Press Releases by Category Business, Economy, Finances, Banking & Insurance
PCS and Rittal introduce reactive current converter for grid-stable wind turbine …
System provider Rittal also exhibits the top-rated converters from Berlin
Berlin, September 10, 2012 – PCS relies on the high-quality electrical cabinets from Rittal GmbH & Co. KG, based in Herborn, Germany. Rittal, in turn, collaborates with PCS on the development of power converters so that the two companies can bring to the market a custom-tailored solution consisting of a reactive current converter and an electrical cabinet. That is why, at…
Global Report: Insurance Companies Miss Potential of Mobile Apps
Zurich, 6 September 2012. Waves from the mobile app revolution have reached the insurance industry. But adoption of mobile apps is still at a very early stage, showing patchy and inconsistent deployment. This is the main outcome of a global report by Swiss research company MyPrivateBanking which benchmarked a total of more than 100 apps offered by 30 leading insurance companies worldwide.
The overall winner of the app ranking is the…
UAE Exchange donates $100,000 to UNICEF, this Ramadan for the cause of underpriv …
UAE Exchange contributes $ 100,000 to UNICEF during the holy month of Ramadan, in a campaign, which involved its operations in the UAE, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain.
The campaign for underprivileged children by UAE Exchange and The United Nations Children's Fund - UNICEF, during the holy month of Ramadan, came to an end with the global money transfer donating USD 100,000 for the cause. This is the second time that…
The Continental Group Offers Free Planning Seminar in West Palm Beach for Condo …
The Continental Group (TCG), a FirstService Residential Management company, will host a Continental Certified™ Educational Program Seminar Panel for Condominium Associations in West Palm Beach.
The seminar, titled: Strategic Financial Planning for Condominium Associations, will take place on Wednesday, September 5th at 6 p.m. at the West Palm Hilton located at 150 Australian Avenue, West Palm Beach, Florida 33406. This event, facilitated by Rob Rabin, Chief Operating Officer of The…
Quest CE Reports Growth in Revenue and Financial Strength
Quest CE, premier provider of insurance continuing education and FINRA firm element training, announced today the company’s financial results for the first half of 2012, which includes a 23% increase in revenue over last year. Quest CE’s revenue growth of $2.4 million is on pace to significantly surpass the goal of $4.5 million, for 2012.
“We are pleased to provide our customers, vendors, and stakeholders with a brief…
Sobera Capital exits 4Care AG
Berlin, August 28, 2012 – Sobera Capital exits from its portfolio company 4Care AG through a sale of the shares held by the funds Berlin Capital Fund („BCF“) and TCF II in course of a management buy-out.
BCF und TCF II had acquired 4Care AG (formerly Lenscare AG) in 2007 in a secondary transaction from Landesbank Berlin as well as from a co-shareholder. The company which owns brands like Lenscare,…
Third Generation Leadership and the Locus of Control
First Generation Leadership (command and control) was the dominant model until the 1940s and Second Generation Leadership (compliance coupled with rewards and punishments) is still dominant today. In the information age this approach has come under increasing threat and it is being rejected by 'Generation Y ', threatening the longevity of traditional organisations. Third Generation Leadership is a new approach that elicits engagement, commitment, and enhanced accountability. This book is…
The Palestinian Executive: Leadership Under Challenging Conditions
The Palestinian Executive is based on field research in the West Bank and Gaza, which involved interviewing 110 executives from 63 publicly and family-owned companies. Using a cross-cultural and contextual approach, the authors examine the leadership styles of successful senior executives and managers living and working under challenging conditions in Palestine. The book:
• Explores the impact of culture, environmental pressures, and harsh circumstances on doing business in Palestine
• Sheds light…
Med-Q Introduces a Programmable Pill Dispenser with Alarms to Eliminate Medicati …
Phoenix, AZ, August 28, 2012 -- Why was the MED-Q Automated pill dispenser invented. Lee DeMar was managing a Phoenix-based nursing agency, he continuously over heard nurses getting frustration because their older patients were not taking their medications properly and were returning back to the ER time after time.
The need for a 21st century programmable pill dispenser became apparent. Medication non-compliance — which has been called by…
Songwon customers to benefit from a new Regulatory Affairs Newsletter
Ulsan, Korea – August 28, 2012 – Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd. is upgrading its monthly REACH Newsletter that informs customers of the status of chemical products and how they are affected by regulations. From now onwards, Songwon’s Regulatory Affairs Newsletter will allow customers access to timely updates on important information that covers legislation and regulatory trends on a global scale.
The chemical industry continues to face new challenges. One of the…
Bioinformatics Market Outlook to 2015
RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, “Bioinformatics Market Outlook to 2015” to its report gallery. During the past decade, the bioinformatics market has significantly evolved across the globe on back of rising genomics industry. The increasing application of genomics in biotech and pharmaceutical research and development has created a huge commercial market for bioinformatics worldwide. As per our latest research report’s estimation, the global bioinformatics market,…
The Venezuelan Defense Industry Market Opportunities and Entry Strategies, Analy …
Homeland security (HLS) expenditure expected to register a CAGR of 0.99% in the forecast period (2012-2016)
London, August, 2012 – Venezuelan defense expenditure is expected to value US$4.9 billion in 2011, after registering a CAGR of -2.08% during the review period (2007-2011). In the forecast period, defense expenditure is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.98% and value US$7.3 billion by 2016. Furthermore, Venezuela’s cumulative defense expenditure over the forecast…
The Ukranian Defense Industry Market Opportunities and Entry Strategies, Analyse …
Ukraine expected to invest US$4.0 billion in its air force over the forecast period
London, August, 2012 – Ukrainian defense expenditure recorded a CAGR of 1.5% during the review period (2008-2012), reaching US$2.08 billion in 2012 and, over the forecast period (2013-2017), it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.4%, to reach an estimated value of US$2.86 billion in 2017. Ukrainian defense expenditure is primarily driven by the country’s…
The Spanish Defense Industry Market Opportunities and Entry Strategies, Analyses …
Homeland security market to grow at a CAGR of 3.4% to 2017
London, August, 2012 – In 2012, the Spanish defense budget is estimated to value US$9.48 billion having recorded a negative CAGR of -6.7% during the review period (2008-2012) due to the budget cuts associated with the effects of the global economic crisis. In total, Spain is expected to spend US$56.68 billion on strengthening its armed forces, of which US$8.43…
Gleason & Co. Commercial Real Estate Announces Hiring of Charlotte Turpin
KENT, WA - August 27, 2012: Gleason & Co. Commercial Real Estate, a commercial real estate brokerage and investment firm located in Kent, Washington welcomes Charlotte Turpin to the position of administrative assistant. Charlotte will work closely with Chad Gleason, owner and managing broker of Gleason & Co. on marketing, leasing, and tenant relations.
“Charlotte is a great addition to the Gleason & Co. team,” said Gleason. “Her background in…
Synergy – An Interior Design Consultancy Launches New Turnkey Interior Design Se …
The launch of Synergy's new Turnkey Interior Design Solutions that bring universal design through a turnkey model. The new Turnkey Interior Design Services showcase a vibrant blend of modern styles and floral patterns for a corporate look. Their interior design solutions feature a bold color palette, combined by complements of neutral & soft tones. Linear textured finishes and cutting-edge design techniques make very high levels of design excellence.
Vipin Chutani…
The Israeli Defense Industry Market Opportunities and Entry Strategies, Analyses …
Protection against terrorism expected to drive the Israeli homeland security market
London, August, 2012 – In 2012, the Israeli defense market valued US$13.28 billion and had the third largest military expenditure in the Middle East. During the review period, Israeli defense expenditure has recorded a CAGR of -0.59% and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 2.97% over the forecast period, reflecting the threats from Iran, Syria, and other neighboring…
The Indian Defense Industry Market Opportunities and Entry Strategies, Analyses …
The Indian homeland security budget reached US$10.1 billion in 2012
London, August, 2012 – India’s defense expenditure is US$37.47 billion in 2012, and grew at a CAGR of 12.36% during the review period. The country’s defense expenditure grew at a rapid pace due to the external threats it faces from hostile neighbours. The country’s strong economic growth has also supported the defense budget’s growth. The total expenditure on defense…
The Greek Defense Industry Market Opportunities and Entry Strategies, Analyses a …
Greece is the fifth-largest defense importer globally
London, August, 2012 – Greece’s total defense expenditure, which valued US$9.26 billion in 2008, decreased at a CAGR of -9.4% during the review period (2008-2012). The country was the fifth-largest global importer of defense systems during 2007–2011, creating lucrative market opportunities for foreign OEMs. On a cumulative basis, the country is forecast to spend a total of US$30.56 billion over the forecast period (2013-2017)…
Exhilway Private Capital Market to invest US $20 million in US, create 5,000 job …
Exhilway Private Capital Market (EPCM), India’s first private capital market empowering small and medium sized businesses to raise capital from the private equity and retail investors will invest close to US $20 million in the United States (US) and will create 5,000 job opportunities. The company said in a report issued to the media.
EPCM will outsource some of its India based operations to the US officials like communicating with the…
NextPlane Announces Support for Isode M-Link to Deliver Secure Federation
NextPlane Enables Isode M-Link to Seamlessly Federate with SIP-based UC Platforms.
SUNNYVALE, Calif. (August 26, 2012) -- NextPlane, Inc., (http://www.nextplane.net), the market leader in cloud-based federation services for unified communications (UC), and Isode, Ltd. (http://www.isode.com), developers of highly secure, high-performance messaging and directory server software, today announced support for Isode's M-Link instant messaging (IM) platform on the NextPlane Federation Cloud service. Isode's M-Link customers now can federate with Microsoft Lync 2010,…
Taking Technology to the Market
Taking Technology to the Market provides a practical guide to the critical success factors in marketing technology. It uses a project-based approach, providing comprehensive guidelines for key strategic and tactical marketing programmes. The book will help improve the chances of developing a winning marketing programme by providing essential steps to success and insight into best practice.
Individual chapters provide self-contained guides to planning specific marketing tasks. The range of tasks covers…
Last Call for Submissions to The Center for Productive Longevity’s Later-Life St …
Win $1,000 for Sharing Your Successful Entrepreneurship or Inspirational Life Story Post-50
Boulder, CO, August 22, 2012 - With the deadline of August 31 quickly approaching, people 50 and older are encouraged to submit their story to the Center for Productive Longevity’s (CPL) Later-Life Story Contest as soon as possible. The contest has two categories: (1) Entrepreneurship Success Stories and (2) Inspirational Life Stories, with one winner in each category who…
Qatar Industrial Laboratories has Achieved ISO 17025 Recommendation from IAS USA …
Global Manager Group has successfully completed ISO/IEC 17025 Accreditation of M/S. Qatar Industrial Laboratories, Doha, Qatar, one of the leading materials testing laboratory in Qatar. Global Manager Group has completed project of ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation as a challenge having more than 105 parameters in all kinds of materials such as soil, geotechnical, concrete, aggregate, steel, NDT, chemical as per British Standards as well as ASTM standards. Global Manager Group has…
MOOYAH Opens First Better Burger Restaurant in North Richland Hills
(Dallas, TX) August 22, 2012 – North Richland Hills fans of better burgers will soon enjoy a whole new reason to get moo-ving for lunch or dinner. This Labor Day weekend, MOOYAH is opening its doors to bring burger enthusiasts the best meal in town.
The MOOYAH will open on Labor Day at 9127 Blvd. 26 in The Crossing shopping center at Precinct Line Road and Grapevine Highway. The shopping center…
Converters Plus Generators: A Wind Energy Dream Team
PCS and VEM Sachsenwerk celebrate their forward-looking partnership at HUSUM
Berlin, August 23, 2012 – Two German companies have joined forces to sustainably optimize electricity generation from wind energy. For the first time ever, PCS Power Converter Solutions from Berlin and VEM Sachsenwerk from Dresden are offering a thoroughly tested and perfectly integrated combination of full power converters and synchronous generators. A beer reception at the HUSUM WindEnergy trade fair is…
Global LNG Buyers & Sellers Meet at the World LNG Series: Asia Pacific Summit in …
The spotlight continues on the Asia Pacific LNG market, with demand from the traditional LNG buyers, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan remaining high plus China and India and other new markets increasing their LNG regas capacity. The question remains – how will the supply and demand balance look in the next three years, amid new supply projects coming on stream and changing energy policies in importing countries?
This question and…
Staging Diva Explains How Introverts Tap into Creativity
(UNITED STATES) August 21, 2012 – Many home stagers are introverts according to home staging expert Debra Gould. On the Home Staging Business Report blog, Gould discusses the effect of introversion on creativity.
“I’ve asked thousands of my home stager followers on Facebook and Twitter whether they consider themselves introverts or extroverts and found that most of us describe ourselves as introverts,” Gould writes. “We can certainly behave like extroverts when…
Innovative CRM Solution for the Cleaning Industry
Fremont, California, Monday August 20, 2012 - Soffront Software Inc., the mid-market CRM software leader, today announced an innovative and unique vertical CRM for the cleaning industry.
This unique solution simplifies many complex operational challenges currently seen by cleaning, maintenance, and janitorial companies. It enables a company to better manage leads, opportunities, and customers. In addition to generating quotes and work orders with approval processes, users of Soffront CRM are…
Tom Mower Joins Efforts with the Dalai Lama
Tom Mower has chosen Whole Child as his charity and cause for his business Sisel International.
Provo, Utah, August 20, 2012 - Tom Mower joins efforts with the Dalai Lama. Tom Mower has chosen Whole Child as his charity and cause for his business Sisel International. Support from the Dalai Lama
In February, 2010 the 14th Dalai Lama, winner of the 1989 Nobel Peace Prize and the spiritual leader of Tibet, traveled…
Tom Mower former owner of Neways takes Sisel International to New Heights
Tom Mower founded one of the largest network marketing companies of all time Neways by providing the best products science had to offer it is still a very large company.
Provo, Utah, August 17, 2012 - Tom Mower former owner of Neways takes Sisel International New Heights! Tom Mower founded one of the largest network marketing companies of all time Neways by providing the best products science had to offer it…
Tom Mower Sr. Founder of Neways starts Sisel International
Tom Mower Sr. has taken his experience of Neways and developed Sisel International to be vastly superior to any other network marketing company.
Provo, Utah, August 17, 2012 - Tom Mower Sr founder of Neways starts Sisel International.
Over the past 20 plus years, Neways has built a tradition of healthy product formulas. Today, Neways is recognized as the leader in healthy personal care, household, and health and wellness products.
Neways was founded…
Many tasks – one solution: Quipos and pureflow make events simply flexible
Quipos Solutions is working together with pureflow. The Hallein-based company pureflow plans and organizes complex events. Quipos Solutions ensures high mobility for ticketing, verification, data collection and hospitality - including cashless payment. Together, the two companies are making events more individual and flexible.
Quipos Solutions equips event organizers of all kinds with an innovative and flexible managed mobile infrastructure for sales, verification and data collection. The open system can be easily…
Russell Bedford announces new Los Angeles member firm
Russell Bedford International, the global professional services group, has extended its presence in the US with the admission of Rose, Snyder & Jacobs LLP as the network’s member firm in Los Angeles County.
Based in Encino, CA, Rose, Snyder & Jacobs is a top-50 CPA firm in the area. It was launched in 1976 and has grown to 10 partners and around 50 professional staff.
The firm provides a full range…
ATLAS Interactive cooperating with Xsolla
Hamburg (Germany), August 15, 2012: The micro payment specialist from Hamburg – ATLAS Interactive – announced a cooperation today with Xsolla, leader in global, In-Game Payment Optimization. Both companies as well as their clients will profit from this partnership by expanding their portfolio of payment solutions. Additionally the development in new and existing industries will be enabled.
Xsolla focuses on in-game payment optimization and provides over 350 localized payment options in…
Tackling waste management is a vital priority as the region’s population grows
The CWC Group, a leading London-based events company focused on energy and infrastructure issues, will host its inaugural Sustainable Waste Management: Middle East Summit from 26-28 November, 2012 in Dubai. Key experts invited to the Summit will discuss critical topics such as: New Waste Policy, Waste Regulation, Feedstock Supply, Project Finance, Commercial Models and Advanced Waste-to-Energy Technologies. The Summit is held under the Royal Patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin…
Marketing and Sales Expert Publishes New White Paper on Networking
August 14, 2012
Novi, MI – Positive Creative Infusion Consulting, LLC, has published a new complimentary white paper entitled “Novel Networking Secrets to Get Noticed” that is filled with tips to help networkers stand out in the crowd: www.positivecreativeinfusion.com/Free-Networking-White-paper.html
In the last several years, networking has emerged as the frontrunner to success. Regardless of profession, affiliations, background, or life stage, networking is the lifeblood of creating and developing relationships. The ability…
Multipick Direct GmbH now also operates in the U.S. and Australia
(Bonn) Multipick Direct GmbH, Europe's leading supplier of locksmiths and security agencies is now also increasingly active in the U.S. and Australia.
"The company Multipick Direct GmbH has big plans for the next few years. Among other things, the company will restructure and expand its core product range significantly. One of the first steps is to strengthen the search for potential partners in the USA and Australia. In recent years…
UAE Exchange Arrives in Malaysia
Malaysia is an important market and a vital link in the global network of UAE Exchange. The strong presence of UAE Exchange in Malaysia and the plethora of services offered will bolster the trust of millions of customers here.
Malaysia is a fast developing nation and home for millions of expatriates from various parts of the world. This hard-working foreign workforce needs to address various financial requirements locally and also send…
eXact learning LCMS shortlisted for US Elearning! Awards
The global vendor of online and mobile learning content management and digital repository solutions, eXact learning solutions, has been shortlisted for the ‘Best Learning Content Management System’ at this year’s Best of Elearning! Awards.
The Awards, which are organised by Elearning! Media Group and decided via readers’ industry professionals’ votes, are being presented at the ‘Enterprise Learning! Conference & Expo’ on 26th September, which are taking place at the Hyatt…
France and Germany leading in European Direct Selling
In its most recent "Europe Direct Selling Report 2012", Hamburg-based secondary market research specialist yStats.com delivers comprehensive facts and figures on direct selling in Europe. After a general overview of the European market, the report features selected individual European countries in detail. The second part of the report comprises a global ranking of the top 50 players in this sector, including profiles of the most successful competitors that also operate…
B2C E-Commerce Market Reports by yStats.com available at reduced Prices
yStats.com, Hamburg-based secondary market research specialist, offers considerable discounts on previously published reports. B2C E-Commerce market reports published in 2010 are now available with a 50 percent discount on the original price and reports published in the first half of 2011 with a 30 percent discount.
The comprehensively researched yStats.com market reports from 2010 show global (e.g. "Global B2C E-Commerce Report 2010") and regional trends (e.g. "Western Europe B2C E-Commerce Report…
Increase of alternative Payment Methods in European E-Commerce
The "Europe Online Payment Methods 2012" report by yStats.com – Hamburg-based secondary market research specialist – surveys the European market for E-Commerce payment methods, analyzing Europe as a region and 24 individual countries separately. Additionally, the report features the most important trends and the latest news for almost 20 payment companies in these markets.
In Europe, credit cards are still the most popular payment method in E-Commerce, followed by online payment…
Credit Cards Number one Online Payment Method in Asia-Pacific Region
The "Asia-Pacific Online Payment Methods 2012" report by yStats.com – Hamburg-based secondary market research specialist – analyzes recent developments in E-Commerce payment methods, first for the entire region and then separately for 7 countries in the Asia-Pacific region. Additionally, the report features the most important trends and the latest news for 9 payment companies in these markets.
With the exception of China and Thailand, in 2012, credit cards were the most…
Americana Community Bank Offers Tips During Low-Interest-Rate Periods
Chanhassen – With interest rates at record lows, consumers face a number of choices for managing their money. Whether they want to save, spend or invest, consumers are encouraged to consider their options and choose the strategies that best suit their particular financial circumstances.
Americana Community Bank (ACB) offers the following tips for low-interest-rate periods:
1. Take advantage of the low rates. With interest rates at historic lows, it…
Sarasota, Florida Attorney & CPA Jo Ann Koontz Outlines Exemptions to Garnishmen …
It is the dream of every American to own a home someday; for many this dream becomes a complete nightmare. In today's economic climate, homeowners continue to lose their property to foreclosure. As if this weren’t painful and embarrassing enough, the lender can still come after them for the deficiency balance after they foreclose on the home.
A deficiency balance in a mortgage foreclosure is the difference between the outstanding balance…
SecurAlarm Systems Inc. has been awarded the 2012 "Excellence in Construction" A …
SecurAlarm Systems Inc. has been awarded the 2012 "Excellence in Construction" Award in the Low Voltage Category for their work at Heart of the City Health Center.
The Heart of the City Health Center was the culmination of years of planning on the part of Cherry Street Health Services, Touchstone Innovare, and Proaction Behavioral Health Alliance. The facility provides an environment for continuity of care by addressing access and integration…
How to Audit Public Procurement Effectively
Auditors – both internal and external – in public institutions face a unique range of challenges. They have to comply with national and European audit standards to be able to identify potential fraud indicators. The necessity of constantly following current regulations, the changing legal framework and latest auditing techniques is on the dice. It is therefore essential for audit professionals to keep themselves up-to-date.
The European Academy for Taxes, Economics &…
The ABCA Q2 2012
July 19th, 2012 – Vienna, Austria – AIMS International, a preeminent global Executive Search and Talent Management organization, has launched the forth issue of its Business Climate indicator. The ABCA delivers a global insight into the executive search business.
This analysis of the Executive Search Market surveys past, present and expected business conditions in 7 major business segments. It approaches the last 4 months and forecasts the next 4 months on…
GMG has Implemented ISO 22000 and HACCP based Food Safety Management System for …
Global Manager Group has successfully completed the implementation of ISO 22000 and HACCP based food safety management system in the unit of Cilantro Food Products Pvt Ltd. The complete food safety management system was established with the help of Global Manager Group. The experienced ISO 22000 consultant provides all the necessary training like food hazard identification, hazard evaluation and controlling, Food management system review ISO 22000 auditor training etc. The…
