Press Releases by Category Business, Economy, Finances, Banking & Insurance
Banking in Africa - From the point of view of an expert
Leading up to the 6th Annual Retail Banking Africa Forum organized by Fleming Gulf Conferences on the 2 - 4 September 2014 in Johannesburg, South Africa, the team caught up with Mr. Kashif Naeem , EVP & Group Head Retail, SME & Microfinance:Bank of Khartoum - Sudan.
When asked about the culture of retail banking in Africa compared to other matured markets, Mr. Naeem said, "Africa is largely unbanked. With over…
Kydon signs re-seller partnership agreement with eXact learning LCMS
Kydon Learning Systems Institute, a provider of learning technologies and technology-enhanced learning solutions in Singapore and Asia, has signed a partnership agreement with Italy-based eXact learning solutions, the digital learning content management business solution provider.
Under the agreement, Singapore-based Kydon will act as the reseller for eXact learning solutions’ learning content management system (LCMS) in Singapore and Malaysia, with potential extension to other countries in the Asia Pacific region.
Kydon has been…
LVC-4000 Signal Conditioner Supports Electronic Partitioning of LVDT, VR Half Br …
In demanding industrial applications associated with high temperature, radiation and sub-sea conditions, sensor reliability is of paramount importance to ensure long-term and accurate system operations and reduced maintenance.
In these extreme environments where operating parameters can exceed the limits of sensor internal electronics, passive AC-operated linear and rotary position sensors are often used with remotely-located electronics such as Macro Sensors EAZY-CAL LVC 4000 LVDT Signal Conditioner that power the sensors…
Oliver Wight publish new executive guide to business maturity
Business improvement specialists, Oliver Wight, have launched a new executive guide for senior professionals to its Maturity Model. Originally developed by Oliver Wight from a Harvard Business School study for the US Government in 1985, the Maturity Model allows organisations to identify their real level of business maturity.
As the economy recovers, the launch of the new guide is timely. Les Brookes, CEO of Oliver Wight EAME explains: “To continue to…
AuraPortal BPM Presents Real Simulation in its Business Process Modeling
Powerful technology allows any company to know during the design phase how its processes will act in execution, quickly detecting and solving any issues.
Woburn, MA, August 06, 2014 - AURA (www.auraportal.com), a global provider of AuraPortal.(*) Business Process Management (BPM) software, has enhanced the real simulation in its BPM suite's process modeling tool, making it immediately available to not only the designers of the processes, but also to managers and…
University Pediatric Urology has entered an agreement with SpectraMedi Transcrip …
University Pediatric Urology adopts the services of SpectraMedi, one of the efficient transcription service providers in U.S.
Syracuse, NY, 29 July 2014 - SpectraMedi Transcription Services announces its association with the new client University Pediatric Urology located in 2100 W. Clinch Ave., Ste. 120, Knoxville, TN.
SpectraMedi has integrated transcription services that are designed to wholly take care of the transcription needs of clients at all levels. Clients are provided support and…
Service 1st Payroll℠ launches New Website and enhances client user experience
Service 1st Payroll℠, a payroll processing service company, is excited to announce the launch of their new website. The website is completely redesigned providing clients and viewers with a contemporary feel that is easier to navigate, and allows for better communication utilizing social media.
“We are very excited about the enhancements we made to our website,” says Greg Elek, President of Service 1st Payroll. “We wanted a site that…
DBS Bank enters into bancassurance tie up with Royal Sundaram
Mumbai, 6th August, 2014: DBS Bank India, a part of Asia’s foremost financial services group has joined hands with Royal Sundaram Alliance Insurance Company Limited, India’s first private general insurance company, for distributing general insurance policies to the customers of the bank. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed where DBS would introduce the products of Royal Sundaram in all its branches.
Speaking on this occasion Mr. Rahul Johri, Managing Director &…
MBB Industries AG records year-on-year earnings growth in H1 2014
- Consolidated net profit of EUR6.6 million after EUR6.3 million previously
- Earnings per share improves to EUR1.01
- Full-year forecast confirmed
Berlin, 6 August 2014 - MBB Industries AG (ISIN DE000A0ETBQ4), a family-owned, medium-sized corporation, recorded year-on-year earnings growth in the first half of 2014 according to preliminary figures. Consolidated net profit improved by 4.8% to EUR6.6 million after EUR6.3 million in the first half of the previous…
Multi Inversiones will Achieve Maximum Quality with AuraPortal BPM
Corporacion Multi Inversiones is a multinational corporation and one of the most important corporate groups in Latin America, with presence in three continents.
Woburn, MA, August 05, 2014 - AURA (www.auraportal.com), a global provider of AuraPortal Business Process Management (BPM) software, has announced the implementation of AuraPortal at Corporacion Multi Inversiones (CMI), which will allow the corporation to undertake a corporate Business Process Management strategy and to develop a culture based…
HOCHTIEF Projektentwicklung sells multi-use Munich facility at Arnulfpark
Munich based WealthCap buys Business Center with mall, event area and Central Bus Station
HOCHTIEF Projektentwicklung has sold Munich’s Business Center with Central Bus Station (ZOB) located at Arnulfpark to WealthCap. The selling price is said to range in the mid-two-digit millions. Completed in 2009, the facility has a rentable floor space of about 36,500 square meters, with 98 percent already occupied.
The Business Center around the ZOB is used for…
Fundacion Seneca: 'Thanks to AuraPortal, we always Know the Status of our Activi …
AuraPortal has provided all the necessary tools to apply a complete and integral management without using programming, and has proved the ultimate tool to achieve excellence, quality and effectiveness in the foundation's processes.
Woburn, MA, July 30, 2014 - AURA (www.auraportal.com), a global provider of AuraPortal Business Process Management (BPM) software, has announced that Fundacion Seneca -Science and Technology Agency in Murcia (Spain)- has so far implemented more than 15 processes…
EdTrIn reveals its innovative business model to the UK’s top e-learning supplier …
At an event which attracted the UK’s top suppliers of online-delivered learning content, held at the end of July in the Australian High Commission in The Strand, London, Graeme Coomber, CEO of EdTrIn explained his organisation’s aim of managing a lifetime of learning for large numbers of the world’s population – beginning with those living in the Asia-Pacific, Indian sub-Continent and MENA regions.
“EdTrIn is a content delivery platform which can…
John Collard Honored With Maryland’s Most Admired CEO Award
The Daily Record has named John M. Collard, Chairman & CEO, Strategic Management Partners, Inc. as one of Maryland’s 2014 Most Admied CEOs.
The Maryland Daily Record www.TheDailyRecord.com created the Most Admired CEOs awards program to recognize talented business CEOs and nonprofit executive directors throughout Maryland for their leadership and professionalism. The winners are selected based on their leadership and vision; competitiveness and innovation; community leadership and service; financial…
eXact learning LCMS brings business benefits to major US educational publisher
Carson-Dellosa Publishing, the leading supplementary educational solutions provider for both teachers and parents in the United States, has chosen eXact learning solutions’ learning content management system (LCMS) to be the foundation of its digital content infrastructure, providing digital asset management and educational content authoring and deployment.
“Our goal is to create a great educational experience for our users within the ecosystem of their choosing (be it print or digital)…
5th Annual Middle East SME Forum to be supported by Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerc …
Fleming Gulf announces the dates of yet another edition of celebration of entrepreneurship development in the Middle East through the 5th Annual Middle East SME Forum, on 21 – 22 October 2014, Abu Dhabi – UAE.
After 4 successful Middle East SME Forums, Fleming Gulf is back with its 5th edition of the Middle East SME Forum. Apart from presentations and sessions to showcase government initiatives, success stories from SME owners…
New NanoMarkets Report Projects Smart Lighting Chips Markets to Reach Over $1.0 …
Glen Allen, Virginia (June 24, 2014) -- The market for LED drivers, MCUs, sensors and other chips used in smart lighting will grow from around $67 million in 2014 to $1.05 billion in 2019. This is according to a new report from industry analyst firm NanoMarkets titled, "The Markets for Smart Lighting Drivers, Controllers and Sensor Chips - 2014." Based on the broad acceptance of the Internet-of-Things (IoT), of which…
Techno Brain wins Microsoft YouthSpark award of the year Award
Techno Brain Participated in 2014 Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference
Company wins Microsoft YouthSpark award, also named into President’s Club for Microsoft Dynamics
Techno Brain, Africa’s leading ICT Company participated in the 2014 Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference held at Washington, D.C between July 13 and 16. The Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC) is an annual, global convergence of Microsoft’s top partners to network, drive business growth and identify new profitability opportunities.
Techno Brain was…
ROYAL SUNDARAM RECIEVES RENEWAL OF ISO 9001:2008 CERTIFICATION
ROYAL SUNDARAM RECIEVES RENEWAL OF ISO 9001:2008 CERTIFICATION
• The company’s accident and health claims processes certified for the third time in a row
• Demonstrates company’s focus to offer world class service standards to its customers
Chennai, 23rd July, 2014: Royal Sundaram Alliance Insurance Company Limited, India’s first private non-life insurance company today announced the renewal of its International Organizational for Standardization (ISO) 9001:2008 certification for its accident and health claims processing operation for…
The National Contract Management Association (NCMA) Confirms Business Expert Glo …
Baltimore, MD – June 18, 2014 – The National Contract Management Association (NCMA) has booked national subject-matter expert and TargetGov President Gloria Larkin and established contracting lawyer Jerry Miles, Esq., to speak at the 2014 World Congress taking place July 27-30, 2014 in Washington, DC at the Gaylord National Hotel & Convention Center. Attendees of the World Congress have access to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approved comprehensive training…
QUORiON Introduces Its Embedded POS Systems to USA
QUORiON, the German POS system manufacturer, plans its USA market entry at the 2014 Retail Now show in Orlando come August. Over the past 15 years QUORiON quietly established a distribution network in over 70 countries. During this time the USA has remained as one of the few remaining frontiers for the company. “Our international experience has allowed our product line to evolve substantially from our modest…
FDM Group awarded special honour for its support of Britain’s Reservists
Leading IT employer, FDM Group, has been awarded a Certificate of Support for its commitment in employing Britain’s Reservists.
Hosted by South East Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association, and the Ministry of Defence Campaign Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers (SaBRE), the event invited companies in the South East for a presentation of honours to those who have recognised the value Reservists can bring to their workforce.
The Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire Dame…
Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership: Physicians and scientists are wa …
In an open letter physicians and scientists demand that German Chancellor Dr. Angela Merkel halts negotiations on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) and request a responsible policy for a sustainable and viable society:
Open letter to German Chancellor Dr. Angela Merkel
Appeal to halt negotiations on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)
Dear Chancellor Dr. Angela Merkel,
On February 13, 2013, the US-American president and representatives of the European Union announced…
Innosquared Expert Network extends presence in London
Dusseldorf, Germany (17th July 2014) - Innosquared, an EMEA Expert Network specialist, has extended its presence in Europe and the UK by opening a new office in London, Regent Street, effective from 1st July 2014.
The expansion follows strong performance in the UK market since 2011, with project volume from the UK more than doubling in 2013 alone. Key industries driving the increased demand for Innosquared’s Expert Network Services include Consumer…
Rosendin Electric Sponsors Safe Kids' Car Seat Inspection
Rosendin Electric and Safe Kids Collaborate on San Jose Event to Promote Car Seat Safety for Silicon Valley Children.
San Jose, CA, USA (July 18, 2014) -- Rosendin Electric, (http://www.rosendin.com), the nation's largest private electrical contractor and an employee-owned company, is sponsoring a free child car seat safety fitting and inspection with Safe Kids (http://www.safekids.org/coalition/safe-kids-california), the global organization dedicated to promoting children's safety. The car seat inspection is scheduled to take…
Chilean Army & Air Force Mutual Aid Association Controls Life Cycle with AuraPor …
In the first stage of implementation, the Chilean Army & Air Force Mutual Aid Association has developed its website entirely with the Content Management module of the AuraPortal BPM Software.
Woburn, MA, July 17 2014 – AURA (www.auraportal.com), a global provider of Business Process Management (BPM) software, has announced that the Chilean Army & Air Force Mutual Aid Association has commenced implementation of the AuraPortal platform which, thanks to its holistic…
High Temperature and ATEX Approved Linear Position Sensors Operate in Radiation …
In demanding industrial applications associated with radiation conditions and high temperatures, sensor reliability is of paramount importance to ensure long-term and accurate system operations and reduced maintenance. Gaining popularity for use in position feedback within nuclear power plants, LVDT Linear Position Sensors can be repackaged with modern materials to address conditions associated with thorium-based nuclear power and high sulfidation processes associated with heavy oil, process control and bio-chemicals.
Macro Sensors…
American Sensor Technologies Achieves ATEX Certification For Range of Intrinsica …
American Sensor Technologies, Inc. (AST), manufacturer of pressure sensors and transmitters for pressure and level measurement, has achieved ATEX certification for its range of intrinsically safe pressure transducers. In coordination with CSA and SIRA, AST has gained ATEX certification for Class I Zone 0 Exia IIB and IIC, T4 rated areas. The certification allows AST to expand its support of pressure and level measurement applications in oil and gas…
Dennis Sabo is in Gallery's Artist Showcase
Jupiter, FL, USA (July 16, 2014) -- Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery is very pleased to announce that fine art photographer Dennis Sabo is their newest featured artist. He will now be presented in the Gallery's Artist Showcase section for the next month.
Dennis Sabo, a Loudon, Tennessee resident, is an internationally honored photographer specializing in contemporary abstract, landscape, and seascape photography. His fine art prints interweave his creative…
International company searches for UK e-learning suppliers
In a move designed to attract potential high quality e-learning suppliers from the UK, EdTrIn, the global online education provider, is holding an event at the Australian High Commission in London, from 9am to 10.30am on 25th July.
EdTrIn, which is advised on strategy by market analysts Learning Light - an organisation which also helps organisations to improve their business performance via e-learning and learning technologies – hopes that the event…
T5 Data Centers™ Launches T5 Facilities Management Services Subsidiary
North America's Leading Customizable Data Center Provider Launches New Company to Offer Third-Party Data Center Facilities Management Services.
Atlanta, GA, USA (July 15, 2014) -- T5 Data Centers™ (http://www.t5datacenters.com), innovators in providing state-of-the-art, customizable and highly reliable computing support environments for any enterprise, has launched a new subsidiary company to offer third-party facilities management services to data center operators across North America. T5 Facilities Management (T5FM) is the only data center…
Free Art Classified Ads Site Announced
Jupiter, FL, USA (July 15, 2014) -- John R. Math, Owner of Light Space Time, Inc. is pleased to announce the creation and launch of Art-Classifieds.com (art-classifieds.com). Art-Classifieds.com has been designed solely for artists, art events and related art businesses to advertise and promote their art, art websites, art events and art services.
John R. Math states this about Light Space Time's new subsidiary, "I am introducing customers to our new…
GIA Predicts Eight Future Scenarios for Market Intelligence in White Paper
In a new white paper by Global Intelligence Alliance (GIA), Predictions of Future Scenarios for Market Intelligence, the consultancy makes eight predictions regarding the future of market intelligence. The paper is based on discussions in a one-day scenario analysis workshop comprising market intelligence professionals and strategic foresight experts, focused on what the future of market intelligence will hold.
The findings from the workshop reveal that in the future, market intelligence teams…
Rosendin Electric Receives Certificate of Commendation for Its Safety Record fro …
Rosendin Electric Recognized for Best Practices and Record of Continuous Safety with More than 50,000 Hours without Incident in 2013.
San Jose, CA, USA (July 11, 2014) -- Rosendin Electric, (rosendin.com), the nation's largest private electrical contractor and an employee-owned company, has been awarded a Certificate of Commendation for its excellent safety record by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).
A Certificate of Commendation is given by the AGC to select…
Development of leadership: Tension between culture and structure is dysfunctiona …
There is probably tension in every organization. Productive tension is essential, if anything is to be accomplished. Contradictions that are too great result in dysfunctional tension - out of which nothing good will arise, Dr. Felix Frei states in his new publication "The final 33 Leadership Letters".
The psychologist and consultant believes "that nowadays it is the psychological tension between culture and structure that is most dysfunctional. This can be…
Chicago Trade Show Exhibits Firm, TradeTec Skyline Welcomes New Sales Executive, …
LOMBARD, IL -- TradeTec Skyline welcomed a new Sales Executive this past spring. Ryan Lovell joined the Chicago trade show exhibits company in April and has hit the ground running. Lovell was already familiar with TTSkyline and the company's trade show booths and banner stands as a Chicago area client.
Lovell comes to TradeTec Skyline with several years of sales experience in a fast-growing start-up company related to K-12…
BPM-X now supports the import and export of Microsoft Visio® 2013 new VSDX forma …
Microsoft introduced with the tool Visio® 2013 a new file format (.vsdx) that replaces the old Visio® binary file format (.vsd) and Visio® XML Drawing file format (.vdx). The Visio® 2013 file format is now based upon the standard Open Packaging Conventions. The Visio® 2013 file format is directly supported by Visio® Services for publishing with Microsoft SharePoint® Server 2013. The smart integration features of the BPM-X converter tool allows…
Up Close with Jens Reisch, Chief Executive Officer, Allianz Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, 9th July 2014 - As bancassurance began to penetrate the Asian market, Reisch states "Many a times, we hear about reasons such as “insurance product are too complicated” and “sales processes being too complicated or lengthy”. The key value and success driver for bancassurance is to provide attractive and tailored products in an easy way to customers of banks. It is also important for…
eXact learning solutions reveals how modern technology can meet every content ma …
An eXact learning solutions-sponsored webinar will disclose valuable information on how a learning content management system (LCMS) can satisfy every content management need - from single source authoring to multiple output delivery.
Silvia Caligaris, of the global e-learning technology software development company, eXact learning solutions, will explain, among other things:
• The eXact learning content lifecycle: from single source content to multiple delivery scenarios
• Reusability
• Template-driven content creation
• Collaborative content management
• One-click multiple output delivery
“This webinar will…
Quest CE Adds Studio Recorded Audio to its ACM Library
In response to client and industry feedback, Quest CE, premier provider of insurance continuing education and FINRA firm element training, is pleased to announce the transition of its Annual Compliance Meeting (ACM) Course Library to live, studio recorded audio, removing the monotone and inconsistent delivery of even the best text-to-speech software.
“For years, speech synthesis was a new and useful technology for online training and education,” said Quest CE Manager of…
The Real Estate expectations from the 16th Lok Sabha Budget
The real estate sector in India has been stagnant for the past seven to eight quarters and it needs a major boost in the form of new reforms and incentives for its revival. Along with the individuals from the industry, the government needs to address the property buyers’ needs. Factors that are directly correlated to potential buyers like home loan rates and tax deductions need to be reworked.
IndiaProperty.com recently conducted…
Refinancia: "The AuraPortal BPM solution has Made us More Efficient and Competit …
The AuraPortal BPM software has given Refinancia an agile and flexible solution to aid decision-making related to customer credit loans.
Woburn, MA, July 07, 2014 – AURA (www.auraportal.com), a global provider of AuraPortal Business Process Management (BPM) software, has announced that its partner in Colombia, SQDM SAS, has successfully implemented a corporate Business Process Management strategy at Refinancia financial institution, optimizing the correct operations based on established guidelines.
AuraPortal has been distinguished…
AsiaPay Announces Integrated Hotel Platform with MICROS
AsiaPay, the leading provider of ePayment service and solutions for online merchants in Asia, announced today the delivery of an integrated platform for the hotel market with MICROS Systems, Inc., a leading technology solutions provider for the hospitality and retail industries. AsiaPay’s payment gateways in Asia (PayDollar, PesoPay and SiamPay) have integrated into MICROS’ Internet booking engine, webHotel, to provide complete online payment solution for MICROS’ clients.
AsiaPay’s award-winning multi-channel,…
Islamic Retail Banks rise a step higer to being the One-Stop Financial Solution …
Globally, Islamic banking is an increasingly visible alternative to conventional banks. Identifying the sources of Islamic banking’s expansion and ways to stimulate its continued growth is therefore of interest to policymakers.
Islamic banking is not only growing in size, but also in sophistication, with products offered ranging from Shariah-compliant credit cards to insurance and investment products. Islamic bankers have realised the importance to continually improve, re-evaluate and improvise their…
CEWE top manager Michael Fries joins Onlineprinters management as of 1 July
Online printing expert supports internationalisation of the online printing service provider
Neustadt an der Aisch, Germany – Dr. Michael Fries, former executive board member of CEWE Color, joins the business management of Onlineprinters, one of the leading online print shops in Europe, as of 1 July 2014. The experienced printing industry key player will take charge of the business management of Onlineprinters Holding GmbH and its subsidiaries Druckerei und Verlag E.…
Learning Light publishes E-learning Industry Report
The UK’s online learning technologies market is still the largest in Europe – but only just!
The UK’s online learning technologies market totalled some £565m in 2012/13, according to research by market analysts Learning Light - an organisation which also helps organisations improve their business performance via e-learning and learning technologies.
Learning Light’s latest report – called ‘A Review of the E-learning Market in Europe and beyond, 2013/14’ – sets out the…
Nobuo Miyagi Appointed to New Position of Head of Business Development Office at …
Tokyo, Japan, July 3, 2014 – SATO, a leader in barcode printing, labeling, and EPC/RFID solutions, announced the appointment of Mr. Nobuo Miyagi as Head of the Business Development Office at SATO Holdings Corporation.
In this role, Mr. Miyagi will take overall responsibility for driving SATO’s M&A strategy from planning, identification of opportunities, evaluation, negotiation, due diligence, execution, to management of post-acquisition integration processes, ensuring that the M&A delivers…
Network office opens in Cluj-Napoca
Promoting industry 4.0 in Transylvania with the Global Digital Production innovation network
Fraunhofer IAO and the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca (TUC-N) have been working together in the Global Digital Production innovation network in Romania for around a year. This German-Romanian collaboration is an avenue for Fraunhofer IAO to support both industrial development and industry-oriented research in Transylvania. The network office in the Romanian city of Cluj-Napoca opened on July 1, 2014.
Many…
Politicians takes note of the rapidly rising export business of Bornemann Gewind …
On the 24th of June a delegation from the Lower Saxony Ministry for Economic Affairs and the Chamber of Trade visited the Bornemannn Gewindetechnik GmbH & Co KG in Delligsen, Germany to learn more about the rapidly growing export business of the company that specializes in the manufacturing of custom made threaded parts.
Several members of the parliament of Lower Saxony and the chairman of the Committee for Economic Affairs,…
Udyog Software launches Fixed Asset Management System - Tracet
Hyderabad, Telangana – 01/07/2014 – Udyog Software (India) Ltd, a leader in tax automation software, announces the successful launch of Tracet – a Fixed Asset Management System. It is an end-to-end asset life cycle management solution with complete asset reporting capabilities for user’s valuable plant, property and equipment. It can scale up with user’s business and helps in managing assets starting from allocation and tracking to depreciation and disposal.
“With its…
