* Oracle to oppose EC objection to acquisition of Sun Nov 11, 2009
There is no basis in European law for objecting to a merger of two among eight firms selling differentiated products, it said. The US Justice Department, which gave the deal the green light in August, also reaffirmed its support on Monday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
WMS' Player Driven Innovation Focus is Changing the Game at 2009 Global Gaming Expo Nov 11, 2009
This vision has enabled the continued development of the underlying technology, resulting in significant, new innovation for each foundational platform as compared to their initial roll-out as well as a fuller range of exciting, differentiated products in our portfolio. At G2E, WMS will showcase 21 new and distinctive products leveraging these next-generation capabilities, including for the first time games that create a new paradigm in slot entertainment by exploiting the power of three of our... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
EU issues formal Oracle-Sun objections Nov 10, 2009
"There is no basis in European law for objecting to a merger of two among eight firms selling differentiated products," Oracle said. Sun said in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission that the statement from the European Union's executive branch is limited to an alleged anti-competitive threat if Oracle is allowed to acquire Sun's open-source MySQL database software. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Oracle vows fight as EC objects to acquisition of Sun Nov 10, 2009
"Oracle and MySQL are very different database products. There is no basis in European law for objecting to a merger of two among eight firms selling differentiated products," it said. "Mergers like this occur regularly and have not been prohibited by United States or European regulators in decades," Oracle said. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Make Entrepreneurship a Business School Priority Oct 27, 2009
Differentiated products drive corporate growth, and in a globally competitive world those products become commodities at increasingly accelerating rates. This is why companies need to continually innovate or get run over by someone else. (BusinessWeek)
Changyou Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results Oct 26, 2009
"Our relentless focus on the in-game user experience will continue to attract new users and extend the lifecycle of our existing games. In addition, our recent technological acquisitions and newly licensed game will better position us for the future by enabling us to begin in-house development of 3D games and further enriching our game pipeline. In the coming quarters, Changyou will launch a number of differentiated products with various graphic styles and themes that will firmly establish... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
USDA announces $18 million available for value-added producer grants Sep 11, 2009
In addition to food and fiber processing, market differentiated products, commodity segregation, local food products, mid-tier value chains, and some on-farm energy production projects are eligible. Applications for this round of VAPG grants are due Nov. 30, 2009. (Agri-View, WI)
Telematics@China Organizing Committee Presents Largest Telematics Event in 2009; High-End G-Book vs. Popular OnStar in China Sep 8, 2009
Now, how to have competitive advantages through differentiated products has become a strategic issue pondered by OEM decision makers. The access conditions of new energy vehicles released recently by China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) will provide new drive for OEMs to define Telematics strategies as soon as possible. (PR Newswire)
China toy and game suppliers continue to target the U.S. and EU, despite stricter standards and the economic crisis Sep 7, 2009
Au said: "Since last year, nearly half of China's toy manufacturers have shut down. Surviving manufacturers, particularly on the low-end, are finding their margins have all but disappeared. This has led a significant number of suppliers to invest more in R&D to create differentiated products that can generate higher margins.". Among suppliers surveyed, 81 percent said they are increasing investment in R&D and other capital expenditures, with about one-third increasing spending by more than 20... (PR Newswire)
New Demodulator Core for the China DTV Market from Iberium Communications Aug 11, 2009
Simovich indicated "We have had great success working closely with our licensees so they can offer exactly the differentiated products their customers demand. These services are a cornerstone of Iberium's business." The company intends to use the Hyberium architecture as a basis for its future demodulator products for the global DTV market. About Iberium Communications. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Target to Showcase Activision's Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Game Exclusively in E3 Bullseye Lounge May 29, 2009
Target is committed to providing a fun and convenient shopping experience with access to unique and highly differentiated products at affordable prices. Since 1946, the corporation has given 5 percent of its income through community grants and programs like Take Charge of Education. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
YM BIOSCIENCES ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF RANDOMIZED NIMOTUZUMAB STUDY TO BE PRESENTED IN A POSTER AT ASCO ANNUAL MEETING May 29, 2009
MISSISSAUGA, ON, May 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - YM BioSciences Inc. (NYSE Amex:, TSX:YM, AIM:YMBA), an oncology company that identifies, develops and commercializes differentiated products for patients worldwide, today announced that a poster presentation will report results from a randomized trial of nimotuzumab (aka BIOMAb/TheraCIM/h-R3) in patients with head and neck cancer conducted by Biocon Limited (Bangalore, India), a licensee of CIMAB SA, YM's licensor, at the 45th Annual Meeting of... (PR Newswire)
Analysis of companies internal and external environment vital May 15, 2009
They can be: deep pockets allowing companies to take risks others cannot or to survive downturns because the balance sheet can stand them; unique skills across the value chain that bring superior, differentiated products to market faster than competitors; lower costs with better value propositions; or unique branding. However, these are the result of core competences rare, difficult to copy things that companies have mastered making how they create value unique. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Qiao Xing Mobile Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2008 Financial Results May 12, 2009
Through its manufacturing facility in Huizhou, Guangdong Province, China, and two research and development centers in Huizhou and Beijing, the Company develops, produces and markets a wide range of mobile handsets, with increasing focus on differentiated products that generally generate higher profit margins. For more information, please visit. (PR Newswire)
Gennum Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Tundra Semiconductor Mar 20, 2009
Cdn$86 million transaction combines two leading, high tech Canadian companies increasing global market presence and scale to deliver more differentiated products. BURLINGTON and OTTAWA, ON, March 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Gennum Corporation (TSX: GND) and Tundra Semiconductor Corporation (TSX: TUN) today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement providing for the acquisition by Gennum of all of the issued and outstanding shares of Tundra, a supplier of system interconnect... (PR Newswire)
YM BIOSCIENCES ANNOUNCES FIRST PATIENT ENROLLED IN MULTI-NATIONAL, RANDOMIZED, DOUBLE-BLIND TRIAL OF NIMOTUZUMAB IN NON-SMALL-CELL LUNG CANCER Mar 16, 2009
MISSISSAUGA, ON, March 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - YM BioSciences Inc. (NYSE Alternext US:YMI, TSX:YM, AIM:YMBA), an oncology company that identifies, develops and commercializes differentiated products for patients worldwide, today reported the enrollment of the first patient into its multinational trial of nimotuzumab for the treatment of patients with non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). This Phase II randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study will examine the effect of nimotuzumab... (PR Newswire)
Qiao Xing Mobile and Datang Telecom Technology Co., Ltd. Establish Strategic Cooperation Feb 23, 2009
Mr. Wu Zhiyang, chairman of Qiao Xing Mobile, commented, "Bundling with mobile operators will be an important distribution channel in the future and the TD-SCDMA mobile phone market is expected to grow significantly. CECT will cooperate with DATANG to develop differentiated TD-SCDMA mobile handsets equipped with unique features and will focus on the bundling with mobile operators in the distribution of the TD-SCDMA phones in China. We believe this strategic cooperation and the new market... (PR Newswire)
Creating a real healthcare market Feb 18, 2009
Real markets, like those for computers or cars, feature many competitors who offer differentiated products, and consumers who search for the best value. Innovators easily enter the market. (Boston Globe)
