Pitney Bowes Inc. (PBI) reported earnings per diluted share from continuing operations of 55 cents, compared with 67 cents in the prior year. This was higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 54 cents. Earnings reflect the negative impacts of 1 cent per diluted share associated with currency and 1 cent per diluted share from incremental pension costs when compared with the prior year. Revenue for the quarter was $1.36 billion compared with $1.55 billion in the prior year, a decline of 12%. A stronger dollar reduced revenue by 2% year-over-year. The sustained nature of the recessionary environment is also driving some fundamental changes in the way businesses and customers connect, communicate and complete transactions in the global marketplace. Companies in most industries still have limited visibility and uncertain outlooks resulting in rising unemployment and ongoing caution about capital expenditures. These factors have ...

Yesterday, Callidus Software Inc. (CALD) announced its BPM (Business Process Management) Solutions for Incentive Management.

CALD is one of the major providers of Enterprise Incentive Management (EIM) software systems. EIM software helps large enterprises across many industries determine and automate total compensation packages.

Callidus' software assists customers on increasing productivity, improving profitability, and achieving a competitive advantage by effectively managing complex pay-for-performance programs.

However, many software firms are finding it difficult to close new customer deals. Part of the problem is the heightened level of cautiousness regarding IT spending among corporations. As a result, industry spending is focused on areas that are viewed as more strategic than EIM applications.

A substantial portion of the company's revenues comes from sales of products and services to customers in the financial and insurance industries. The recent slowdown in these industries has resulted in cancellation/deferral of planned expenditures by customers. Additionally, consolidations and business failures in

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Intel Corp. (INTC) announced plans to buy software firm Wind River Systems Inc. (WIND) for $884 million on Thursday in a move that will help it to step out of the traditional semiconductor market and expand into the consumer electronics space.

Intel is paying $11.50 in cash for each share of Wind River, valuing the company at a 44% premium to its Wednesday close. Wind River makes software systems for wireless devices and a host of other embedded computing gadgets, two key areas Intel has been eying for growth.

The acquisition of the Alameda, California-based company is the first major deal signed by Paul Otellini since he became chief executive of the world's largest semiconductor maker back in 2005. The deal is also being considered by industry experts as a strategic move on Otellini's part amid a large-scale consolidation spree in the technology sector.

As cash-strapped consumers

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GTX Corp and Aetrex Worldwide, Inc. have entered into a platform test agreement with plans to collaborate on the development and mechanical engineering of GTX’s patented PLS (Position Location System) 2-way transceivers and software systems to track the location of “wandering” seniors afflicted with dementia.

“There are a growing number of seniors suffering from dementia and we know over 50% ‘wander’ without anyone’s knowledge of where they are and where they are heading,” stated Chris Walsh, an ex Nike executive and current COO of GTX Corp. “The shoe we intend on developing with Aetrex should help authorized family members, friends, or caretakers reduce their stress and anguish by enabling them to locate their loved ones instantly with the click of mouse from any desktop computer or mobile phone with internet access.”

“Five million Americans are afflicted with Alzheimer’s and this is estimated to grow to more than twenty million as the Boomer

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For Immediate Release

Chicago, IL - May 5, 2009 - Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include: Palm (PALM), Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (HIG), Callidus Software, Inc. (CALD), Consolidated Edison (ED) and Washington Post Company (WPO).

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Here are highlights from Monday's Analyst Blog:

PALM: Hype & A Hot Stock

One of this year's hottest stocks has been Palm (PALM). Yes, the Palm that made PDA famous.

Last fall, shares of the company could have purchased for about $1.50 per share. On Friday,

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Callidus Software: Losses Mount on Higher Q1 RevenuesShares of Callidus Software, Inc. (CALD, Hold) are off over 6% in trading today following the company's Q1 earnings release yesterday. Q1 revenues of $25.9 million was higher than our estimate of $25.2 million and consensus of $24.9 million, while non-GAAP EPS came in lower than expected. Q1 loss of $(0.05) per share was significantly lower than our and consensus estimate of a loss of $(0.02) per share. Callidus is one of the major providers of Enterprise Incentive Management (EIM) software systems. EIM software helps large enterprises across many industries determine and automate total compensation packages. Q1 revenue upside came mainly from the Services & Other segment, while recurring revenues came in line with expectation.The earning loss for the quarter, on the other hand, was mostly a result of the company's increased use of third-party vendors, which impacted gross ...

Simtrol, Inc., (SMRL.OB), the device networking software company based in Georgia, offers a superior approach to the increasing challenge of security in businesses, hospitals, courtrooms, airports, or almost any environment.

The historical approach to security required the purchase, installation, and maintenance of complex and unique proprietary hardware and software systems. These systems are expensive to own and operate because of their proprietary single-source nature. In addition, there are frequently deployment limitations, since configurations must fit supplier restrictions.

Simtrol’s approach is different, based upon an open architecture that allows businesses to combine and integrate a wide range of separately sourced devices, in almost any configuration. The result is near total flexibility in scale and application, coupled with major costs savings.

Simtrol’s device control and monitoring product, called OnGoer, is a Windows-based software solution that lets you bring together hundreds of cameras and other sensor devices to ensure

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One would almost need to be hiding under a rock not to have heard that the US healthcare system is in a world of trouble. In fact, the US healthcare system has become such a mess that even larger corporations have recognized the urgent need for a solution if they are to maintain bottom lines. Ultimately, as this process moves forward, some private companies are going to need to stand up and provide the services to help the system succeed. Those companies that do stand up will be the ones that profit. All that needs to happen is for those companies to provide the services.

Patient Portal Inc., a healthcare process and payment improvement company, works to provide billing, care and efficiency systems to health care institutions. The company operates at three stages of patient healthcare: pre-admissions, patient care and post-stay services.

As the country’s demographic ages, there is an increasing need

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ZBB Energy Corporation is an energy company engaged in researching the manufacture of energy storage systems for utility companies, renewable energy generators, and commercial and industrial customers. ZBB Energy was formed in 1998 in Wisconsin as a holding company for its subsidiaries in the United States and Australia.

The ZBB zinc energy storage systems (ZESS) can be used by a variety of clients. Traditional energy companies need reliable systems to store surplus energy generated during off-peak periods, which is primarily during the summer months for highly populated areas like New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles. With more companies and private citizens using alternative energy sources like solar panels and wind turbines, there is a growing need for storage devices to keep the power available for customers who are “on” and “off” the grid. Then there are industrial or commercial organizations that need an uninterrupted power supply and power quality protection

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Teknik Digital Arts, Inc. (TKNK.OB) is a developer of interactive video gaming software systems. Older gaming systems allowed a player to remain stationary and use only their fingers. This next-generation of gaming systems allows a player to become a part a game.

The Teknik technology goes a step further than the successful Ninendo Wii system. A major benefit of the Teknik gaming system is that it can be used on any personal computer or video game console. Players can now use their bodies and burn calories while playing their favorite video games. There is no longer any need to purchase additional games for a new console.

The XR Station is a physically-interactive, isometric based video controller that is compatible with the Xbox™, Sony PlayStation2®, GameCube™ and PC-based games. The system uses sensors and resistance, which can be adjusted to 8 different levels of intensity. An anaerobic caloric

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