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Gurov and Partners Agency – 2010 Results

In 2010 Gurov and Partners Communication Group remarkably expanded its presence on the markets of Russia and Kazakhstan. The Group gained a number of new clients including Gazprom Neft company, Russia’s largest domain names registrar Ru-Center as well as more than 20 software and telecommunication companies. Gurov and Partners took part in organizing more than 60 various events with 15,000 people visiting the largest of them – Russian Internet Week. - January 29, 2011 - Gurov and Partners Communication Group

Novosoft Enhances Its Line of Disaster Recovery Software with a Complex Data Protection Utility

Novosoft, an acclaimed provider of IT solutions for complex data protection, released a new version of Handy Backup Disaster Recovery utility. - January 27, 2011 - Novosoft Handy Backup

Multi-Monitor Mouse Tricks

Actual Tools, a leading provider of desktop productivity software, has announced Actual Window Manager 6.3, a powerful extension of the Windows user interface offering new features for better mouse control in a multiple-display environment. - January 21, 2011 - Actual Tools

Advanced Windows 7 Backup Features and Smart Image Backup: Novosoft Released Handy Backup 6.9.2

Novosoft LLC, an acclaimed backup and recovery software development company, released Handy Backup 6.9.2, featuring intense integration with Windows 7 and outstanding image backup features. - January 14, 2011 - Novosoft Handy Backup

The Nevosoft Players’ Choice Awards: People Choose the Best Games of 2010

Nevosoft, a leading Russian causal game distributor and developer, today announced the nominees for the 2010 Nevosoft Players’ Choice Awards. Any player can vote for this year’s best casual games in three categories: the Best Hidden Object/Adventure Game, the Best Puzzle Game and the Best Sim/Time-Management Game. The developers of the winning games will receive a special trophy. - December 19, 2010 - Nevosoft

SITEK Group: The Largest Implementation of MES-System in Russia

SITEK Group, a provider of adaptive operations execution software solutions for manufacturing organizations in Russia, Europe and CIS, the main Competence center on MES-systems authorized by Siemens, announced the launch of the largest implementation project on MES-systems (Manufacturing Execution... - December 18, 2010 - SITEK Group, MES Dpt.

Novosoft Released a Complex Data Protection Solution - Handy Backup Disaster Recovery 1.2

Novosoft announced today the release of a new version of Handy Backup Disaster Recovery utility. - December 17, 2010 - Novosoft Handy Backup

Novosoft Announced New Handy Backup Server with Advanced Database and Online Backup Features

Novosoft LLC, a provider of IT solutions for computer backup and disaster recovery, released Handy Backup Server 6.9, featuring advanced database backup and integration with online backup service. - December 10, 2010 - Novosoft Handy Backup

Disaster Recovery Options for Backup Software: Novosoft Presents Handy Backup 6.9

Novosoft, an acclaimed international software development and IT-consulting company, today announced the release of Handy Backup 6.9, the backup software integrated with advanced data disaster recovery options. "Handy Backup is a software family with a piece of philosophy behind every new... - November 29, 2010 - Novosoft Handy Backup

SolveigMM WMP Trimmer Plugin 2.0: the First Plugin for Windows Media Player to Enable Multimedia Editing

Solveig Multimedia has announced version 2.0 of SolveigMM WMP Trimmer Plugin, an effective time-saving utility enabling a user to losslessly cut or edit AVI, WMV, ASF, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, WAV, MP3 and WMA files loaded in to Windows Media Player. - November 19, 2010 - Solveig Multimedia

Novosoft Announces the Release of Handy Backup for Android 1.5 - Automatic Online Backup Software for Android Phones

One of the leading providers of backup solutions for home and office, Novosoft, today announced the release of Handy Backup for Android 1.5, a backup solution for Andriod mobile devices with a large number of improvements. - November 04, 2010 - Novosoft Handy Backup

Uniastrum Bank Sponsors Small Business and Government Assistance Conference

Taking part in the conference in Ufa on October 27 was Uniastrum’s Vice President for Small Business Development, Svetlana Chubakova - October 30, 2010 - Uniastrum Bank

Double Protection from Novosoft LLC and Kaspersky Lab

Novosoft LLC jointly with Kaspersky Lab, has announced a new campaign "Double Protection." According to the campaign conditions, until October 31, 2010 it is possible to purchase backup software Handy Backup Professional and one of the leading anti-virus programs Kaspersky Internet Security with the discount of 30%. - October 21, 2010 - Novosoft Handy Backup

Uniastrum Bank Sponsors Russia - Cyprus Business Forum

In line with its rollout strategy and the strengthening of business ties between Russia and Cyprus, Uniastrum Bank, member of the Bank of Cyprus Group, sponsored the Russia-Cyprus Business Forum held in Nicosia as part of the official visit to the Republic of Cyprus by Russian President Dmitri Medvedev. - October 16, 2010 - Uniastrum Bank

Uniastrum Bank to Allocate Nearly Rb 2 bn to Moscow City Hall Partnership Program in 2010-2011

On September 7 the Moscow Administration reconferred authorized bank status on Uniastrum Bank for a further 18 months, simultaneously approving the lender’s partnership program with the Moscow Authorities in 2010-2011. - October 10, 2010 - Uniastrum Bank

Russian Geomarketing Provider is Looking Forward to Serve International Companies

The Center for Spatial Research based on its experience of professional geomarketing studies in Russia, has launched an English version of the corporate website. - October 06, 2010 - The Center for Spatial Research

Number of Uniastrum Bank SME Loans More Than Doubles

In the first half of 2010, Uniastrum issued small and midsized enterprises twice the amount of credit disbursed to this segment in the year-earlier period, placing it 6th by SME portfolio size in rankings released by RosBusinessConsulting news agency. - October 02, 2010 - Uniastrum Bank

Uniastrum Bank Charity Work Receives High Praise at IV Russian Banking Festival in Montenegro

Every year in Montenegro the Russian Banking Festival organized by the Association of Russian Banks and the National Bank Club brings together many of the leading lights of the banking sector. This year’s awards ceremony saw Uniastrum walk away with the “Most Charitable Bank” prize. - October 02, 2010 - Uniastrum Bank

Markedu's High Ranking Email Marketing Masterclass Coming to Moscow

"Russia’s online reputation as one of top spammers is a major hurdle for marketers who use Internet for business and promotional purposes," says digital marketing expert Michael Leander. He will be presenting his proven methodologies and techniques of successful leveraging of email... - October 01, 2010 - Markedu

Postal Codes Boundary Files of Russia

The Center for Spatial Research is glad to announce that it has developed the methodology of creating boundary files of the Russian postal codes. - October 01, 2010 - The Center for Spatial Research

When Choosing a Deposit Account, Always Look for a Bank with Generous Interest Rates and High Reliability

This August Uniastrum Bank conducted a survey to find out what customers look for above all when choosing a deposit account. Taking part in the survey were Uniastrum retail deposit holders. - September 26, 2010 - Uniastrum Bank

Uniastrum Banks Begins Cooperation with Greek-Russian Chamber of Commerce

The Bank is to act as a mediator between Russian business interests and the Greek-Russian Chamber of Commerce by organizing and coordinating business links between Greece and the Russian Federation - September 25, 2010 - Uniastrum Bank

Playrix Launches Fishdom 2 for Web

Developer and publisher Playrix Entertainment announced the release of the online version of its hit match-3 title Fishdom 2: players get to access quality graphics and bonuses for free. - September 24, 2010 - Playrix Entertainment

Playrix Launches Fishdom: Spooky Splash for Mac

Developer and publisher Playrix Entertainment has released Fishdom: Spooky Splash for Mac OS. One of the three hit themed Fishdom installments, Spooky Splash is devoted to Halloween and invites players to create a spooky aquarium of their own design. - September 23, 2010 - Playrix Entertainment

Artezio Successfully Passed ISO 9001:2008 Surveillance Audit

According to the eigth audit performed by the well-known international company Intercertifika-TÜV jointly with TÜV Thüringen the quality management system of Artezio remains completely compliant with international ISO standards. - September 17, 2010 - Artezio

Evgeny Tutkevich Appointed Chairman of Uniastrum Management Board

After securing the necessary approvals from the Central Bank of the Russian Federation, Uniastrum’s Board of Directors has appointed Evgeny Tutkevich Chairman of the Management Board, effective September 10, 2010. - September 17, 2010 - Uniastrum Bank

Handy Password Manager Software is Now Working Under Windows 7

Novosoft LLC has made Handy Password manager compatible with Windows 7 – the which is said to be the most stable and powerful operating system among the Microsoft Windows family. - September 16, 2010 - Novosoft Handy Backup

Beta Test of the Vizerra Platform Got Started

3DreamTeam Company has announced today that beta test of Vizerra, a software platform for creating and viewing interactive 3D worlds, got started. The testing will be opened for all comers up to the 31st of October – the day when Vizerra Client will be released. - September 15, 2010 - 3DreamTeam

Uniastrum Cements Its Position in Saint Petersburg Auto Finance Market

The Bank dramatically increased its share of the Saint Petersburg auto credit market just two months after launching its Uni SPG loan program. - September 13, 2010 - Uniastrum Bank

Uniastrum Increases Payment Card Spending Limits

The Bank is now offering loyal customers 25% more credit. - September 13, 2010 - Uniastrum Bank

Uniastrum Bank Places 31st by Credit Portfolio Volume in RBC Top-500 Rankings

New data released by RosBusinessConsulting news agency show Uniastrum’s overall credit portfolio expanding over 60% year-on-year as of July 1, 2010. - September 13, 2010 - Uniastrum Bank

Playrix Launches Fishdom 2 Premium Edition for Mac - Apple Staff Pick

While Playrix's Fishdom HD on the iPad is about to be launched on the App Store around mid-September, the developer releases Premium Edition of Fishdom 2 for Mac OS users. Fishdom 2 is the sequel to Playrix's renowned match-3 puzzle game Fishdom, the title that started the hit franchise in 2008 and was brought to many platforms including Facebook. - September 08, 2010 - Playrix Entertainment

Novosoft Releases an Innovative Disaster Recovery Utility

Novosoft LLC, one of the world leading providers of drive image backup software, today released a new utility called Handy Backup Disaster Recovery. Installed on an external Flash or USB drive, the program lets users back up and recover data even if it's not possible to boot a computer a usual way. - September 03, 2010 - Novosoft Handy Backup

IPHost Network Monitor -- New Distributed Network and Server Monitoring System with Remote Network Agents

This release introduces Remote Network Agents allowing the use of IPHost Network Monitor for monitoring servers in the dozens or even hundreds of separate networks from one central point. With Remote Network Agents all types of monitors available in IPHost Network Monitor (SNMP, WMI, HTTP, Oracle, PING and many more) can be monitored. This makes IPHost Network Monitor an essential monitoring tool for MSPs (Managed Service Providers) and businesses with multiple branches. - September 02, 2010 - IPHostMonitor Inc.

Fishdom on iPad by Playrix to Hit the App Store in Mid-September

Games developer and publisher Playrix Entertainment will make Fishdom, its first internal iPad port, available to the public via App Store by mid-September. Company also announces plans to bring more of its downloadable hit games to iPad by the end of the year 2010. - August 29, 2010 - Playrix Entertainment

Clinical Trials in Russia. 2nd Quarter 2010.

The Federal Service on Surveillance in Healthcare and Social Development of the Russian Federation (alias RosZdravNadzor, RZN) approved 178 new clinical trials of all types including local and bioequivalence studies during the second quarter of 2010 demonstrating a 38% increase over the corresponding period of last year. - August 14, 2010 - Synergy Research Group

My Kingdom for the Princess by Nevosoft Received Top Honor at Great Games Awards 2010

My Kingdom for the Princess by Nevosoft, a top Russian casual game developer, was awarded as TOP SIM / TYCOON game at the second annual Great Game Awards™ (GG’s) held by GameHouse, a division of RealNetworks®, Inc. The judging panel included representatives from leading independent... - August 07, 2010 - Nevosoft

NetUP IPTV 1.6 Has Been Released

Russian IPTV solutions manufacturer has released a new version of IPTV Middleware with a completely renovated design. - July 15, 2010 - NetUP Inc

Video Games Day Sale at Playrix: Mac and PC

Playrix Entertainment offers Mac and PC gamers a limited-time 50% off discount on all hit games to celebrate Video Games Day - July 10, 2010 - Playrix Entertainment

Toozla and Acapela Release a Global Audio Guide Based on Wikipedia, Voice Empowered by Acapela Speech Synthesis

Wikipedia is now available to travelers worldwide in the form of a convenient audio guide. Thanks to Acapela text to speech, the written information is automatically vocalized, providing travelers with easy listening descriptions of hundreds of thousands of tourist attractions. - July 02, 2010 - Toozla LLC

Playrix Releases Free Online Adaptation of Royal Envoy

Playrix launches a free web-based adaptation of its hit strategy game Royal Envoy™ available exclusively via developer's web site - June 26, 2010 - Playrix Entertainment

Gardenscapes by Playrix – Great Game Awards 2010 Nominee

Playrix’s hit Hidden Object title Gardenscapes™ has been nominated as Most Addictive Game by the Second Annual GameHouse Great Game Awards 2010. - June 23, 2010 - Playrix Entertainment

Playrix Celebrates Father's Day with Unique Savings Offers

Playrix offered a series of unique game bundles called Playrix Super Savers featuring major discounts on various titles. - June 20, 2010 - Playrix Entertainment

Playrix Launches Royal Envoy™ for Mac OS

Playrix brings its award-winning strategy game to the Apple Macintosh line of personal computers - June 13, 2010 - Playrix Entertainment

Get 15% Off the Regular Price When Booking St. Petersburg Shore Excursions Through the Tour de Force Website in June 2010

Tour de Force announces a new discount campaign for all the customers that book and pay an online St. Petersburg excursion in June 2010. - June 10, 2010 - Tour De Force