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R&D budget cutback worries US scientists - 04 Jan 2006
The US Congress has announced that defence and space projects will account for most increases in the $135 billion federal R&D budget next year. This has created a fear among the scientific community, who worry that the nation, which has traditionally invested heavily in technological growth, is trying to cut edges in the field. The government's move will translate into several scientists, universities and institutions having to struggle for new funds or curtail existing and proposed projects. The budget of the federal biomedical research agency, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), increased two-fold between 1999 and 2003. However, NIH has been allotted only $28.6 billion for next year, representing a 0.1 percent fall - its first budget reduction over more than three decades. According to a study conducted by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), federal R&D expenditure will go up $2.2 billion (1.7 percent) to nearly $135 billion in 2006. However, 97 percent of that rise will go to Department of Defence weapons development and National Aeronautics and Space Administration spacecraft projects. There will be only a marginal increase in the funds for other federal R&D bodies. It is feared that decreased R&D spending will be followed by layoffs and other cuts at facilities that depend on federal support. The US government, however, counters that federal R&D expenditure remains close to an all-time high and is about 45 percent more than when the new administration took over.
Lingo24 partners with XML-INTL for advanced translation services - 04 Jan 2006
Translation service provider Lingo24, UK, has announced a technology partnership with software company, XML-INTL. A leading provider of document management, publishing and translation solutions, XML-INTL's partnership with Lingo24 will allow for complete integration of the two companies' systems for managing translation. Publishers are opting for XMLs' next generation translation memory, XTM, as it helps to reduce costs by cutting down on the number of manual steps involved in the translation process and reducing the amount of text to be translated or proofread. The integration of XTM with a content management system (CMS), enables enterprises to make translation just another step in the workflow of creating content, and thereby reducing the costs involved in managing multi-lingual content.
Cadmus Communications announces new appointments to expand publisher services sales and marketing - 04 Jan 2006
Publishing services provider Cadmus Communications Corporation, US, has announced the appointment of John Miller as Senior Vice President - Sales and Marketing for its Publisher Services Group. In his new position, Miller will be responsible for the sales and marketing functions of Cadmus' Publisher Services Group, including pricing and estimating. Prior to this, he served as the Senior Vice President for Sales and Marketing of a US based Printing Company, Banta Corporation. In a related announcement, the company has announced that Hai Tran, Vice President of Business Development of Cadmus' Publisher Services Group, will now serve the company as its Senior Vice President of Strategic Development and Emerging Solutions. In his new appointment, Tran will be responsible for driving the implementation of Cadmus' strategy with special emphasis on acquisitions and strategic alliances in North America and overseas. In addition, he will also retain responsibility for Cadmus' fast-growing Emerging Solutions division.
Fortify Software wins InfoWorld's Technology of the Year Award - 04 Jan 2006
IDG'S InfoWorld magazine, US, has selected US based Fortify Software Inc.'s, Fortify Source Code Analysis suite, as the 'Best Security Analysis Tool' in its 'Technology of the Year 2006' issue. The suite was chosen for its comprehensive, accurate and configurable ability to determine and prioritise security vulnerabilities in software code. InfoWorld's annual Technology of the Year Awards identifies significant technologies of the past year and honours the products that best exemplify the implementation of those technologies. The final selections are however made by InfoWorld's Test Center analysts and editors. Since InfoWorld's review in early 2005, Fortify Source Code Analysis is now shipping version 3.1, which includes new analysers, over 50 new vulnerability category checks and support for additional languages, such as C#. The suite already enjoys significant market traction with customers including Oracle, eBay, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Adobe (formerly Macromedia) and other leading healthcare, financial services and eCommerce companies. The journal provides in-depth coverage of IT products for technology experts involved in major purchase decisions for their companies. It is delivered to the most influential readers through its integrated online, print, events, and research channels.
Matthew Flynn resigns from PRIMEDIA's CFO post - 04 Jan 2006
Primedia Inc., US, recently announced the resignation of Matthew Flynn, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the company. Beverly Chell, Vice Chairman of the Company will now serve as the acting CFO. Chell is currently in charge of the corporate financial departments. All corporate financial personnel including the CFO will continue to report to Ms. Chell. Flynn joined the Company in March 2001 and served as PRIMEDIA's Senior Vice President, CFO since May 2003. During his tenure, the Company reduced its leverage and successfully issued $975 million in aggregate Senior Notes.
'Annals' reports on internists' recertification survey - 04 Jan 2006
The journal Annals of Internal Medicine has published an article titled 'Who is maintaining certification in Internal Medicine -- and why? A national survey 10 years after Initial Certification,' in its latest issue. The article summarises the results of a survey conducted by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) and the American College of Physicians (ACP) to identify factors that influence participation of internists in Maintenance of Certification (MOC), or recertification. ABIM and ACP sampled a group of 3,500 diplomates (physicians board-certified in internal medicine and its subspecialties) with a response rate of 51 percent. While about half the respondents reported that at least one employer required board certification, only about one-third gave employer requirements as a reason to participate in the recertification programme. Of those who did not participate or chose not to renew their certificates, the most common reason was that recertification was time consuming. The findings revealed that 59 percent of general internists and 60 percent of sub specialists participated to maintain their professional image. Another 51 percent of general internists and 60 percent of sub specialists participated to update their medical knowledge. The Annals of Internal Medicine, a journal published by ACP, covers the clinical practice of internal medicine. It features articles, brief communications, updates and reviews of a wide variety of experimental and clinical subject matter.
