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The Government Contracting Institute announces Educational Partnership with Nati …
The Government Contracting Institute is now an educational partner with the National Contract Management Association (NCMA). The Government Contracting Institute offers advanced level instructor-led classes and internet-based webinars aimed at improving government contractor business skills and strengthening a relevant knowledge base of contracting legal, accounting and business development issues. As an educational partner the Institute can now offer NCMA Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits to class attendees.
The NCMA is…
Metaltech 2014 - OLIGO surface controls and MAWEA Industries successfully togeth …
The OLIGO Lichttechnik GmbH - surface controls look back on a very successful participation at the international trade fair Metaltech from 21 to 24 May 2014 in Kuala Lumpur. Issued in cooperation with the new Distributor Maewa Industries, products found a keen interest in the numerous visitors of the stand.
The highlight was the ColorMatchingOptic CCO in combination with the latest generation of 3.15 controller with TFT touchscreen display.
This new controller…
FBL joins the Top 10 accounting firms in Quebec
Russell Bedford's Montreal member FBL made the headlines recently in Quebec's leading business and financial weekly newspaper Les Affaires, which included a special feature on the major accounting firms - 'Les Grands de la comptabilité'.
FBL partner Marcel Bergeron was interviewed by Les Affaires, and commented on his firm's activities over the last year, particularly with regard to its growth from 130 to 200 personnel across the province of Quebec.…
A-List Celebrities, Politicians, Doctors and Dignitaries, Come Together and Supp …
The Philanthropy Concierge Proudly Presents The 2014 WAAW.
Atlanta, GA, June 29, 2014 - The City of Atlanta was chosen to be the world’s hosting city for THE 2014 WORLD AIDS AWARENESS WEEKEND - Friday, November 28th through the 30th. The kick-off will be at the GEORGIA WORLD CONGRESS CENTER on November 28th. The WAAW is 3 days preceding World AIDS Day, which is globally recognized on December 1st. The purpose…
Why do Leading Insurance Companies Trust in AuraPortal Helium Insurance?
AuraPortal Helium Insurance is the most advanced management tool in the market for entities in the Insurance industry (insurers and brokers of any profile, specialization and size).
Woburn, MA, June 29, 2014 – AURA (www.auraportal.com), a global provider of Business Process Management (BPM) software, has announced that its new version of AuraPortal.(*) Helium Insurance can optimize resources, increase operational security, standardize procedures, increase customer satisfaction, drastically reduce costs, and is greatly…
Munck Wilson Mandala Congratulates Friends and Clients Recognized as Finalists, …
EY awards gala for the Southwest Region brings out the best of the best
DALLAS – The Dallas-based technology law firm Munck Wilson Mandala is proud to congratulate our friends and clients recognized as finalists and winners of the 2014 EY Entrepreneur of the Year awards for the Southwest Region.
The awards program recognizes entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and…
Quest CE Named 2014 “Future 50” Company
For the third year, Quest CE, premier provider of insurance continuing education and FINRA firm element training, has been named a 2014 Future 50 company by the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce’s Council of Small Business Executives (COSBE).
The Future 50 program, now in its 27th year, recognizes privately-owned companies in the seven-county Milwaukee region that have been in business for at least three years and have shown significant revenue and…
B2C E-Commerce in Thailand shows a promising future
Smartphone penetration and usage in Thailand has been growing rapidly in the past few years, more than doubling between 2012 and 2013 and showing one of the fastest growth rates worldwide. Internet connectivity also has been growing gradually. Thailand is behind some of its neighbors, such as Malaysia, in terms of Internet penetration, however, it is number one in the region in terms of online audience engagement.
While only a small…
B2C E-Commerce in Vietnam ready for takeoff
A new yStats.com report “Vietnam B2C E-Commerce Market 2014“ shows that the country has the fastest growing middle and affluent class in the South East Asia region and one of the most engaged online audiences, spending close to 30 hours/month online.
Furthermore, a larger share of Internet users in Vietnam visits retail websites than in any other South East Asian countries, ahead of the worldwide average. A high consumer optimism index…
Norris Commercial Division Acquires Hydralift Industrial Truck, Inc.
Acquisition Expands 24 hour Mobile Service to include Hydraulic Maintenance and Repair Services
Baltimore, MD, June 24, 2014 — The Norris Commercial Services Division, the largest provider of commercial parts, service and sales in the Baltimore/D.C. area, has acquired Hydralift Industrial Truck, Inc., one of the top hydraulic repair service providers in the Maryland, Washington, D.C. and Virginia region. Hydralift specializes in on-site repairs and service for hydraulics.
The Hydralift acquisition enhances…
B2C E-Commerce potential in Indonesia among highest in the world
A new publication by Hamburg-based secondary research organization yStats.com reports that the potential for B2C E-Commerce growth in Indonesia is among the highest in the world.
With high double-digit annual growth rates, it is the second fastest growing B2C E-Commerce market worldwide. Consumer optimism there also ranks among the highest in the world. The main challenge to the implementation of the expected growth is the lack of infrastructure for E-Commerce in…
Fragmented photo print industry undergoing concentration through acquisitions
Cambridge. 23 June 2014. - In 2007, IITM LLP started a service for the creation and print of personalized photo books, canvas prints and photographic wall calendars under the name ‘Printing-1’. This web presence expanded into a number of European countries in seven languages. The business has now been taken over by FotoInsight Ltd. for an undisclosed sum and the www.printing-1.co.uk websites redirect to http://fotoinsight.co.uk.
For IITM LLP Designated Partner CM…
New Performance Improvement Council Paper Builds Foundation for Leadership in th …
Employee engagement programs drive bottom-line results and build great leaders. While the former is well-known, the latter is lesser known, but equally as important. A new white paper by the Performance Improvement Council (PIC) of the Incentive Marketing Association (IMA) entitled Employee Engagement Programs Institutionalize Leadership Behaviors, reveals that well-designed engagement programs creates a framework on which to build strong relationships needed for success.
In the paper, PIC member and Dittman…
China is the world’s fastest growing B2C E-Commerce Market
A new publication from Hamburg-based secondary research organization yStats.com, “China B2C E-Commerce Market 2014“, reports that China is ranked as the world’s top market in B2C E-Commerce potential. The world’s most populous country, it is already the second largest B2C E-Commerce market worldwide and the fastest growing. China’s potential for further growth of online retail comes from the growing Internet and online shopper penetration, as well as increasing consumption per…
New Millennia Reduces Processing Time of Temporary Work in UK by 70% with AuraPo …
The use of AuraPortal BPM suite has enabled New Millennia Group Plc to offer a solution for temporary employment agencies in the United Kingdom that complies with Agency Workers Regulations (AWR).
Woburn, MA, June 21, 2014 – AURA (www.auraportal.com), a global provider of Business Process Management (BPM) software, has announced that the implementation of its BPM software at New Millennia has allowed agencies, temporary workers and end clients to work over…
Franchise India to host MegaFran Match in New Delhi
Franchise India, Asia’s largest integrated franchise solutions company is holding Mega FranMatch on 21st June in New Delhi. The event lays a platform for companies to present and expand their franchised concepts by networking with potential entrepreneurs.
Mega FranMatch Promotions aspires to provide an unbiased platform to build network between franchisees and franchisors that can interact with each other for mutual business associations. Mega FranMatch Promotions is a no obligation meet…
Vicky.in launches India’s First Used Bike Valuation Tool
Vicky.in – India’s leading auto portal today launched India’s first used bike valuation tool. With this tool, customers can equip themselves with the latest market price for their used two wheelers. In the highly unorganized market of used two wheelers market, customers often end up buying/selling the motorcycle without knowing the actual value of the vehicle. Unlike car industry where there are established players, two wheeler customers are more vulnerable…
Maximise business processes with new Oliver Wight and Oracle workshop
Business improvement specialists, Oliver Wight EAME, in partnership with Oracle, will demonstrate how to maximise the return from business processes with Integrated Business Planning (IBP) at a free interactive workshop at the Williams F1 Conference Centre in Oxfordshire on July 1 2014.
A recent Oliver Wight poll suggests many organisations are struggling to get the full benefit of IBP, with fewer than 50% of respondents having an Integrated Business Planning…
AVL Emission Test Systems GmbH in Germany delivered the 1.000 unit of the emissi …
Interview with SUBARU
1. The 1.000 unit of the successful emission test system AMA i60 from AVL ETS, is delivered now. The client receiving it is SUBARU. How do you feel about this?
Congratulations on the achievement of 1.000-unit sales of AMA i60.
We are very happy to install the memorable 1.000th AMA i60 that is sold in global market.
We think that this achievement with an independent model numer was bulit by accumulation…
White Paper on Measuring the ROI of Market Intelligence Launched
Companies face the constant challenge of making the most effective and efficient use of their resources, and enhancing the returns on their activities. A new white paper by Global Intelligence Alliance (GIA), Demonstrating the Impact of Market Intelligence, demonstrates a number of ways companies can evaluate the efficiency, effectiveness and returns on their internal market intelligence activities. The white paper can be downloaded at http://bit.ly/1jzQATd.
Calculating the monetary return-on-investment (ROI) for…
Material-saving Cutting and Treatment of Metal Tubes
Berg/Germany, 18. 6. 2014
Metal tubes – from aluminum to titanium – are essential elements of many products. Consequently a material-saving and exact cutting of the basic material material combined with a directly linked further treatment results in cost savings and thus an increase of earnings.
Basing on own patents the chipless and low-burr cutting system of Weerth Handling Systeme Gmbh, Berg/Germany, including the special ‚tear-break‘-system, built-up its national…
Techno Brain India Achieves ISO 9001: 2008 Certification
Techno Brain India Achieves ISO 9001: 2008 Certification
Techno Brain, Africa’s leading IT Solutions provider, is proud to announce that its India Research and Development Centre has achieved ISO 9001: 2008 Certification. The accreditation was issued by the International Standards for Organization (ISO) based on a rigorous audit of Techno Brain's practices involving software development and maintenance of customised IT solutions.
"Techno Brain now has six country offices that have achieved ISO…
Regional Growth vs Global Opportunities – the debate for the future of Islamic b …
With estimated assets of commercial banks to grow at a CAGR of 19.7% over 2013–18 across the QISMUT countries, Islamic banks are expected to reach US$1.6t by 2018 (2012: US$567b). Globally, Islamic banks are already serving c. 38 million customers which will be rising thus resulting in growth of Islamic banking assets to US$3.4t by 2018.
Islamic banking is an increasingly visible alternative to conventional banks. The industry is not only…
PVDF-based Submersible Pressure Sensors Prove More Reliable Over Stainless Steel …
While stainless steel submersible pressure transducers are proven to provide a reliable level measurement solution for many tank monitoring applications, transducers constructed with PVDF materials offer a longer term solution in certain harsh liquids.
Stainless steels do offer good compatibility for most common liquids from potable water to fuels. However, exposure to certain liquids might require either additional protection to a stainless steel transducer or require a PVDF-based sensor as…
Azelis offers new source of quality Magnesium Oxide for the UK & Ireland Animal …
Azelis Animal Nutrition brings a wide range of products, focused expertise, experience and market knowledge to help ensure that customers can deliver safe feed and encourage environments that can help support the health of animals, enhance performance and increase yields.
Azelis is now pleased to announce an agreement with Slovakian magnesite producer SMZ a.s. Jelsava, to distribute the company’s CCM85 caustic calcined magnesite product into the UK and Ireland animal feed…
Azelis announces a new contract filling service agreement with MP Biomedicals
Today, Azelis announces a new contract filling agreement with MP Biomedicals. Under the terms, Azelis will fill different sizes and combinations of raw material spheres into centrifuge tubes, at its pharma warehouse complex in Krefeld, Germany. This service will be done via Azelis for a leading diagnostic company on behalf of MP Biomedicals. The spheres are used as lysing matrices for the isolation of DNA, RNA, or proteins from difficult…
How to get fit for the future: Oliver Wight launch new guide
Business improvement specialists, Oliver Wight have released a new executive guide, detailing the features and benefits of a business health check and advising on how organisations can get ‘fit for the future’.
“When the global financial crisis struck, such was its speed, many businesses went in to survival mode, simply firefighting to get by. Now as demand returns, businesses need to take rapid action to improve their processes and effectively meet…
Translation Agency Skrivanek Opens New Branch in Sao Paulo
Prague, June 2014
Skrivanek Group the 35th largest language service provider in the world opens its 17th branch abroad, in Sao Paulo, Brazil. With one of the most promising economies in the world, Brazil’s importance as a consumer market has increased dramatically in the 21st century.
“Brazil interests us for several reasons,” founder and owner, Pavel Skrivanek said of his company’s expansion. “This South American country has developed into a…
Techno Brain Participates in CityNext
Techno Brain Participates in CityNext
Techno Brain is committed to engaging government, businesses and citizens to shape the next generation of cities
Techno Brain, Africa’s leading ICT Solutions provider today announced it is working with Microsoft on CityNext, an initiative designed to help governments, businesses and citizens reimagine what is next for their cities.
Through the CityNext initiative, Microsoft and Techno Brain will help leaders to do “new with less,” by combining the…
micro-USB Wireless Charging Thin Receiver Allows Almost Any Phone/Tablet To Join …
Big Fun Market is announcing a new product in its line of Powermat (PMA) compatible wireless charging thin receivers - Micro USB Connect Powrmat (PMA Standard) Compatible Thin Receiver
While other wireless charging products only work with Samsung, HTC or Apple devices, Big Fun Market's new wireless charging thin receiver - Micro USB Connect Powrmat (PMA Standard) Compatible Thin Receiver, works on any phone/tablet with a micro-USB port. Simply put the…
Research from TechNavio Shows Huge Projected Growth in the Online Retail Market …
TechNavio, the independent tech-focused global research firm, has released their recent market research report on the Online Retail Market in India, which is growing at a CAGR of 55.70 percent from 2013-2018.
According to TechNavio analysts, there are some strong factors driving this growth, including increased internet penetration and easier payment options.
“Internet access from cellphones has witnessed a quantum leap in India in the last few years. As of 2013, 81…
AuraPortal Helium Sparks an Interest at the 20th GCC eGovernment Conference in D …
AuraPortal Helium Government was presented as the most advanced management tool for government entities in the market and a gateway to the future of administrative management, with the slogan: "Stand out as leader and model of Smart Government."
Woburn, MA, June 08, 2014 - AURA (www.auraportal.com), a global provider of Business Process Management (BPM) software, has announced the success of the presentation of AuraPortal Helium at the 20th GCC eGovernment &…
SATO Signs Master Service Agreement with Fonterra
Tokyo, Japan, June 05, 2014 – SATO, a leader in barcode printing, labeling, and EPC/RFID solutions, announced today that it has signed a Master Service Agreement (MSA) with Fonterra Cooperative Group Limited, a leading global dairy company based in New Zealand, to provide supplies, services, and support for barcode systems in Fonterra’s factories and distribution centers worldwide.
SATO has been working closely with Fonterra in New Zealand and Australia, playing…
Toyota Competency Framework launched – enabled by MTI
MTI Consulting launched the Toyota Lanka HR re-engineering and competency development assignment in September last year. The HR consulting project which is executed through the application of MTI Consulting’s Competency Integration Model was approved as the basis to holistically develop a competency framework for Toyota Lanka. The project which examined the external environment, the key stakeholders and the HR value chain before recommending a competency map for Toyota was…
Trend survey “Bank & Zukunft”
Latest edition in the survey series reveals trends and developments in the financial sector
More than 365 decision-makers from the banking sector took part in the Bank & Zukunft 2014 trend survey. In rating current challenges and developments, their responses reveal that banks are generally optimistic about the future. The biggest challenges remain the difficult interest rate situation and how to implement consistent, customer-oriented service.
Once a year as part of the…
Late payments impacting liquidity for 80 per cent of Spanish businesses
A recent Europe-wide business survey suggests late payments are putting additional pressure on Spanish businesses, with 80 per cent claiming late payments are severely impacting liquidity.
The problem appears to be universal across Europe, with 55 per cent of businesses reporting late payments resulting in loss of income, 63 per cent claiming additional pressures on liquidity, and 50 per cent citing late payments as having a direct impact on company growth.…
Customers' late payments forcing Irish businesses to dismiss staff
A recent Europe-wide business survey has revealed no improvement in the pressure on European businesses from customers’ late payments, with 55 per cent of businesses across Europe reporting late payments resulting in loss of income, 63 per cent claiming additional pressures on liquidity, and 50 per cent citing late payments as having a direct impact on company growth.
In the Republic of Ireland, 47 per cent of businesses surveyed claimed…
Late payment – the hidden challenge facing Europe's businesses
A recent Europe-wide business survey has revealed no improvement in the pressure on European businesses from customers’ late payments, with 55 per cent of businesses across Europe reporting late payments resulting in loss of income, 63 per cent claiming additional pressures on liquidity, and 50 per cent citing late payments as having a direct impact on company growth.
In the Republic of Ireland, 47 per cent of businesses surveyed claimed…
Award for New Solar Cell Technology with Jenoptik Laser.
The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems, ISE, has been honored with the Innovation Award Laser Technology 2014. The laser used in this technology was provided by the Jenoptik Lasers & Material Processing division.
As announced during the awards ceremony in May 2014, the first place in the Innovation Award Laser Technology 2014 went to the Fraunhofer ISE for the innovation “Laser-fired Contact (LFC) Technology for the Production of Highly Efficient…
Second Edition of Handbook of Market Intelligence Launched at GIA Conference Hel …
The second edition of the Handbook of Market Intelligence was officially launched the GIA Conference in Helsinki, Finland today and was opened for sale at the conference site. Published by Wiley, this is an update on the first edition, which was released in November 2011. http://bit.ly/1n6Dr7V
With its first edition quickly selling out after each print run, the second edition of the Handbook of Market Intelligence has been updated based on reader…
New Managing Director Appointment - Azelis Canada
Azelis in Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of
Frans J. des Tombe as Managing Director, effective 2nd June 2014, replacing Tony Craske, who will now be based in Europe as International Business Director, Azelis Personal Care.
Joan Traynor, Regional Managing Director, UK, Nordic & Americas states, “We are delighted to welcome Frans to the Group. He has a proven track record of profitable business development within speciality chemicals, a…
Simplifying the Complexities of Enterprise Resource Management
DBI Technologies Inc. Releases DBI Calendar WPF v2.0 - multiple schedule and calendar views, data management and reporting functionality all in one software component. DBI Calendar WPF v2.0 simplifies the development of Enterprise Resource Management Solutions.
Winnpeg, MB, Canada, May 30, 2014 -- Taking the complexities of Enterprise Resource Management out of software development. DBI Technologies Inc. has been providing component software solutions for Windows software developers since 1996. In that…
Poland's banking sector back on the growth path in 2014-2016
“Accelerating economy will help banks operating in Poland to grow in 2014-2016,” said Marcin Mazurek, director of Inteliace Research, during a presentation of Inteliace's latest report, Banking Market in Poland.
The future outlook for the banking sector in Poland is positive. Key banking volumes are expected to accelerate in 2014-2015. However, the growth in banks' revenues and profits might temporarily be held back by a number of factors including: unfavorable…
German Packaging Award gets started in this interpack year
International competition for the best and most innovative solutions in the packaging sector under the patronage of Federal Minister Sigmar Gabriel.
Since 1st May 2014, the submission phase for the German Packaging Award has been underway. Companies, organizations and individuals from home and abroad can send in their innovations and solutions until the end of July 2014 in the race for a trophy, seal of approval and certificate. The German Packaging…
BPOut stays on target
At the beginning of the year the BPOut announced the growth of the various teams, in Germany as well as internationally, as one of the most essential points of the strategy for 2014.
A short look back at the first quarter confirms that the company stays on target due to several new projects with existing clients in addition to the increase of A350 electrics team. This fact indicates the trust that…
Diverse online payment methods in B2C E-Commerce in Europe
A newly released report by Hamburg-based secondary research organization yStats.com: “Europe Online Payment Methods: First Half 2014“, reveals that alternate payment methods are growing at a fast pace, but credit cards still dominate the payments landscape in online shopping. In keeping with the diversity of the continent, there is wide variance in preferred payment methods across the region.
Cards account for the largest share of B2C E-Commerce transactions in Europe, while…
Credit cards maintain their lead in global online payments, with alternatives en …
Hamburg-based secondary research organization yStats.com has released a new report: “Global Online Payment Methods: First Half 2014“, which reveals that credit cards continue to have the largest share of global B2C E-Commerce payments and are likely to maintain that lead in the near future. However, the fastest growing alternative methods, digital wallets and mobile payments are increasing their share rapidly, with an annual growth rate of over 40% outpacing other…
Consumers Invited to Take Control of Health Insurance Company
Colorado’s Health Insurance CO-OP Opens Board of Directors Applications
Denver, CO, May 20, 2014 — Colorado HealthOP, Colorado’s first statewide health insurance CO-OP, has initiated a significant shift in how insurance companies are run, introducing greater member control into an industry that historically has had very little. The CO-OP announced today it is now seeking applications for its board of directors, inviting nearly 14,000 of its new Colorado members to run…
Two-third SMEs expect business conditions to improve in the next quarter: IndiaM …
Two-third SMEs expect business conditions to improve in the next quarter: IndiaMART SME Sentiment Survey 2014
- IndiaMART launches SME Sentiment Survey 2014
- Reveals high optimism amongst SMEs for the coming quarter and financial year
- Analyses other trends amongst SMEs such as exports, challenges and growth in 2013-14
New Delhi, May 20, 2014: Despite the present gloom in the economy, SMEs remain optimistic of the FY 2014-15 and expect high…
Kingdom Operational Excellence in Financial Services gets under way in Riyadh.
The Kingdom Operational Excellence in Financial Services conference kicked off on 19th of May at the Hotel Novotel Al Anoud, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This gathering of operational excellence specialists from all over Saudi Arabia is sponsored by SmartStream Technologies (Platinum Sponsor), Veripark (Silver Sponsor), ITC Infotech (Bronze Partner) and Newgen (Associate Partner).
The gathering commenced in the presence of 80+ attendees, with the chairman's opening speech. The gathering was chaired by…
