Texas Business

AUSTIN, Texas -- deverus, inc., the leading provider of software, integration technology, and strategic services for the background screening industry, today announced the latest breakthrough in background technology with its new speed performance solution, called LightSpeed, geared towards dramatically improving end user web experiences while ordering background checks.

IRVING, Texas -- Combined Development Oil Co. is pleased to announce the successful drilling and completion of the Louisiana State Trust #3 well located in southern Louisiana. Based on seismic analysis and drilling logs, the estimated barrels of oil in place are 1,200,000 MMcf) BO and the estimated natural gas in place is 1-3 Billion Cubic Feet of Gas (BCF). Initial measurements predict a flow rate of about 350 barrels of oil per day (BOPD) plus associated gas.

HOUSTON, Texas -- Rockwood Enterprises, Inc., a three-year-old Houston-based marketing and publishing company, announced today the launch of Equinomics 101 - a management and accounting system designed to teach horse owners and horse-related businesses how to efficiently manage their finances.

HOUSTON, Texas -- Infrastruct Security, Inc. announces that its latest round of financing has pushed the company over the $20 million mark and helped the company meet its initial business goals within its first year of operation.

AUSTIN, Texas -- deverus, the leader in background screening technology, today announced that it has been recognized by the Austin Business Journal for being one of the 2007 Best Places to Work in Central Texas. The Austin Business Journal holds the contest annually.

AUSTIN, Texas -- deverus today announced the launch of their TrueDocs(TM) document management tool for the Ziptuit line of software. Combined with deverus' powerful zHire(TM) Applicant Tracking System and electronic consent, deverus continues to leverage technology and industry expertise to provide for a better and faster screening process.

DALLAS, Texas -- Roemtech, LLC has announced the availability of their innovative PlenumAmp (PMA-240). It is designed and approved for above-ceiling installations. It allows the end-user to have an audio amplification system that is easily concealed in commercial environments such as school classrooms and business meeting rooms.

DALLAS, Texas -- CyberAngel(R) Security Solutions, Inc. (CSS, Inc.) has helped facilitate the recovery of another stolen laptop in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. Recently, a businessman had his company computer stolen when his car was burglarized in Midlothian, TX. Fortunately, his company uses The CyberAngel(R) with Wi-Trac to encrypt and protect sensitive data and recover lost or stolen hardware.

HOUSTON, Texas -- Mosaic Tile Supplies, LLC, a Texas-based producer and importer of high-quality mosaic tile, announces the addition of a new design tool - "The Maximizer" - an online, Flash-based application that offers customers the ability to create custom mosaic tile blends for interior design and new building projects.

AUSTIN, Texas -- deverus today announced Employment Screening Services (ESS) as the Client of the Year for 2006. This high honor is announced annually and is based on growth, innovation, and industry leadership. ESS's formula for success is simple: they leverage technology and focus on delivering the right screening products to HR, and then back it by great customer service.

DALLAS, Texas -- Techway Services, Inc. announces the availability of EBAN (Enterprise Boot & Nuke) mass hard-drive wiping software for computer recyclers. EBAN was developed for Techway Services by Toronto based software engineer Darik Horn, the developer of the highly popular and effective DBAN (Darik's Boot & Nuke) data destruction software. EBAN has two very important features for computer recyclers and IT asset management companies.

DALLAS, Texas -- Leadership inspiration is easy to find, says author Bill Webb, but difficult to apply. Webb, a motivational speaker and national trucking executive, offers practical leadership tips and motivation through short, easily digestible chapters in his new book "Igniting the Blue Flame: Answering the Call to Leadership" (ISBN-13 978-0-9791445-0-9). Webb's search for transformational ideas became the roots for The Blue Flame Project.

HOUSTON, Texas -- Paid in Full Entertainment, Inc. released on Tuesday the new CD from DJ / artist Mista Madd which is being distributed by Memphis based Select-o-Hits distribution. The new CD covers various topics and features Houston notables Paul Wall, Slim Thug, HAWK, Lil Flip, Chamillionaire, Shei Atkins and others.

AUSTIN, Texas -- Perception Software today announced the general release of SymXpert, an EDA librarian application designed to accelerate the creation of high pin count device symbols for any EDA environment. Enabled by proprietary intelligent content extraction technology, SymXpert quickly and automatically imports graphical and text data.

DALLAS, Texas -- JDP Enterprises Publishing (Linx Payment Systems LLC) announces release of "Surfing Payment Channels" (ISBN 978-0-9788698-0-9), a new book produced by payments expert, James D. Pitts. The book focuses on changes in the payments system as it evolves from paper to paperless. New laws (Check 21), new technology (RFID, contactless, biometrics, mobile devices), and a growing demand for flexibility.

ST. CHARLES, Ill. -- Chicago-based property tax consulting firm Advantax(R) announced today the opening of their new South Central region office in Houston. David LeVan, President of Advantax, said that "The new office will provide a location to better serve Advantax clients based in Houston, the south central region and around the country."

HOUSTON, Texas -- Intelli-Source, LLC announces the appearance of HireSuite on 21st Century Business hosted by General Alexander Haig. In an ever shrinking labor market, competition is heating up among organizations looking to hire the best talent. HireSuite is regulating the rising temperature by offering a complete line of HR solutions and exceeding all expectations.

IRVING, Texas -- The National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA) has announced that the association has doubled funding of its national Youth Scholarship Program to $20,000. Winners of the national awards will receive $10,000 for first place, $7,500 for second place and $2,500 for third place.

HOUSTON, Texas -- Specialty chocolatier, Images in Chocolate, today announced the first Custom Imprinted Chocolate Poker Chip available in the U.S. marketplace. For the first time, casinos, hotels, and Las Vegas trade show exhibitors among others, can increase their corporate brand awareness using these 1-1/2" diameter, 100% Belgian chocolate promotional items.

AUSTIN, Texas -- deverus today announced their new product website for the diverse Ziptuit product line. The site is devoted to the various platforms available and offers detailed comparisons designed to help prospective clients decide which level is right for their business needs.

AUSTIN, Texas -- deverus today launched the eSigScreen(TM) electronic consent to background check tool for the VeroHire Recruiting system. The electronic consent process provides four key benefits to the employer and background check companies.

AUSTIN, Texas -- deverus today announced their newest product in the deverus Instant Advantage program -- the deverus/NBD National RegistryCHECK Data Integration Service. This service allows consumers to place orders for national tenant screening - and receive results instantly.

AUSTIN, Texas -- SaberData, Ltd., the leader in one step PC Migration, announced the availability of its SaberWire USB data transfer cable that works with Microsoft's Vista operating system. The cable is ideal for transferring data between computers without the need for a network.

DALLAS, Texas -- Techway Services, Inc. received the 2007 Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) Rising Star Award from the Women's Business Council - Southwest (WBCS). The award was presented Jan. 23 at the WBCS' 11th Annual Parade of Stars Awards Gala.

DALLAS, Texas -- Techway Services, Inc., a leading provider of electronic data destruction services and computer recycling solutions, today introduced its new channel partner program for value-added resellers (VARs) and independent service providers (SPs).