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DAX Systems Selects CallidusCloud’s LeadFormix Platform to Optimize Marketing Ef …
PLEASANTON, CALIF., May 1, 2012 – Callidus Software Inc. (NASDAQ: CALD), the leader in sales effectiveness and cloud computing, announced today that DAX Systems, a leading provider of VOIP and CTI telecom equipment, has selected the CallidusCloud™ LeadFormix Marketing Automation platform to optimize its lead generation capabilities and improve the effectiveness of its marketing organization.. The agreement was signed in the first quarter of 2012.
DAX Systems will leverage the LeadFormix…
Center for Productive Longevity Working to Defuse the Ticking Time Bomb
Organization Brings Awareness to the Alarming Facts of an Aging Workforce
Boulder, CO, May 10, 2012 - The Center for Productive Longevity (CPL), which serves as the bridge between people 55 and older and the opportunities that enable them to continue in productive activities, today described “The 3 Important Ways to Defuse the Ticking Time Bomb of our Aging Workforce”. With 77 million people in the United States 55 and older,…
GammaTech to Display Durabook Rugged Computers and Tablets at 2012 GSA Expo
GammaTech to highlight cost-effective, high performance, rugged notebooks and tablets for government
Fremont, CA – May 10, 2012 - GammaTech Computer Corp., a major international manufacturer and supplier of innovative notebook and tablet computers, will show its Durabook line of mobile rugged computers and tablets during the 2012 GSA Training and Expo in booth 1635. The expo will take place in San Antonio, Texas from May 15 to May 17, 2012.…
UAE Exchange Extends FLASHremit in Philippines
• Joins hands with Asia United Bank and Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co
• Account credit in real time
• SMS notification to both parties on account credit
"Reducing the turnaround time of crediting to bank accounts, to real time, for our Filipino customers, is our aim. FLASHremit enables us to address it perfectly, taking money transfer to the next level.", said Mr. Y. Sudhir Kumar Shetty, COO – Global Operations, UAE Exchange, talking on the…
TCG Announces Two Hurricane Preparedness Seminar Panels for Condominium Associat …
MIAMI – May 10, 2012 – The Continental Group (TCG), a FirstService Residential Management company, will host two Hurricane Preparedness Seminar Panels for Condominium Associations with the first being on Monday, May 21st from 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at Jarvis Hall located at 4501 N. Ocean Drive, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida 33308. The second will be held on Wednesday, June 6th from 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the Hollywood…
Gate One Marketing Announces Help Net Charities and HNC Dry Cleaners Website
Gate One Marketing announces the Websites for Help Net Charities, a 501C3 organization, and HNC Dry Cleaners which is a for profit entity.
Green Cove Springs, FL, May 09, 2012 - Gate One Marketing announces the new Website for Help Net Charities which is a nonprofit 501-C3 organization and HNC Dry Cleaners for profit organization.
Help Net Charity is a 501c3 non-profit organization based in Orlando Florida, providing transportation services for low-income…
Key to Apple’s Growth, Technology Report by Profit Confidential, a Leading Finan …
Following a blowout fiscal second quarter, Apple Inc. continues to be the leader amongst technology stocks in the world, according to George Leong, contributor to popular financial e-newsletter Profit Confidential. However, in his recent Profit Confidential article, Apple: This Technology Stock Still Has its Mojo, Leong highlights several key areas to watch if the firm is going to continue to grow, including emerging markets and new products, including the key…
Ben Franklin TechVentures Wins International Award
The National Business Incubation Association (NBIA) named Ben Franklin TechVentures®the 2012 Randall M. Whaley National Incubator of the Year on May 8 at NBIA’s International Conference on Business Incubation in Atlanta. Ben Franklin TechVentures also won the Dinah Adkins Incubator of the Year, Technology Focus at the NBIA event. Ben Franklin TechVentures is owned and managed by the Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania (BFTP/NEP) on Lehigh University’s Mountaintop…
Brazil Introduces New Amendments to Financial Transaction Tax (IOF)
(Sunnyvale, CA) - The Brazilian Government has introduced new amendments to the regulations on financial transactions tax (IOF) imposed on foreign exchange transaction with effect from March 1, 2012.
As per the new ruling, direct foreign loan transactions and transactions involving bonds issued to the international market with a minimum average term of less than three years will be subject to 6% IOF. Also, the new average term will be applicable…
BookWhirl.com Kicks Off Copyediting Service
GREEN BAY, WI (05/10/2012) – BookWhirl.com, one of the industry’s leading online service providers, launched the Copyediting service. The introduction of the new service marks the second leg of company’s month-long e-Publishing Revo Campaign.
The Copyediting service enables self-published authors to access professional copyeditors who reviews and checks their manuscripts for consistency and accurate use of grammar. BookWhirl.com offers this service to raise self-publishing standards, strengthen publishing opportunities, and create inexpensive…
RNCOS Releases a New Report - Women Ethnic Wear Market in India Outlook 2015
RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, “Women Ethnic Wear Market in India Outlook 2015” to its report gallery. Influenced by the ever-changing consumer demands and preferences, the women ethnic wear industry in India is highly fragmented and competitive. Thanks to rapid urbanization and higher disposable incomes, the ‘price sensitive’ Indian consumers are now becoming more brand-conscious. The growing fashion consciousness has turned women’s ethnic segment into…
Lucintel to Showcase Its Strategic Consulting and Market Research Expertise at E …
Lucintel is participating at EWEA 2012 in Bella Center, Copenhagen, Denmark. VP Sales, Mr. Alan Clark, will be available throughout the show to answer questions regarding key market trends.
Lucintel’s market brief titled “Energy Opportunities in European Energy Market” and how Lucintel’s strategic consulting engagements have helped major multinationals make informed decisions and cost effectively deliver key strategic projects including New Market Entry; Growth Opportunity Screening; Competitive Benchmarking; M&A Due…
OTO’s Positive News on Gold – Steady above $1,640
Last week, OTO have seen that the precious yellow metal floater over near $1,640 an ounce after dropping 1 percent in the last couple of weeks. And by 0023 GMT, there was a bit change in the spot gold which is $1,641.40 an ounce and U.S. gold traded nearly flat at $1,642.50.
To measure the conditions of the second-largest economy of the world, investors have closely watched the flash China…
RNCOS Releases a New Report - Indian Paint Industry Forecast to 2015
RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, “Indian Paint Industry Forecast to 2015” to its report gallery. According to our new research report, “Indian Paint Industry Forecast to 2015”, the Indian paint market has substantially grown over the past few years and caught the attention of many international players. The country continues to enjoy a healthy growth rate compared to other economies, backed by the increasing level…
Brazil Introduces Fixed Profit Margins to Simplify Transfer Pricing Method
(Sunnyvale, CA) –The Brazilian government introduced changes to transfer pricing rules which includes a range of fixed profit margins for various industry sectors. The main changes are effective January 1, 2013 but the rules can also be applicable for calendar year 2012.
Details of Provisional Measure 563
New fixed profit margins for the purpose of calculation of the Resale Minus Profit method (Preço de Revenda menos Lucro – PRL).
The existing profit margins…
Industry Expert Collaboration Gives Start-up’s and SME’s the Chance to Start the …
Industry experts Gloople and The Great British Business Show are working together to give one ambitious UK business a brand a new online store, worth over £3,000.
London, UK, May 10, 2012 -- Retailers looking to thrive in the challenging climate of 2012 have been given the chance to start or develop their online presence through a competition organised by Gloople, the UK’s first social sharing e-commerce platform, and The Great British Business Show,…
FRA highlights Forestry's ROI and Sustainability Credentials
FRA has highlighted a piece by Doug Jones of Remsoft in the Environmentalleader.com, which talks about achieving both sustainability and return on investment through investing in forestry.
Bainbridge Island, WA, May 09, 2012 - Forestry Research Associates (FRA) has highlighted a piece by Doug Jones of Remsoft in the Environmentalleader.com, which talks about achieving both sustainability and return on investment through investing in forestry.
Remsoft’s Vice President of Forestry explains that finding…
AAA claims Alternative investment will be boosted by Euro elections
The latest news that election results in France and Greece reflected strong anti-austerity sentiment could lead the way for even more interest in alternative asset classes, claims AAA.
Boston, MA, May 09, 2012 - The latest news that election results in France and Greece reflected strong anti-austerity sentiment could lead the way for even more interest in alternative asset classes, claims Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA).
The weekend’s elections in France and Greece…
Gold Poised for a Breakout, Commodity Report by Leading Financial Newsletter Pro …
A lot of talk has been focused on gold bullion over the past few years and Sasha Cekerevac, contributor to Profit Confidential, has identified a positive technical indication that might lead to a potential breakout. Cekerevac believes that the recent pullback in gold does not invalidate the bull market in gold bullion, but he is waiting for a breakout outside the current trading range to become manifestly bullish.
In the recent…
Free Community Technology Forum Focused on How to Develop an Enterprise Portfoli …
The event is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m., May 17th at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology.
Harrisburg, PA, May 08, 2012 - The public is invited to the Government Technology Institute's May 2012 Community Technology Forum: “Developing an Enterprise Portfolio Project Management Office with Clarity Technology” featuring Ron Huston President of ClearPoint and Sponsored by CA Technologies. The event is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m., May…
AMResorts Extends Kids Stay Free Promotion in Time for the Summer Vacation Seaso …
Up to two kids stay free of charge; Guests can choose from nearly ten resorts in six different destinations.
Philadelphia, PA, USA - May 9, 2012 -- AMResorts, provider of sales, marketing and brand management services for Zoëtry Wellness & Spa Resorts and Secrets, Dreams, Now and Sunscape Resorts & Spas, is extending its popular “Kids Stay Free” promotion just in time for the summer vacation season. Guests that book travel…
Reliable Manufacturing adds steel to Hadeed’s culture of safety and reliability …
Saudi Arabia’s largest steel manufacturer, Hadeed, is rolling out an intensive workshop programme with change management consultants, Reliable Manufacturing, to help meet safety and reliability goals in its plant.
Hadeed, a wholly owned subsidiary of SABIC (Saudi Arabia Basic Industries Corporation), began its programme with Reliable Manufacturing last October, during its Technical and Innovation week which focused on improving safety and reliability in the organisation. Reliable Manufacturing conducted a workshop titled…
NTL Electronics India sells over 2 million LED bulbs in 2011-2012
Over 5% of the total global sales(total sales 39.9 Mn units, according to industry estimates)
NTL Electronics India Limited, the Rs. 550 Cr (US$ 110 million) Lighting Electronics major from India, today announced sales of 2.19 million LED lamps for the annual year 2011-2012. The sales came in not from a whole year of operation but from manufacturing LED bulbs for 9 months during the period.
The LED lamps are the…
Platinum Account Group’s Forecast on the Global Biotechnology Market
Platinum Account Group can see that the healthcare and biotechnology remained the least affected sector from the recent global economic recession. Something like this is very impressive because the global economic recession has affected almost all the industries around the world. In fact, several of the major biotech companies quickly overcame and kicked back from the recessionary impact, and post positive gains. Biotech research growth in pharmaceutical operations, agriculture environmental…
RNCOS Releases a New Report - India Three Wheelers Market
RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, “India Three Wheelers Market” to its report gallery. India’s commercial vehicle market has grown by leaps and bounds due to economic liberalization, and the three-wheelers segment has bright prospects as production and sales in both passenger and goods carriers’ categories are reaching new heights. India is the world’s largest three-wheeler market, with around 60% of vehicles in passenger carriers’ category.…
Trinity Hunt Rolls Out Redesigned Website
Re-tooled “Trinityhunt.com” Includes Enhancements To Content, Navigation, Design and Appearance
Dallas, TX, May 08, 2012 - Trinity Hunt Partners, a leading private equity firm with an extensive track record of partnering with business owners to build value, today announced the launch of its upgraded www.TrinityHunt.com website.
Trinity Hunt revised its website to profile the firm’s extensive track record of investments with entrepreneurs and family-owned businesses in its region. The firm’s principals have…
Ecotech Institute Increases Veterans’ Resources, Including Partnership with Vete …
With Veteran Population on the Rise, Ecotech Seeks to Understand the Educational and Emotional Needs of Military Students
Denver, CO, May 08, 2012 - Ecotech Institute, the first and only college entirely focused on renewable energy and sustainability, today announced that it has formed a relationship with Colorado-based Veterans Green Jobs, whose mission is to engage, transition and connect military veterans with meaningful employment opportunities. About 15 percent of Ecotech’s…
Apriso Announces First Quarter 2012 Results
Strong quarterly revenue was led by 34 percent growth in Asia Pacific sales
LONG BEACH, CA – May 8, 2012 – Apriso, a leading provider of manufacturing software solutions, today announced record revenue for the first quarter, the largest quarter in company history. Asia Pacific expansion led the company, with revenue increasing by 34 percent on a year-over-year basis, also a record revenue quarter for the region. Software license and professional…
Russell Bedford appoints FBL as its first member firm in Québec
FBL Comptables Agréés / Chartered Accountants has joined Russell Bedford International as the global accounting network’s exclusive member firm covering the whole province of Québec in Canada.
Commenting on the announcement, Robin Tétreault, partner of FBL, said: “Our new affiliation will allow the firm to provide its clients with a global perspective on their international development. Also, we hope that our multidisciplinary expertise can contribute to the success…
HARDWARE+TOOLS MIDDLE EAST 2012 GETS OFF TO BUSTLING START
Increased focus on eco-friendly trends
Dubai Municipality presentation on Sustainability and Green Building Codes
The 13th edition of Hardware+Tools Middle East, the only dedicated trade show and conference for hardware, tools, material and machinery in the wider Middle East region, got off to a bustling start yester-day (Tuesday, May 8th 2012). The three-day run of the Epoc Messe Frankfurt-organised trade fair was inaugurated by H.E. Sami Al Qamzi, Director General, Department of…
The Avila Business Centers’ Virtual Office receives a CIO Award 2012
The myOffice application was considered by the consultancy company IDC as one of the ten best technological projects in Portugal
Lisbon, 23rd April 2012 – The Avila Business Centers, a company of turnkey physical spaces for renting and leader in the virtual offices market, announces that its Virtual Office project (myOffice application) won a CIO Award 2012 during the CIO Summit 2012 which has as objective to spread IT and communication…
UK’s New Immigration Rules to Take Effect from June 14, 2012
(Sunnyvale, CA)- UK has introduced changes to its immigration rules which would affect foreign nationals residing or entering the UK on employer-sponsored visas as well as the employers. The changes are based on the observations of the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) and will be effective from June 14, 2012.
Tier 2 Changes to UK Immigration Rules:
Changes for foreign nationals residing or entering in the UK sponsored by A-rated employers:
* The level…
Gatekeeper Business Solutions Showcases lms.net., Labor Management Software, at …
Gatekeeper Business Solutions, a leading provider of labor management software will exhibit at the upcoming HRPBC Conference & Business Expo.
The HRPBC Conference & Expo features sessions that will meet the needs of HR professionals, business leaders, and those in the HR industry. Session titles will include: Strategies Shared by High Performing HR Professionals, Managing Conflict and Change to Enhance Morale and Team Building, A New Paradigm for HR:…
OMNI Systems Goes Live On EFI's ERP System
OMNI Systems, Inc., the premier manufacturer of thermal labels in North America, has implemented EFI's VISION ERP software to bring new efficiency and productivity to the company's expanding business.
This new system will provide OMNI Systems with many significant benefits, including better work flow, streamlined operations, improved inventory turns and visibility into the entire enterprise. Most importantly, it will provide OMNI additional tools to continue to provide superior customer service that…
Buffalo Wild Wings replaces SLIM with Lucernex’s Cloud-based Lease Administratio …
Dallas, TX (May 7, 2012) – Lucernex Technologies, a leader in retail real estate solutions, announces the go-live of the rapidly growing restaurant chain, Buffalo Wild Wings (BWW), on its Cloud-based Lease Administration and Rent Accounting solution, Lx Contracts. Lx Contracts is one of four modules in Lucernex’s purpose-built Store Lifecycle Management solution, Lx Retail.
The project included a complete client product configuration and data conversion from a client / server…
Kubota Fulfills Parts Promise To Customers Keeping Parts Available for 20+ Years
Kubota Canada has been introducing groundbreaking tractor and utility vehicles for construction, commercial and residential use for 36 years. With an industry leading reputation for equipment that lasts; Kubota’s parts promise is what keeps customers coming back. Kubota is committed to keeping parts available for 20+ years; assuring the local Kubota dealer has quick access to the parts their customers need. That’s great news for Kubota customers, but presents…
Time to Market Cut as a Result of SABIC’s Precision Strain Hardening Test Method …
Sittard, the Netherlands – May 7, 2012 – SABIC has developed a new method for high-speed evaluation of the slow crack growth resistance of high density polyethylene (HDPE) used for pressure pipes. The method will enable processors to benefit more quickly from new developments in general in HDPE for pipes, by cutting the time taken to bring a new material from the laboratory to the market.
SABIC is convinced that…
Fairchild Semiconductor’s New Gate Driver Optocoupler Provides Designers High In …
Device’s Wide Body 5-Pin SOP Package Increases Creepage and Clearance Distance,
Achieves a Compact Foot Print
SAN JOSE, Calif. – May 7, 2012 – High power industrial applications such as solar inverters, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) and motor drives demand a gate driver optocoupler capable of handling networks greater than 690VAC and constant DC voltages greater than1000VDC. In order to achieve this, a creepage and clearance distance of 10mm or greater…
Communication Tower Manufacturer, Exporter of Portable Mobile Tower
Safe Towers is exceptionally stable and secure with a mature staff dedicated to manufacturing quality towers. We provide totally turn-key tower system that can be delivered, installed and put into service fast. Telecommunication towers may be of several types and range in height and the general forms of these towers are Monopoles, Guyed towers and Self-supporting towers.
Safe Towers our professionals team and their familiarity with our product lines and…
Bull Market in Gold Far From Over; Commodity Report by Top Financial Newsletter …
If China is to back its currency, the yuan, it won’t use exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to do it, but rather gold bullion, according to Michael Lombardi, lead contributor to Profit Confidential.
Lombardi calculates that the demise of the gold bullion market is greatly exaggerated, as the demand for physical gold by China and other large investors will continue for some time.
“China will continue to purchase gold bullion to back its…
Exhilway Private Capital Market Launches Milestone Emerging Fund
Exhilway Private Capital Market, India’s only secondary market for private companies has launched India’s first e-commerce fund named Milestone Emerging Fund. This fund will invest in stocks or membership units of emerging private businesses and will strive for an annual return of 30-35%. The fund will also offer capital protection along with fixed annual return of 12% per annum or 1% monthly.
Milestone Emerging Fund is also the India’s first no…
Australia: Court Case Emphasizes Importance of Following Correct Employee Termin …
(Sunnyvale, CA) - A federal court ruling involving employee termination in Australia demonstrated that following the right procedures and maintaining proper records related to long-term employee issues including workplace rights and absence from work, can protect the employer when facing an adverse action claim.
In Eriksson v The Commonwealth [2001] FMCA 964, a federal magistrate ruled in favour of the employer (Department of Health and Ageing) in determining whether the termination of an…
UAE Exchange Launches Filipino Fest 2012
The offer, exclusively for the Filipino community, has a total of 86 winners in three lucky draws and a mega draw. The mega draw will see the mega winner driving home a KIA RIO, while five customers win return air tickets to Philippines. 20 winners will get PHP 10,000 each, while 60 will take home a Bee mobile phone each. All individual remittance transactions to Philippines, qualify for the draws…
Bill Ringle Interviews Business Sales Expert Mark Satterfield on My Quest for Be …
Bill Ringle, America’s Business Growth Strategist, talked with Mark Satterfield, CEO of Gentle Rain Marketing, for the interview show My Quest for the Best.
Philadelphia, PA, May 06, 2012 - Business growth strategist Bill Ringle interviewed Mark Satterfield, CEO of Gentle Rain Marketing and author of Unique Sales Stories, for My Quest for the Best. In this interview series, Ringle speaks with successful industry experts and outstanding business leaders about their…
Public Procurement for EU Funded Projects 2012
In this Summer Academy you will learn how to avoid irregularities in public procurement and to prevent cancellation of funding for EU funded projects.
The application of public procurement rules still poses many practical challenges for all bodies involved in management and control of EU funds. But a lot is at stake for EU Member States: if irregularities are identified by the European Commission, corrections have to be made which can…
Beautyworld Middle East Grows By 21% Reflecting Upbeat Industry Trends
EUROMONITOR INTERNATIONAL REVEALS ENCOURAGING OUTLOOK
Key figures indicate that the Middle East region will remain a high focus area for global beauty majors, as demand continues to grow at a considerable rate. This was revealed by Epoc Messe Frankfurt at a press conference held to announce the upcoming Beautyworld Middle East, which will run from May 29th to 31st at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Trends revealed by Euromonitor International,…
Mohammed Rasool Khoory & Sons Staff Undergo Training from Gia
“Gemological Institute Of America Is Among The Best In The World” – Yousef Khoory
Premium retailers of jewellery and watches across the UAE, Mohammed Rasool Khoory & Sons, recently organised a training and familiarisation course for their client-facing salespersons in association with the Gemological Institute of America (GIA).
The three-day course, conducted by a GIA expert, was designed to enhance the familiarity and knowledge of sales personnel with the latest practices…
Newgen bags the Asian Banker Award for “Best Branch Automation and Networking Pr …
Newgen Software Technologies Limited, a leading global provider of Business Process Management (BPM), Enterprise Content Management (ECM) and Customer Communication Management (CCM) announced that they had been awarded the Asian Banker Technology Implementation Award 2012 under the “Best Branch Automation and Networking Project” category. The event was held in Bangkok, Thailand.
Newgen Software and Dhanlaxmi Bank were awarded for their excellent deployment of Account Opening and Service Request Management Process.
While…
FRA backs Pakistan's look into Forestry's Climate change benefits
FRA has welcomed the news that efforts are being made in Pakistan to monitor climate change impacts and scenarios.
Bainbridge Island, WA, May 05, 2012 - Forestry Research Associates (FRA) has welcomed the news that efforts are being made in Pakistan to monitor climate change impacts and scenarios.
The research and analysis consultancy claims that the work being done by the Pakistan Forest Institute (PFI) is a good thing for the country…
Brazil looks Set to Remain Popular with Investors, claims AAA
Boston, MA, USA, May 5, 2012 -- Alternative Asset Analysis, (AAA) said that Brazil is set to remain the focus of much of the world’s alternative investment attention in the coming years.
The views from the Alternative investment advocacy organization reflect those expressed by HSBC Global Asset Management’s Pedro Bastos. He recently spoke at a briefing on the health of the region to investors in Malaysia.
He said that the country remained…
