El Segundo-based iRise announced today that Greenridge Business Systems, a developer of custom applications, is now part of its partner program. iRise said that Greenridge will be using the firm's visualization software to develop software for its clients, particularly for project proposals. Tags: irise software visualizatio Greenridge Business Systems serves Western Canada, with offices in Winnipeg and Calgary. READ MORE>> ...Tags:

El Segundo-based AWR, a developer of electronic design automation software, has acquired a Wisconsin firm developing RF and microwave simulation software, the company disclosed this morning. STAAR develops 3D, parallelized FEM tools for electromagnetic simulation of RF and microwave components and subsystems; the software is used in conjunction with AWR's own high frequency EDA tools. AWR said it has acquired Simulation Technology and Applied Research, Inc. (STAAR), STAAR), which is based in Mequon, Wisconsin.

El Segundo-based iRise , a developer of visualization software, reported Monday that Callidus Software is using the firm's software. Callidus is a developer of sales performance management software. iRise's software is used by companies to prototype and visualize their internal corporate applications, without requiring software development. Financial impact of the win was not disclosed. The firm is backed by Morgan Stanley Venture Partners and Deutsche Bank.

El Segundo-based iRise , the software visualization firm backed by Morgan Stanley Venture Partners and Deutsche Bank, reported another win today. The firm said Canadian firm Evoco, a developer of project management and software for construction and facilities management, is now using the firm's products for visualizing and testing its next generation products. iRise develops software to prototype business Financial impact of the customer win was not disclosed. READ MORE>> ...Tags:

El Segundo-based iRise , a developer of application visualization software, announced today that the firm has joined a Microsoft partner effort. iRise said the membership comes as it looks to integrate its software with the Microsoft development software. Tags: irise microsoft software integratio According to iRise, it has become part of Microsoft's Visual Studio Industry Partners (VSIP) program, which ties products with Microsoft's Visual Studio Team softare and .NET. NET.

El Segundo-based iRise , a provider of visualization software, disclosed today that it has scored two customer wins. iRise said it has signed Haworth, a manufacturer of office furniture, and SAP Consulting, the consulting arm of software provider SAP, as customers. Tags: software visualization iris Financial impact of the two wins was not disclosed. iRise is venture backed by Morgan Stanley Venture Partners, and Deutsche Bank.

El Segundo-based AWR, a developer of high frequency design software for the EDA market, said today that it has linked with Rohde & Schwarz, a manufacturer of test equipment. AWR said the move will boost use of its software in the Asia Pacific region. ...Tags: Tags: asia design softwar AWR said that it has entered into a sales distribution partnership with Rohde & Schwarz in China, Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia. The agreement follows a recent, similar agreement between the two firms in Japan.

El Segundo-based AWR , a developer of software used for high speed, semiconductor design, is reporting today that it had "record revenues" for the first half of its 2010 fiscal year, ending September 30th. Tags: applied wave research softwar Revenues were not disclosed. The firm attributed the performance to strength in aerospace and defense accounts, as well as customers switching from competing tools.

El Segundo-based iRise , a developer of software used to visualize enterprise applications, said today that it has signed on African Bank, a South African financial firm, as a customer. According to iRise, the firm's software was used as part of developing a new accounts receivable system at the bank, with enough success that African Bank is now mandating it use for all large projects at the firm. Financial impact of the win was not disclosed. iRise's software is used to help define business applications before coding by developers, to minimize changes and speed development.

El Segundo-based AWR, a developer of software for high frequency electronics design, announced this morning that it has inked a deal with the Japanese arm of test and measurement manufacturer Rohde & Schwarz. According to the firm, the companies will work together to deliver customized hardware and software solutions. AWR's software is used Rohde & Schwarz Japan will offer AWR's products bundled with its test and measurement equipment. Financial impact of the deal was not disclosed.