Press Releases by Category Business, Economy, Finances, Banking & Insurance
Tokyo Bay Traders Appoints Chief Risk Officer
Tokyo, Japan, October 10, 2011 -- Tokyo Bay Traders has appointed Kiyoshi Ando as Group Executive Chief Risk Officer.
Ren Ito, Head of Global Client Management for Tokyo Bay Traders said, "I am very pleased to have Kiyoshi join our senior leadership team in the new position of Group Executive, Risk Management. Kiyoshi is a high calibre executive with very strong financial and risk management experience in many areas of banking…
KANA Announces Major New Release of Service Experience Management
Latest Version Advances Customer Service Experience with Embedded Chat, Co-Browse and Social Listening Capabilities
SUMMIT 2011, MIAMI, FL., October 3, 2011 -- KANA Software, Inc., a world leader in software solutions for Service Experience Management (SEM), today announced the immediate availability of KANA SEM 11R4, which builds on KANA’s vision for the future of customer service, marked initially by the launch of KANA SEM in 2010. Significantly, SEM 11R4 enables service…
4over4 Expands Product Line with Launch of Custom Printed Puzzles
4OVER4 has announced the addition of custom printed puzzles to its suite of online printing services. The custom puzzles will provide a new printing option for customers who require affordable and creative print solutions for marketing and promotion.
Astoria, New York
NYC Printing Company 4OVER4.COM was one of the first New York Printers to offer online printing services, and the company remains a leading provider of quality and affordable printing services in…
EmploymentCrossing finds nearly 1.7 million jobs in U.S. even after high rising …
Pasadena, CA, October 6, 2011 - Twenty-five major metropolitan areas have been carrying double-digit unemployment rates for three years. As per the report of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, one-fourth of the 100 biggest markets of U.S. have been burdened with jobless rates of 10 percent or higher since 2009.
Modesto and Stockton, CA, have the nation's most awful unemployment rates. Their unemployment rates reached double-digits in August 2008 and…
Worldwide Demand For Security Equipment To Surge To $100 Bn Annually By 2014
Commercial Security – Key Growth Sector In Region’s Security Field And At Intersec 2012
The increase in overall security threat perceptions worldwide has underlined the need to reinforce safety and security standards across the board. This has led to a huge increase in investment and expenditure on security infrastructure and commercial security systems by governments, public sector and private sector players.
Commercial security is high on the agenda among commercial and government…
Electronic Signature Solution Streamlines Home Health Care Providers’ Billing Pr …
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS -- Sertifi, the leading electronic signature solution provider, recently announced that Home Care Software Solutions, Inc. has become a reseller of its esignature software.
The partnership- finalized in September- came about after observing that while much of the health care industry has gone digital, there is one task that remains primitive. To bill Medicare, home health providers must drop off documents to the referring doctor to sign, which…
Jamaican Choice Cuisine's Delicious Jerk Chicken in New Paltz, NY
NEW PALTZ, NY (October 6, 2011) — Residents that want a change of pace from the average restaurants in the neighborhood are experiencing a new world of flavors and foods from Jamaican Choice Cuisine. This popular destination has become quite the attraction and one of the best values for lunch or dinner currently found in the New Paltz NY area. Owners Rose and Dalmain Grant started introducing their unique blend…
User Testing Service Launches New Reseller & Affiliate Program
TestingUser.com today launched its Affiliate and Reseller Program, offering clients and third parties the opportunity to generate paid commissions through its acquisition program.
Testing Users sees the new affiliate and acquisition program as a cost effective way of building strong and long term business relationships with clients/partners who often play a pivotal role in providing a different layer of feedback on what users are actually looking for from a search…
Rafaela's Art and Art Design Gallery Introduces Rafoto
Tel Aviv, Israel - Rafaela the Internationally known Artist introduces “Rafoto” which offer a synthesis of her Art Work with a Photograph merged into a personally custom designed picture.
Green Cove Springs, FL, October 08, 2011 - Rafaela’s Art and Design Website is introducing “Rafoto™” which is a merger of her internationally known paintings with our client’s personal photographs into her beautiful paintings, thus creating a unique holiday gift for our…
Registration Software can now be Best Availed from Contact Media
United Kingdom, September 22, 2011: During the early part of the new millennium, Contact Media was formed and introduced to the market. The company was launched into the market with the objective of creating registration systems enriched with smart and latest features along with compact and slick designing patterns for easy and safe accessibility. Other than this, the creation of a comprehensive DMS has also been done by…
NetCom Learning Awards its August Sarder Scholarship to IT Student Nathan Hoar
Presented each month to a different, promising student interested in the IT industry, the Sarder Scholarship promotes continuing education and a pursuit of knowledge.
NetCom Learning announced that its August Sarder Scholarship was awarded to IT student Nathan Hoar. The $2,500 scholarship is awarded to a different student each month to encourage students to continue their IT education.
Hoar has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Connecticut and…
Record growth and rapid expansion prompts new appointments at Colleague Software
Norwich, NR, October 07, 2011 - During a year of record growth, Colleague, a leading provider of recruiter software, has recently appointed Barry Thomson and Lee Stannard to join its support and development teams.
Lee, who recently graduated from the University of East Anglia with a BSc in Computing Science, has experience of web development and IT support at HM Treasury and Aviva and will be helping with on-going development of…
Enterprising Britons want to help drive growth of UK economy
Oneworklife.com reveals nearly 1 in 5 Britons want to be their own boss and start their own business.
London, UK, October 07, 2011 -- New research from careers advice and training courses provider oneworklife.com has found that nearly 1 in 5 (18%) UK workers want to start their own business, backing the government's call to entrepreneurs to kick start the economy.
The survey of over 2000 full and part-time employees highlights the…
Globial Launches Online Business-to-Business Network to Spark Small Business Suc …
Sunnyvale, California - Globial, a company aiming to connect small businesses everywhere, is launching a new business-to-business network and marketplace platform in October 2011 after nearly a year in development. The Globial platform is intended to help small businesses connect with each other, find trustworthy trade partners, and engage in global trade more easily.
The company aspires to create opportunities for small businesses by empowering users with information and connecting them…
Bill Ringle Interviews Tamara Gerlach on My Quest for the Best
Philadelphia, PA - Business growth strategist Bill Ringle interviewed Tamara Gerlach for "My Quest for the Best." In this interview series, Ringle speaks with thought and business leaders about their strategies for impacting and influencing significant target audiences, innovative business leadership, breakthrough moments in their career, and the golden nuggets of wisdom they've gained along the way.
Tamara Gerlach has taught, mentored, and coached thousands of people in creating freedom…
SAP Professional Journal Posts New Article — “New Features and Functions of SAP …
SAP Professional Journal Posts New Article — “New Features and Functions of SAP BusinessObjects Dashboards 4.0 — for Administrators”.
Dedham, Massachusetts – October 7, 2011
SAPexperts announces a new article, “New Features and Functions of SAP BusinessObjects Dashboards 4.0” available in their SAP Professional Journal knowledgebase.
SAP BusinessObjects Dashboards 4.0, the latest version of Xcelsius, delivers a broad set of new functionality for Business Intelligence (BI) client tools. This article focuses on areas…
Infographic: Things to Consider when Buying a Home
Today's mortgage industry continues to evolve despite the constant market turmoil. With Obama's recent debt ceiling agreement, mortgage rates have significantly declined and the conditions for buying a home have become extremely favorable.
In a mortgage environment such as this, the team of AskShah - The National Mortgage Expert, has prepared a "Things to Consider When Buying a Home" infographic that thoroughly illustrates the fundamentals of buying a home in the…
Ihlet Now Invites Independent Designers To Sell Sneakers On Their Website
Miami Fl 07 Oct 2011: Designers now have the opportunity to sell their sneakers on Ihlet, an eminent online e-commerce platform for buying and selling artwork. Ihlet invites people to showcase their fab sneaker designs that are in tune with the latest fashion trends. Without spending a fortune on the designing and managing an e-commerce website, independent brands and individual designers can get the attention of buyers from across the…
FPL Electric Vehicle Summit Addresses Planning for Mainstream Adoption of Electr …
Juno Beach, FL, October 07, 2011 -- As part of its commitment to support the growing use of electric-powered vehicles in Florida, FPL hosted the Electric Vehicle (EV) Stakeholder Summit this week in conjunction with the South Florida and Treasure Coast Regional Planning Councils, and Gold Coast Clean Cities Coalition.
Communities will soon be able to take full advantage of energy-efficient electric vehicles with the Nissan Leaf and Chevy Volt available…
Agility UK opens new office in Sheffield
Agility UK, the health and safety and employment law specialists, have opened a new office and training venue on Broad Street, Sheffield.
The new office will serve as a health and safety training and employment law training (http://www.agilityuk.com/employment-law/employment-law-training ) venue for businesses in and around the local area. It will be staffed by specialists in the field who will aim to provide comprehensive advice, support and training courses to clients…
Family Furniture Stalwart Faces a Flourishing Future with Gloople
After 40 years of delivering outstanding customer service and quality furniture from their base in south-east England, independent company TK Furniture are expanding their retail horizons and entering the world of ecommerce – with a little help from innovative social shopping platform Gloople.
London, UK, October 07, 2011 -- After 40 years of delivering outstanding customer service and quality furniture from their base in south-east England, independent company TK Furniture are…
Trade Service and Quote Software Announce a Key Partnership
SAN DIEGO, CA and EUGENE, OR – September 12, 2011 – Trade Service, a leading provider of product and pricing data to the plumbing/mechanical/PVF industry, and Quote Software, the premier HVAC and Mechanical estimating program for commercial contractors, today announced the formation of a new partnership. Under the terms of the agreement, Trade Service will provide proprietary TRA-SER codes to allow the synchronization of the TRA-SER SX database of pricing…
Heavy Duty Lift Supplier Hoffman Services Offers Stertil-Koni Diamond Lift
Cutting-edge Stertil-Koni Diamond Lift added to Hoffman Services’ extensive range of heavy duty and light duty lifts
Newark, NJ, October 07, 2011 -- Leading heavy duty lift supplier, Hoffman Services, is pleased to offer the latest Stertil-Koni heavy duty lift - the Diamond Lift. Made in the United States, this environmentally friendly lift has a lifting capacity of 32,000 lbs per piston. It’s coated with a diamond guard for containment and…
National Franchise Sales Expands Practice Areas
Arrowsmith rejoins National Franchise Sales as NFS expands practice areas to include Advisory Services
Michael Arrowsmith has rejoined National Franchise Sales as a Managing Director, and is working with several NFS Resale Teams on the Applebee’s, Arby’s, Denny’s, Checkers/Rally's, and IHOP brands.
He will also be part of the newly formed NFS Advisory Services practice area, where he will compliment the Buy-side, Valuation, Dispute, and Restructuring Advisory, by providing…
CyberOptics Semiconductor to Discuss Solutions for Semiconductor Tool Qualificat …
CyberOptics Semiconductor (cyberopticssemi.com) will discuss how a “Wireless Particle Counting Wafer Improves Semiconductor Tool Qualification” during ISMI Manufacturing Week 2011 to be held in Austin, TX during October 17 - 21. During ISMI Manufacturing Week, Allyn Jackson, CyberOptics Technical Support Manager, will explain how the WaferSense® Airborne Particle Sensor offers faster, more accurate qualification of process tools than traditional particle measurement methods such as monitor wafers and bench-top counters.…
DiCicco Gulman & Company Named To INSIDE Public Accounting’s “Best of the Best” …
Woburn, MA October 6, 2011 ─ DiCicco, Gulman & Company LLP (DGC) announced today that the firm has been named to INSIDE Public Accounting’s “Best of the Best” list of the top 50 accounting firms in the country, based on more than 50 criteria.
The top firms are not ranked, but are divided into two groups – the top 25 firms and 25 honorable mention firms. DGC, which…
More Seniors Surviving Cancer Adds To Long-Term Care Crisis
Over the next decade there will be a dramatic rise in the number of people over the age of 65 either living with cancer or with a history of the disease according to a new study.
According to an analysis of US cancer data, the greying of the baby boomer generation is at the root of the issue. "Americans are already living longer lives and that will create a long-term…
Enterprise Concept joins AuraPortal as Eastern Europe & CIS Channel Partner for …
Enterprise Concept and AuraPortal to jointly deliver and implement BPM and Information Management solutions to the Eastern Europe and CIS markets
Woburn (Boston), MA, October 05, 2011 - AuraPortal (www.auraportal.com), a global provider of Business Process Management (BPM) software, has announced a new strategic partnership with Enterprise Concept, based in Bucharest (Romania) and Chisinau (Rep. Moldova), to sell and support the AuraPortal BPMS solution for Romania and Republic of Moldavia. Enterprise…
YOUNG LONDON IS AMONG PRESTIGIOUS UK PROPERTY AWARD FINALISTS
A handful of carefully selected property companies have been notified that they have become shortlisted finalists in the UK’s most prestigious property competition - in association with Google and Bloomberg Television.
Young London is delighted to learn that it is one of the finalists that could win a highly commended or five-star award at the UK Property Awards.
The gala awards presentation will take place on October 28th at the London Lancaster…
Getting America Back to Work and Achieving Economic Victory: Co-Creator of Six S …
Dr. Mikel Harry, world-acclaimed Six Sigma co-creator, best-selling author, international speaker and top consultant will launch his revolutionary business leadership and personal achievement process, The Great Discovery® on Saturday, October 29, 2011.
Phoenix/Scottsdale, AZ, October 06, 2011 - Dr. Mikel Harry, world-acclaimed Six Sigma co-creator, best-selling author, international speaker and top consultant will launch his revolutionary business leadership and personal achievement process, The Great Discovery® on Saturday, October 29, 2011. …
EmploymentCrossing finds nearly 1.7 million jobs in U.S. even after high rising …
Pasadena, CA, October 6, 2011 - Twenty-five major metropolitan areas have been carrying double-digit unemployment rates for three years. As per the report of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, one-fourth of the 100 biggest markets of U.S. have been burdened with jobless rates of 10 percent or higher since 2009.
Modesto and Stockton, CA, have the nation's most awful unemployment rates. Their unemployment rates reached double-digits in August 2008 and…
Super-Rich Being Taught To Invest in Alternatives, Claims AAA
Boston, MA, USA, October 06, 2011 -- Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA) has backed reports that suggest that the young super-rich are being ‘trained’ to invest in alternatives, such as art and real estate.
The research firm has identified a new trend for young Russian, Arab, Chinese and South Asian heirs to undergo tutoring on how to handle the fortunes they are in line to inherit. One such event took place at…
BusinessVibes members represent 112 different countries and 67 industries
London, UK, October 06, 2011 -- BusinessVibes (businessvibes.com), the global B2B networking site has more and more members every day. Not only they created immense database of more than 140 000 associations, but also they increase number of industries’ portals for associations and companies, which attract increasing number of new users. So far BusinessVibes gathers companies from 112 different countries, representing 67 industries, from beauty and healthcare, through automotive industry…
First Edition Design Publishing and Sony Ink Aggregator Agreement
US based eBook Master Distributor continues to expand their global reach.
Sarasota, FL - Oct 06, 2011 -- First Edition Design eBook Publishing has entered into an eBook aggregator agreement with Sony. First Edition Design Publishing, based in Sarasota, Florida USA, will amass eBooks and submit them to Sony for distribution to Sony’s end-users. First Edition Design eBook Publishing converts publisher’s and independent author’s files, formats them to the necessary type…
Tokyo Bay Traders Announces Commitment to Disability Action Plan
Tokyo Bay Traders today announced a new Disability Action Plan to better meet the needs of customers and staff with a disability.
Tokyo, Japan, October 06, 2011 -- Tokyo Bay Traders: today announced a new Disability Action Plan to better meet the needs of customers and staff with a disability.
Developed as part of Tokyo Bay Traders Customer Disability Anti-Discrimination Policy, the Disability Action Plan follows consultation with disability advocacy groups and…
Agricultural University Zamorano to Host Symposium
Leading agricultural university to host symposium to examine impact of Nippon Foundation scholarship program.
Tegucigalpa, Honduras, October 06, 2011 -- Leading agricultural university, Zamorano, will host a symposium on November 18-19, 2011 to examine the impact of its scholarship program funded by the Nippon Foundation. The scholarship program began in 2000 and is concluding with this year’s 2011 graduates. The symposium will take place at the Zamorano University Campus.
The Nippon Foundation…
International Conference and Expo on Halal Industry to be held in Pakistan
For the promotion of Halal Industry all over the world an International Conference is being organized on 14- 15 December, 2011 in Lahore. The delegated from 16 countries are participating in the conference with the object to introduce Pakistani halal products to the rest of the world, thereby boosting the exports of Pakistan.
Pakistan happens to be such a country, as top in the world where only Halal products can be…
Tokyo Bay Traders Announces Minimum 4% Salary Increase
Tokyo, Japan, October 06, 2011 -- Tokyo Bay Traders today announced it would pay eligible Japanese staff a minimum 4% salary increase from July 2012. Staff will continue to have access to additional performance pay of between 2% and 7%.
Tokyo Bay Traders has also introduced a range of other initiatives for staff in recent years including:
• the ability for all staff to salary sacrifice for pension/annuity schemes.
• providing staff with…
Tokyo Bay Traders Settles Tax Dispute with National Tax Office of Japan
Tokyo Bay Traders today announced it had settled its outstanding tax dispute with the Japanese Tax authorities relating to equity product transactions during the period 2005-2010. The settlement was reached on Friday evening and involves payment of 190 million Japanese Yen to the National Tax Office which will be met from Tokyo Bay's existing tax provisions.
Tokyo, Japan, October 06, 2011 -- Tokyo Bay Traders today announced it had settled its…
Texcare International with new online services
Messe Frankfurt has greatly increased the range of online services for visitors, exhibitors and journalists of Texcare International from 5 to 9 May 2012. The internet presentation at www.texcare.com has been fully revised and is now oriented more than ever before towards the needs of the individual user groups. For example, exhibitors, visitors and journalists can find information of relevance for them via special entry portals. Available well before the…
UAE Exchange celebrates CUSTOMER SERVICE WEEK 2011
UAE Exchange, the leading global remittance and foreign exchange brand, is celebrating its “Customer Service Week’’ in UAE, Kuwait, Oman, UK, USA and Canada from 3rd – 7th October, 2011. UAE Exchange is also one of the official sponsors of Customer Service Week in the country, organized by the Government of UAE.
UAE Exchange is an organization where customer is given the utmost priority. The expanding customer base and improvement…
The Web Showroom Ranks 30th in 2011 Smart50 list
In exciting news The Web Showroom has placed 30th in the 2011 Smart50,a list that ranks the fastest growing small medium enterprises(SMEs) in Australia.
The award ceremony was held last Wednesday 28 September in Melbourne, and along with the revealing of the 2011 Smart50, awards were also presented for Australia’s Top Innovator, Top Exporter and Top Franchise SME’s. The Web Showroom’s 2011 profile in the Smart50 can be found here http://www.smartcompany.com.au/smartcompany-awards-2011/the-web-showroom.html.
Now…
Food Sector Recruitment Specialist Henderson Brown Opens Peterborough Office
Food sector recruitment specialist Henderson Brown has moved into new offices in Peterborough, strengthening its position as one of Cambridgeshire’s leading food recruitment specialists.
Stamford, Lincolnshire, October 06, 2011 - Food sector recruitment specialist Henderson Brown (www.hendbrown.com) has moved into new offices in Peterborough, strengthening its position as one of Cambridgeshire’s leading food recruitment specialists.
Having taken on several key new members of staff this year – including former Tesco buying…
Commercial Construction Projects up for Bid Announced in New Jersey
Over 15 new commercial construction projects are up for bid with EliteProNet, the fastest growing network for professional contractors in New Jersey.
New Jersey, USA, October 06, 2011 - Over 15 new commercial construction projects are up for bid with EliteProNet, the fastest growing network for professional contractors in New Jersey.
Subcontractors licensed to perform commercial work should register their information with EliteProNet online at www.elitepronet.com or call 877-656-4706. Past references must…
Experts Call For More Alternative Investments Welcomed by AAA
Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA) says it supports calls from expert speakers at this year’s InvestmentNews' Alternative-Investments Conference in Chicago for all investors to put cash into alternatives.
Boston, MA, October 06, 2011 - Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA) says it supports calls from expert speakers at this year’s InvestmentNews' Alternative-Investments Conference in Chicago for all investors to put cash into alternatives.
Keynote speaker James K. Dilworth of Simple Alternatives LLC told delegates at…
A Leading Online Forex Trading Portal for Investors
A Contract for Difference Company is able to offer individuals and retail investors a global product range and their knowledge and experience in Forex has helped them become one of the leading names in the industry.
After discovering that the financial market industry was only available to large institutions or individuals with a high net worth the directors established International Capital Markets in 2007 with the main aim of providing…
Finalists Named for the 2011 TAG Excalibur Awards
Companies were selected for demonstrating exemplary use of technology to enhance their businesses
ATLANTA (October 5, 2011) – The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), the state’s leading association dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of Georgia’s technology industry, in collaboration with its Business and Technology Alliance society (B&TA), today announced the finalists for the 2011 TAG Excalibur Awards. The winning companies will be recognized in one of five categories: small…
Pride Family Brands Expands Production Shifts and Work Force To Meet Demand for …
Pride Family Brands announced today that has begun shipments of its recently introduced luxury cast aluminum fire pits due to the enthusiastic reception of the items. Debuting at the International Casual Furniture and Accessories Market, the fire pits were exceedingly well received and have required the luxury casual furniture manufacturer to increase its work force and production shifts to meet shipment demand.
"Our new fire pit designs have received a…
4OVER4 Expands Product Line with New Home and Office Wall Graphics Printing Serv …
4OVER4 has announced the recent introduction of its home and office wall graphics printing service. 4OVER4 now offers high quality custom size 10.4 mil Hi/Semi Gloss and adhesive backed vinyl wall graphics for home and office use. The company has said that the new product is intended to satisfy the high demand for affordable high quality wall graphics for customers looking to cheaply redecorate their living and working spaces.
Astoria, New…
New LifeChanger of the Year Program Honors Outstanding Educators and School Dist …
ADDISON, Texas – National Life Group has unveiled a new program to recognize outstanding educators, administrators and school district employees who work in k-12 schools.
“The LifeChanger of the Year program is designed to reward school district employees who strive to make a positive difference in the lives of their students,” said Mehran Assadi, CEO of National Life Group. “The LifeChangers of the Year will be recognized for exemplifying excellence,…
