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(NetworkNewsWire) Qualstar is one of the oldest names in data storage, with a track record stretching back to the company's founding in 1984 as one of the first tape drive developers for PC and workstations.

Xped Limited (ASX:XPE) wishes to advise that its team has returned from a Microsoft Partner conference held in Singapore.

Asian Activities Report for December 13, 2011 includes: Minmetals Resources Limited (HKG:1208) announced its Mineral Resources and Ore Reserve Statement as at 30 June 2011 with a 103.9% increase in zinc Ore Reserves; Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) and Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. (TYO:7201) will collaborate and create a next-generation dealer management system based on Microsoft Dynamics; Samsung Electronics (PINK:SSNLF) (SEO:005930) has announced the launch of the next evolution of GALAXY Tab - the GALAXY Tab 10.1 in Australia.

World business leaders have confirmed they are to meet in Atlanta to decide the future of social media marketing. Representatives at the iStrategy Conference at the Americasmart Convention Centre on 13-14 September will include top executives from Facebook, Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), AOL (NYSE:AOL), Bloomberg, Sprint and Interbrand.

The Microsoft Worldwide Utility Industry Survey 2011 polled more than 210 professionals within electric, gas and related companies around the world and found that 39 percent of utilities were adopting smart grid technologies. Smart grids are likely to be top of the agenda at the Next Generation Utilities Summit Europe 2011, which takes place from 15-17 November in Malaga, Spain. This closed-door summit, hosted by GDS International, features some of the leading voices in the European utilities sector.

iSOFT Group Limited (ASX:ISF) today announced the launch of iSOFT Aged Care - Enterprise Wide Health (EWH), an integrated management solution for aged and community care organisations.

Kingsoft Corporation Limited ("Kingsoft" or the "Company"; HKG:3888), a leading entertainment and applications software developer, distributor and service provider in China by market share, today announced that it joins Microsoft Virus Information Alliance ("VIA"), becoming the first Chinese anti-virus software provider in the alliance.

Kingsoft Corporation (HKG:3888) specialises in online games and application software development, distribution and sales in China. This year marks the 20th anniversary for the company since establishment in 1989 and the second year since its successful listing on HK Stock Exchange. In FY 2008, the company has experienced exponential growth in both revenue and EPS, rising by 47% to RMB $820 million and 60% to RMB 32.83 cents per share respectively.

Asian markets are expected to be flat today before the US stimulus package is unveiled. Yesterday the major indexes in Asia closed mixed with Shanghai and Hong Kong extended the rising after China's stimulus plan announced last week, while Tokyo and Seoul declined.

Zylotech Limited (ASX:ZYL) announce that Microsoft has now extended and approved its OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) Agreement with Zylotech Limited (CLA #276921 OEMID:12689) on Sep 9 2008 12:00AM, to include all embedded systems manufactured by Zylotech. This significant development provides Zylotech with the recognition level needed to capture international markets.