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HU Project Leadership Forum to Explore The Art of Leading Projects Through Chang …
With fewer resources going into projects and greater outcomes being expected of them, something about the project management formula has to change.
Harrisburg, PA, April 07, 2011 - With fewer resources going into projects and greater outcomes being expected of them, something about the project management formula has to change. Project Leadership is the multiplier that project managers must learn to leverage in order to create more meaningful project results and…
The Trunki Shop Launch Informational Website
The Trunki Shop announce the launch of their new website, whose function amongst many is to act as a travel advice guide for visitors.
Stamford, Lincolnshire, April 06, 2011 - The Trunki Shop announce the launch of their new website, whose function amongst many is to act as a travel advice guide for visitors. The website houses a variety of expected features such as an online ordering system, but boasts a…
New York City adds 17,000 jobs in March, NewYorkCrossing finds 17,000 jobs.
Pasadena, CA, April 15, 2011 – New York City’s unemployment rate went down in March as the city was able to create around 17,700 jobs. There are still 767,000 unemployed New Yorkers and the city has created around 33,000 private sector jobs in 2011.
The city’s unemployment rate now stands at 8.7 percent, with employers adding employees for the third month in a row. The Labor Department says that the number…
Oman Gas Company gives exclusive insight into their SCADA system strategy
Ahmed Al Harrasi, Head of SCADA Control and Automation Support at Oman Gas Company (OGC) talks exclusively to MEPIPES about OGC’s SCADA system.
In an exclusive interview with MEPIPES, Mr Al Harrasi talked about Oman Gas Company’s SCADA system strategy. We discussed the challenges faced and how these were overcome. He then went on to share in-depth the technicalities of OGC’s system, the day-to-day use and the reporting strategy…
The Infrastructure Debt Conundrum – Is There a Role for Debt Funds?
By Jorge Rodriguez
Financing for all types of infrastructure projects, from construction of new facilities through brownfield acquisitions has been severely affected due to the financial crisis. Traditional sector lenders, the European commercial banks, have become increasingly capacity constrained as they refocus their strategies on home markets and core client relationships. Furthermore, increased capital pressure from regulators and sovereign debt issues have further reduced the lending capacity of these banks.
These…
Reserve a Hotel With a Sauna on SaunaScape.com
SaunaScape.com has introduced a search engine to let people find and reserve a hotel with a sauna for their next trip.
Broomall, PA, April 15, 2011 -- At the end of a long day of travel and meetings, there is nothing like relaxing in a sauna to unwind from a stressful day. But where can a person find lodging with a sauna?
SaunaScape.com recently upgraded their hotel search engine to make finding…
62 students got On the Spot offer letter @ i360 Staffing and Training Solutions …
Mr.Vinod Kumar Dhar, Business Partner, i360 Staffing and Training Solutions said, “With the various advantages offered by i360, we look forward to provide a superior learning environment and experience to students. Our foremost priority is student’s satisfaction and therefore i360 is aiming continuous endeavor for better solutions. Through Job Drive campaign we managed to attract lot of potential & deserving candidates to get their dream job & I personally believe…
Techno Brain Wins New Contract from Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)
Nairobi, Kenya: Techno Brain, a leading ICT solutions provider in the Africa, USA and India, announced today that it has been awarded a new contract from the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) to provide Integrated Financial Management System and Intranet Portal System.
Techno Brain will provide an integrated financial management system consisting of modules like Financial, Procurement, Stores & Warehousing, Advanced Grants Management and Web Portals to KEMRI – Wellcome Trust.…
Techno Brain Participated in Independent Consultants & Advisors in Public Sector …
Hyderabad, India: Techno Brain exhibited its Integrated Financial Management System (IFMS) and Treasury Management System (TMS) in the Independent Consultants and Advisors in Public Sector (ICAPS) event conducted by Microsoft from Dec 9-10, 2010, in Gurgaon, India. Anand Mohan, CEO, Techno Brain India was invited as a speaker in this two-day event where he delivered a presentation on IFMS and TMS products.
Techno Brain’s Integrated Financial Management System (IFMS) built on…
Techno Brain launches advanced version of SecuRegister, Multi-modal Biometric Sy …
Nairobi, Kenya: Techno Brain, a leading ICT solutions provider in Africa, USA and India, announces the launch of the latest version of its biometric product, SecuRegister, a Multi-Modal Biometric System.
SecuRegister, developed by Techno Brain, is a biometric based citizen enrollment, identification and verification system which consists of multiple security features like Fingerprint/IRIS/Face recognition, tamper proof digital photo facilities, etc. It is a proven platform which connects a fingerprint scanner, webcam,…
Techno Brain launched InspireHRM in Advantage AP, 19th Annual IT Summit, 2011
Hyderabad, India, March 2011: Techno Brain launched its web based human resources & payroll management system, InspireHRM, specifically designed for Public Sector in India in the 19th Annual IT Summit, Advantage AP event at Hyderabad, India. Techno Brain, a leading ICT Solutions provider in Africa, USA and India, also exhibited its flagship products SecuRegister, Multi-modal Biometric System; Integrated Financial Management System (IFMS) and MEsure, Project Monitoring and Evaluation System during…
Emerging Markets shine amid climate change gloom
Song Mangement Group (songmanagementgroup.com) Company News.
Emerging Markets shine amid climate change gloom
15 April 2011
Results published last week reveal that climate change is one of the top three concerns globally, on a par with economic stability and terrorism. In Hong Kong and Vietnam, climate change is the number one concern.
The emerging economies provide a welcome note of optimism, leading the way in terms of concern, personal commitment and the belief that…
AAA Supports Plans for EU Venture-capital ‘Passport’
The proposals set out by the European Commission (EC) would see venture capitalists granted a 'passport' to allow them to invest anywhere within the EU.
Boston, MA, April 15, 2011 -- Plans to open up the European Union (EU) to more private equity investment from venture capitalists has received support from alternative investment advocacy group, Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA).
The proposals set out by the European Commission (EC) would see venture capitalists…
Song Management Group Seek European regulation and policy expert.
Shanghai 15th April 2011.
Song Management Groups board of directors have entered in to negotiations with several candidates for a position on the board to oversee European policy and regulation. The successful candidate will be an independent non executive director.
Each candidate has a wealth of European policy making experience and will bring a breadth and depth of policymaking and regulatory experience once appointed. Song Management Groups plans for European expansion will…
Servolve Fair Employment Practice helps grow employment and business opportuniti …
Another great step in the history of Singapore has taken place towards budding employment and business opportunities. Servolve has taken the Employer's Pledge for Fair Employment Practices in Singapore and has signed the same on the 12th of April, 2011. The Fair Employment Practices scheme is an endorsement of the 5 key principles of fair employment practices unanimously concluded by the 3 government bodies - Ministry of Manpower (MOM), National…
Asia’s increasing demand for Wood drives Sawlog prices up in the US and Canada, …
Sawlog prices in Western US were up about 20 percent in 2010 as an result of increased competition for logs from log buyers in China, South Korea and Japan, according to the North American Wood Fiber Review. Prices for logs in the US South and Canada also moved up last year, but at a slower rate. Sawmills in Western Canada currently have some of the lowest wood costs in the…
New Océ Customer Council Focuses on Transactional Print Marketplace
The Océ Transactional Print Advisory Council (T-PAC) is dedicated to excellence in the transactional print market, a significant business for many Océ commercial and in-plant customers. They can learn more through best practices, optimized technology and productive engagements.
Trumbull, CT, April 15, 2011 -- T-PAC Transactional Print Advisory Council Assembles Experts from Many Industries
Océ, a Canon Group Company and an international leader in digital document management and delivery, today announced the…
Researchers United to Find a HIV cure
HIV persistence is an area of importance to many scientists working on a possible cure for HIV, and every two years a reference workshop is held to bring the world's top scientists together for a meeting of the minds. Researchers from several different fields will therefore attend its next edition, December 6-9, 2011. The preliminary program of this workshop has just been released, and the four-day seminar is packed with…
Nexus Insurance Services Now Offers Physician Assistant Malpractice Insurance
Nexus Insurance Services, a broker specializing in medical malpractice insurance, today announced that it will now offer services to physician assistants.
Physician assistants are licensed clinicians who observe and practice medicine under the supervision of a licensed physician. Because of their position, they face the same risks as any other medical professional and can be named in a malpractice lawsuit.
Money Magazine, in conjunction with Salary.com, listed…
Diversity Superstars to Be Honored at TAG Diversity Awards Dinner on April 26th
Atlanta, GA APRIL 13, 2011— TAG Diversity, a society of Technology Association of Georgia, announces the first annual TAG Diversity Leadership Award to be presented at a dinner event on Tuesday, April 26th at Villa Christina. The award will be presented to the individual who excels at leveraging differences within their organization to drive increased productivity, efficiency, profits, revenues and employee morale. Employees in organizations that use technology to drive…
GO! Network® receives IRS 501(c)3 Determination Letter, green light to continue …
APRIL 14, 2011 (ST. LOUIS) – In a process that began in November of 2010, GO! Network passes a key milestone in the transition from an outreach program of St. Patrick Center to an independent non-profit organization. Just 33 days after an initial Internal Revenue Service filing, GO! Network officials have received their Determination Letter, granting tax exempt status under section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code. Under…
Joye 510 - the best electronic cigarette available on the market
Joye 510 is the most popular brand of electronic cigarette available on the market today. It was introduced by Joyetech, a company revered for its commitment to quality and affordability. Joye 510 is a pioneer product as it made the eCigarette popular amongst the smokers.
There are various disadvantages of normal smoking which made Joye 510 instantly popular with the smokers. It brings along some great features and a multitude…
Double Digit Growth For Long-Term Care Insurance Reported
Twenty-five states reported a double-digit percentage increase in the number of residents with long-term care insurance according to annual data compiled by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). The data will be published in the organization's 2011 LTC Sourcebook.
Smaller states recorded the greatest percentage growth compared to the prior year's report. "The number of insured individuals in Alaska grew by nearly 130 percent," explains Jesse Slome,…
THE BUCKINGHAM NAMES CRYSTAL LONG ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The Buckingham senior living community has named Crystal Long as associate executive director. The announcement was made by Julie Fenske, executive director of The Buckingham.
Long is a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator and brings to The Buckingham more than 10 years experience in the senior living industry. She joins The Buckingham from Garden Terrace Alzheimer’s Center of Excellence, where she served as the executive director. She holds multiple licenses,…
Outside Line appoints Leach to chairman's role following management buyout
Creative digital agency Outside Line has completed a restructuring deal in which its senior management team has acquired investor Ingenious Media Active Capital's shareholding and appointed Steve Leach as Chairman of the board.
The agency, which has orchestrated award-winning campaigns for a raft of major brands including Becks, British Gas and Arla Foods, sees former European Entrepreneur of the Year Leach join as non-executive director following a fresh seven-figure investment in…
The Club at Grandezza Selects Labor Management System from Gatekeeper
Deerfield Beach, Fla. April 13, 2011 – Gatekeeper Business Solutions, a labor management software company announced that The Club at Grandezza, located in Estero, FL has added the Gatekeeper solution to implement labor management controls at the club.
The Club at Grandezza evokes splendor and grace as it sits high on a hill overlooking the community. Inside, the Clubhouse’s classic Roman design is accented by luxurious furniture, beautiful floral arrangements…
Cleankill team meets Sarah Beeny
Staff from Surrey-based Cleankill Pest Control are looking forward to being in the limelight when they appear on national television later this month.
The pest experts were thrilled when they were contacted recently by well-known TV presenter Sarah Beeny to solve a clothes moth problem in a London woman’s house.
Sarah asked Cleankill to help architect Kate Grose whose clothes are being eaten away in her two-bed maisonette. Cleankill…
Everyday is Earth Day for AcousticSheep LLC
Employees of AcousticSheep LLC believe that Earth Day is not just one day in April. The maker of SleepPhones, comfortable headphones for sleeping, and RunPhones, unique performance headphones for active people, is an environmentally friendly company in many ways.
The fleece headband for RunPhones and SleepPhones is made of 88-100 percent recycled materials. All of the electronics in SleepPhones and RunPhones are RoHS compliant, which means they are free of…
Optical Oxygen Sensor for Greater Accuracy and Reliability
The InPro 6880i optical sensor for reliable dissolved oxygen measurement: High accuracy combined with outstanding reproducibility and particularly low maintenance make this sensor ideal for use in fermentation processes.
The InPro 6880i optical sensor with integrated electronics is based on a chemo-optical measurement principle. It uses light to accurately determine dissolved oxygen levels during fermentation. Marker molecules immobilized in an oxygen-sensitive layer are excited by green light and emit red light…
2011 Wealth Report shows Asia catching the West
The 2011 edition of The Wealth Report by Knight Frank released on April 6th has revealed some interesting facts about high net worth individuals (HNWI) worldwide.
The report, produced in conjunction with Citi Private Bank, shows that globally HNWIs invest thirty five per cent of their wealth in prime real estate. This is second only to their investment in their own businesses.
For HNWIs in Asia, quality of education and taxes were…
IndiaMART.com To Champion MSMEs' Interest at Subcon 2011
-International trade event caters to subcontractors manufacturing industry
-IndiaMART.com to represent Indian buyers & suppliers in the sector
-Aims to strengthen networking relations between international buyers and Indian suppliers
New Delhi, 14th April, 2011: Guiding Indian Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to the path to global markets, IndiaMART.com, India's largest online B2B marketplace, has decided to participate in the upcoming and most talked about international trade event for subcontract manufacturing…
Canadianhomefind announces Real Estate Made Easy Program for FSBO Canada
FSBO (For Sale By Owner) is the most demanding Canadian concept, lately. With majority of Canadian home owners interested for FSBO seek the help of realtors for their houses for sale. With incompetency of realtors for providing enough guidance and tools, the home owners often face major financial loss during sales deals. Even with lack of apposite information and exposure the owner find it equally difficult to crack a best…
Rimon Law Boosts New York Presence with Patent Attorney John Boyd
Former Chief IP Counsel and Ex-Winston & Strawn Attorney Brings Partner-Level Expertise in Intellectual Property Transactions, Patent Prosecution and Litigation. Rimon Law Group, a growing law firm comprised of partner-level attorneys, is strengthening its New York presence with the addition of its newest partner, John E. Boyd.
New York, NY, April 14, 2011 -- Rimon Law Group, a growing law firm comprised of partner-level attorneys, is strengthening its New York presence…
New smartKPIs.com Report Ranks the Top Research and Development KPIs of 2010
April 14, 2011, Melbourne, Australia - smartKPIs.com, the world's largest source of thoroughly documented Key Performance Indicator (KPI) examples announces that Research Efficiency and Patenting KPIs dominate the "Top 25 R&D KPIs of 2010". The report presents in detail KPIs such as: $ Research & development costs, # Concept approval cycle time and % Development cost per new product, among other KPI examples reviewed by the smartKPIs.com research team. "Top…
Song Management Group Announces European Expansion
Song Management Group (songmanagementgroup.com) Company News.
Song Management Group Announces European Expansion
Shanghai, 14th April 2011.
Song Management Group (songmangementgroup.com) has announced it is searching for two new European partners. The expansion move is aimed at identifying new client potential and overseas market opportunities as well as managing the company's existing assets in Europe.
"Locating teams on the ground in important markets like Paris and Frankfurt for example means we are able to continue…
evandtec Inc Appoints New Chief Operating Officer
Toronto, Ontario – evandtec, Inc (http://www.evandtec.com) has announced that David Martin recently joined its executive staff as Chief Operating Officer (COO). He will report to Paul Wickberg, Chief Executive Officer of the company.
With technology, engineering and operations experience from over 20 years in the clean energy industry, David Martin brings a new perspective to the sustainable water business of evandtec. He most recently helped Dantherm expand markets for cooling…
Big Media USA Adds August Benefits, Inc. Internet Radio Show “Local Long Island …
Los Angeles, CA, April 13, 2011—Internet broadcasting company Big Media USA recently added August Benefits, Inc.’s Internet radio show, “Local Long Island Leaders,” to its programs. August Benefits, Inc. is located in Huntington, New York and specializes in working with corporate and executive clients.
“What is most exciting about our new program on Big Media USA,” said Todd Bellistri, the President & CEO of August Benefits, “is that we are…
Corporate Refugees Reinventing Themselves Rather than Waiting for Jobs to Return
Recent jobs reports probably brought a small sigh of relief to the millions of workers who are unemployed because of the recession. The US Labor Department reports 80,000 jobs created in February. Additional research from the NSBA showed 25% of small business owners now expect to hire in the coming year. Clearly, things are getting better but it is nowhere near where it needs to be.
The United…
SMALL BUSINESSES FIND FUNDING AT AMERICAN STIMULUS FUNDING CORP. AT A TIME WHEN …
American Stimulus Funding (StimulusFunding.com) provides an alternative to conventional business loans during a time when banks are reluctant to offer funding to small businesses. Through a merchant cash advance, Stimulus Funding is ready and willing to finance businesses with the necessary funds they need in order to cover their everyday expenses, including payroll, inventory purchases and equipment financing, among many other costs.
In today’s economy, banks aren’t willing to provide…
The Price Futures Group, Inc. is pleased to announce that Ryman H. Flippen, II h …
The Price Futures Group, Inc., an independent introducing broker, is pleased to announce that Ryman H. Flippen, II has joined our firm as Executive Vice President of Global Business Development. One of Ryman’s primary responsibilities will be to identify strategic alliances within the industry that can benefit from the array of products and services provided by Price Futures Group and its affiliates.
Tom Price, Chairman of Price Holdings Inc.,…
Platinum Point networking group helps St Albans’ businesses to generate some £1. …
Platinum Point, the St Albans-based business breakfast group which has just celebrated its fifth anniversary, has revealed that the group’s members have generated an estimated £1.9m in revenue for fellow members’ businesses over that period.
Tim Parfitt, managing director of the St Albans-based web design and digital agency Netcel, commented: “As a group, we don’t keep records of the amount of revenue we receive when another of Platinum Point’s members refers…
Matt Humphrey's Unique Dual Job in Michigan as Chaplain and Sales Move-in Coordi …
NOVI, MI (April 13, 2011) – Matt Humphrey knows his Bible. He also knows floor plans of two-bedroom retirement community apartments. It’s all part of his unique dual job as Chaplain and Sales Move-in Coordinator at Fox Run, a continuing care retirement community in Novi that has nearly 1,000 residents. He may have what many consider one of the most unusual jobs anywhere. He certainly has an eclectic mix of…
Distron Corporation Breaks Ground on Major Factory Expansion
Attleboro Falls, MA, April 4, 2011, 2011- Distron Corporation an Electronics Contract Manufacturing company has begun construction of a 13,000-square-foot addition to its corporate headquarters in Attleboro Falls, Massachusetts. The project will increase the company’s floor space and overall production capacity by more than 50%. Completion of the project is scheduled for July of 2011.
The expanded facility will include a new Surface Mount Technology production cell for circuit…
VMS Alarms Breaks Monthly Volume Record
Warwick, Rhode Island - March 31, 2011 - VMS Alarms (VMSAlarms.com) a national dealer for Monitronics International; set a new monthly volume record for accounts purchased in a single month.
VMS created 1070 new accounts in March 2011, spread throughout the 12 states they provide service in. This breaks the previous record for a year round dealer with Monitronics.
VMS has increased their monthly volume from just 200 per month when they…
U.S. automakers starting to hire again, AutomotiveCrossing finds 17,000 auto job …
Pasadena, CA, April 13, 2011 – U.S. automakers are expected to hire around 36,000 workers by 2015 to cope with increasing demand. The estimate comes from Sean McAlinden, the chief economist of Center for Automotive Research.
General Motors announced that it was going to invest $100 million in its Rochester plant which makes auto parts. The plant will now make a new fuel injection product line. This will not only…
Market Research predicts Cloud Explosion in India’s ITO Industry
Cloud computing services are expected to be the top IT outsourcing services in 2011, according to recently published market research.
The Cloud is cited to bring significant benefits to ITO service providers and buyers; therefore cloud computing is hailed to be this year’s ‘booster’ of ITO.
The hottest innovation on the IT market over the past few years is undoubtedly cloud computing. Technology experts regard the adoption of could computing…
Intel and Pentair Leverages on their Cartridge Filters
Intel and Pentair have started to invest for the development of their cartridge filters. This equipment is made doubly strong and can clog particles microscopic in size. Every form of impurity gets drifted within the filter to settle and clog on its filtering medium.
Cartridge filter is gaining in popularity and with it the brands that manufacture them. This is made known by the makers of the filter, brands like Intel,…
Slower growth but higher profitability – a mixed outlook for the banking sector …
“The growing nominal interest-rate environment will help banks to temporarily increase margins and to boost revenues in 2011, but the stagnating real income of the population due to elevated unemployment rates and the growing cost of living will prevent a significant growth in deposits and loans…Higher interest rates are also likely to negatively affect existing mortgage loans portfolios of banks in a one- to two-year perspective,” explains Marcin Mazurek, Director…
Inkatechnology to integrate business processes
One of the most potent and experienced web development agencies in the world today has announced taking up of smarter processes and strategies in order to integrate business processes for the overall betterment of company processes.
The Manager Corporate Solutions at Inkatechnology said that, “It is time for smarter solutions and many people are striving to get better work processes and better management in order to enhance their overall company standings.…
Infinit Outsourcing Joins HIMOAP
Last April 8, 2011, Infinit Outsourcing Inc.’s Philippines operations office attended and joined the induction of new members of Healthcare Information Management Outsourcing Association of the Philippines (HIMOAP) members. The induction of new members was held at the Astoria Plaza situated in the commercial hub of Ortigas in Manila, Philippines.
HIMOAP is a non-profit industry organization that was established in 2003 under the name Medical Transcription Industry Association of the Philippines,…
