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REDONDO BEACH, Calif., May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Navy has selected Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) for the initial phase of the Solid State Laser Technology Maturation (SSL-TM) program. SSL-TM is a research and development project to mature solid-state, high-power laser weapon systems and components for ship defense. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121024/LA98563LOGO) This selection is the first step in the development of a Prototype Laser Weapon...
Leading Industry Visionaries Share Predictions for the Future of Business Travel ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the global business travel industry, today announced the speakers for the 'Luminaries of Travel CEO Panel' to be held on Tuesday, August 6, 2013, during the GBTA Convention 2013 in San Diego, California. Philip Wolf, founder and retired chairman, PhoCusWright, will moderate the panel with...
NORWALK, Conn., May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Priceline.com Incorporated (NASDAQ: PCLN) ("priceline.com") and KAYAK Software Corporation (NASDAQ: KYAK) ("KAYAK") today announced the successful completion of the acquisition of KAYAK by priceline.com. In accordance with the terms of the transaction as previously announced, KAYAK merged with and into a wholly-owned subsidiary of priceline.com. Priceline.com paid approximately $522.4 million in cash and issued approximately 1,519,717...
Analyzing Aggregated and Anonymized Data, SAP® Consumer Insight 365 Mobile Service to Unlock New Business Opportunities for Mobile Operators; Provide Empirical Source of Market Intelligence for Enterprises to Better Engage With Consumers LAS VEGAS, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- To provide brands and market research and media companies with a new source of consumer insight, SAP AG (NYSE: SAP) today announced the SAP® Consumer Insight 365 mobile service, a pilot initiative of a new...
LAS VEGAS, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- SAP AG (NYSE: SAP) today released the third annual Mobile Commerce Guide. This year's edition extends its focus beyond financial institutions and mobile operators that have been making great progress pioneering mobile commerce over the past several years, to help other sectors, such as retail, consumer products and utilities companies navigate the new market opportunities that mobile commerce technology and solutions can bring in both developed...
Seasoned Executive brings 25 years of global tax and regulatory compliance experience DENVER, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Spinnaker Support, the global market leader for SAP and JD Edwards third-party maintenance, co-sourcing(SM), and consulting, announces today George Skidmore has joined the company as its Vice President, Global Tax and Regulatory Compliance. In this role, Mr. Skidmore will work closely with the Global Support team to grow Spinnaker Support's resources and...
SkyWest Airlines to Operate 40 Aircraft Under United Express Brand Through Capacity Purchase Agreement CHICAGO, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines today announced a capacity purchase agreement for SkyWest Airlines, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of SkyWest, Inc., to operate 40 Embraer 175 aircraft under the United Express brand. SkyWest, Inc. will purchase the 40 76-seat aircraft with deliveries in 2014 and 2015. These aircraft are in addition to 30 Embraer 175 aircraft...
New York Area's largest airline highlights more than $150 million in further investments in state-of-the-art facility NEWARK, N.J. and NEW YORK, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines today will celebrate the 25(th) anniversary of the airline's Terminal C hub facility at Newark Liberty International Airport, one of the world's most modern airport terminals and the cornerstone of the original and largest New York/New Jersey airline hub. To view the multimedia assets...
WALLDORF, Germany, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- In support of its mission to help the world run better and improve people's lives, SAP AG (NYSE: SAP) today announced it will work globally with Specialisterne to employ people with autism as software testers, programmers and data quality assurance specialists. SAP sees a potential competitive advantage to leveraging the unique talents of people with autism, while also helping them to secure meaningful employment. It is estimated that...
United's Dreamliner returns with Houston to Chicago flight CHICAGO, May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines today welcomed back its Boeing 787 with the re-launch of commercial service from the airline's hub in Houston. United's Flight 1 departure from Houston Intercontinental at 11 a.m. to Chicago O'Hare marked the return of regular service using the world's most advanced and efficient aircraft on domestic and international routes. "The 787 offers an unmatched travel...
