"Raven Visual Analyzer for Rational Requirements Composer provides a way for organizations to define and validate the requirements for creating business applications before the expensive process of developing code," said Sam Fatigato, CEO of Ascendant Technology.

"Ascendant Technology plays a crucial leadership role in applying IBM Rational technology, as recognized by IBM with the 2009 Rational Beacon Award," said Susan Boers, President and CEO of Ravenflow. "Atech's Software Engineering practice focus surrounding Rational Requirements Composer and Raven Visual Analyzer will support business teams to communicate and collaborate better with developers to provide maximum leverage in terms of enabling business-driven development. The combination of both products brings requirements analysis and visualization capabilities to stakeholders."

IBM Rational Requirements Composer enables visual and textual requirements definition in a collaborative environment, enabling business and IT stakeholders to work more closely together as they capture business objectives and define software requirements. Raven Visual Analyzer allows users to perform the following key functions directly within RRC:

-Automatically generate and insert business-friendly Activity Diagrams into any of RRC's requirements editors.

-Analyze use case narratives, correct any errors, and insert the resulting Activity Diagram in RRC.

-Extend Raven-generated terms to the Enterprise Glossary that comes with RRC for better consistency.

-Highlight errors in process or use case text to help identify missing or ambiguous requirements.

-Preview Raven Activity Diagrams in a separate window then drag & drop them into any RRC editor.

As part of the product launch Ascendant Technology and Ravenflow said they are offering a series of live webcasts that highlight the new capabilities.

More Information:

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In a press release on November 06, IBM Announces Debt Exchange Offers

ARMONK, N.Y., Nov 06, 2009 IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced that it has commenced offers to exchange (the "exchange offers") any and all of its 7.125 percent debentures due 2096, 7.000 percent debentures due 2045 and 8.000 percent notes due 2038 for a new series of 5.600 percent senior notes due 2039 (the "new notes") and cash. To encourage holders to tender early, IBM is offering an early exchange premium to holders who validly tender their old notes before 5:00 p.m. EST, on Friday, November 20, 2009 (the "early exchange date"). The exchange offers expire at 12:00 a.m. EST, on Monday, December 7, 2009 (the "expiration date"). We are conducting the exchange offers to retire high coupon long-dated debt in a favorable interest rate environment. The terms and conditions of the exchange offers are described in IBM's exchange circular dated November 6, 2009 (the "exchange circular").

The new notes will mature on November 30, 2039 and will bear interest from November 30, 2009, the early settlement date, at a rate per annum of 5.600 percent. The new notes will be unsecured senior obligations of IBM and will rank equally with all of IBM's other unsecured senior indebtedness.

About IBM

International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), is an information technology (IT) company. The Company's major operations include Global Technology Services segment (GTS), Global Business Services segment (GBS), Software segment, Systems and Technology segment, and Global Financing segment. On January 31, 2008, the Company acquired 100% of Cognos, Inc. On April 3, 2008, IBM acquired 100% of Telelogic, AB. In July 2008, the Company acquired Platform Solutions, Inc. In December 2008, its internal global logistics operations were acquired by SNCF Transport and logistics division of Geodis. In July 2009, IBM acquired Ounce Labs, Inc., a privately held company based in Waltham, Massachusetts, whose software helps companies to reduce the risks and costs associated with security and compliance concerns. In August 2009, the Company announced the launch of its China Analytics Solution Center, part of a network of global centers.

-- November 06, 2009 Constellation Energy (NYSE:CEG) trading at $32.76 on a volume of 664,964 shares

In a press release on November 06, Constellation Energy and EDF Group Complete Nuclear Joint Venture

BALTIMORE & PARIS, Nov 06, 2009 Constellation Energy (NYSE:CEG) and EDF Development Inc. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of EDF S.A.) today announced that EDF has completed its investment in Constellation Energy Nuclear Group, LLC, which is structured as a new joint venture. With the close of the transaction, the companies look forward to working together to deliver the expected economic, environmental and clean energy benefits created by the joint venture.

About Constellation Energy

Constellation Energy (www.constellation.com) is a leading supplier of energy products and services to wholesale and retail electric and natural gas customers. It owns a diversified fleet of generating units located in the United States and Canada, totaling approximately 7,100 megawatts of generating capacity, and is among the leaders pursuing the development of new nuclear plants in the United States. The company delivers electricity and natural gas through the Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE), its regulated utility in Central Maryland. A FORTUNE 500 company headquartered in Baltimore, Constellation Energy had revenues of $19.8 billion in 2008.

-- November 06, 2009 Aon Corporation (NYSE: AOC) trading at $39.25 on a volume of 1.44M shares.

In a press release out on November 06, Aon Consulting Hires Leader for South Korea

Opinion leader and Industry veteran Dr. Ki Ryung (Charlie) Kim to lead Korea business

SINGAPORE, Nov 06, 2009 Aon Consulting, the global human capital consulting organization of Aon Corporation (NYSE: AOC), today announced that opinion leader and industry veteran Dr. Ki Ryung (Charlie) Kim has joined the firm as Chief Executive Officer of Aon Consulting Korea.

In his new role, Kim will lead his team in expanding the solutions in health & benefits and human capital consulting in South Korea. In addition, he will be developing consulting solutions for Korean multinationals around the world.

About Aon

Aon Corporation (NYSE: AOC) is the leading global provider of risk management services, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, and human capital consulting. Through its more than 37,000 colleagues worldwide, Aon readily delivers distinctive client value via innovative and effective risk management and workforce productivity solutions. Aon's industry-leading global resources and technical expertise are delivered locally through more than 500 offices in more than 120 countries. Named the world's best broker by Euromoney magazine's 2008 and 2009 Insurance Survey, Aon also ranked highest on Business Insurance's listing of the world's largest insurance brokers based on commercial retail, wholesale, reinsurance and personal lines brokerage revenues in 2008. A.M. Best deemed Aon the number one insurance broker based on brokerage revenues in 2007 and 2008, and Aon was voted best insurance intermediary, best reinsurance intermediary and best employee benefits consulting firm in 2007 and 2008 by the readers of Business Insurance. For more information on Aon, log onto http://www.aon.com/.

-- November 06, 2009 Entergy Corporation (NYSE: ETR) last at $77.01 a volume of 417,651 shares

In a press release out on November 06, Entergy launches Web site to entice businesses

Nov 05, 2009 Economic development officials in Southeast Texas, like others around the state and the nation, continually try to attract new businesses. Entergy Texas Inc. has decided to lend a hand -- and possibly attract new customers of its own -- by launching a Web site specifically designed to help companies find commercial and industrial real estate in the region.

About Entergy Corporation

Entergy Corporation (NYSE:ETR) is an integrated energy company engaged primarily in electric power production and retail electric distribution operations. Entergy owns and operates power plants with approximately 30,000 megawatts of electric generating capacity and Entergy is a nuclear power generator in the United States. Entergy delivers electricity to 2.7 million utility customers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. The Company operates through two business segments: Utility and Non-Utility Nuclear. Entergy also operates the non-nuclear wholesale assets business. The non-nuclear wholesale assets business sells to wholesale customers the electric power produced by power plants that it owns. In March 2008, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, L.L.C. acquired the Calcasieu Generating Facility. In September 2008, Entergy Arkansas Inc. acquired the Ouachita Plant.

-- November 06, 2009 Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd (NYSE: AWH) last at $47.31 on a volume of 274,905 shares

In a press release out on November 06, Allied World's Nicole Baummer and Marjorie Thompson to Speak at PLUS International Conference

PEMBROKE, Bermuda, Nov 06, 2009 Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd (NYSE: AWH) announced today that Allied World U.S.' Nicole Baummer, Assistant Vice President for Private/Not-for-Profit & Governmental Claims and Marjorie Thompson, Vice President, Professional Lines Claims, will be speaking at this year's Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS) international conference, to be held in Chicago, Illinois, November 11-13, 2009.

PLUS is a not-for-profit organization with membership open to persons interested in the promotion and development of the professional liability industry. Membership consists of over 6,000 individuals, representing over 1,000 companies active in the many fields of professional liability. Ms. Thompson will participate on a panel entitled "Surveying and Surviving the Wreckage Below: All About Excess," on Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 10 am. Ms. Baummer will participate on a panel entitled "I Can't Get Them to Settle," on Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 3:30 pm.

About Allied World Assurance Company

Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd, through its subsidiaries, is a global provider of innovative property, casualty and specialty insurance and reinsurance solutions, offering superior client service through offices in Bermuda, the United States, Europe and Hong Kong. Our insurance and reinsurance subsidiaries are rated A (Excellent) by A.M. Best Company. For further information on Allied World, please visit our website at www.awac.com.

-- November 06, 2009 UBS (NYSE: UBS) trading at $16.75 on a volume of 1.15M shares

In a press release out on November 06, UBS Investment Bank Strengthens Financial Sponsors Group with Addition of Two Managing Directors

NEW YORK, Nov 06, 2009 UBS Investment Bank announced today that it has hired two senior investment bankers within the firm's Financial Sponsors Group. Allen Bouch and Scott Norby will join the firm's Investment Banking Department (IBD) as Managing Directors, reporting to Steven Smith, Global Head of Leveraged Finance and Americas Head of Financial Sponsors. Bouch and Norby will be based in San Francisco and New York, respectively.

About UBS

UBS (NYSE: UBS) is a global provider of financial services to private, corporate and institutional clients. The Company's financial businesses are organized on a worldwide basis into three business divisions and the Corporate Center. Global Wealth Management & Business Banking consists of three segments: Wealth Management International & Switzerland, Wealth Management US and Business Banking Switzerland. The business divisions Investment Bank and Global Asset Management constitute one segment each. On February 10, 2009, UBS announced the split of Global Wealth Management & Business Banking into two divisions: Wealth Management & Swiss Bank and Wealth Management Americas. In February 2009, JPMorgan Chase & Co. acquired the Company's global agricultural business. In February 2008, it acquired 100% of the Caisse Centrale de Reescompte Group. In August 2008, UBS sold its 24.9% stake in Adams Street Partners. On May 6, 2009, UBS AG acquired the commodity index business of AIG Financial Products Corp

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- IBM Smart Business Development and Test on the IBM Cloud is a free public cloud beta for software development that provides compute and storage as a service, as well as Rational Software Delivery Services to help application developers and testers speed the development and delivery of software applications. IBM is inviting free and open participation at www.ibm.com/cloud/developer .

Organizations must be able to quickly and cost-effectively manage development, testing and deployment of software in often disparate development environments. IBM is providing a framework to help customers centrally manage projects from the cloud, even if they are using third-party or open-source tooling. This brings significant value to customers in terms of cost savings, flexibility, speed, agility and improved governance.

Betas Now Available for Development and Test in the Cloud

IBM Smart Business Development and Test on the IBM Cloud is designed to augment and enhance software development and delivery capabilities, particularly in large enterprises where IT departments handle hundreds of development projects every year. Unlike traditional development environments, developers can log on to IBM Smart Business Development and Test on the IBM Cloud and get access to customizable virtual machines in minutes.

This new environment provides compute and storage as a service, IBM Rational Software Delivery Services, WebSphere and Information Management software to help application developers and testers speed the development and delivery of software applications. To help customers leverage existing investments, these new services support development across heterogeneous environments, including Java, Open Source, and .NET. In addition, pre-configured integrations of some of these Rational services are available based on the Jazz framework, which dynamically integrates and synchronizes people, processes and assets associated with software development projects.

IBM is also extending its IBM Rational Software Delivery Services for Cloud Computing to a private cloud infrastructure for enterprise customers who prefer governance and control of their own cloud environment. Behind a client's own firewall, these services can provide users with additional development options and customization needed to deploy applications in a private cloud. IBM Rational Software Delivery Services for private cloud environments can be experienced by a limited number of participants.

'Enterprises are looking for optimal business models to lower the cost of developing and deploying software while maximizing existing investments. Cloud-based models offer flexible, instant sourcing options based on teams' needs while enhancing control of their delivery models,' said Dr. Daniel Sabbah, general manager, IBM Rational Software. 'With more and more customers treating software as a strategic business asset, the combined value of the new offerings can help them gain the utmost value from their investments in IT across the application lifecycle.'

The IBM Rational Software Delivery platform helps organizations optimize software investments and lower costs through improved collaboration and governance in a more flexible and agile software environment. IBM Rational Software Delivery Services for Cloud Computing feature a select set of services optimized and ready for delivering software throughout the enterprise, including:

- Agile development services to enable collaborative development and test: A set of best practices to achieve desired agility in an enterprise.

- An integrated set of services for Test Management, Test Planning and Test Lab Management: Increases productivity by automating processes that traditionally required long wait times, and even longer time for setup, procurement and installation.

- Tools to help develop for the cloud: For example, IBM Rational Asset Manager eliminates rework and improves collaboration of extended teams.

IBM Rational Software Delivery Services for Cloud Computing bring the best practices of IBM's Global Technology Services, Global Business Services and Rational Lab Services with a full suite of capabilities to adopt and deploy cloud delivery options and identify areas for return on investment in cloud adoption. IBM's new Global Technology Test Cloud Services and IBM Global Business Cloud Consulting Services offerings are also available with the new IBM Rational Software Delivery Services for Cloud Computing.

IBM is also making it easier for software developers to gain cloud computing skills with no-charge access to online workshops, skills tutorials, and social networking tools through My developerWorks, which enables users to build online relationships, share content and grow a worldwide network of peers to drive innovation. For more information, visit www.ibm.com/developerworks/spaces/cloud .

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The previous IT environment consisted of distributed servers, replaced by the consolidated solution of IBM Power servers, providing better performance to the corporate system and a significant reduction in response time for the company's users. Today, the COSAN group is active in all links of the value chain of the sugar-energy sector, with 23 production units, four refineries and two port terminals. The company is also active in retail with the Da Barra brand, in the fuel distribution segment under the Esso brand and in the production and distribution of automobile and industrial lubricants under the Mobil brand.

The deal was closed in September 2009.

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