Press Releases by Category Business, Economy, Finances, Banking & Insurance
IDENT Technology AG announces license partnership with Infineon Technologies AG
Wessling, Germany – April, 20 2009 –IDENT Technology of Wessling close to Munich has signed up Infineon as a license partner from the semiconductor industry. With this partnership, Infineon Technologies headquartered in Neubiberg increases its commitment in the area of application-specific chips for game consoles and PC peripherals, such as computer mice and keyboards. Within this cooperation Infineon is developing a sensor chip that allows recognition and evaluation of movements…
Office To-Go Helps Spread the Word About The Benefits of Real Estate Virtual Ass …
AUBURN, MA – Cyndi Papia of Office To-Go is pleased to announce that she is now affiliated with the REVA Institute. Together, they hope to raise the level of awareness of the real estate virtual assistant industry.
Hardly a passing fad, the Virtual Assistant industry grows stronger and stronger each day and is estimated to have some 20,000 professionals with businesses in the field. Virtual Assistants (VAs) provide administrative…
Connecticut Better Business Bureau offers advice to avoid being jilted at the al …
Wedding insurance becoming more popular to ensure worry-free walk down the aisle
Wallingford, CT – April 21, 2009 – With the number of commercial bankruptcies on the rise, some brides and grooms are being burned by bankrupt vendors. Connecticut Better Business Bureau says wedding insurance is becoming a popular hedge against vendors who may close-up shop and leave couples in the lurch on their wedding day.
According to Travelers Insurance, more…
First Atlantic Commerce continues to meet the highest security standards
First Atlantic Commerce (FAC), a leading international, multicurrency payment gateway and data management solutions provider, announced today that it has once again achieved compliance with the 2009 Payment Card Industry - Data Security Standard (PCI - DSS).
The PCI Security Standards Council's mission is to enhance payment account data security by driving education and awareness of the PCI Security Standards. The organization was founded by American Express, Discover Financial Services, JCB…
Giunti Labs reveals IRMOS Project preliminary results
Fabrizio Cardinali, CEO of leading learning and mobile content management solution provider, Giunti Labs, will reveal the preliminary results of the Interactive Realtime Multimedia Applications on Service Oriented Infrastructures (IRMOS) Project at the ‘Immersive Education Summit’ - being held at the London School of Economics in London on 23rd and 24th April.
In particular, Cardinali will discuss: ‘Adding new generation mobile and virtual worlds content repositories to your existing e-learning platforms…
Avista Announces Launch of SAIL Rapid Implementation Methodology
Columbia, SC, April 20, 2009 – Mark Phlieger is finding himself on more and more airplanes these days, meeting with new and prospective clients who are making changes in their loan origination software (LOS) systems. "The surge in volume, especially in refinances, has left a lot of lenders trying to figure out how to do more loans with fewer people," says Phlieger, president and CEO of Avista Solutions, an LOS…
Overcoming the Top Three Barriers to Video Conferencing for SMBs
White paper: The next generation of solutions must focus on low cost, flexibility and ease of use.
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. – April 20, 2009 – A new generation of video communication solutions is overcoming obstacles that have prevented its adoption by small and midsize companies and organizations.
That’s according to a white paper from Appia Communications entitled “The Benefits and Challenges of Video Conferencing.” Appia, a leading provider of managed IT and…
More Mid-Market & Enterprise Companies Turn to Atrion for REACH and GHS Product …
Montreal, Quebec, Canada, April 20, 2009—Atrion International continues to build on its success with mid-market and enterprise companies with the addition of several new customers including Teknos Group Oy, Dubois Chemicals, BG Products Inc., Kuwait Petroleum and Champion Technologies. These customers have chosen Atrion’s Product Compliance Suite (PCS) to efficiently address REACH and GHS regulatory compliance demands without the need for heavy investments in human resources or highly customized…
Midas International to Fund Green Technologies
Midas International - announced today that it would begin actively searching out Green Technology investment opportunities. “We would like entrepreneurs working on the breakthroughs that will lead to sustainable living to see this announcement as a Request for Proposals” said Kenneth Emerson, Director of Business Development. “It is clear that the last 20 years were the time of Information Technology, we believe that the next 20 will be the…
Jacobs and Son, Inc. Receives Commercial Financing From Celtic Bank
Austin, Tx – April 13th, 2009 – Celtic Bank recently closed a small business loan for Jacobs and Son, Inc’s new location on Highway 183 in Cedar Park, Texas. Jacobs and Son offers a large selection of landscaping materials at reasonable prices. Specializing in stone, Jacobs and Son have a wide variety of colors and textures as you plan beautiful walkways, water features, patios, and plant beds.
Headquartered in Salt Lake…
Ubisense precise Real-time Location System (RTLS) is a winner for Aston Martin a …
Investment in the Ubisense precise real-time location system enables high-end automotive manufacturers to reduce costs by improving productivity in their assembly plants, reinforcing Ubisense’s position as the market leader.
Cambridge, UK, April 16 2009 - Ubisense, the leading global supplier of precise real-time location systems, announces further wins for its award winning product line. Two of the world’s top automotive brands are part of a growing community of leading blue-chip companies…
DMC Software is proud to announce the introduction of Sage SalesLogix Automation
In the current economic climate wasted time is wasted money and therefore it is imperative for organisations to operate to maximum efficiency. Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software has been highlighted recently as an essential business tool to help combat the effects of the recession and improve productivity. DMC Software however has advanced the concept of CRM software to the next level, harnessing the power of Sage SalesLogix to provide…
Entrepreneur Award Winner Secures North American Scholarship Programme
Amanda Clarke of Optimum Training Limited based in Chester, UK, has gained a rare place on the North American Scholarship Programme to help British businesses to expand by understanding the importance of effective marketing in the USA.
The Manchester born entrepreneur secured one of ten places on the prestigious two week programme, which has been organised by the UK Trade and Investment and The British Consulate-General in Chicago.
Designed to open up…
SGS Sponsors the 2009 Projects & Infrastructure International Conference
SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company and is sponsoring the Projects International 2009 conference. (http://www.icbi-events.com/projects/)
Projects International 2009 is the main global conference for Project & Infrastructure Finance. This conference is the meeting point for over 100 project finance experts and representatives from the industry. It is the ideal opportunity to make new business contacts, to exchange business cards and to find out about new structures…
INDIANS ARE THE FOOD SHOPPING CHAMPIONS: FIVE SHOPPING TRIPS PER WEEK
Food Retailers and Industry Partners met at FOOD FORUM INDIA in Mumbai to discuss the Growth Opportunities in the Indian Food Market --
In the continuing global environment of a serious liquidity crunch and slumping demand, India's food sector remains sturdy and resilient, thanks to differentiation and innovation in the country's food retail sector. At Food Forum India on 19th and 20th March 2009 grocery retail and HoReCa segments – both…
Cheyne Capital appoints Chris Goekjian as Chief Investment Officer
London, 14 April 2009 – Cheyne Capital Management (UK) LLP is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Goekjian as partner and Chief Investment Officer ("CIO") reporting to Jonathan Lourie, Chief Executive. As CIO, Mr. Goekjian will have overall responsibility for risk management of all Cheyne funds and investment products, oversight of portfolio management teams and development of new investment products.
"Chris Goekjian's appointment is an important strategic…
Larry Hochman is represented for his speaking engagements by CSA Celebrity Speak …
Sofia, Bulgaria – Larry Hochman, one of the world’s most renown experts on customer service and retaining customers in timed of crisis, is represented by CSA Celebrity Speakers Bulgaria for his speaking engagements in Bulgaria and across Eastern Europe. Larry Hochman has been voted European Business Speaker for 2001 and he uses his vast insights to help companies develop a competitive advantage by focusing attention on the needs of their…
Ray Hammond is represented for his speaking engagements by CSA Celebrity Speaker …
Sofia, Bulgaria – Ray Hammond – Europe’s leading futurologist is represented by CSA Celebrity Speakers Bulgaria for his speaking engagements in Bulgaria and across Eastern Europe. Ray Hammond an inspirational keynote and motivational speaker and he is in world-wide demand by business, government and non-government organizations. And CSA Celebrity Speakers the leading speakers’ bureau holds the right to represent him for his speaking engagements.
“Ray Hammond is Europe’s leading futurologist and…
Islamic Financial Services Board to hold its first annual Summit in South East A …
Kuala Lumpur, 13 April 2009 - The upcoming 6th Annual Summit of the Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB) will be held on 7th – 8th May 2009 in Singapore under the patronage of Singapore's Senior Minister, Goh Chok Tong. The Summit, timely themed The Future of Islamic Financial Services, takes place amid the current challenges and issues facing the global financial market. The Monetary Authority of Singapore is hosting the…
Tax Tips for IRA Contributions
RALEIGH, N.C. (April 10, 2009) —With the deadline for filing 2008 taxes nearing, W. Landon Watts (LandonWatts.com), wealth strategist for Banyan Rock and Talent, advises that now is an advantageous time for individuals to make contributions to their individual retirement accounts. If a contribution is made before April 15, 2009, it may be used to lower taxable income for the 2008 fiscal year.
Watts reminds individuals that the IRA…
Leading Risk Analytics Company Taps Mortgage Industry Veteran, Lisa Weaver, for …
WASHINGTON, DC - Walzak Risk Analysis, a leading risk analysis company specializing in operational risk management in the mortgage industry, announced today the addition of Lisa Weaver, to the company’s executive management team. As Executive Vice President, Ms. Weaver will be responsible for the Company’s business development strategy and vision for a new consumer division.
Ms. Weaver, a Certified Mortgage Banker (CMB) with 25 years of comprehensive experience in the…
Jim Hansen to Speak at Eagle Gate College’s Layton Campus Commencement Ceremony …
(Layton Utah) April 13, 2009 — Eagle Gate College, the career education Leader in Layton announces its Spring 2009 graduating class. One hundred graduates will be awarded Diploma, Associate and Bachelor’s degrees at a commencement ceremony on Friday, April 17. The ceremony will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the Egyptian Theater in Ogden, Utah.
Former U.S. Congressman Jim Hansen will give the commencement address. Karen Smith, Layton Campus President,…
FALLING INVESTMENT IN EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT TO UNDERMINE U.S. AND UK GLOBAL COMPE …
New York and London, April 9, 2009 – A new economic study commissioned by Cognisco, a global leader in measuring employee knowledge and confidence, reveals that a lack of investment in employees is threatening the ability of many leading industrialized countries to maintain global competitiveness in the post-recession economy.
The study, entitled “Knowledge – The New Commodity,” highlights that developed countries such as the U.S. and UK are likely to face…
Analytix Solutions Re-launches its Website with New Value-Added Services
Boston, Mass. – April 7, 2009 – Analytix Solutions, a prominent back office service provider for Accounting & Bookkeeping and other value-added services like Software Development, Website Design and Web Marketing for small to mid-sized businesses, has announced the re-launch of its website www.analytixsolutions.com. With a fresh look, interactive tools and easy-to-navigate features, the new website design aims for business owners and new entrepreneurs to find the back office services…
IFSB to hold Seminar on Prudential and Governance Framework for Islamic Finance
Kuala Lumpur, April 9, 2009 – The Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB) and the Qatar Faculty of Islamic Studies (QFIS) are jointly organising a Seminar on Prudential and Governance Framework on 15 – 16 April 2009 in Doha, which the Qatar Central Bank is hosting.
Professor Rifaat Ahmed Abdel Karim, Secretary-General of the IFSB, said “The IFSB believes that a strong prudential and governance framework is a key requirement for…
Utah Business Builders Series Announces April Event, “Thriving in Today’s Econom …
SALT LAKE CITY – April 8, 2009 – The Utah Business Builder Series today announced its April event, “Thriving in Today’s Economy,” a conference focused on sales and marketing, financial management and legal affairs for small- and medium-sized businesses. The event will take place Tuesday, April 21, 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., at Salt Lake Community College’s Miller Campus in Sandy.
In this time of economic uncertainty, business owners…
ICICI Bank NRI Services wins Asian Banker Award for Excellence in Business Model …
Mumbai 8, 2009: ICICI Bank Ltd’s NRI (Non-Resident Indian) Services has been named the winner in Asia for the “Excellence in Business Model Innovation / Revenue Diversification” award at the 8th Asian Banker Excellence in Retail Financial Services Awards Programme.
ICICI Bank emerged as the winner amongst 120 banks and financial institutions from 22 countries across the Asia Pacific, Gulf and Central Asian regions, which were evaluated as part of…
Workplace Ministry’s Annual Report highlights increasing needs
Increasing need - and opportunity - for chaplaincy at work is the key trend identified in the recently published Annual Report of Workplace Ministry in Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire (WMHB), the ecumencial body that oversees the work of workplace ministry in these two counties. Although WMHB is an ecumenical outreach through chaplains who take Christian values into the workplace, its chaplains and associated chaplains offer friendship and a listening ear to…
Internet Marketing Coach eOneNet.com Breaks Sales Record in March 2009
eOneNet.com, the leading Internet marketing company in Asia, has broken monthly sales record in March, despite the global financial crisis. Sales included their top selling US$1,300 Internet marketing video, arguably one of earth’s most "expensive" videos.
"One of the orders last month was from a customer in Suchow, China, who found us from Google.com.cn, searching some Chinese Internet marketing related keywords," says Fione Tan, President and CEO of eOneNet.com. When…
Fonon Display and Semiconductor Systems Invents Laser Direct Writing
Lake Mary, Fl., April 6,2009 - Fonon DSS (Display & Semiconductor Systems), the innovative developer of state-of-the-art, laser scribing, dicing, marking, coating removal, direct patterning, and photo mask repair solutions for the Flat Panel Display (FPD), Semiconductor, Photovoltaic and Electronics industries throughout the world announced the invention of Laser Direct Writing for tracking glass panels.
Traditional methods to mark panels with tracking codes such as mechanical etching or engraving using…
Laser Photonics Develops New Oven-less Annealing Process
Lake Mary, FL., April 6, 2009 - Laser Photonics, the industry leader in developing high-tech solid state and CO₂ laser systems for marking, cutting and engraving applications, announced today the development of a new laser based oven-less process for annealing glass coatings.
Traditionally, to anneal a coating on glass, the coating was applied to the glass, baked at 600 degrees Celsius, and then cooled for three to four hours. Using…
New Associate Joins Williams Venker & Sanders
ST. LOUIS, MO – April 7, 2009 – Williams Venker & Sanders LLC is pleased to announce the addition of its newest associate, Matthew E. Pelikan (mpelikan@wvslaw.com). Matthew brings with him a strong background in litigation, specifically in the areas of toxic torts, labor and employment, worker’s compensation, products and premises liability and general commercial issues. He has handled every aspect of case management from acknowledgement through resolution,…
Economy Crisis: World Governments to the rescue?
US markets closed Friday up around 1%, which in the context of recent volatility is not really much to write home about. Recently, US markets have had an average trading range of 2% per day, which is actually down on the recent peak of 4% per day. In volatility terms, things seem to be quietening down, and this is usually a positive for equities which loath the unknown more than…
Child Trust Fund Set To Bolster UK Economy
Over GBP3.5 billion could have been injected into the UK economy this year if Child Trust Funds (CTFs) had been introduced 18 years ago, according to new calculations released by The Children’s Mutual (http://www.thechildrensmutual.co.uk/) to mark the fourth anniversary of the scheme going live.
The leading Child Trust Fund provider’s calculations also show that nearly half of today’s 18-year-olds could have received just over GBP9,975 each, based on real…
Connecticut Better Business Bureau warns consumers about product information blo …
Bloggers sometimes anonymous and mislead consumers
Wallingford, CT - April 3, 2009 – When is what you read in a blog fact, opinion or fiction? Perhaps it is best summed up by President Obama in a New York Times interview, when he said he rarely reads blogs because they can be misleading.
The word “blog,” a contraction of “web log,” is like an online public diary that often reflects the…
New CorporateRegister.com Report analyses Global Trends and Winners in CR Report …
London 2nd April 2009 – Following the CR Reporting Awards ’08 (CRRA ’08), CorporateRegister.com has now published a report that summarises and interprets global CR (corporate responsibility) reporting statistics and comes to some interesting conclusions. Global Winners & Reporting Trends also provides more details about the winners of the CRRA ’08. The report is available free of charge at http://www.corporateregister.com/pdf/CRRA08.pdf.
CorporateRegister.com’s statistics show that the world’s largest companies are disclosing…
Political change is the hope for the US solar industry
It is not only the record audience at the Solar Power International 08 in San Diego, at the end of last year, proving the increased interest in the US solar market. But it is also the visions and current trends of the industry which indicate a sustainable positive development of the US market, despite the economical crisis and financing issues.
The solar power show was opened by a surprise guest, Californian…
Project Risk Symposium 2009 takes place in London
SGS the worlds leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company brings together financers, sponsors, industry experts and important stakeholders to discuss about a set of perspectives on the key issues related to project risk management.
The Project Risk Symposium 2009 will be held on 17 June 2009 in the heart of the City of London, at the Gibson Hall (13 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 3BA, UK).
The day will consist of a…
Muir & Associates, LLC Selected as Intuit Solution Provider
Frederick, MD – April 3, 2009 – Muir & Associates, LLC announced today that it has been selected as an Intuit® Solution Provider. Muir & Associates, offers a full range of value-added consulting services for Intuit QuickBooks® Enterprise Solutions (www.enterprisesuite.com) developed by Intuit Inc., a leading provider of business and financial management solutions for small and mid-sized businesses, consumers and accounting professionals.
The Intuit Solution Provider Program will enable Muir…
Introduce Business Intelligence (BI) Software for Immediate Impact
With the recession looming above Britain it is more important than ever for businesses to be able to identify patterns and evaluate performance in order to inform the strategic modification of current activities. DMC Software Solutions a leading provider of fully integrated business systems says Business Intelligence (BI) Software empowers organisations enabling the development of a strong competitive advantage, vital amidst the economic turbulence.
Business Intelligence (BI) tools have progressed…
Callbox Sales and Marketing Solutions Sweeps Outsourcing Awards
The annual contact center trade awards were released January 30, 2009 by industry authority Contact Center World. Callbox Sales and Marketing Solutions was awarded the coveted Top Outsourcer trophy of 2008. Callbox also achieved the first place ranking in Percent Growth of Sales Revenue, second place ranking in activity volume, second place in volume of experienced B2B agents, and continued to sweep the breadth of the outbound rankings, by placing…
Business Broadband Providers Profiting from Appia Managed Services
As broadband prices fall, providers look to network applications to become more competitive.
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. – April 2, 2009 – Facing shrinking margins and stiff competition, business broadband providers are looking for ways to differentiate. According to Appia Communications, a leading provider of managed IT and telecom services, this search is accelerating provider interest in Appia’s managed service offerings.
“Scarce bandwidth at high prices has given way to abundant bandwidth at…
New Product Release: Broadband Power Dividers
Indianapolis (Wednesday April 1, 2009) – Trilithic, Inc. a market leader in RF and Microwave Components has released a new series of broadband power dividers featuring frequencies from 2-18GHz. These compact Wilkinson designs use single or multistage designs that include 2-way, 4-way and 8-way configurations. The octave band models feature low insertion loss and high port-port isolation typically > 20dB. Wilkinson Power Dividers are used in applications that…
Strax Rejuvenation® Announces Results of Customer Satisfaction Survey
Ft. Lauderdale, FL/March 30, 2009 – Strax Rejuvenation® announces the results of a customer satisfaction survey of existing and past clients conducted February 28 – March 3, 2009 via telephone by a third party polling company. The results demonstrated a high level of customer satisfaction with the Strax Rejuvenation® physicians and staff and the overall procedures conducted by Strax Rejuvenation®. The phone survey was conducted as part of…
INTERNATIONAL SERVICE CHECK tests consultation services of Swiss retail banks
Zurich - All in all, INTERNATIONAL SERVICE CHECK carried out tests in eleven retail banks in German-speaking between February and mid-March 2009. The service checkers visited three branches of each bank in three different cities. The following banks were scrutinized by ISC: Aargauische Kantonalbank, Bank Coop, Berner Kantonalbank, Credit Suisse, Graubündner Kantonalbank, Luzerner Kantonalbank, Raiffeisenbank, Schwyzer Kantonalbank, UBS, Valiant and Zuger Kantonalbank.
The role description for the more than…
Graphik Connexions Helps Students Get Ahead in 2009 and the Future
Helping students succeed in 2009, Graphik Connexions is offering e-learning internships and virtual marketing positions.
Hightstown, NJ – April 1, 2009 - Graphik Connexions is a well-established virtual e-learning development company situated in Central New Jersey, in operation since 1996. GC knows how hard it is for 2009 students and graduates to find work in these hard economic times. They are currently looking for two students involved in any Instructional Design…
SQN GOES STATESIDE WITH SPONSORSHIP INSIGHTS GROUP
Henley-on-Thames based sponsorship and marketing consultancy Sine Qua Non International has expanded its growing business network yet further through a new collaboration with the US Sponsorship Insights Group.
Led by founding partner Dan Beeman, the Sponsorship Insights Group (SIG) is an agency dedicated to being a centralised resource for all sponsorship-related activity, focusing primarily on training and support for properties in their quest for new revenue generation.
Sine Qua Non has…
Russell Bedford joins World Bank Doing Business project as a Global Contributor
Russell Bedford International, the global accounting and tax consulting group, has signed up to be a pro-bono Global Contributor to the World Bank's Doing Business project.
The Doing Business project - DoingBusiness.org - researches and benchmarks business laws and regulations in over 182 countries. The data and analysis are used to help the World Bank to advise policy-makers in developing countries and by governments worldwide in identifying regulatory reforms to…
Consistent Growth Leads to Expansion of Atrion’s Global Organization and Deliver …
Montreal, Quebec, Canada, March 31, 2009—Atrion International announces that it has augmented its product development, regulatory services and marketing staff by 20% during the first quarter of FY-09. This is as a result of a consistent double-digit growth rate of its enterprise and mid-market customer base. Atrion is accommodating a majority of this staff growth in its recently expanded Worldwide Headquarters with the addition of a second location…
Internet Hotel Booking in Germany still growing
New Study of CHD Expert: Electronic room sales is booming for 66% of top hotels
Hamburg/Germany – March 30, 2009 - In Germany, online hotel reservation is of prime importance. In the comfort, first class and luxury hotels the number of electronic room reservations via internet, CRS and GDS rose strongly in 2008. 73 percent of the hotels gained more room bookings with their own webpage. These are results of a…
