With Sonic ESB technology, the addition of new data feeds can be automated. As a result, the company is well placed to handle the explosion in data volumes that has resulted from technology-driven changes to gaming, according to Tim Lloyd-Davies, Head of Business Analysis at Alphameric.

"There are more things for people to bet on than ever, including enhanced video content and virtual games such as poker and fantasy football, meaning new feeds are being incorporated all the time. This is an extremely complex and lengthy process, particularly when information such as early race prices is uploaded into our central database by hand," Lloyd-Davies said. "The ability to change data far more quickly while bringing new feeds online and improving accuracy through automation suggests the effect of the ESB on our business will be quite massive."

Alphameric said it will initially be rolling the Sonic ESB product out within its bureau service, the outsourced information service to smaller chains and independent vendors in the bookmaking community.

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In a press release out on November 2, Abraxas Schedules Third Quarter 2009 Financial and Operating Results Conference Call

SAN ANTONIO, Nov 02, 2009 -- Abraxas Petroleum Corporation (NASDAQ:AXAS) will announce their third quarter 2009 financial and operating results on Monday, November 9, 2009, after the U.S. financial markets close. The corresponding conference call is scheduled for Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. CT (11:00 a.m. ET). Robert L.G. Watson, President and CEO of Abraxas, will lead the call with a question and answer session to follow.

Abraxas Petroleum Corporation is a San Antonio based crude oil and natural gas exploitation and production company with operations across the Rocky Mountain, Mid-Continent, Permian Basin and Gulf Coast regions of the United States.

Progress Software Corporation (NASDAQ: PRGS) trading at $23.03 per share on trading volume of 33,159 shares.

In a press release out on November 2, Progress DataDirect Announces Advanced Wire Protocol Driver for Microsoft SQL Server

Enhanced Database Driver Offers Robust ODBC Access to Microsoft SQL Server With Enterprise-Class Features That Increase Scalability and Performance by as Much as 75 Percent

BEDFORD, MA, Nov 02, 2009 -- Progress Software Corporation (NASDAQ: PRGS), a leading software provider that enables enterprises to be operationally responsive, today announced the availability of its enhanced Progress(R) DataDirect Connect(R) for ODBC database driver for Microsoft SQL Server. The Microsoft SQL Server native wire protocol driver, which is available in version 6.0 of the DataDirect Connect line of ODBC drivers, includes new innovations intended to streamline application development, boost performance and reduce deployment and maintenance costs.

About Progress Software Corporation

Progress Software Corporation (NASDAQ: PRGS) is a global software company that enables enterprises to be operationally responsive to changing conditions and customer interactions as they occur -- to capitalize on new opportunities, drive greater efficiencies and reduce risk. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of best-in-class infrastructure software spanning event-driven visibility and real-time response, open integration, data access and integration, and application development and deployment -- all supporting on-premises and SaaS/Cloud deployments. Progress maximizes the benefits of operational responsiveness while minimizing IT complexity and total cost of ownership. Progress can be reached at www.progress.com or +1-781-280-4000.

eOn Communications Corporation(TM) (Nasdaq: EONC) trading at $1.40 on a volume of 100 shares

In a press release out on November 2, eOn Communications Introduces the eConn IP-PBX

SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov 02, 2009 -- eOn Communications Corporation(TM) (Nasdaq: EONC), a leading provider of telecommunications solutions, announces today the debut of its new server-based IP communications platform called the eConn IP-PBX at the VoiceCon(R) San Francisco show being held at the Moscone North Convention Center from November 2-5, 2009.

About eOn Communications

eOn Communications Corporation(TM) is a global provider of innovative communications solutions. Backed by over 30 years of telecommunications engineering expertise, our solutions enable our customers to easily leverage advanced technologies in order to communicate more effectively. To find out more about eOn Communications and its solutions, visithttp://www.eoncommunications.com, or call 800-955-5321.

Penn National Gaming, Inc. (PENN: Nasdaq) trading at $25.51 on a volume of 418,499 shares

In a press release out on November 2, Penn National Gaming Announces a Community Relations Advisory Agreement with Russell Simmons and Labor Framework Agreement with New York Hotel & Motel Trades Council, AFL-CIO

NEW YORK & WYOMISSING, Penn., Nov 02, 2009 -- Penn National Gaming, Inc. (PENN: Nasdaq) announced today that it has reached a community relations agreement with Russell Simmons' Rush Communications of NYC and a labor framework agreement with the New York Hotel & Motel Trades Council, AFL-CIO in relation to a video lottery terminal gaming facility at New York's Aqueduct Race Track. The agreements reflect Penn National's commitment to Aqueduct's local Queens community, New York City and New York State, horsemen and employees, and extend Penn National's record of community, charitable and civic support and diversity initiatives in each of the markets in which it operates.

About Penn National Gaming

Penn National Gaming owns and operates gaming and racing facilities with a focus on slot machine entertainment. The Company presently operates nineteen facilities in fifteen jurisdictions, including Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ontario. In aggregate, Penn National's operated facilities feature over 26,300 gaming machines, approximately 400 table games, over 2,000 hotel rooms and over 959,000 square feet of gaming floor space.

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With a high number of translators needed to convert the information from the central Alphameric database into usable formats for shop-based sales systems as well as central display and e-commerce systems, a new or modified feed meant development work was required to incorporate it into the network.

With Sonic ESB technology, the addition of new data feeds can be automated. As a result, the company is well placed to handle the explosion in data volumes that has resulted from technology-driven changes to gaming, according to Tim Lloyd-Davies, Head of Business Analysis at Alphameric.

"There are more things for people to bet on than ever, including enhanced video content and virtual games such as poker and fantasy football, meaning new feeds are being incorporated all the time. This is an extremely complex and lengthy process, particularly when information such as early race prices is uploaded into our central database by hand," Lloyd-Davies said. "The ability to change data far more quickly while bringing new feeds online and improving accuracy through automation suggests the effect of the ESB on our business will be quite massive."

Alphameric will initially be rolling the Sonic ESB product out within its bureau service, the outsourced information service to smaller chains and independent vendors in the bookmaking community. Once its value is proven it will be looking to offer new system to the larger chains as part of their central display and EPOS systems.

"We have already proven that Sonic ESB technology gives us greater value from our legacy products while boosting accuracy and speed of our services," added Lloyd-Davies. "Once embedded in our own bureau offering we will be able to translate that knowledge to those who run their networks in-house."

"Alphameric has proven that SOA-based systems can drive better service while reducing the overall need for investment in new systems and processes," said Matt Smith, Senior Enterprise Architect at Progress Software. "They deliberately tested the Sonic ESB product on low-performance equipment across diverse message and content types, and the result was improved speed and accuracy. Their new, more flexible architecture is sure to keep them ahead of the game."

Alphameric Solutions Ltd

Alphameric Solutions Ltd is the leading technology provider to the bookmaking marketplace in the United Kingdom and Ireland. With three decades of successful innovation in the provision of integrated software and hardware to major bookmakers and independent bookmakers, our comprehensive range of market leading solutions support over 8700 betting shops.

Alphameric Solutions unique experience of the bookmaking marketplace enables Alphameric to set the standard for betting shop technology. Product innovation and ongoing research and development ensures that you benefit from cutting edge technology designed to support and enhance your betting business, maximizing betting revenue and profit, promoting more betting opportunities, speed of service and increased customer visits.

Alphameric Solutions is headquartered in Guildford Surrey with 60,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Hampshire. Learn more about Alphameric by visiting www.alphameric.com

Progress Software Corporation

Progress Software Corporation (NASDAQ: PRGS) is a global software company that enables enterprises to be operationally responsive to changing conditions and customer interactions as they occur -- to capitalize on new opportunities, drive greater efficiencies and reduce risk. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of best-in-class infrastructure software spanning event-driven visibility and real-time response, open integration, data access and integration, and application development and deployment -- all supporting on-premises and SaaS/Cloud deployments. Progress maximizes the benefits of operational responsiveness while minimizing IT complexity and total cost of ownership. Progress can be reached at www.progress.com or +1-781-280-4000.

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Actional 8.1 products offer SAP customers insight into and between ABAP-based applications and their interactions within heterogeneous environments. When issues occur either outside or within these applications directly impacting a transaction's success, the IT department can target and address the problem before it becomes critical or even negatively impacts the SAP application or the enterprise as a whole.

Other highlights of Actional 8.1 Business Transaction Management platform:

- Auditing and logging using messaging infrastructure: Actional product extends auditing and logging capability, which now provides customers with the choice of distributing audit and log information via JMS, or sending it directly to a database - offering customers the choice between flexibility, reliability, and performance. This capability also acts as a foundation for event driven architectures, allowing event consumers to gain access to the rich set of events occurring within business applications.

- Support for JMS testing: Progress has increased the testing capabilities of Actional 8.1 product by including assets that are built directly on JMS with no underlying SOA architecture. This feature delivers support across heterogeneous environments.

Additionally, Progress said it worked as a member of the SAP Co-Innovation Lab, a hands-on environment for SAP, its customers and partners to develop, accelerate and showcase new business solutions and technologies.

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