eDoorways Corporation announced this afternoon that it will be playing an integral role at the Ibero-American Science and Technology Education Center (ISTEC) XVIIth annual General Assembly, held the week of October 26 – 30, 2009, on the Campus of the University of New Mexico (UNM) in Albuquerque, NM – USA. Not only will eDoorways co-sponsor the event, but its officers will deliver keynote presentations on Tuesday, October 27, and Wednesday, October 28.

Gary Kimmons, Chairman & CEO of eDoorways Corporation, stated, “This is a very important event for ISTEC and for eDoorways and the beginning of a partnership between us. The theme for this year’s General Assembly is, ‘Using Technology to Enable Collaboration, and Collaboration to Advance Science and Technology.’ As it happens, that is exactly what our LEARN and SOLVE Doorways can help bring about. We foresee a genuine symbiosis here

Zix Corporation (NASDAQ: ZIKI) announces its new executive appointment, Susan K. Conner as chief financial officer. Conner moves into her new role from CFO and executive vice president positions at Pegasus Solutions, Inc., a company that provides reservation and hotel marketing services.

“I am pleased to announce Susan’s appointment to our leadership team. The broad range of skills that she brings to the company fits with our overall plan to position the company for future growth and success,” said Rick Spurr, Zix Corp CEO. “Her experience in the technology services industry will enhance her ability to quickly become an effective member of our leadership team.”

Conner replaces Barry Wilson, who has served as the company’s acting CFO and treasurer since Nov. 2006. Wilson will remain with the company as vice president of accounting & finance, and as treasurer.

Conner has also previously worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. She is a member of Financial

Western Standard Energy Corp., (OTCBB: WSEG) has hired Tim Turner as vice-president of its Land division. Starting at Exxon in 1980, Turner’s career spans 28 years through upstream oil and gas and business consulting services in Texas, throughout the United States, and internationally. He worked for Exxon Company, in New Orleans, La., and for Phillips Petroleum in Houston, Texas.

For the last 13 years, Turner, a certified Landman, has led the oil industry-consulting firm, Tim Turner & Associates, LLC. Clients there include Gazprom, Pemex, PDVSA and Saudi Aramco, as well as other major, independent and international oil and gas producers.

“We plan to expand the business through joint venture partnerships, developing our vast portfolio of exploration assets in Montana and North Dakota, and through the acquisition of producing assets,” said Dan Bauer, Western Standard president and CEO. “Tim’s knowledge and experience on the business side will prove to be invaluable in that