Japanese newspaper publisher Nikkei has selected Brightcove platform to standardize online video operations across its new main newspaper website property, The Nikkei Online Edition, which is scheduled to be launched on March 23, 2010.

GE Healthcare has launched its next-generation eHealth Solutions platform, an infrastructure offering that includes expanded services for health information exchange, a clinical portal and a patient health management system.

Electric car maker Optimal Energy has adopted DS V6 PLM Solution to develop Joule, Africa’s first battery-powered vehicle. Dassault Systemes (DS) is a provider of 3D and product life cycle management solutions.

Kuehne + Nagel, a provider of integrated logistics services, has signed a three-year contract extension with Orange Business Services. Global availability and reliability of the Orange network were key decision criteria behind Kuehne + Nagel renewing its agreement with Orange Business Services.

Sybase Software (India), the Indian subsidiary of Sybase, and Wipro Infotech, the India and Middle East IT Business of Wipro, have formed a partnership to extend SAP applications to a variety of mobile device types.

AT&T is providing Accenture with a platform that allows it to collaborate with clients, suppliers and others by creating the experience of being in the same room, whether the participants are down the street or halfway around the world.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the new drug application 21-217 for Covidien's Exalgo (hydromorphone HCl) extended-release tablets, (CII). The indication for Exalgo is once daily administration for the management of moderate to severe pain in opioid-tolerant patients requiring continuous, around-the-clock opioid analgesia for an extended period of time.

Abbott and Enanta Pharmaceuticals (Enanta) have reported the advancement of their Hepatitis C (HCV) collaboration into Phase 2 clinical trials. The trial will evaluate three HCV antiviral agents, including the investigational protease inhibitor ABT-450, part of the Abbott-Enanta collaboration, and polymerase inhibitors ABT-333 and ABT-072 currently being developed by Abbott.

I.D. Systems, a provider of wireless asset management solutions, has received a series of follow-on purchase orders from Audi to expand deployment of its PowerFleet vehicle management system on industrial trucks at Audi's flagship manufacturing plant in Ingolstadt, Germany.

Digital entertainment firm Rovi Corporation has expanded its relationship with Comcast Corporation to include Rovi’s enhanced entertainment products as well as an expanded license under Rovi’s patents across mobile, online, and other Comcast distribution platforms.

Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG), a provider of energy transportation services, has reported a net loss of $22.36m for the fiscal fourth quarter ended December 31, 2009, compared to $91.77m for the same period in 2008.

The Enterprise Mobility Solutions division of Motorola has introduced its new advanced data capture solution for healthcare - the DS6878-HC cordless 2D imager. The solution extends the access of critical information to the patient’s bedside, the nurse’s station, operating room and beyond with better levels of reliability and performance.

Descartes Systems Group, a federated global logistics network, has unveiled its latest Global Logistics Management Suite for Ocean Freight, a suite of logistics applications. The new suite helps to manage the increased complexity of both procurement and delivery processes, and provides visibility into the movement of goods within the supply chain.

Shell and IBM have formed a research collaboration that aims to extend the life of oil and natural gas fields. The companies will explore advanced techniques for reconciling geophysical and reservoir engineering field data.

Dr Pepper Snapple Group has completed the licensing of certain brands to PepsiCo, following PepsiCo's acquisitions of The Pepsi Bottling Group (PBG) and PepsiAmericas (PAS). As part of the transaction, Dr Pepper Snapple Group received a one-time cash payment of $900m before taxes and other related fees and expenses.

Mercantile Bancorp has completed the sale of Brown County State Bank and Marine Bank & Trust to United Community Bancorp of Chatham, Illinois for approximately $25.8m. The transaction resulted in a pre-tax gain of $4m.

CKE Restaurants, an owner of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's quick-service restaurant chains, and equity firm Thomas H. Lee Partners (THL) have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which THL will acquire CKE for approximately $928m, including the assumption of approximately $309m of net debt.

Ford Motor Company is investing $155m and adding 60 jobs at its Cleveland operations to build a new fuel-efficient V-6 engine for the 2011 Mustang, which has expected highway fuel efficiency of 30 miles per gallon on the highway and 305 horsepower.

Bank of America (BofA) Merrill Lynch has named Oscar Brown as managing director of energy investment banking and head of the Houston investment banking office. In this role, Mr Brown will be responsible for deepening client relationships and will coordinate closely with global coverage teams to deliver strategic ideas and solutions to clients.

GE Transportation has won a contract to supply TriMet, Portland, Oregon’s Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District transit network, with an advanced voice radio and data communications system to help increase safety and efficiency for TriMet’s 115 million annual passengers.