Nova Technologies (a division of Nova Holdings) was acquired by IDEX Corporation (NYSE: IEX) in an approximate $160 million transaction. IDEX is an applied solutions company specializing in fluid and metering technologies, health and science technologies, dispensing equipment, and fire, safety and other diversified products. Battery is still a significant owner of Nova Holdings’ second division, Nova Analytics.

Congratulations to Agito Networks and Copan Systems, who were both named to Red Herring’s RH100 North America list of the most promising startups — companies expected to lead the next wave of disruption and innovation.

Spot Runner, the first Internet-based ad agency that makes it easy and affordable for local businesses to advertise on TV, launched its Political Advertising Program. The program was created in reaction to the high costs of effective campaigns, which give an advantage to those that can afford to communicate their messages across media outlets. The solution is accessible for candidates and cause-related initiatives, regardless of party affiliation, at the local, state and national levels. The program’s Geo-Vater Targeting process enables campaigns to strategically target their audiences, increasing impact and cutting costs.

Insitu recently announced it has flown Heavy Fuel Engine (HFE) equipped ScanEagles in Iraq. This was the first demonstration of HFE technology in a real-world environment and was conducted in cooperation with the US Navy. The HFE equipped ScanEagles have flown more than 350 hours, including flying 12+ hour missions in both land and maritime scenarios. Insitu is pioneering the development of long-range, autonomous unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and advanced tools for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR).

Aurora Networks recently reached a new milestone with the shipment of its 1,000th LcWDM transmitter to top 10 US cable broadband supplier Suddenlink Communications. Suddenlink is using Aurora’s state-of-the-art LcWDM system to upgrade its network so that it can support the information, communication and entertainment demands of its customers at a fraction of the cost of traditional solutions. "Aurora's technology is providing us with a cost-effective solution to increase our network capacity so that we can offer an even more compelling range of services to business and residential customers," said Terry Cordova, Suddenlink’s chief technology officer. "We chose to partner with Aurora because their field-proven LcWDM system is scalable, reliable, and cost-effective."

Bazaarvoice has served over 10 billion user-generated product reviews to shoppers around the globe. The company, the market and technology leader in hosted social commerce applications that drive sales, currently serves over one billion reviews per month, more than double the rate a year ago.

US Airways (NYSE: LCC) selected ITA Software’s ReShop product to automate exchange ticket shopping, reprice and reissue capabilities across the airline’s customer call centers, airport kiosks and website. ReShop reduces the cost and improves the efficiency of itinerary changes made by airline reservations agents and through self-service channels. ITA Software is the leading provider of innovative airline IT and services.

Netezza was named as a recipient of the NorthFace ScoreBoard Award™ from Omega Management Group Corp., in recognition of its commitment to providing exemplary service and consistently exceeding customer expectations. The NorthFace ScoreBoard Award, now in its eighth year, is regarded as the industry’s most objective benchmark for recognizing customer service excellence, as rated by their own customers.

Susan B. Leschine, Founder and Chief Scientist of SunEthanol was named in Earth2tech’s “Top 10 Women in Clean Tech.” Dr. Leschine is internationally known as an authority on the biology and diversity of cellulose-digesting microbes. Her research has formed the basis for SunEthanol's Consolidated Bio-Processing innovation.

Arbor Networks has completed its acquisition of Ellocoya Networks, extending its solution set and enabling customers to enhance the security, availability and profitability of the full-spectrum of IP-based business lines, including wireless, wireline, IPTV and VoIP solutions. In acquiring Ellacoya, Arbor Networks is meeting its mission to deliver secure service control solutions for global networks.