The company also got rid of the distribution curve and individual performance bonuses, instead giving everyone an 8% salary bump, as well as group performance bonuses and stock options.

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Aptly named the Intel Distribution for Apache Hadoop, the distribution includes several Intel contributed enhancements that it claims will improve performance and security.

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The injunction issued yesterday prohibits any performance under the agreements between Cook and Guidant relating to the development and distribution of paclitaxel drug-coated stents.

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It said it sees further potential to build on the solid performance of its Northern and German businesses, for instance with increasing online distribution and further cost control.

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Analysts credited the firm's strong performance in the water market largely down to a decision last year to licence the distribution of Evian and Danone bottled water in North America.

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