Astris Energi Signs Co-Venture Agreement with Plasma Environmental Technologies

Astris Energi Inc. (OTCBB: ASRNF), the world's leading alkaline fuel cell (AFC) technology company, announced today that it has signed a Teaming Agreement with Plasma Environmental Technologies Inc. (PET)(TSX VENTURE:PE) of Burlington, Ontario for the development of a real-world installation utilizing PET's hydrogen-producing waste processing system and Astris' AFC technology.

Taking Java to the embedded market

The age of the ‘disappearing computer’ is upon us. Slowly but surely, traditional IT systems are moving from visible desktop computers to invisible embedded computers in intelligent devices, thanks in part to cutting-edge Java technology.

FTSE League Table for February

Top of the league and best site overall was Daily Mail and General Trust (www.dmgt.co.uk). At the bottom of the table, representing the poorest site overall, was Diageo (www.diageo.com).

FaceKey Implements Multi-Million Dollar Distribution Agreement

FaceKey Corporation (Other OTC.PK: FEKY), a biometrics technology provider that specializes in access and security controls, announced that the Company, in a unique and exclusive action, has expanded the current distribution agreement with Southwest Biometrics to include an equity based compensation package directly linked to a multi-million dollar revenue target mutually set by both companies.

Aslib rises from the ashes

Aslib, The Association for Information Management, has been resurrected by its former Chief Executive, Roger Bowes. Bowes has purchased the assets and intellectual property of ASLIB which are owned under a new company, Global Information Management Services.

Instant Library appoints new MD to drive expansion

A new Managing Director has joined Instant Library, the information management solutions company which specialises in records management, library services, IT services, recruitment, and engineering information services. The company is part of Tribal Technology, the IT and information management division of Tribal Group plc.

Markland Awarded Additional $2.8 Million in New Orders from U.S. Army under Multi-Year Contract

Markland Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: MRKL), a defense and homeland security company transforming advanced laboratory technology into real-world products, announced today that the U.S. Army's Night Vision and Electronic Sensors Directorate (NVESD) has awarded the Company new orders for technology products and services totaling $2.8 million. Robert Tarini, Chairman and CEO of Markland, made the announcement.

Heat-seeking the invisible killers

Land-mines kill or maim some 20,000 people every year. Locating these loathsome weapons is vital. But what mine-busters really want is guidance – like that provided by a unique European infrared-camera system – on where to start searching.