha Signaling Pathway

Mechanism In total there are at least 62 different drug mechanism of action represented in this Drug Pipeline Update.

Note: You are able to sort and find drugs according to mechanism of action from drop-down menu in the application.

Compound Identified drug compounds are described by:

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Table 12: Europe Exchange

Companies Mentioned:

* France Telecom/Orange SA

* T-Mobile International AG & Co. KG

* Vodafone Group PLC

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* The leading companies are profiled with supporting key financial metrics

* Supported by the key macroeconomic and demographic data affecting the market

Highlights

* Detailed information is included on market size, measured by value and/or volume

* Five forces scorecards provide an accessible yet in depth view of the market's competitive landscape

* Market shares are covered by manufacturer or brand

Why you should buy this report

* Spot future trends and developments

* Inform your business decisions

* Add weight to presentations and marketing materials

* Save time carrying out entry-level research

Market Definition

The wireless telecommunications services market is defined here as including cellular (mobile) phones, pagers and any other wireless or cellular telecommunication service. Revenues are based on payments to operators of all of these services for subscriptions and usage. Market volumes represent total numbers of subscribers. Market shares in this report are in terms of subscriber volumes. Any currency conversions used in the creation of this report were calculated using constant 2006 annual average exchange rates.

For the purpose of this report the Americas comprises Brazil, Canada, Mexico and the US.

Europe comprises Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Russia, Spain, Sweden and the UK.
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Asia-Pacific comprises Australia, China, Japan, India, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan.

The global figure comprises the Americas, Asia-Pacific and Europe.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

CHAPTER 1 Market Overview

1.1 Market Definition

1.2 Research Highlights

1.3 Market Analysis

CHAPTER 2 Market Value

CHAPTER 3 Market Volume

CHAPTER 4 Market Segmentation

CHAPTER 5 Market Share

CHAPTER 6 Five Forces Analysis

6.1 Buyer Power

6.2 Supplier Power

6.3 New Entrants

6.4 Substitutes

6.5 Rivalry

CHAPTER 7 Leading Companies

7.1 Vodafone Group PLC

7.2 T-Mobile International AG & Co. KG

7.3 France Telecom/Orange SA

CHAPTER 8 Market Forecasts

8.1 Market Value Forecast

8.2 Market Volume Forecast

CHAPTER 9 Macroeconomic Indicators

CHAPTER 10 Appendix

10.1 Methodology

10.2 Industry Associations

10.3 Related Datamonitor Research

LIST OF TABLES

Table 1: Europe Wireless Telecommunication Services Market Value: $ billion, 2002-2006

Table 2: Europe Wireless Telecommunication Services Market Volume: Subscribers million, 2002-2006

Table 3: Europe Wireless Telecommunication Services Market Segmentation: % Share, by Value, 2006

Table 4: Europe Wireless Telecommunication Services Market Share: % Share, by Volume, 2006

Table 5: Key Facts: Vodafone Group PLC

Table 6: Key Financials: Vodafone Group PLC

Table 7: Key Facts: T-Mobile International AG & Co. KG

Table 8: Key Facts: France Telecom/Orange SA

Table 9: Key Financials: France Telecom/Orange SA

Table 10: Europe Wireless Telecommunication Services Market Value Forecast: $ billion, 2006-2011

Table 11: Europe Wireless Telecommunication Services Market Volume Forecast: Subscribers million, 2006-2011

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DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c67190) has announced the addition of Datamonitor's new report: Wireless Telecommunication Services in Europe to their offering.

Our Wireless Telecommunication Services in Europe industry profile is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the wireless telecommunication services industry. It includes detailed data on market size and segmentation, plus textual and graphical analysis of the key trends and competitive landscape, leading companies and demographic information.

Scope

* Contains an executive summary and data on value, volume and/or segmentation

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* Provides textual analysis of the industry's recent performance and future prospects

* Incorporates in-depth five forces competitive environment analysis and scorecards

* Includes a five-year forecast of the industry

* The leading companies are profiled with supporting key financial metrics

* Supported by the key macroeconomic and demographic data affecting the market

Highlights

* Detailed information is included on market size, measured by value and/or volume

* Five forces scorecards provide an accessible yet in depth view of the market's competitive landscape

* Market shares are covered by manufacturer or brand

Why you should buy this report

* Spot future trends and developments
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* Inform your business decisions

* Add weight to presentations and marketing materials

* Save time carrying out entry-level research

Market Definition

The wireless telecommunications services market is defined here as including cellular (mobile) phones, pagers and any other wireless or cellular telecommunication service. Revenues are based on payments to operators of all of these services for subscriptions and usage. Market volumes represent total numbers of subscribers. Market shares in this report are in terms of subscriber volumes. Any currency conversions used in the creation of this report were calculated using constant 2006 annual average exchange rates.

For the purpose of this report the Americas comprises Brazil, Canada, Mexico and the US.

Europe comprises Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Russia, Spain, Sweden and the UK.

Asia-Pacific comprises Australia, China, Japan, India, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan.

The global figure comprises the Americas, Asia-Pacific and Europe.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

CHAPTER 1 Market Overview

1.1 Market Definition

1.2 Research Highlights

1.3 Market Analysis

CHAPTER 2 Market Value

CHAPTER 3 Market Volume

CHAPTER 4 Market Segmentation

CHAPTER 5 Market Share

CHAPTER 6 Five Forces Analysis

6.1 Buyer Power

6.2 Supplier Power

6.3 New Entrants

6.4 Substitutes

6.5 Rivalry

CHAPTER 7 Leading Companies

7.1 Vodafone Group PLC

7.2 T-Mobile International AG & Co. KG

7.3 France Telecom/Orange SA

CHAPTER 8 Market Forecasts

8.1 Market Value Forecast

8.2 Market Volume Forecast

CHAPTER 9 Macroeconomic Indicators

CHAPTER 10 Appendix

10.1 Methodology

10.2 Industry Associations

10.3 Related Datamonitor Research

LIST OF TABLES

Table 1: Europe Wireless Telecommunication Services Market Value: $ billion, 2002-2006

Table 2: Europe Wireless Telecommunication Services Market Volume: Subscribers million, 2002-2006

Table 3: Europe Wireless Telecommunication Services Market Segmentation: % Share, by Value, 2006

Table 4: Europe Wireless Telecommunication Services Market Share: % Share, by Volume, 2006

Table 5: Key Facts: Vodafone Group PLC

Table 6: Key Financials: Vodafone Group PLC

Table 7: Key Facts: T-Mobile International AG & Co. KG

Table 8: Key Facts: France Telecom/Orange SA

Table 9: Key Financials: France Telecom/Orange SA

Table 10: Europe Wireless Telecommunication Services Market Value Forecast: $ billion, 2006-2011

Table 11: Europe Wireless Telecommunication Services Market Volume Forecast: Subscribers million, 2006-2011

Table 12: Europe Exchange Rate, 2002-2006

Companies Mentioned:

Spot Future Trends and Developments in the European Wireless Telecommunication Services Market

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c67190) has announced the addition of Datamonitor's new report: Wireless Telecommunication Services in Europe to their offering.

Our Wireless Telecommunication Services in Europe industry profile is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the wireless telecommunication services industry. It includes detailed data on market size and segmentation, plus textual and graphical analysis of the key trends and competitive landscape, leading companies and demographic information.

Scope

* Contains an executive summary and data on value, volume and/or segmentation

* Provides textual analysis of the industry's recent performance and future prospects

* Incorporates in-depth five forces competitive environment analysis and scorecards

* Includes a five-year forecast of the industry

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Steelworkers Endorse John Edwards for President

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PITTSBURGH -- The United Steelworkers (USW) today endorsed Senator John Edwards as the Democratic nominee for President.

The USW, the nation's largest private sector union, was joined in making its endorsement by the United Mineworkers of America (UMWA), giving Edwards the largest bloc of union support so far among the field of eight presidential candidates.

In making the announcement, USW President Leo W. Gerard said, "All of the Democratic candidates in the field share our values, and any one of them would be a major improvement over the current administration.

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"But none of them is a more forceful advocate for those values than John Edwards. Senator Edwards is committed, as he has been throughout his life, to going to bat for everyday Americans and to changing a broken political system that leaves millions of Americans without a voice in their government."

The Steelworkers also noted that numerous polls show Edwards to be the most electable Democrat in the general election. The USW said it aims to play a leadership role in ensuring Edwards' nomination, adding that the union's significant membership in the early caucus and primary states and high levels of membership density in crucial battleground states in a general election give it a unique opportunity to contribute to Edwards' nomination and election.

The Edwards endorsement followed an extensive outreach to USW members that included a nationwide poll of the union's membership as well as a survey of its core activists. The USW International Executive Board voted Sunday afternoon for the endorsements, as required by the union's constitution. The vote was unanimous.
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A resolution, also passed by the Board as part of the endorsement, states:

"He [Edwards] grew up in a family that worked and lived in a mill town, so he has seen first hand the damage unregulated trade has done to people he knows and loves. He is committed to changing entrenched trade policies that export American jobs to low wage counties where they exploit third world workers and the environment just to fatten multinationals' profits, instead of lifting all workers' wages and creating American jobs

"He has laid out a plan that will lead to universal health care for every American and will cut health care costs for everyone - from those who have health insurance through collective bargaining to the 47 million Americans that are uninsured; and,

"He will fight to restore the freedom of workers to form unions and raise their standard of living through collective bargaining."

"The long and short of it," Gerard said, "is that John Edwards will put workers and families first, and there's nothing that's needed more than that right now."

The USW represents 1.2 million members and retirees.

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Paul Lumbis Joins Guy Carpenter As Managing Director, Corporate Finance, Europe

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NEW YORK -- Guy Carpenter & Company, LLC, the leading global risk and reinsurance specialist and a part of the Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE: MMC), announced today that it has appointed Paul Lumbis as Managing Director of Corporate Finance, Europe. Mr. Lumbis will be responsible for leading the firm's European corporate finance business, with a particular emphasis on mergers and acquisitions (M&A). He also will help establish the strategic direction of Guy Carpenter's Solutions Group and the firm's Investment Banking Specialty Practice and join the leadership team of Guy Carpenter's UK operations.

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"Paul's deep experience both in UK and international insurance transactions and in capital management strategies will be instrumental in leading the formulation and capitalization of new insurance companies, as well as helping clients identify and evaluate opportunities to optimize their capital structure," said David Priebe, Head of Guy Carpenter's Global Specialty Operations.

Mr. Priebe added, "Paul will be responsible for building a market-leading corporate finance practice dedicated to the European insurance market that is second to none. In addition to focusing on originating buy-side and sell-side mandates and managing the execution of European M&A, he will be working closely with our account teams to advise clients on mergers, acquisitions and divestitures that align with their corporate objectives."
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Prior to joining Guy Carpenter, Mr. Lumbis was a Senior Manager in the Insurance Sector team of Ernst & Young, with a lead role in the Lloyd's, London and Bermuda insurance markets practice, focusing on M&A transactions, start-ups, IPOs and private debt and equity capital raising. He has more than 14 years of experience in the UK and international life and general insurance industry. Previously, he worked for Aviva PLC in London, where he helped direct the firm's international growth strategy and personally managed numerous UK and international transactions.

Mr. Lumbis is a graduate with Distinction of the London Business School's MBA program, where he majored in corporate finance. He also holds a BSc with Honors in business from the University of Hertfordshire.

Mr. Lumbis stated, "I am excited by this opportunity to combine my expertise in international insurance transaction management and corporate finance with Guy Carpenter's strong market presence and excellent reputation. Our current and future clients can look forward to the highest quality of informed market-specific advice, level of service and degree of choice."

Guy Carpenter & Company, LLC is the world's leading risk and reinsurance specialist and a part of the Marsh & McLennan Companies. Guy Carpenter creates and executes reinsurance and risk management solutions for clients worldwide through 2,600 professionals across the globe. The firm's full breadth of services includes 16 centers of excellence in Accident & Health, Agriculture, Alternative Risk Transfer, Environmental, General Casualty, Investment Banking*, Life & Annuity, Marine & Energy, Professional Liability, Program Manager Solutions, Property, Retrocessional, Structured Risk, Surety, Terror Risk, and Workers Compensation. In addition, Guy Carpenter's Instrat[R] unit utilizes industry-leading quantitative skills and modeling tools that optimize the reinsurance decision-making process and help make the firm's clients more successful. Guy Carpenter's website address is www.guycarp.com.

*Securities or investments, as applicable, are offered in the United States through MMC Securities Corp., a US registered broker-dealer and member FINRA/SIPC. Advice on securities or investments in the European Union is provided through MMC Securities Ltd., regulated by the Financial Services Authority for the conduct of investment business in the United Kingdom. Reinsurance products are placed through qualified affiliates of Guy Carpenter. MMC Securities Corp. and MMC Securities Ltd. are affiliates of Guy Carpenter.

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IIJ to Test the Earthquake Alert Distribution Service

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TOKYO -- Internet Initiative Japan, Inc., (IIJ, NASDAQ: IIJI, TSE1: 3774), one of Japan's leading Internet access and comprehensive network solutions providers, today announced that it will provide the Earthquake Alert Distribution Service free of charge on a test basis to corporate customers of IIJ Internet connectivity services starting on October 2007.

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IIJ will receive earthquake alerts directly from the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) through a dedicated line connecting the JMA with the IIJ Earthquake Alert Distribution Network System. This alert will then be distributed immediately to IIJ customers via the Internet. The earthquake alert system detects seismic waves at monitoring points close to the center of an earthquake and then quickly estimates certain aspects of the event, such as the seismic center, intensity, and strength at certain distances from the center. With this early warning system, IIJ customers can start initiating business continuation and risk management plans before the earthquake's destructive shear waves arrive, reducing the potential damage.

The Internet serves a vital role as the foundation of today's information society, and IIJ will continue to support it through advanced operational technology and monitoring technology.

* Customers must provide their own earthquake alert display terminal to use the Earthquake Alert Distribution Service.

About IIJ
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Founded in 1992, Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (IIJ, NASDAQ: IIJI, Tokyo Stock Exchange TSE1: 3774) is one of Japan's leading Internet-access and comprehensive network solutions providers. IIJ and its group of companies provide total network solutions that mainly cater to high-end corporate customers. The company's services include high-quality systems integration and security services, Internet access, hosting/housing, and content design. Moreover, the company has built one of the largest Internet backbone networks in Japan, and between Japan and the United States. IIJ was listed on NASDAQ in 1999 and on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 2006. For more information about IIJ, visit the IIJ Web site at http://www.iij.ad.jp/en/.

The statements within this release contain forward-looking statements about our future plans that involve risk and uncertainty. These statements may differ materially from actual future events or results. Readers are referred to the documents furnished by Internet Initiative Japan Inc. with the SEC, specifically the most recent reports on Forms 20-F and 6-K, which identify important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements.

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Spirit Airlines® Initiates Hurricane Buster Policy

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Spirit Airlines has activated its Hurricane Buster Protection policy in response to anticipated flight changes resulting from Hurricane Felix.

For customers holding reservations for travel to or from affected locations between Tuesday, September 4, 2007, and Wednesday, September 5, 2007, Spirit Airlines will waive any change fee and difference in fare, provided that customers rebook their travel plans before the date and time of their original reservation, and travel on or before October 2, 2007.

Customers who wish to move their travel beyond October 2, 2007, will not be charged a change fee, however any difference in fare will apply. Customers must call the Spirit Reservations Center at 800-772-7117 (or en Espanol 800-756-7117) to make their flight changes.

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Locations included in the Hurricane Buster Protection policy related to Hurricane Felix are:

* San Pedro Sula, Honduras

* Guatemala City, Guatemala

Hurricane Buster Protection

Spirit Airlines' Hurricane Buster Protection offers customers the ability to make changes to their reservations without a change fee if there is a hurricane watch in effect for their origin or destination airport beginning June 1, 2007, through November 15, 2007.

About Spirit Airlines

Spirit Airlines, Inc. is the largest Ultra Low Cost Carrier in the United States, Latin America and The Caribbean. Its all-Airbus fleet, the youngest in the Americas, flies more than 185 daily flights to 36 destinations. The company is based in Miramar, Florida, and employs 2,300 professionals.

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INVESCO PLC: Transaction in Own Shares

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LONDON -- INVESCO PLC (NYSE:IVZ) (LSE:IVZ) (TSX:IVZ) announces that on 3 September 2007 it purchased 100,000 of its Ordinary Shares at a price of 609.2224 pence per share. It is intended that these shares will be held in Treasury.

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Following the purchase, INVESCO PLC holds 5,406,393 of its Ordinary Shares in Treasury and has a total of 839,233,068 Ordinary Shares (excluding shares held in Treasury) in issue.

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Research and Markets : SAP Writes a Program for Innovation

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DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c67198) has announced the addition of SAP Writes A Program For Innovation to their offering.

SAP's growth strategy has three legs: to drive adoption of service-oriented architecture (SOA) and of NetWeaver, its SOA-based, business process platform; broaden its enterprise focus to include the mid-market; and build its industry ecosystem through a unique approach to partnering and software development that it calls 'co-innovation'. Co-innovation aims to combine SAP's expertise with that of key partners and customers to define optimal business processes and implement them in best-of-breed, SOA-compliant software. In SAP's vision, this approach will deliver consistent value to all three parties, in a systematic, repeatable fashion that also fosters long-term loyalty. Co-innovation is new and complex, and its benefits may prove difficult to quantify. Nor will it, by itself, ensure SAP's overall success. However, early participants appear enthusiastic and, if it continues to gather steam, co-innovation stands to become a powerful market differentiator for SAP.

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Content Outline:

Key messages

SAP is building an innovative approach to IT innovation

Three new programs illustrate the co-innovation process

Industry Value Networks

Enterprise Services Community

Business Process Experts Community

Embedding co-innovation throughout SAP boosts likelihood of success
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Still new, co-innovation faces multiple challenges

Promising start towards a strong differentiator

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c67198

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Mobile Data Services to Accelerate Changing Media Consumption

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DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c67243) has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report: The Convergence of Telecoms, Media and Technology: How Mobile Services will Accelerate Changing Media Consumption to their offering.

This Frost & Sullivan research titled The Convergence of Telecoms, Media and Technology: How Mobile Services will Accelerate Changing Media Consumption discusses the impact of convergence on the changing nature of media consumption. The emergence of Web 2.0 and the move of technology such as broadband and mobile devices into the mass market are analysed. In this research, Frost & Sullivan's expert analysts examine trends in the following areas: media, user generated content and fixed-mobile convergence.

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Based on extensive and in-depth research, real-world consulting work, and new theories tested in hundreds of companies across many industries, Frost & Sullivan has evolved its Growth Partnership Services (GPS) program that provides established and emerging firms with powerful growth visions. Moving beyond token mission statements, GPS provides an actionable vision to growth consulting partners by illustrating how key intelligence and strategic research based on defined goals can guide day-to-day behavior and overall company direction. The foundation of Frost & Sullivan's GPS includes:

* Assisting companies to reach their full potential in the core business

* Providing growth strategies to help companies expand into related businesses

* Preemptively redefining the core business during market turbulence

* Applying the Frost & Sullivan framework to identify and address common mistakes resulting from misaligned corporate strategies

* Recommending growth management strategies through continuous partnership

To maximize the potential for growth within a firm's internal and external environment, Frost & Sullivan consultants can facilitate the creation of strategic programs that deliver improved market success. Frost & Sullivan's strengths lie in combining strategic understanding with market expertise and applying these with absolute commitment to its clients' growth.

Market Overview

Mobile Data Services to Accelerate Changing Media Consumption

Over the last two years, much of the attention on convergence has traditionally focused on technological aspects namely, application, service, device and network. Media, through the accessibility and affordability of enabling technology, has changed through all recognisable appearances. The previous one-way flow of content to consumers has morphed into a two-way connection of content and feedback. This has dynamically changed the very nature of media, shifting target audiences from the general to the niche, increasing content and the manner of consumption.

The convergence between technology, media and telecommunications has been a fundamental factor in this development. "New technologies, first through the provision of broadband services and currently through increased functionality of mobile devices, as well as mobile operator strategies, have penetrated the mass market," notes the analyst of this research service. "This has provided users with the opportunity to directly control timing, format and the actual content itself, either through increased interactivity or through providing the necessary tools, thus enabling them to become content producers themselves." The result has seen the blurring between journalist reporting and opinions. Further, this has increased feedback channels and created greater transparency, as well as accountability for the industry in terms of measurement. Moreover, the cost of technology is proving to be a declining barrier to mass market participation in media creation. Although authorities continue to regulate the media, the Internet has enabled greater freedom of information.

High-bandwidth Broadband Services: Catalyst for Media Liberalisation

Accessibility to the Internet and the explosion of digital TV have dramatically expanded the range of content and its distribution. The primary catalyst for media liberalisation has been the access to high bandwidth broadband services, which spurred Web 2.0. Mobile data services are set to extend this evolution further. The delivery of media has also changed, with less importance given to programming schedules. The emphasis is now on release dates and 'on demand' content. "Awareness of Web 2.0, through social networking, podcasts and user-generated content has already crossed over into the mass market supplemented by camera phones, MP3 players and broadband technologies," remarks the analyst. "Mobile operators in particular have the power to accelerate this further, by removing the barriers that currently exist."
Media convergence has created various potential revenue streams for the telecoms industry. The success of converged content and channels can be seen in instances such as the success of iTunes. However, there are concerns over the exclusive nature of some of these agreements. Advertising based models appear promising but the purchasing power of the targeted user as well as their 'affinity' towards subsidised/value offerings are still in question.
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1. The Convergence of Telecommunications, Media and Technology

-1. TMT Convergence

--1. Telecommunications Media and Technology Convergence

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'Food Security Management Briefing Report' - Global Concern That is Food Security

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DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c67237) has announced the addition of Food Security Management Briefing to their offering.

This month's briefing looks at the global concern that is food security.

Security has acquired new meaning and resonance during this first decade of the 21st century. Regularly applied not only to personal safety and the need for official action to minimise risks, it also refers to the individual strands of everyday life, not least our food supply.

It is not unusual for people to need imported food just to survive. Whether bought or donated in the form of aid, many countries rely on imports as they cannot produce enough themselves to prevent starvation.

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As borders and populations shift, so too must supply chains and distribution patterns. This report investigates safe and secure food and supply, including issues such as ensuring quantity, methods of mass production, food scares, communications technology, logistical nightmares and hunting and fishing.

Report breakdown:

Introduction

- Terms of reference

- Definitions and background

Safe and secure food

- Ensuring quantity

- Consumer confidence

- Methods of mass-production

- Food scares

- Communications technology - benefits and costs
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- Recalls

- Individual efforts

- International cooperation

Safe, secure supply

- Playing the blame game

- Rich producers, poor producers

- Food or fuel?

- Shifting populations

- Rich consumers, poor consumers

- The bigger picture

- Hunting and fishing

- Logistical nightmares

- Secure nations, secure supplies

Conclusion

Companies mentioned:

- Carrefour

- Tesco

- Metro

- Migros

- Ahold

- Wal-Mart

- Delhaize

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Boliden: Boliden's CEO Jan Johansson Leaves the Company

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STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Regulatory News:

Boliden AB (STO:BOL) (TSX:BOL):

Boliden's CEO Jan Johansson announced today that he is leaving the company and has accepted the position as CEO at SCA.

- Jan Johansson has been with Boliden for six years, a period during which the company has been through significant changes. With commitment and great knowledge Jan Johansson has contributed to making Boliden stronger than ever. We are sorry that he is leaving us and we wish him all the best in his new position. We have clear goals and strategies for the Group's continued growth and we have initiated the process of finding the person to take this further, says Chairman of the Board, Anders Ullberg.

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Boliden is one of the leading mining and smelting companies in Europe with operations in Sweden, Finland, Norway and Ireland. Boliden's main products are copper, zinc, lead and gold and silver. Exploration and recycling of metals are also important within the company. The number of employees is approximately 4 500 and the turnover amounts to approximately EUR 3.8 billion annually. Its shares are listed on Stockholmsborsen's Large Cap list and on the Toronto Stock Exchange in Canada.

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View Individual Analysis of the Top 81 DIY Wholesaler & Distributor Companies inside the UK Today

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DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c67185) has announced the addition of DIY Wholesalers & Distributors - Portfolio Analysis to their offering.

The Portfolio Analysis - DIY Wholesalers & Distributors is a comprehensive evaluation of the UK market. The revised and updated 2007 edition analyses the financial performance of the companies important to the success of your business. Using the most up to date information available, the analysis is ideal both as a tool to benchmark your own company's results and to study the market in more depth. Aimed at the busy manager, the Portfolio Analysis is both quick and easy to use thanks to the unique visual layout. The Analysis lays bare the performance of each company highlighting their strengths and weaknesses. Do you know which companies are best to do business with? Do you know which companies are selling at a loss and whose profit margins are plummeting? Find out the answers to all these questions and more with the newly published Portfolio Analysis.

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Benefits of this report include

* Individual analysis of the Top 81 companies.

* The very latest accounts from Companies House.

* Every company ranked and rated.

* Easy to identify acquisition prospects.

* Complete industry overview section.

The report is divided into two colour-coded sections for your ease of use, Sector Analysis and Individual Company Analysis.
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Sector Analysis: Sales growth, market share and profitability are all analysed over a 10 year period giving you the fullest picture possible of the health of the market. Companies are ranked on these categories so you can see which companies are outshining the rest. Use the industry average tables to benchmark your own company's performance- how do you compare to the rest of the industry?

Industry Analysis: Each company receives a full page of analysis, evaluating their financial performance over the last five years so you get a full picture of the long term prospects of each company. Each company page of analysis is also packed with the following information: Full business name and address, Names and ages of directors, contact details and website address, seven unique charts showing at a glance the performance of each company, averages for the industry are also shown indicating the bare minimum each company should be looking to achieve, and five years of the latest accounts available,

New! Written summary on each company highlighting their key strengths and weaknesses.

Some of the Companies mentioned include:

* J C HOME LTD

* J W TREADWELL LTD

* JASPER CONRAN HOLDINGS LTD

* JOURDAN PLC

* K B DALE LTD

* KEN DUROSE (LOCK & SAFE) CO LTD

* KENT BLAXILL & CO LTD

* LA PORCELLANA LTD

* LES PAYNE & SONS LTD

* LULU GUINNESS HOLDINGS LTD

* M J DELANEY HOLDINGS LTD

* MARLOWE HOLDINGS LTD

* MARTEX PAINTS LTD

* MEKON PRODUCTS LTD

* OPALMECH LTD

* PARK TRADING CO LTD

* PAYNE BROS UK LTD

* PEARSONS OF DUNS LTD

* PLYGRADE LTD

* R D CRESSWELL AND CO LTD

* R G BENNETT & CO LTD

* RODO LTD

* S & S HOME SUPPLIES LTD

* S E APEX LTD

* SAUNDERS & CO (SHEFFIELD) LTD

* SEPOC 1 LTD

* SOLUS GARDEN AND LEISURE LTD

* SONIC TRADING LTD

* SPECIALIST DIY LTD

* SPREAD GARDEN SUPPLIES LTD

* STAX TRADE CENTRES PLC

* SYNCHEMICALS LTD

* TEST-RITE INTERNATIONAL (UK) LTD

* THOMAS & STRONG LTD

* THOMPSON (BUILDERS MERCHANTS) LTD

* TIMESHOP LTD

* TOMLINSON & TOMLINSON (HOLDINGS) LTD

* W H MORRIS & CO (ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE) LIMITED

* WESTBROOK & THOMPSON LTD

* WILDWOOD INTERIORS LTD

* WRIGHT HARDWARE LTD

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Multiple Advantages Underline the Rising Popularity of Minimally Invasive Surgeries

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DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c67167) has announced the addition of "European Markets for Minimally Invasive Surgical Devices" to their offering.

This Frost & Sullivan research service titled European Markets for Minimally Invasive Surgical Devices offers an overview of the advances in minimally invasive surgical technologies. Revenues of select product segments, along with an exhaustive analysis of key market drivers, restraints and trends, are also provided. In this research service, Frost & Sullivan's expert analysts offer an in-depth examination of both traditional as well as emergent minimally invasive surgical devices.

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Minimally invasive surgical procedures involve small incisions, through which cameras and instruments such as endoscopes enter and perform the surgery from within a body cavity. Such procedures offer numerous advantages over traditional, open surgical techniques. Major benefits of minimally invasive surgeries include cosmetic results that are typically superior to those achieved in open traditional procedures, reduced post-operative pain and faster recovery rates.

Due to these multiple advantages, such surgeries are being performed across an ever-widening roster of specialties. "Minimally invasive surgical techniques are being employed across various specialties; however, there is still scope for their expansion," says the analyst of this research. "Companies can focus on increasing the application of such procedures within specialties or in new areas where such procedures have not yet been performed." The rising number of minimally invasive surgeries is having a positive ripple effect on the demand for related devices.
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Technological Advances Support Market Expansion

Companies have increasingly been investing in R&D, resulting in the introduction of technologically advanced products at regular intervals. This trend has boosted patients' acceptance of minimally invasive surgical techniques, while facilitating market expansion. Initially, for instance, the performance of video endoscopies was limited due to high costs. However, the scenario has changed owing to the better quality of pictures produced. Consequently, usage levels of video endoscopes has risen, augmenting revenues in this product segment.

Technological improvements are particularly significant in the mature endoscopes market. Companies that provide sophisticated technology enjoy a competitive edge. Allied to this is the need to develop a broad product line, which can be offered to cost-conscious hospitals at competitive prices. In Germany, the DRG system encourages hospital authorities to purchase from manufacturers that offer a 'one-stop shop' facility. Hence, companies that offer an extensive range of products will gain a competitive edge.

Key topics covered include:

- Introduction to the European Minimally Invasive Surgical Devices Market

- Total European Market for Minimally Invasive Surgical Devices

- Strategic Recommendations

- Geographic Analysis of the European Minimally Invasive Surgical Devices Market

- Key Industry Participants

- Decision Support Database

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c67167.

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According to a 2006 Dun & Bradstreet Report, There Were 22 Indian-Owned Automotive Component Companies within the Top 500 Companies in India

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DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c67163) has announced the addition of "The Indian Automotive Components Industry - Forecasts to 2014" to their offering.

It has taken a long time for India's components industry to reach a point where it is being taken seriously. Years of negative, restricted economic planning meant there was a lot of ground to make up once the Indian auto industry was deregulated in the 1990s. Since then, an influx of overseas technology and know-how has provided the impetus for improvements in quality and productivity, to a point where many global companies now view India more favorably than China as a source point for components.

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It seems that global Tier 1s are increasingly confident about India's ability to build more complex parts, and are relocating more complicated systems work to India rather than simply building basic parts there. So, with India's position and influence in the global auto industry set to keep on growing, just-auto has decided to publish its timely, first edition of the Indian components report.

Use this report to discover which manufacturers are shifting operations to India, who the top component companies in India are, and what they produce, plus what the future holds for this important emerging market.

The report is broken down as follows:

Chapter 1: Background and brief history of the Indian automotive sector
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Chapter 2: Component supply structure and characteristics - This extensive chapter looks at the geographical distribution of the supplier sector, the arrival in India of major global Tier 1 components suppliers, and new Government initiatives, such as the Automotive Mission Plan (AMP) and the National Automotive Testing and R&D Infrastructure Project (NATRIP). It also includes commentary on the technological strengths and productivity improvements in Indian engineering sector.

Major components companies are increasingly looking to relocate operations to India, and the report talks about various mergers and acquisitions, such as Webasto Motherson, and Vege Europe.

Comments from key executives, such as Hemant Luthra, president of Mahindra's Systech auto parts unit, Amit Kalyani, executive director of Bharat Forge and chairman and managing director or Sona Koyo, Dr Surinder Kapur are also included throughout, along with forecasts to 2014 for Indian components industry growth, and industry exports.

Chapter 3: Indian-owned components companies - According to a 2006 Dun & Bradstreet report, India's top 500 companies, 2006, there were 22 Indian-owned automotive component companies within the Top 500 companies in India.

In this chapter we take a look at some of the leading Indian components companies, and provide information on overseas operations and acquisitions, focusing on Bharat Forge, Mahindra & Mahindra, Suprajit Engineering, Continental Engines and Autoline Industries Ltd.

We also include a case study on Tata Autocomp Systems, with comments from managing director D.S. Gupta.

Chapter 4: Sourcing - There is plenty of scope for growth within the Indian auto industry as a source point for global auto manufacturers.

This chapter provides information on manufacturer sourcing strategies, current sourcing policies and specific manufacturer sourcing initiatives for some of the major manufacturers, namely Toyota, Ford, BMW, Renault Nissan, General Motors, Fiat, Daimler Chrysler, Honda, Hyundai, PSA Peugeot Citro[R]n, Volvo Truck and MAN.

Chapter 5: Recent activity by major global Tier 1 suppliers in India - We provide an overview of the investments, mergers and acquisitions and subsidiaries, along with comments from executives for the major suppliers, namely: Bosch, Delphi, Visteon, Eaton, Hitachi, Modine Manufacturing, Pierburg, Mann+Hummel Filter Private Limited, Mando Corp, Valeo and GKN Driveline.

Chapter 6: Conclusions

Companies mentioned in the report include:

- Webasto Motherson

- Vege Europe

- Bharat Forge

- Mahindra & Mahindra

- Suprajit Engineering

- Continental Engines

- Autoline Industries Ltd.

- Toyota

- Ford

- BMW

- Renault

- Nissan

- General Motors

- Fiat

- Daimler Chrysler

- Honda

- Hyundai

- Peugeot

- Citro[R]n

- Volvo

- Truck

- MAN

- Bosch

- Delphi

- Visteon

- Eaton

- Hitachi

- Modine Manufacturing

- Pierburg

- Mann & Hummel Filter Private Limited

- Mando Corp

- Valeo

- GKN Driveline

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Low-Cost Production and Proximity to European Consumer Markets Make UMENA a Suitable Hub for Global Electronics Manufacturers

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Low-Cost Production and Proximity to European Consumer Markets Make UMENA a Suitable Hub for Global Electronics Manufacturers

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LONDON -- An abundance of skilled labour, proximity to Western Europe, a conducive manufacturing environment, surging economies and growing local markets are propelling the growth of the electronics manufacturing industry across the Ukraine, Middle East and North Africa (UMENA).

Electronics manufacturers in UMENA face major obstacles, including inadequate infrastructure and an underdeveloped component supplier base. However, strategic initiatives including ensuring the effective flow of goods and services, and the building of a reliable supplier base are having a positive impact on electronics manufacturing services (EMS) providers in the region. As a result, the region is becoming an increasingly attractive hub for the manufacture of cost-competitive electronic products.

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New analysis from Frost & Sullivan (http://www.semiconductors.frost.com), Emergence of Ukraine, Middle East and North Africa as an Electronic Manufacturing Hub, finds that the market earned revenues of $425.35 million in 2006 and estimates this to reach $1071.9 million in 2013.

If you are interested in a virtual brochure, which provides manufacturers, end users and other industry participants with an overview of the latest analysis of the Emergence of Ukraine, Middle East and North Africa as an Electronic Manufacturing Hub, send an e-mail to Joanna Lewandowska, Corporate Communications, at joanna.lewandowska@frost.com with your full name, company name, title, telephone number, e-mail address, city, state and country. We will send you the information by e-mail upon receipt of the above information.
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"Rapidly fluctuating consumer demands are pressuring OEMs to seek new avenues to justify their production strategies and satisfy demands. just as falling consumer electronics prices are negatively affecting their profit margins, compelling them to seek out cost-effective outsourcing solutions," notes Frost & Sullivan Research Analyst Ganesh Muthiah. "In the light of these developments, the combination of low-cost, skilled labour and strategically located manufacturing clusters is making UMENA a promising manufacturing base for both OEMs and EMS providers."

Subsidies and tax incentives offered by UMENA governments to attract foreign direct investment, the presence of global production networks and a favourable manufacturing environment in the region have started a paradigm shift, causing the electronics manufacturing industry to relocate to UMENA. Cutting-edge technology and state-of-the-art research facilities coupled with the setting-up of technology parks are promoting the region as an emerging low-cost electronics manufacturing hub in the global market.

However, the ineffective flow of goods and services across the region poses a major threat to market development. At the same time, an underdeveloped component supplier base presents a potential risk that could negatively affect industry expansion.

"Most countries in the region lag behind when it comes to putting in place channels for the streamlined flow of goods and services, delaying products from reaching the market on time," adds Ganesh. "In addition, the success of a supply chain is heavily dependent on the easy procurement of basic supplies for the electronics industry, underlining the importance of having a reliable supplier base in the region."

The Key to maximise available growth opportunities in UMENA, is to build up the infrastructure base, as well as to provide support to the electronics manufacturing industry. At the same time, efforts should be made to create a strong supply chain to meet present and future needs.

Emergence of Ukraine, Middle East and North Africa as an Electronic Manufacturing Hub is part of the Surface Mount Technologies Growth Partnership Service, which also includes research in the following markets:

European Contract Electronics Manufacturing (CEM) Industry Value Chain Analysis, Growth of Eastern Europe as a Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Hub and World EMS Provider and ODM Convergence Markets.

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South Asia Mobile Forecast, 2007 - 2010

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DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c67162) has announced the addition of Q3 South Asia Mobile Forecast, 2007 - 2010 to their offering

This South Asia Mobile Forecast provides over 65 operational and financial metrics for wireless markets across South Asia. We cover quarterly historical data starting in 1Q2003 and provide four-year forecasts at the operator level. Our South Asia Aggregation contains separate data for 3 countries and their mobile operators (17 operators in total). Our Mobile Forecasts are updated quarterly and are available for one-time delivery or through regular updates.

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Through custom-designed spreadsheets you can select specific metrics and customize the results based on country or operator. The operator data table can also be used for instant access to operators by Country or all together. A set of charts will also be created automatically based on your selections for the first 6 data entries of each table. This allows for quick access to desired data, saving the time typically wasted scrolling through the data and allowing for comparisons across countries and operators. This regional forecast also has the added function of charting all 65 operational and financial metrics for a single country simply by selecting it from a drop down menu.

Our country-based forecasting models deploy multiple regression analysis and cross-impact matrices. We estimate relationships between subscriber data, technology use and deployment data, overall economic and demographic changes expected in a particular country; and relate these to company operational and financial metrics.
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Countries and Operators Covered in this Global Mobile Forecast

Bangladesh Bangalink/Sheba (Orascom Tel, BD), GrameenPhone (Telenor), TM Int'l (Telekom Malaysia), PBTL (SingTel), Warid, BTTB

India Rcom (India), Hutchison, Bharti-Airtel, BSNL, Others (India)

Pakistan Mobilink (Pakistan), Ufone, Paktel, Instaphone, Telenor, Warid Telecom

Companies Mentioned in the Report include:

Bangalink/Sheba (Orascom Tel, BD)

GrameenPhone (Telenor)

TM Int'l (Telekom Malaysia)

PBTL (SingTel)

Warid

BTTB

Rcom (India)

Hutchison

Bharti-Airtel

BSNL

Others (India)

Mobilink (Pakistan)

Ufone

Paktel

Instaphone

Telenor

Warid Telecom

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