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Zurich déploie sa solution de prévention et de détection de la fraude aux sinist …
28 janvier 2013
BAE Systems Detica annonce aujourd’hui que Zurich Insurance Company en Italie a déployé sa solution de prévention et de détection de la fraude aux sinistres sur la base de l’offre Detica NetReveal® OnDemand (solution hébergée).
C’est la première fois que Detica NetReveal est utilisé en Italie. Cette solution s’inscrit dans le déploiement global opéré par Zurich et s’appuie sur la technologie Detica NetReveal déjà présente au sein du groupe,…
Glasgow Interactive Announce Recruitment Drive
Glasgow, UK, January 2013 – Managing Director Gilles Baudet announced today that the team at Glasgow Interactive will be expanding.
After their launch last year Glasgow Interactive have posted figures that show continuous steady growth in revenue. After assessing the final quarter of 2012, the human resources department have been notified to start looking for the next wave of highly skilled professionals to join the company and assist in this…
Two of the Indian biggest banks in Trouble because of Deficiency in Service
SBI, State Bank of India was in trouble because it allowed unauthenticated withdrawal of money via ATM machines even after complaint of a client and prompt blocking of his ATM card. Mr. Sashi Bhusan Gupta from Hoshiarpur found that thirty two thousand, nine hundred and forty rupees were withdrawn from his account via unauthenticated ATM transaction. Due to this, he immediately reported SBI and got his ATM blocked. Anyone would…
MAZeT trade fair review 2012
By attending trade fairs, MAZeT - a leading provider of Electronic Design and Manufacturing Services - used 2012 to boost its profile as a provider of electronic development and production for embedded systems, opto-ASICs and spectral sensors for LED light in the selected target markets. The number and localization of the events attended highlight this.
embedded world in Nuremberg, Germany, in February 2012
After a two-year break, MAZeT took part in embedded…
ISO 9001:2008 Certification Achieved by Digicon Automation with the Help of GMG
Digicon Automation pvt ltd Ahmedabad, India based industrial automation organization have successfully completed ISO 9001:2008 certification for quality management system with the guidance of Global Manager Group. The audit for the quality management system in the organization has been taken by leading certifying body TUV SUD on 4th Jan 2013.
Global Manager Group has implemented quality management system in all department of the organization. And also provided iso system awareness…
embedded world 2013: MAZeT attending in cooperation with Phoenix Contact Group i …
Embedded computing meets color and spectral sensor solutions
Jena (Germany) January 28th, 2013 - MAZeT GmbH - a leading electronic design and manufacturing service provider for embedded computing and opto-electronic solutions from Jena Germany - presents their new corporate design during the trade show Embedded World 2013 in Nuremberg. The company is attending cooperatively with the Phoenix Contact Group, KW-Software and SÜDTRON electronic in Hall 1 at booth 446. MAZeT will…
Luxembourg Implements New Tax Provisions
Luxembourg has implemented various measures with the aim of increasing revenue through taxation. Most of the provisions come into effect from January 1, 2013. The details of the important tax measures are summarized below:
For Corporate doing business in Luxembourg:
• The surcharge for employment fund has been hiked by two percentage points from 5% to 7%. This would result in an increase in the total tax for the City of Luxembourg, from…
Announcing The 2nd Annual Global Crowdfunding Convention and Bootcamp
Crowdfundingroadmap and NowStreet Media are pleased to announce the The 2nd Annual Global Crowdfunding Convention and Bootcamp. Comprised of the largest gathering of industry professionals, this year’s convention is designed to provide participants with an unparalleled informational and networking experience. Legendary entrepreneurial mentor/advisor, Jay Abraham – founder and CEO of The Abraham Group, Inc. will provide a very special keynote.
Las Vegas, NV, United States, January 28, 2013 -- Crowdfundingroadmap, the…
Central Europe International Congress for the Automotive Industries in Germany, …
Berlin, 27.01.2013 - The 17th. International Congress of the Automotive Industry will take place inZwickau/State of Saxony, 9th. and 10.th. October 2013. In the heart of the continent and in the middle of first class car production Zwickau once again will be one of the plattforms of business dialog in the automotive industry.
Once the centre of the east German automotive industry Saxony and city of Zwickau in Germany`s…
Avila Business Centers' Virtual Office Model adopted in Brazil
Futurizando opened a telework space located in Rio Grande State and has in Avila Business Centers model and on its myOffice application the major international references, declaring itself as a project which gathers all arguments to become a success and which can promote the internationalization of Portuguese companies
Lisbon, 29 January 2013 – The Avila Business Centers, a company of turnkey physical spaces, has just revealed the birth of Futurizando…
New Costa Rica Property Law Promulgated in the Country
Costa Rica Legislature has recently approved a Costa Rica Property Transfer Law that has come into effect subjecting all Costa Rica real estate transfers to a 1.5% transfer tax. Unlike the past, now parties that sell shares of a corporation are bound by law to file a real estate sales deed with the National Registry. The new law has made it mandatory for every property seller to pay the property…
Solar Roast Coffee Launches Franchise, Delivering Smoother, Tastier Coffee While …
Unique solar-powered coffee roaster brings aroma roasted coffee and energy consciousness to Colorado and beyond
Pueblo Colorado, January 24, 2013: Solar Roast Coffee officially launched their national franchise program on January 9 2013, unveiling their plans and unique solar-powered roasting opportunity to top franchise brokers from around the country. The captivating story behind Solar Roast Coffee is now being rolled out to prospective franchisees in North America ! Solar Roast…
Ron Baron's interest in Alternatives endorsed by AAA
High profile investor and member of the Forbes 400, Ron Baron, recently shared his fondness for alternative investments with journalists from Forbes, in an interview that has been welcomed by AAA.
Boston, MA, January 25, 2013 - High profile investor and member of the Forbes 400, Ron Baron, recently shared his fondness for alternative investments with journalists from Forbes, in an interview that has been welcomed by Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA).
Ron…
Plain English guide to bankruptcy tackles problems in accessing advice...
It's one of the toughest times of the year when it comes to personal finances, as charities creak under the pressure the Bankruptcy Advice Service launches the Definitive Plain English Guide to Bankruptcy 2013, a practical, self-help guide for anyone.
The end of January is always one of the toughest times of the year when it comes to personal finances, the now well publicised "Blue Monday" heralds the arrival of credit…
LIC Made to Pay Back
‘Consumer Tadka’ by the public grievance forum info.akosha.com reports the lapse by LIC in fulfilling its duty and paying the Mediclaim policy amount to its customer resulting in death.
The incident, according to ‘Consumer Tadka’ was highly condemned by the Delhi State Consumer Commission which explicitly stated “We have deprecated this practice of insurance companies of taking a flimsy clue or remote reference from the discharge summary or statement with a…
Actsoft Improves Productivity Threefold with Soffront CRM
Fremont, California, Thursday, January 24, 2013 – Soffront Software, Inc., the SMB and enterprise CRM leader, today announced that Actsoft, Inc., a leading developer of GPS based mobile applications has improved productivity threefold using Soffront CRM. Actsoft uses Soffront’s Sales Force Automation, Customer Service, Customer Portal, and Outlook Integration modules.
Actsoft selected Soffront CRM after evaluating several CRM vendors. According to Scotty Hall, Director of Customer Care at Actsoft, “We were…
UAE Exchange partners BRAC Bank in Bangladesh for FLASHremit
Bangladeshi expats can now send money to their dear ones’ bank accounts in Bangladesh in real time using FLASHremit, from UAE Exchange. Both sender and receiver get an SMS each, the moment account is credited.
Citizens of Bangladesh, settled outside the country, can now send money to bank account in Bangladesh, real time. The path-breaking instant account credit service ‘FLASHremit’, designed by the leading global remittance & foreign exchange brand,…
HawksHead TPMS Systems launches New Motorcycle Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Rosedale, BC, Canada (January 24, 2013) -- It is well known that tires on any vehicle with correct tire pressures last longer and use less gas than incorrectly inflated tires.
Now HawksHead TPMS systems launches their latest product the Moto-Track, tire pressure monitoring system for motorcycles. This system is totally wireless and comes with two sensors that simply screw onto your tire valves.
One important feature of the Moto-Track is the sensor…
Songwon appoints Doris Peters as Global Director of Marketing and Business Analy …
Ulsan, Korea – January 24, 2013 – Songwon Industrial Group (www.songwon.com) has appointed Doris Peters as Global Director of Marketing and Business Analysis, effective January 1, 2013. As the second largest manufacturer of polymer stabilizers in the world and a leading global supplier of additives and other chemicals to the plastic industry, Songwon is committed to becoming the supplier of choice through delivering better quality, better service and better value.…
Czech Republic Approves Austerity Measures and Amends VAT Laws
Details of the major VAT changes effective from January 1, 2013 are as follows:
• The standard VAT rate has been increased to 21% and the reduced VAT rate to 15%.
• The scope for VAT has been widened, making more customers liable to pay in future.
• The VAT exemption for insurance and re-insurance has been amended.
• The electronic format rules concerning tax documents have been changed.
• VAT returns will have to be filed electronically from 2014.
• Calendar…
Major Stock Market Correction in 2013 for S&P 500 - Predicts CTA
TORONTO, Canada January 2013 -- CTA and Risk Management firm Genuine Trading Solutions Ltd. has announced its prediction for 2013 and it includes a major stock market correction for the Dow Jones, S&P 500 and NASDAQ indices.
Genuine Trading Solutions President and CEO, Dwayne Strocen announced today "The stock market indices of the United States and ultimately world markets are poised for a major correction in 2013". He cites his…
YASH Technologies™ Launches ServicesOne, a Qualified SAP® Business All-in-One Pa …
Woburn, MA (Jan. 22, 2013) – YASH Technologies, a leading technology services and outsourcing partner for global companies, announced today that ServicesOne, a new qualified SAP® Business All-in-One partner solution developed by YASH, is now available to midsize professional services companies. This preconfigured, out-of-the box solution allows professional services companies to improve operations and deliver exceptional client value by utilizing the following key features:
Easily access accurate operational and financial metrics
Readily…
2013 Officers and Board of Directors Announced Washington Chapter of CCIM (Certi …
(SEATTLE) January 21, 2013 –The Seattle Chapter of CCIM, an internationally recognized and leading commercial real estate association, announces the newly elected 2013 board members, including 2013 president, Gary Hunter, CCIM, managing broker at Westlake Associates in Seattle, Washington.
In addition to Hunter, elected officers include: Fred McConkey, CCIM, with McConkey Development Company, president elect; Chad Gleason, CCIM with Gleason and Company, Inc., secretary; and Craig Steinlicht CCIM, with Remax…
Waste Industries Awards Educational Scholarship
ROSEBORO, N.C. (Jan. 18, 2013) – Today Waste Industries USA, Inc. (WI) announces the recipient of the Waste Industries’ Partnership for Education Scholarship, an annual grant awarded to graduating high school seniors of the Snow Hill Missionary Baptist Church (SHMBC) congregation in Roseboro.
The Waste Industries’ Partnership for Education Scholarship was established in 2010 and awards up to $2,000/year in scholarship money for SHMBC high school seniors meeting…
Banyan Named EVAS Sales and Service Center
Banyan Air Service and VisionSafe have entered into an agreement, naming Banyan an Emergency Vision Assurance System (EVAS) Sales and Service Center for the Southeast United States.
EVAS is an FAA tested and certified system available for all turboprop and jet aircraft that displaces smoke enabling pilots to see the flight path and instruments during an emergency. The system is a compact self‐contained system weighing approximately 6 pounds, about the…
Differential Pressure Transducer Features Oil-Free, High Line Pressure Design
American Sensor Technologies, Inc. (AST) has released the AST5300 wet/wet differential pressure transducer for use in Explosion-Proof and Non-Incendive areas. Featuring all 316L and Inconel X750 material, the AST5300 is suitable for various liquids and gases requiring high line pressure (1,500 PSI) and low differential pressure (10 PSID) measurements.
One of the biggest benefits to the AST5300 differential pressure transducer is that the sensor is completely free of fluid…
Skrivanek Group Certified ISO 27001 – Information Security
Prague, January 2013: Skrivanek Group, a leading global language solution provider headquartered in the Czech Republic, has been certified for information security management according to ISO 27001.
“Skrivanek clients worldwide now have added assurance that their data will be handled with the utmost care and its security will be guaranteed,” says Michal Küfhaber, Global Production Manager at Skrivanek Group. “We are aware of the risks that we carry as…
YASH Technologies™ Opens Delivery Center in Princeton, NJ to Support Expanding C …
East Moline, IL (January 17, 2013) – Leading technology services and outsourcing partner for global companies, YASH Technologies, today announced the opening of an additional delivery center within the United States. The new office, located at Suite 3-4C, 600 Alexander Road, Princeton, NJ will offer core services of application and infrastructure management, consulting, and implementation and integration services to customers in the Mid-Atlantic region.
A large number of YASH’s customers in…
Learning Light enhances its range of online learning materials
Learning Light, a consultancy with an in-depth knowledge and experience of the e-learning marketplace and how to use e-learning materials to best advantage, has enhanced its e-learning video library with two ranges of video-based learning materials.
From el:talking, comes 20 scenario-based videos around the subject of ‘difficult conversations’ with employees. These cover informal performance discussions; managing change; managing difficult behaviour, and ‘more formal discussions’.
David Patterson, a director of Learning Light, commented:…
It’s official – we’ve arrived in Diglis
Members of staff at Diglis-based technology company Postcode Anywhere are thrilled that they have now completed the move to their new waterside location.
Directors and employees thought their first day in their new working environment presented them with an ideal opportunity of saying a big ‘thank you’ to the army of building contractors, interior designers and those providing other support services.
The company’s move to new state-of-the-art office in Taylor Wimpey’s…
Action Storage Launches Distribution Operations in Japan
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom (3rd January, 2013) - Action Storage, a leading supplier of shelving and storage systems, is actively seeking distributors overseas in an attempt to grow their business.
Action Storage manufactures the eXtreme Plastic Lockers® range in China, maintaining a representative office in Shanghai.
In October 2012, from their Chinese representative office, Action Storage set up a new distributor in Japan for the sale of their eXtreme Plastic Lockers® range.…
Medicated Confectionery to Drive Growth in Indian Sugar Confectionery Market
Medicated confectionery, the confectionery products that contain medicated ingredients is a fast growing segment of Indian sugar confectionery market. Mainly driven by increased illness, especially during winters due to the seasonal changes and increasing preference of people for over-the-counter remedies, the medicated confectionery products are gaining popularity among the Indian masses. According to RNCOS’ recent report “Indian Confectionery Market Analysis”, the medicated confectionery market is anticipated to grow strongly, posting…
We Are Social Appointed by Hunter For Global Project
Global social media agency We Are Social, has been appointed by the UK’s leading wellington brand, Hunter Boots, to deliver a global Facebook campaign this January.
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The campaign will raise awareness of Hunter Boots during the time of year where many countries, including the UK, experience some of their most extreme weather conditions. It will also drive engagement levels among Hunter Boots’ Facebook community.
We Are Social is working with…
IBS' solution to power China’s first Cruise Line
Trivandrum, 16 January 2013: Henna, the largest cruise ship in mainland China will run on IBS’ inventory and pricing management solution, Cruise Partner, when it makes its maiden journey on January 26, 2013. China based HNA Tourism Cruise and Yacht Management Company unveiled this cruise ship on November 28, 2012. Henna has 739 rooms for 1,965 passengers, as well as a complete range of facilities for living and entertainment. HNA…
SGS to Speak at the Sustainable Foods Summit
SGS co-sponsors the seventh edition of the Sustainable Foods Summit taking place in San Francisco, CA on the 22-23rd of January 2013.
The Sustainable Foods Summit is a series of summits that focuses on the leading issues the food industry faces concerning sustainability and eco-labels such as Organic, Fair Trade, Rainforest Alliance, etc.
The seventh edition of this executive summit will take place in San Francisco on 22-23rd January 2013 and agenda…
Quest CE Reveals 2013 Financial Advisor Survey Results
In its seventh year of circulation, Quest CE, premier provider of insurance continuing education and FINRA firm element training, is proud to present the results of its industry authored white paper, “Financial Advisor Survey: Capitalizing on Continuing Education.” On November 17, 2012, Quest CE invited over 50,000 financial advisors to participate in its annual survey. The purpose of the study was to discover how advisors view continuing education and the…
Redfish Technology’s ‘One for One’ Initiative Inaugural Quarter Update
Sun Valley, ID / Milpitas, CA / Newport, RI
In the first quarter of the program, Redfish staff rallied donating over 160 hours of their time to great local organizations such as Blaine County Recreation District Soccer, The Girl Scouts of Rhode Island, Girls on the Run, Higher Ground Sun Valley, The Papoose Club, Rhode Island Vegan Awareness, Sawtooth United Football Club, and Sun Valley Youth Hockey.
Redfish Technology, provider of nationwide…
PECB obtains ANSI/ISO/IEC 17024 accreditation for its ISO 27001 certification sc …
Montreal, QC, CANADA (June 28th, 2012) – Today PECB announces that it has been accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) to meet the ANSI/ISO/IEC 17024 Personnel Certification Accreditation standard for its ISO 27001 certification scheme (ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer and ISO 27001 Master). PECB is the first and the only certification body to be accredited for ISO 27001 related certifications.
“ANSI commends PECB for meeting…
G10 Global Announce Plans To Expand Team in 2013
Glasgow, UK, January 2013 – CEO George Kennedy has announced this week that the G10 Global team have plans to expand the business this year.
Working in Health and Beauty, G10 Global strengthened their affiliation to a nationwide salon chain in the final quarter of last year and as a result there is now an increased demand on the Sales and Marketing department of the business.
G10 Global have launched an online…
Adding value to core - business activities by addressing cost efficiency
With the governments in the GCC region continuing to invest heavily in building infrastructure and public utilities, there is a fast growing need to effectively and efficiently manage these assets. The Facilities Management (FM) industry in the GCC is expected to see $9.45bn worth of opportunities by 2014, a 44% increase from where it stands today, according to new research. Today, FM has become the leading business service that integrates…
Songwon appoints Elena Scaltritti as new Sales Director Europe
Ulsan, Korea – January 15, 2013 – Songwon Industrial Group (www.songwon.com) has announced that as of January 1, Elena Scaltritti has taken over the role of Director of Sales for Greater Europe from Dieter Morath, Executive Vice President Sales and Member of the Songwon Industrial Group Executive Committee.
Dieter Morath stated: “This important position is in professional hands with Elena. She has been an exemplary leader in managing European Main Accounts…
i3 Software Reinforces Management Team with the Addition of Sreenath Rupavathara …
i3 Software is making an addition to its leadership team with Sreenath Rupavatharam (aka. Sree) as CEO. Sree is joining the company effective immediately and will be responsible for taking it to the next level, building on the solid foundation and momentum already achieved by the i3 team in the 15 years since its inception.
Sree is an experienced senior manager in the IT industry with a track record…
Simply Online Media relocates to Chester
A leading online marketing company, Simply Online Media have relocated from Ellesmere Port to Chester this month, more than doubling the space it previously occupied.
Since its launch early last year, the Cheshire-based company has seen dramatic business growth and recent additions to the team meant that it had outgrown its former premises.
Simply Online Media who are part of the Mitchell Farrar group have now chosen Poplar House on Sealand…
Subversive Industry Trend Emerges: Sharpening Employee Strategic Acumen
Strategic acumen was once the domain of company officers, but pressure toward greater innovation and productivity are turning company hierarchies on their heads. Leadership development is being pushed through all levels of organizations, along with the need for greater strategic acumen in all employees. The surprising key in accomplishing this is to grow employee subversiveness.
“Managers need managing from their employees today more than ever,” says Michelle Randall, leadership expert and…
FXOpen was recognized as the best ECN broker in 2012
On December 2012 the Masterforex-V Academy summarized independent rating of Forex brokers. The first place in the rating and the name of the Best ECN broker of 2012 according to the Masterforex-V Academy goes to FXOpen.
Masterforex-V Academy is the leading Forex industry portal among Russian-speaking users. The website held a year-round voting in the ratings on several categories, in the end of the year the company summarizes and awards…
Quest CE Releases 2013 Firm Element Course Catalog
Quest CE, premier provider of insurance continuing education and FINRA firm element training, is proud to announce the early release of its 2013 Firm Element Course Catalog. Featuring over 450 courses, Quest CE’s catalog offers a diverse range of the most current and comprehensive firm element training courses available to the industry.
Quest CE’s courses are listed within the catalog alphabetically and organized within 24 topic-specific categories, which makes content navigation…
3B SCIENTIFIC SETS UP AFFILIATE IN TURKEY
Hamburg/Germany, January 2013 - Having opened two new affiliates in the European-Asian region, 3B Scientific can indeed look back on a productive year 2012. The establishment of the South Korean affiliate was followed by the opening of the Turkish subsidiary only several months later.
In December 2012, the international 3B Scientific Group was enlarged to include a Turkish affiliate and now comprises 13 affiliates outside of Germany. 3B Scientific TR Eğitim…
Corcentric Launches an Automation-centric Accounts Payable Blog
Corcentric publishes an informational blog site to provide Accounts Payable professionals with the resources and insights on how financial process automation solutions can streamline AP processes, eliminate low-value tasks, and minimize invoice processing costs.
January 10, 2013, McLean, VA — Corcentric, a leading provider of Accounts Payable automation and electronic invoicing solutions, announced today the launch of a new blog site. This blog is designed as a knowledge center for accounts…
FIRST ROUND OF PROMOTION AT BONN STEICHEN & PARTNERS
Leading independent Luxembourg law firm, Bonn Steichen & Partners, continues its growth with the appointment of former counsel Linda HARROCH to new Partner and the promotion of two Counsels and one Senior Associate.
With more than twelve years' experience in private equity and corporate law, Linda Harroch has been promoted to Partner at BSP. She advises major international companies, PE firms and real estate funds on fund structuring and formation…
Stage is Set for eRetail Business Show
The upcoming Annual National Convention on eRetail Business is taking shape to revolutionise the way of doing business, online. The event will take place at Hotel Claridges, New Delhi and NCR on February 15 - 16, 2013. Hosted by Franchise India Holdings Limited (FIHL) for the 2nd time, it will be the largest nationwide convention of its kind which will bring together retail professionals, key policy makers, corporate, vendors and…
