13. Vast business opportunities in Kazakhstan, says President Nazarbayev

PUTRAJAYA: Kazakhstan has invited Malaysian investors and businessmen to spread their wings to the country.

Kazakhstan president Nursultan Nazarbayev said there were still vast business opportunities in his country waiting to be tapped.

President Nazarbayev inspecting a guard-of-honour during the welcoming ceremony at Parliament Square

"We are developing between 200 and 300 new industrial facilities. They cover all areas including oil and gas, construction and financial services.

"All these offer good opportunities for Malaysian businessmen and we welcome them," he said in a joint statement with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak at Perdana Putra on Wednesday.

Nazarbayev and Najib earlier had a bilateral meeting where both leaders discussed a wide range of topics including boosting trade between the two nations.

Nazarbayev arrived Tuesday night for a two-day visit to Malaysia, his third in 16 years.

He was accorded a state welcome at Parliament Square here.

Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah and the Prime Minister received Nazarbayev.

The national anthems of both countries were played by the Royal Malay Regiment band followed by the firing of a 14-gun salute.

Nazarbayev and delegation were then introduced to Cabinet ministers and members of foreign diplomatic service attending the event, reported Bernama.

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Cubic Global Tracking Solutions Selects Michael H. Bigbee as Vice President, Business Development

In this role, Bigbee will focus on discovering, evaluating and pursuing business opportunities. He also will identify compatible acquisitions, licensing opportunities and strategic business alliances.

Vienna, VA (PRWEB) June 12, 2012

Global-Tracking-Solutions (CGTS), the asset visibility solutions provider of Cubic Corporation (NYSE: CUB), appointed Michael H. Bigbee to the position of vice president business development.

In this role, Bigbee will focus on discovering, evaluating and pursuing business opportunities. He also will identify compatible acquisitions, licensing opportunities and strategic business alliances.

"We are extremely fortunate to have Michael join Cubic Global Tracking Solutions,” said Mary Ann Wagner, president. “I am confident in his ability to increase awareness of our products and solutions in the international market, and to help grow our U.S. domestic business. Michael has a strong background and an excellent reputation in the asset tracking industry. He brings years of experience and knowledge to our team,”

“I am excited about the opportunity to work for Cubic Global Tracking Solutions and I look forward to taking our business development initiatives to the next level,” Bigbee said. “My goal is to create brand awareness in the market and increase the demand for our solutions, while driving growth and delivering revenue.”

Prior to joining Cubic Global Tracking Solutions, Bigbee was the senior vice president for government and defense at IDENTEC SOLUTIONS, Inc. With a 30 year career in sales and marketing, Bigbee is experienced in both the software and wireless technology industries. He has held executive positions with Amtech (acquired by Intermec Technologies and then TransCore), Computer Associates, SIRIT, and GlobeRanger.

Bigbee’s business acumen resulted in the largest deployment in the world of a passive RFID solution to the U.S. government. He is a regular contributor of asset tracking and RFID articles across multiple industries, and as a guest speaker at conferences within the U.S. and internationally.

About Cubic Global Tracking Solutions

Cubic Global Tracking Solutions is a provider of asset-visibility systems and services. Cubic’s secure asset monitoring solutions provide ongoing situational awareness across an enterprise, and require limited or no infrastructure.

About Cubic Corporation

Cubic Corporation is the parent company of three major business segments: Defense Systems, Mission Support Services and Transportation Systems. Cubic Defense Systems is a leading provider of realistic combat training systems, cyber technologies, asset tracking solutions, and defense electronics. Mission Support Services is a leading provider of training, operations, maintenance, technical and other support services for U.S. and allied military and security forces. Cubic Transportation Systems is the world’s leading provider of automated fare collection systems and services for public transit authorities. For more information about Cubic, see the company's website at http://www.cubic.com.

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Vienna, VA (PRWEB) June 12, 2012

Global-Tracking-Solutions (CGTS), the asset visibility solutions provider of Cubic Corporation (NYSE: CUB), appointed Michael H. Bigbee to the position of vice president business development.

In this role, Bigbee will focus on discovering, evaluating and pursuing business opportunities. He also will identify compatible acquisitions, licensing opportunities and strategic business alliances.

"We are extremely fortunate to have Michael join Cubic Global Tracking Solutions,” said Mary Ann Wagner, president. “I am confident in his ability to increase awareness of our products and solutions in the international market, and to help grow our U.S. domestic business. Michael has a strong background and an excellent reputation in the asset tracking industry. He brings years of experience and knowledge to our team,”

“I am excited about the opportunity to work for Cubic Global Tracking Solutions and I look forward to taking our business development initiatives to the next level,” Bigbee said. “My goal is to create brand awareness in the market and increase the demand for our solutions, while driving growth and delivering revenue.”

Prior to joining Cubic Global Tracking Solutions, Bigbee was the senior vice president for government and defense at IDENTEC SOLUTIONS, Inc. With a 30 year career in sales and marketing, Bigbee is experienced in both the software and wireless technology industries. He has held executive positions with Amtech (acquired by Intermec Technologies and then TransCore), Computer Associates, SIRIT, and GlobeRanger.

Bigbee’s business acumen resulted in the largest deployment in the world of a passive RFID solution to the U.S. government. He is a regular contributor of asset tracking and RFID articles across multiple industries, and as a guest speaker at conferences within the U.S. and internationally.

About Cubic Global Tracking Solutions
Cubic Global Tracking Solutions is a provider of asset-visibility systems and services. Cubic’s secure asset monitoring solutions provide ongoing situational awareness across an enterprise, and require limited or no infrastructure.

About Cubic Corporation
Cubic Corporation is the parent company of three major business segments: Defense Systems, Mission Support Services and Transportation Systems. Cubic Defense Systems is a leading provider of realistic combat training systems, cyber technologies, asset tracking solutions, and defense electronics. Mission Support Services is a leading provider of training, operations, maintenance, technical and other support services for U.S. and allied military and security forces. Cubic Transportation Systems is the world’s leading provider of automated fare collection systems and services for public transit authorities. For more information about Cubic, see the company's website at http://www.cubic.com.

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Ricoh Innovations President and CEO Dr. Nikhil Balram Honored With a 2012 Fellow Award by the Society for Information ...

MENLO PARK, CA--(Marketwire -06/04/12)- Ricoh Innovations, Inc. ("RII"), a Silicon Valley-based subsidiary of Ricoh Company, Ltd., which develops innovative technologies and new business opportunities for Ricoh, today announced that its president and CEO Dr. Nikhil Balram will be recognized by the Society for Information Display (SID) with a 2012 Fellow Award for outstanding contributions to the display industry. Dr. Balram will receive the award at a banquet held this evening during Display Week, SID's annual International Symposium, Seminar and Exhibition, running June 3-8, 2012 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.

The SID Fellow Award honors individuals who have made a widely recognized and significant contribution in advancing display innovation. Dr. Balram is receiving the award for his pioneering contributions in the fields of video and image processing, integrating signal processing, visual perception and semiconductor architectures.

"Dr. Balram is the embodiment of excellence in both business and research, providing strong leadership in developing innovative technologies and new business opportunities for Ricoh Innovations," said Hiroshi Kobayashi, corporate executive vice president of Ricoh Company and chairman of the board of RII. "He brings to the table a unique set of skills and drive to help Ricoh make The Infinite Network a reality -- a seamlessly connected world of people, objects and information. We are proud of his most recent accomplishment in earning this distinguished award."

Dr. Balram has held key positions at several technology companies in his career spanning over 20 years. Prior to joining Ricoh Innovations, he was vice president and general manager of the digital entertainment business unit at Marvell Semiconductor, and chief technology officer of the displays group at National Semiconductor Corporation. Dr. Balram previously served as executive vice president and general manager of the consumer products group at Sage, and as vice president of advanced technology at Faroudja Laboratories.

Throughout his career, Dr. Balram has built international teams that developed award-winning technologies adopted by many leading consumer electronics companies around the world, and created well-known technology branding such as "DCDi by Faroudja" and "QDEO by Marvell."

"Dr. Balram has a deep and broad understanding of video signal processing," stated Professor Martin Banks, head of the Vision Science program and the Banks-Schor Lab at the University of California, Berkeley. "He also knows how to bring great products to market, and when and how to draw on the resources other people provide."

Dr. Balram is a visiting professor of vision science at the University of California, Berkeley, a guest professor at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Gandhinagar, India, and sits on the Industry Advisory Board (IAB) at the School of Engineering at Santa Clara University. He has written more than 30 technical publications, and has over 60 U.S. and foreign patents granted or pending.

"Dr. Balram is a highly respected figure in both academia and industry, and this award is a well-deserved recognition of his outstanding work in video and display technologies," stated Dr. Pradeep Khosla, Dean of the College of Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University and Chancellor-designate of the University of California, San Diego. "Since graduating at the top of his electrical engineering class at Carnegie Mellon University, he has gone on to play an instrumental role in bringing excellent-quality video and images to the consumer. We applaud his cutting-edge innovations and congratulate him on this honor."

Dr. Balram received his B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. in electrical engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, where he has also served on the Dean's Leadership Council, Silicon Valley Advisory Council, and Admissions Council.

About Ricoh Innovations
Based in California's Silicon Valley, Ricoh Innovations, Inc. ("RII") develops innovative technologies and new business opportunities for Ricoh Company, Ltd., RII was founded in 1997 as a subsidiary of Ricoh, growing out of the California Research Center established in 1989. RII is home to world-class technologists with a broad set of competencies in areas such as intelligent sensors, computational optics, mobile visual communication and cloud-based collaboration. Completing the team are experienced ethnographers with deep insights into user and customer experience, and creative designers with a fundamental understanding of user interfaces and industrial design. RII's focus is to realize The Infinite Network -- RII's vision of a seamlessly connected world of people, objects and information. To learn more about Ricoh Innovations, Inc., visit http://rii.ricoh.com.

About Ricoh
Ricoh is a global technology company specializing in office imaging equipment, production print solutions, document management systems and IT services. Headquartered in Tokyo, Ricoh Group operates in more than 200 countries and regions. In the financial year ending March 2012, Ricoh Group had worldwide sales of 1,903 billion yen (approx. 23 billion USD).

The majority of the company's revenue comes from products, solutions and services that improve the interaction between people and information. Ricoh also produces award-winning digital cameras and specialized industrial products. It is known for the quality of its technology, the exceptional standard of its customer service and sustainability initiatives.

Under its corporate tagline, "imagine. change." Ricoh helps companies transform the way they work and harness the collective imagination of their employees. For further information, please visit www.ricoh.com/about/

About SID
Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the Society for Information Display (SID) is the only professional organization focused on the display industry. By exclusively focusing on the advancement of electronic-display technology, SID provides a unique platform for industry collaboration, communication and training in all related technologies while showcasing the industry's best new products. With more than 6,000 members worldwide, the organization's members are professionals in the technical and business disciplines that relate to display research, design, manufacturing, applications, marketing and sales. To promote industry and academic technology development, while also educating consumers on the importance of displays, SID hosts more than 10 conferences a year, including Display Week, which brings industry and academia all under one roof to showcase technology that will shape the future. SID's global headquarters are located at 1475 S. Bascom Ave., Ste. 114, Campbell, Calif. 95008. For more information, visit www.sid.org.

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CBS Corporation President and CEO Leslie Moonves to Discuss Opportunities for Radio at 2012 Radio Show

WASHINGTON & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Organizers of the Radio Show, jointly produced by the Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB) and the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), announced today that CBS Corporation President and CEO Leslie Moonves will participate in a question-and-answer session with NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith on Wednesday, September 19, following opening remarks by Smith and RAB President and CEO Erica Farber. The Radio Show will be held September 19-21 in Dallas.

Moonves is president and chief executive officer of CBS Corporation, one of the world's largest media enterprises. In this role, he oversees all operations of the company, including CBS Radio, the CBS Television Network, The CW (a joint venture between CBS Corporation and Warner Bros. Entertainment), CBS Television Stations, CBS Television Studios, CBS Studios International, CBS Television Distribution, Showtime Networks, CBS Sports Network, CBS Outdoor, Simon & Schuster, CBS Interactive, CBS Consumer Products, CBS Home Entertainment, CBS Films and EcoMedia.

Moonves and Smith will discuss the changing media landscape and what is on the horizon for radio, including trends in business development, programming and advertising, innovations in technology and new opportunities for revenue and growth.

CBS Radio draws nearly 70 million unique over-the-air listeners each week. Its 130 stations in 28 markets cover news, sports, talk, rock, country, Top 40, classic hits and urban formats, among others. Popular talent includes Carson Daly, Boomer Esiason and Craig Carton, Mike Francesa, Ryan Cameron, and Kevin and Bean. Additionally, CBS Radio broadcasts play-by-play coverage of many of the country's top sports franchises, including the New York Yankees, New York Mets, Chicago White Sox, New England Patriots, New York Giants and Detroit Red Wings.

CBS Local Digital Media, operating within CBS Radio, offers a truly "local" experience through the convergence of new and traditional media platforms. Websites and mobile applications available in more than two dozen markets provide the latest news, traffic, weather and sports headlines, a question and answer service, daily CBS Local Offers, Best of Guides and business directories.

Moonves came to CBS in 1995 as president of entertainment, after serving as president of Warner Bros. Television. He was promoted to president and CEO of CBS Television in 1998, and became its chairman in 2003. He was later named co-president and co-chief operating officer of Viacom and chairman of CBS in 2004, overseeing domestic and international broadcast television operations, its radio division and outdoor advertising operations.

In 2006, when Viacom split its businesses into two publicly traded companies, Moonves was named president and CEO of the newly formed CBS Corporation, which has become one of the largest and best performing companies in media, with businesses in virtually every sector. Its broadcast network, the CBS Television Network, has been #1 in viewers for nine of the past 10 years, with television's #1 drama, NCIS; the #1 comedy, THE BIG BANG THEORY; the #1 new series, PERSON OF INTEREST; the #1 news program, 60 MINUTES; and time-leading shows on virtually every night of the week.

CBS's other divisions have also been robust under Moonves' leadership. The company's push to sell its shows around the world has made international syndication sales a significant revenue source for the company, with its programs now airing in more than 100 countries and growing. By distinguishing CBS as a producer and seller of world-class content across all mediums, Moonves has helped CBS Corporation grow in value, revenue and market-share while identifying and developing key new revenue streams for future growth.

Moonves also led the company's 2010 purchase of EcoMedia, a company that improves local communities and their environments by pairing businesses with municipalities. The acquisition of EcoMedia continues the company's long-standing tradition of public service, a mandate that began when the CBS Television Network first signed on in 1928.

Moonves serves on the Board of Trustees of the Entertainment Industries Council. He is also a trustee of the National Council for Families and Television and of the American Film Institute, and is past president of the Hollywood Radio and Television Society. He is co-chair of the Los Angeles Board of Governors of the Paley Center for Media. In March 2003, Moonves was honored by the International Radio and Television Society as the recipient of the Gold Medal Award, one of most prestigious honors in media and entertainment.

About the Radio Show

The 2012 Radio Show, produced by the Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB) and the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), will be held September 19-21 in Dallas. This year's show brings radio broadcasters and industry colleagues together to share knowledge, discover the latest innovations, network with industry leaders and explore creative business strategies to help radio flourish in the digital age. To learn more about the 2012 Radio Show, visit www.radioshowweb.com.

About RAB

The Radio Advertising Bureau serves more than 6,000 member Radio stations in the U.S. and over 1,000 member networks, representative firms, broadcast vendors, and international organizations. RAB leads and participates in educational, research, sales, and advocacy programs that promote and advance Radio as a primary advertising medium. Learn more at www.rab.com.

About NAB

The National Association of Broadcasters is the premier advocacy association for America's broadcasters. NAB advances radio and television interests in legislative, regulatory and public affairs. Through advocacy, education and innovation, NAB enables broadcasters to best serve their communities, strengthen their businesses and seize new opportunities in the digital age. Learn more at www.nab.org.

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President of Ghana Joins BCIU and Business Leaders in New York to Discuss Investment Opportunities

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April 25 forum allows business community to explore opportunities in Ghana with leader of one of world's fastest growing economies; trade mission to Ghana planned

NEW YORK, May 1, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU), a White House initiative founded by President Dwight D. Eisenhower for senior business executives to interact with heads of state/government, cabinet ministers and senior government officials, today announced the successful completion of a forum in New York City with His Excellency John Evans Atta Mills, President of The Republic of Ghana, and 25 business leaders from across the world. Sponsored by United States Pharmacopeia and Eni S.p.A., the BCIU forum provided a platform for President Mills to outline the strategic opportunities for investment in Ghana while also addressing the fundamental economic pillars fueling Ghana's fast growing economy. Business participants similarly outlined strategic opportunities for their companies and industries, while also engaging in a dialogue with the President on investment opportunities.

"We as a government are committed to creating the necessary environment to ensure that investors have good returns on their investments," said President Mills at the forum. "Now that Ghana's economy has been described as the fastest growing economy in the world, and at a time oil has been struck, let me be quick to say that it is our determination to ensure that this God-given resource becomes a blessing and not a curse. We want to make sure that you have a credible judicial system, you have the kind of labor which will respond to the needs of the business, that you have a system which will respond to the very needs of investors."

President Mills affirmed Ghana's commitment to democracy, the rule of law, and respect for the judicial system, outlining their significance in fostering economic growth, return on investment and job creation.

"We appreciated the President's unscripted fluency on economic priorities for Ghana and his comfort level in speaking directly and frankly with our members and international investors," said Peter Tichansky, President and CEO of BCIU. "The interest in accessing Ghanaian market across major industries - and Africa through the Ghanaian gateway - were consistent themes expressed by businesses attending the forum."

As a result of this and a previous visit by the President with the business community in New York, BCIU today announced it is organizing a trade mission to Ghana later in the year with member companies interested in further exploration of opportunities.

"As one of the largest investors in the Ghanaian oil industry from exploration to production, midstream, and power, we were thrilled to support this outstanding forum with President of Ghana," said Enzo Viscusi, Group Senior Vice President and Representative for the Americas, Eni.S.p.A. "Ghana's commitment to democracy, rule of law and sound investment protection principles has made our experience in the country very rewarding and is one we look to build upon without reservation. President Mills' administration has shown tremendous discipline and leadership, which bodes well not only for Ghana but also for the entire continent."

"While the expansion of the oil and other major industrial industries in Ghana is clearly a major priority, we are very pleased that this administration is also focused on ensuring a thriving healthcare and pharmaceutical industry," said Brian Hendrix, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, the U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP). "As a result of this commitment and the stability and economic viability of Ghana, we have announced plans to create the USP-Sub-Saharan Africa Center for Pharmaceutical Advancement and Training (CePAT) in Accra to serve sub-Sahara Africa as an integrated platform for training, education, consulting and laboratory capabilities. From Accra, we will offer a systematic approach to the quality control of medicines in sub-Saharan Africa."

"We believe Ghana offers terrific opportunities for growth and business development," said Ed DiSanto, General Counsel and Chief Administrative Officer, American Tower. "As such, in December 2010 we entered into a joint venture with Africa's largest mobile operator, MTN Group Limited (MTN) and launched our operations in Ghana. TowerCo Ghana currently owns and operates nearly 1,900 wireless communication tower sites and plans to develop several hundred new towers over the next several years. We are pleased with the performance of our investment, and our team of 84 Ghanaians, and indirectly hundreds of others via our vendor relationships, are doing a great job."

"Not only are international firms interested in Ghana, but Ghanaian entrepreneurs are also investing heavily," said Humphrey Ayim - Darke, Chairman, Greater Accra Chapter, Association of Ghana Industries. "We are rapidly building our own companies, expertise and resources to serve our fast growing markets and taking advantage of our well-educated, hard working and expanding middle class. We were delighted to participate in this strategic dialogue with international investors and are eager to make it clear that U.S. companies can find outstanding local partners in Ghana."

"The Ghanaian agriculture sector, while not as high profile as oil, is nonetheless one of the most promising in the world thanks to President Mills' and past administrations' policies," said Steven Wallace, Founder and President, The Omanhene Cocoa Bean Company. "To this day, European and American chocolatiers buy cocoa beans from Ghana and export them to their chocolate factories throughout the world where the famed Ghanaian beans are transformed into some of the world's most delicious and expensive chocolate. Now, for the first time, The Omanhene Cocoa Bean Company, which is headquartered in the U.S., is producing world class chocolate entirely in Ghana and uniquely preserving all the best attributes of the finest cocoa beans in the world."

About BCIU

Since its inception in 1955 as a White House initiative under President Eisenhower, the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU) has been a neutral, results-oriented partner, facilitating dialogue and alliances between world businesses and political leaders. With members from more than 150 world-leading companies, BCIU provides an ongoing forum for senior business executives to interact with heads of state/government, cabinet ministers and senior government officials. For more information, visit www.bciu.org.

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President of Ghana Joins BCIU and Business Leaders in New York to Discuss Investment Opportunities

April 25 forum allows business community to explore opportunities in Ghana with leader of one of world's fastest growing economies; trade mission to Ghana planned

NEW YORK, May 1, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU), a White House initiative founded by President Dwight D. Eisenhower for senior business executives to interact with heads of state/government, cabinet ministers and senior government officials, today announced the successful completion of a forum in New York City with His Excellency John Evans Atta Mills, President of The Republic of Ghana, and 25 business leaders from across the world. Sponsored by United States Pharmacopeia and Eni S.p.A., the BCIU forum provided a platform for President Mills to outline the strategic opportunities for investment in Ghana while also addressing the fundamental economic pillars fueling Ghana's fast growing economy. Business participants similarly outlined strategic opportunities for their companies and industries, while also engaging in a dialogue with the President on investment opportunities.

"We as a government are committed to creating the necessary environment to ensure that investors have good returns on their investments," said President Mills at the forum. "Now that Ghana's economy has been described as the fastest growing economy in the world, and at a time oil has been struck, let me be quick to say that it is our determination to ensure that this God-given resource becomes a blessing and not a curse. We want to make sure that you have a credible judicial system, you have the kind of labor which will respond to the needs of the business, that you have a system which will respond to the very needs of investors."

President Mills affirmed Ghana's commitment to democracy, the rule of law, and respect for the judicial system, outlining their significance in fostering economic growth, return on investment and job creation.

"We appreciated the President's unscripted fluency on economic priorities for Ghana and his comfort level in speaking directly and frankly with our members and international investors," said Peter Tichansky, President and CEO of BCIU. "The interest in accessing Ghanaian market across major industries – and Africa through the Ghanaian gateway – were consistent themes expressed by businesses attending the forum."

As a result of this and a previous visit by the President with the business community in New York, BCIU today announced it is organizing a trade mission to Ghana later in the year with member companies interested in further exploration of opportunities.

"As one of the largest investors in the Ghanaian oil industry from exploration to production, midstream, and power, we were thrilled to support this outstanding forum with President of Ghana," said Enzo Viscusi, Group Senior Vice President and Representative for the Americas, Eni.S.p.A. "Ghana's commitment to democracy, rule of law and sound investment protection principles has made our experience in the country very rewarding and is one we look to build upon without reservation. President Mills' administration has shown tremendous discipline and leadership, which bodes well not only for Ghana but also for the entire continent."

"While the expansion of the oil and other major industrial industries in Ghana is clearly a major priority, we are very pleased that this administration is also focused on ensuring a thriving healthcare and pharmaceutical industry," said Brian Hendrix, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, the U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP). "As a result of this commitment and the stability and economic viability of Ghana, we have announced plans to create the USP-Sub-Saharan Africa Center for Pharmaceutical Advancement and Training (CePAT) in Accra to serve sub-Sahara Africa as an integrated platform for training, education, consulting and laboratory capabilities. From Accra, we will offer a systematic approach to the quality control of medicines in sub-Saharan Africa."

"We believe Ghana offers terrific opportunities for growth and business development," said Ed DiSanto, General Counsel and Chief Administrative Officer, American Tower. "As such, in December 2010 we entered into a joint venture with Africa's largest mobile operator, MTN Group Limited (MTN) and launched our operations in Ghana. TowerCo Ghana currently owns and operates nearly 1,900 wireless communication tower sites and plans to develop several hundred new towers over the next several years. We are pleased with the performance of our investment, and our team of 84 Ghanaians, and indirectly hundreds of others via our vendor relationships, are doing a great job."

"Not only are international firms interested in Ghana, but Ghanaian entrepreneurs are also investing heavily," said Humphrey Ayim – Darke, Chairman, Greater Accra Chapter, Association of Ghana Industries. "We are rapidly building our own companies, expertise and resources to serve our fast growing markets and taking advantage of our well-educated, hard working and expanding middle class. We were delighted to participate in this strategic dialogue with international investors and are eager to make it clear that U.S. companies can find outstanding local partners in Ghana."

"The Ghanaian agriculture sector, while not as high profile as oil, is nonetheless one of the most promising in the world thanks to President Mills' and past administrations' policies," said Steven Wallace, Founder and President, The Omanhene Cocoa Bean Company. "To this day, European and American chocolatiers buy cocoa beans from Ghana and export them to their chocolate factories throughout the world where the famed Ghanaian beans are transformed into some of the world's most delicious and expensive chocolate. Now, for the first time, The Omanhene Cocoa Bean Company, which is headquartered in the U.S., is producing world class chocolate entirely in Ghana and uniquely preserving all the best attributes of the finest cocoa beans in the world."

About BCIU
Since its inception in 1955 as a White House initiative under President Eisenhower, the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU) has been a neutral, results-oriented partner, facilitating dialogue and alliances between world businesses and political leaders. With members from more than 150 world-leading companies, BCIU provides an ongoing forum for senior business executives to interact with heads of state/government, cabinet ministers and senior government officials. For more information, visit www.bciu.org.

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SCAN Health Plan Appoints Michael Montevideo Vice President of Business Development

Construction Spending Up, Investment in Public Projects Hits Five Year LowReuters

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President calls for Chinese investment in telecom sector

KARACHI: President Asif Ali Zardari here on Monday said Pakistan offered excellent investment and business opportunities and would welcome Chinese investment in all the sectors especially in introduction of the latest telecom technology.

A delegation of Zhongxing Telecom (ZTE) headed by Zhang RenJun, Senior Vice President called on President Asif Ali Zardari at Bilawal House.

Zhang RenJun was accompanied by M. Luo PingFan, President South East Asia, Peng Aiguang, CEO ZTE Pakistan and Najeeb Sadiq, Executive Director ZTE.

Federal Ministers Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, Senator A Rehman Malik, Syed Naveed Qamar and Dr. Asim were also present during the meeting besides other senior officials of the concerned departments.

Spokesperson to the President Senator Farhatullah Babar was also present.

Briefing about the meeting Spokesperson to the President Senator Farhatullah Babar said that Zhang RenJun briefed the President about his company's business in Pakistan in the telecom sector.

The President appreciated their interest in further expanding business in Pakistan reiterating that the Government would provide all possible facilitation to the foreign investors.

Zhang RenJun thanked the President for meeting. He also appreciated the government's support to them in their business pursuits.

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Hansen Medical Names Joseph Guido as Vice President Marketing & Business Development - Yahoo Finance

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA--(Marketwire -04/02/12)- Hansen Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ: HNSN - News), a global leader in flexible robotics and the developer of robotic technology for accurate 3D control of catheter movement, today announced it has named veteran medical device sales and marketing executive Joe Guido Vice President Marketing and Business Development. Mr. Guido will report directly to President and Chief Executive Officer Bruce J Barclay.

Joe has more than 20 years of sales and marketing experience for a variety of medical device companies including Intuitive Surgical, Abbott Vascular Devices and Stryker Endoscopy, generating experience in cardiology, vascular and surgical markets. Throughout his career, Mr. Guido has excelled as a sales and marketing professional, capturing record sales growth through innovative strategies across the medical device industry.

"Joe is a proven leader with an outstanding career commercializing products in a breadth of markets, making him an excellent addition to the team," Barclay said. "Joe's track record of developing and executing successful global marketing strategies, launching new products, capturing market share in both established and emerging markets, and forging long-term partnerships with both hospitals and physicians, will prove invaluable to Hansen Medical. This will be particularly evident as we build on our EP business and pursue opportunities in the vascular market with the launch of our Magellan Robotic System in Europe and with the expected launch of that product in the U.S."

"I am excited to be joining the Hansen Medical team at this important inflection point in the Company's history," said Guido. "Flexible robotics in both vascular and EP applications has the potential to transform how interventional procedures are performed. I believe Hansen is uniquely positioned to take advantage of this opportunity with its compelling value proposition to hospitals, physicians and patients. In addition, the Company has developed a strong foundation for a focused and controlled launch strategy with an enhanced sales team, robust training and physician support in preparation for the expected launch of the Magellan System in the U.S. Further, I am excited to work with the team at this critical time in order to drive a successful go-to-market strategy and realize our position as an industry leader in flexible robotics."

Prior to joining Hansen Medical, Joe spent five years as Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Novare Surgical Systems, Inc., a privately-held medical device company that developed innovative products for minimally invasive surgery. Previous to Novare, he was the Director of Global Strategic Marketing for Abbott Vascular Devices' vessel closure business, and Vice President of Global Marketing at Intuitive Surgical, a public medical device company specializing in surgical robotic systems. While at Intuitive, Mr. Guido led the marketing group while the organization experienced revenue growth of nearly 40% year-over-year. Joe also served 5 years at Stryker Endoscopy, a division of publically-traded Stryker Corporation, where he last operated as Director of Marketing, driving product strategy and business development efforts that generated over $150 million for the division.

About Hansen Medical, Inc.
Hansen Medical, Inc., based in Mountain View, California, develops products and technology using robotics for the accurate positioning, manipulation and control of catheters and catheter-based technologies. The Company's Sensei® X Robotic Catheter System and Artisan Control Catheter were cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for manipulation and control of certain mapping catheters in electrophysiology (EP) procedures. This robotic catheter system is compatible with fluoroscopy, ultrasound, 3D surface map and patient electrocardiogram data. In the United States, the Sensei System is not approved for use in guiding ablation procedures; this use remains experimental. The U.S. product labeling therefore provides that the safety and effectiveness of the Sensei X System and Artisan Control Catheter for use with cardiac ablation catheters in the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias, including atrial fibrillation (AF), have not been established. In the European Union, the Sensei X System and Artisan Control Catheter are cleared for use during EP procedures, such as guiding catheters in the treatment of AF, and the Lynx® Robotic Ablation Catheter is cleared for the treatment of AF. The Company's Magellan™ Robotic System, NorthStar™ Robotic Catheter and related accessories, which are intended to facilitate navigation to anatomical targets in the peripheral vasculature and subsequently provide a conduit for manual placement of therapeutic devices, have undergone conformity assessment and CE marking and are commercially available in the European Union.
In the U.S., the Magellan™ Robotic System, the NorthStar™ Robotic Catheter and accessories are the subject of a current filing with the FDA and are not commercially available. Additional information can be found at www.hansenmedical.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding, among other things, statements relating to goals, plans, expectations, objectives, milestones and future events. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements, including statements containing the words "plan," "expects," "potential," "believes," "goal," "estimate," "anticipates," and similar words. These statements are based on the current estimates and assumptions of our management as of the date of this press release and are subject to risks, uncertainties, changes in circumstances and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from the information expressed or implied by forward-looking statements made in this press release. Examples of such statements include statements about the anticipated growth of Hansen's flexible robotic technology in both EP and vascular applications. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements include, among others: engineering, regulatory and sales challenges in developing new products and entering new markets; potential safety and regulatory issues that could slow or suspend our sales; the uncertain timelines, costs and results of pre-clinical and clinical trials; the rate of adoption of our systems and the rate of use of our catheters; the scope and validity of intellectual property rights applicable to our products; competition from other companies; our ability to recruit and retain key personnel; our ability to maintain our remedial actions over previously reported material weaknesses in internal controls over financial reporting; the effect of credit, financial and economic conditions on capital spending by our potential customers; our ability to manage expenses and obtain additional financing; and other risks more fully described in the "Risk Factors" section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 filed with the SEC on March 15, 2012 and the risks discussed in our other reports filed with the SEC. Given these uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements in this press release. We undertake no obligation to revise or update information herein to reflect events or circumstances in the future, even if new information becomes available.

Hansen Medical, Heart Design (Logo), Hansen Medical (with Heart Design), and Sensei are registered trademarks of Hansen Medical, Inc. in the United States and other countries.

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ManTech Names Bradley J. Little Senior Vice President and Business Development Director of its SEAT Business Group

FAIRFAX, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

ManTech International Corporation (NASDAQ:MANT - News) has named Bradley J. Little senior vice president of business development of its Systems Engineering and Advanced Technology (SEAT) group.

Little has focused on business development and new market development initiatives for more than 30 years. In these roles, he has developed specific experience in areas of significant importance to ManTech’s federal customers. These include international business, counter narcotics/counter terrorism, intelligence, security, and advanced technology. This expertise has allowed Little to serve in a variety of professional roles supporting private sector clients and the federal government. Brad will lead SEAT in the identification and qualification of new business opportunities across the national security market space.

Over the past several years, Little’s expertise has made him a valuable resource on behalf of a wide spectrum of national security-focused companies. Specifically serving the needs of large and small companies in growing their business profile, he has guided success in areas including security, technology, non-traditional Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, national resilience and international markets.

Little is a 26-year veteran of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Naval Reserve. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in systems engineering from the United States Naval Academy and an MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management.

About ManTech International Corporation

ManTech is a leading provider of innovative technologies and solutions for mission-critical national security programs for the intelligence community; the departments of Defense, State, Homeland Security, Energy and Justice, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation; the space community; the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; and other U.S. federal government customers. We provide support to critical national security programs through 1,000 current contracts. ManTech's expertise includes command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (C4ISR) lifecycle support, cyber security, global logistics support, intelligence/counter-intelligence support, information technology modernization and sustainment, systems engineering, and test and evaluation. ManTech supports major national missions, such as military readiness, terrorist threat detection, information security and border protection. Additional information on ManTech can be found at www.mantech.com.

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XIO Strategies Names New Vice President Business Development

VIENNA, VA--(Marketwire -03/02/12)- XIO Strategies, a Cubic Corporation (NYSE: CUB - News) company and a leader in supply chain, logistics and communications consulting, has appointed Robert L. Reeves as Vice President Business Development.

Reeves' primary responsibilities are identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, strategies and relationships for XIO, managing international representatives, developing advertising plans and directing business development programs.

"We are pleased to have someone with Bob's wealth of experience join our Cubic team so we can better serve our customers and continue to grow our business," said Mary Ann Wagner, President of Cubic Global Tracking Solutions, a Cubic subsidiary specializing in remote supply chain visibility and asset tracking and monitoring technologies.

Before joining Cubic, Reeves worked in a variety of executive positions with McLane Advanced Technologies, a logistics information technology company headquartered in Temple, Texas. Previously, he held management positions with GRC International (now AT&T Government Solutions), EER Systems and L3 Communications.

After graduating from Texas A&M University, Reeves was commissioned in the U.S. Army. He served in a variety of roles in Korea and Germany, in Desert Storm and in the Somalia operation. His awards include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star and the Meritorious Service Medal with Three Oak Leaf Clusters.

"I am looking forward to working with our customers and leveraging my logistics experience to help improve their operational performance," Reeves said. "My knowledge can benefit these customers so that we can meet and exceed customer expectations."

About XIO Strategies

XIO Strategies, a member of the Cubic Corporation family of companies, specializes in end-to-end supply chain management and communications consulting services to government, military and commercial organizations. For more information, visit XIO Strategies.

About Cubic Corporation

Cubic Corporation is the parent company of three major business segments: Defense Systems, Mission Support Services and Transportation Systems. Cubic Defense Systems is a leading provider of realistic combat training systems, cyber technologies, asset tracking solutions, and defense electronics. Mission Support Services is a leading provider of training, operations, maintenance, technical and other support services. Cubic Transportation Systems is the world's leading provider of automated fare collection systems and services for public transit authorities. For more information about Cubic, see the company's website at www.cubic.com.

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Pepperdine University’s Graziadio School of Business and Management To Host China’s Vice President Xi Jinping Business Delegation - Business Wire

Program at West LA Campus Focuses on Trade Relations between the U.S. and China

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pepperdine University’s Graziadio School of Business and Management and ChinaMart® Los Angeles will host a seminar on US-China trade relations and shared economic interests on February 16, 2012, for members of a business delegation from the People’s Republic of China and U.S. business officials as part of Vice President Xi Jinping’s visit to Los Angeles. Positioned as China’s next president, Vice President Xi Jinping is traveling to the U.S. at the invitation of U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, accompanied by the business delegation, in an effort to help enhance diplomatic ties and develop business and professional relationships in the Southern California area.

“This visit is an important part of setting the tone for relations between China and the U.S. over the next decade – one that promotes ongoing trade and future growth opportunities.”

The seminar event on February 16th will begin with a business mixer and match-making session in the morning to promote U.S. exports and imports at ChinaMart® Los Angeles, a one-stop portal providing support for Chinese manufacturers to successfully market in the U.S. The second portion of the seminar event will be held at Pepperdine University’s West Los Angeles campus with a keynote address by Terry Young, Ph.D., a professor of economics and chair of the Economics and Law Department at the Graziadio School of Business and Management.

“Dr. Young has more than 25 years of business experience in Asia and the United States and has extensive knowledge of the global marketplace, with a primary emphasis on Asia,” said Dean Linda A. Livingstone. “The jinmì liánxì between China and the United States is one of the world's most important international relationships and we are honored to host Vice President Xi Jinping’s delegation at the Graziadio School in the hope that our discussion and interaction will increase business opportunities and cooperation between our two countries.”

According to a report Growing Together: China and Los Angeles County prepared by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC), “the futures of China and Los Angeles County are very bright. Both locations possess the resources and tools necessary to reap the benefits of increased globalization. China and Los Angeles County will continue to play vital roles in the California economy and for that matter in the U.S. and global economies.”

Adds Pepperdine’s Dr. Terry Young, “US-China tensions are likely to increase given both countries will defend their own interests. However, it’s essential for U.S. and China to work together for global stability and world peace.”

“We look forward to welcoming Vice President Xi Jinping’s business delegation and working with them to increase financial and business cooperation between China and the United States,” says Stephen Perl, CEO of ChinaMart Los Angeles® and PMF Bancorp. “This visit is an important part of setting the tone for relations between China and the U.S. over the next decade – one that promotes ongoing trade and future growth opportunities.”

According to the LAEDC report “U.S.-China trade has increased dramatically over the past thirty years jumping from $4.8 billion to $366 billion. Los Angeles County has established very close economic ties with China. The Los Angeles Customs District (LACD) handles about 40% of total U.S, trade with China. Indeed, the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach together handle almost 36% of total trade between China and the U.S.”

“The events at ChinaMart® Los Angeles and Pepperdine’s Graziadio School of Business and Management are important to supporting international trade and increasing business opportunities between China and the U.S.,” said Vance Baugham, President of the World Trade Center Association Los Angeles – Long Beach. “Increasing awareness and marketing Southern California to Chinese companies will help spur investment in the region, creating jobs and economic activity.”

Sponsors of the event include: Pepperdine’s University’s Graziadio School of Business and Management, ChinaMart® Los Angeles, 1st PMF Bancorp™, the World Trade Center Association Los Angeles – Long Beach, Los Angeles World Airports, ASD Las Vegas Trade Show, JP Communications, Inc. and Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP.

About Pepperdine University’s Graziadio School of Business and Management

Founded on the core values of integrity, stewardship, courage, and compassion, Pepperdine University’s Graziadio (GRAT-ZEE-ah-DEE-oh) School of Business and Management has been developing values-centered leaders and advancing responsible business practice since 1969. Student-focused, experience-driven, and globally-oriented, the Graziadio School offers fully accredited MBA, Masters of Science, and bachelor’s completion business programs. More information can be found at http://bschool.pepperdine.edu/newsroom/.

About ChinaMart® USA

ChinaMart® USA with its flagship 300,000 sq ft location at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the only international business platform in the United States of its kind to specialize in attracting Chinese investment to the US with a unique One-Stop Service Program. ChinaMart’s One-Stop Services integrates Chinese company’s US branch and immigration setup, warehousing, logistics, personnel, and marketing strategies into one package. ChinaMart is a trade platform assisting with imports as well as US exports to China. More information can be found at http://www.ChinaMartUSA.com.

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