PR Hub – Weekly Newsletter for August 9-16, 2010
Monday, August 16, 2010
Correlation Found Between Investment in University Libraries and Grant Awards
Independent International Study, Funded by Elsevier, Finds University Library Collections and Services Lead to Better Research Articles and Grant Proposals
NEW YORK, August 9, 2010 – Elsevier, a world-leading publisher of scientific, technical and medical
information products and solutions, today announced the results of a new
international study that demonstrates the value of the academic library to
the [...]
Financial Institutions Significantly Reduce Total Cost of Ownership With Latest Version of Misys Summit FT
Version 5.5 of Misys Summit FT Expands Asset Coverage, Functional Depth and Technology Platforms for Lower TCO
LONDON, August 9, 2010 – Misys plc (FTSE: MSY.L), the global application software and
services company, today announces the release of V5.5 of award-winning Misys
Summit FT. Responding to market needs to reduce the total cost of ownership
and improve efficiencies, [...]
Islamic Countries Acknowledge Importance of Self-Reliance in Vaccine Production
BANDUNG, Indonesia, August 9, 2010 – Islamic countries have acknowledged the importance of self-reliance in
vaccine production and are committed to establishing closer cooperation
towards achieving it, as they ended their 6th Annual Meeting of Self-Reliance
in Vaccine Production (SRVP), in Bandung, Indonesia.
SRVP is supported by Islamic Development Bank (IDB), whereas the
three-day meeting [...]
Qlipso Integrates Pioneering Social Features into Veoh.com; More Than Doubles Average Video Viewing Duration
Millions of Veoh Users can now Share Online Content With Live Interactive Webcams, 3D Animated Avatars, Voice Chat and Other Social Features
LOS ANGELES, August 4, 2010 – Innovative content sharing company Qlipso (qlipso.com/) today
announced that following the acquisition of substantially all of the assets
of the Web's 10th largest video portal, Veoh.com (www.veoh.com/) in
Spring 2010, [...]
International Trade Bounces Back as Confidence Returns to Importers and Exporters
LONDON, August 9, 2010 – British importers and exporters' confidence in the economy leaped in
July, as positive economic data fuelled hopes for a return to strong economic
growth. The Travelex Confidence Index (TCI) jumped 12 points in July to 116,
from 104 in June. Analysts said the strong gains were driven by Quarter 2's
GDP figure, as [...]
Huxley Associates HR Division Wins Best HR Award
LONDON, August 9, 2010 – Huxley Associates has won the coveted Best HR Recruiter 2010 at the 'Here
is the City' annual awards. With a readership of 250,000 clients and
candidates, an impressive 20% of the HereIsTheCity.com's audience cast their
ballots in the best recruiter category. Beating rivals Hays and Hudson,
Huxley Associates took the crown, as readers [...]
Premier Media Group Moves to File-based Delivery with Signiant
Solution streamlines content supply chain for FOX SPORTS and other leading channels -
BURLINGTON, Massachusetts, August 9, 2010 – Signiant, Inc. has supplied and installed a content supply chain
management (www.signiant.com) solution for Premier Media Group (PMG -
www.premiermediagroup.com.au), Australia's leading sports producer and
broadcaster. The Signiant solution is designed to replace existing tape-based
workflows, streamlining the acquisition and [...]
NTT Europe Achieves ISO/IEC 20000 – IT Service Management Certification
LONDON, August 9, 2010 – NTT Europe (www.eu.ntt.com/), an ICT solutions partner and
subsidiary of NTT Communications (www.ntt.com/), today
announces that all its managed services operations across Europe have been
officially verified by Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance
(www.lrqa.com/default.aspx) as being compliant with the ISO/IEC 20000
standard for IT Service Management.
The ISO/IEC 20000 IT Service Management [...]
New Liquidity Solutions May Fall Short of FSA Requirements, Warns Whistlebrook
LONDON, August 9, 2010 – Liquidity modelling and reporting solutions implemented by financial
firms may yet fall short of FSA requirements, warns IT company Whistlebrook.
In meeting the FSA's mandate to establish and maintain enhanced systems
and controls for the management of liquidity risk, Whistlebrook believes many
firms will have had to implement a [...]
eCORP International, LLC Announces Election of New Members to Board of Managers: D. Ronald Harrell, P.E. and Christopher H. Williams
HOUSTON, August 9, 2010 – eCORP International, LLC ("eCORP") today announced the addition of two
prominent leaders in the Energy and Finance sectors to its Board of Managers,
D. Ronald Harrell and Christopher H. Williams.
D. RONALD HARRELL, P.E.
Chairman Emeritus, Ryder Scott, Houston, Texas
Mr. Harrell [...]
Norton Internet Security With Selected HP Laptop and Desktop Computers
BRACKNELL, England, August 9, 2010 – HP customers now get Norton Internet Security 2010 (worth GBP39.99) with
selected laptop (h40059.www4.hp.com/uk/homelaptops/index.php) &
desktop (h40059.www4.hp.com/uk/homedesktops/index.php) computers.
Stay safe and secure when using the Internet with the latest software
package from leading Internet security company Norton. HP customers can
browse webpages, download email and use social network sites [...]
Interactive Data Selects Corvil for Latency Monitoring of its Global Market Data and Trading Services Infrastructure
LONDON and NEW YORK, August 9, 2010 – Corvil, a provider of latency management systems for electronic trading
and market data, today announced that Interactive Data Corporation, a leading
provider of financial market data, analytics and related solutions has
selected CorvilNet, Corvil's precision latency monitoring system, to monitor
the latency performance for its global market data and trading
infrastructure.
[...]
Dispute Resolution Specialist Dominic Pellew Joins Baker Botts L.L.P. in Moscow
Firm Continues to Build Global Reach, Strength of International Arbitration Practice
MOSCOW, August 9, 2010 – In a move that continues the enhancement of Baker Botts L.L.P.'s prowess
in the international arbitration arena, Dominic Pellew has joined the firm as
a partner in its International Arbitration and Dispute Resolution group. He
will be based in the firm's Moscow [...]
Worldwide Plastic Surgery Statistics Available for the First Time
"ISAPS Biennial Global Survey" Reveals Trends in Procedures and Geographic Leadership
NEW YORK, August 9, 2010 – The International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) is a world
leader in plastic surgery. After a year-long process, the Society has
produced the "ISAPS Biennial Global Survey(TM)" of plastic surgeons and
procedures in the top 25 countries and regions – [...]
Allied World Announces US$250 Million Share Repurchase From Founding Shareholders
PEMBROKE, Bermuda, August 8, 2010 – Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd (NYSE: AWH) today reported
that the company has repurchased US$250 million of its common shares from
certain GS Capital Partners and other investment funds, which are affiliates
of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. and founding shareholders of Allied World.
Allied World has repurchased five million common [...]
Allied World Announces US$250 Million Share Repurchase From Founding Shareholders
PEMBROKE, Bermuda, August 8, 2010 – Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd (NYSE: AWH) today reported
that the company has repurchased US$250 million of its common shares from
certain GS Capital Partners and other investment funds, which are affiliates
of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. and founding shareholders of Allied World.
Allied World has repurchased five million common [...]
MerchantBridge Seals US$20 Million Hospitality Deal With Monaco Luxury Hotels & Resorts
DUBAI, UAE, August 10, 2010 – MerchantBridge, the direct investment and private equity
company, signed and agreed terms to invest in Monaco Luxury Hotels & Resorts
(MLH&R) in a $20 million transaction.
This is the second investment by MerchantBridge this year,
following its successful acquisition of the 15-year lease of the Kerbala
Cement Plant in [...]
Strauss Group Attains Another Global Destination Through Its Max Brenner Subsidiary, Launching MB’s Largest-Ever Chocolate Bar In Las Vegas
Max Brenner Chain of The Strauss Group is Launching its Largest-Ever Chocolate Bar at The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace – The Largest Trade and Shopping Center in Las Vegas at a USD 3 Million Investment
TEL AVIV, Israel, August 10, 2010 – Giora Bar Dea, CEO of Strauss North America, said today: "The Max [...]
GSMA Announces Keynote Speaker Lineup for Mobile World Congress 2011
LONDON, August 10, 2010 – The GSMA today announced that executives from leading communications
companies including AT&T, China Mobile, Google, Qualcomm, Square and Twitter
will headline the 2011 Mobile World Congress conference programme. Mobile
World Congress will take place 14-17 February 2011 at the Fira de Barcelona
in Barcelona, and is expected to draw more than 50,000 attendees.
[...]
‘Free’ Laptop Deals are Still Number one With Consumers
CAMBRIDGE, England, August 10, 2010 – Despite claims mobile broadband sales have dipped, and some bad press for
both mobile broadband speeds and the way the offers are marketed, so-called
'free' laptop deals are still number one with consumers, according to
Broadbandgenie.co.uk.
There has been much criticism of the sales term 'free laptops'. The [...]
Key International Northrop Grumman F-35 Supplier Delivers First Large, Complex Composite Structure
Turkish Aerospace Industries continues to expand, refine F-35 manufacturing skills
EL SEGUNDO, California, August 10, 2010 – Turkish Aerospace Industries, Inc. (TAI), a major international F-35
Lightning II supplier to Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC), has
delivered a prototype of its first major structural element for the jet's
center fuselage, which Northrop Grumman produces for F-35 industry team
leader [...]
.CO Internet Announces Landrush Auctions for .CO Domain Names
Registry Reaffirms Commitment to Protect the Rights of Brand Owners
MIAMI, August 10, 2010 – .CO Internet S.A.S. (www.COinternet.co) announced that auctions
will commence today for the more than 2,500 .CO domain applications that
received multiple bids during the .CO "Landrush" phase. The auctions, which
will take place over the course of the next four weeks, are only [...]
Yodlee(R) Names Jason O’Shaughnessy Managing Director, EMEA
REDWOOD CITY, California, August 10, 2010 – Yodlee, Inc., the leading provider of online personal financial
management (PFM) and integrated payments solutions, today announced the
promotion of Jason O'Shaughnessy to Managing Director, EMEA.
"With rapidly growing consumer demand around the globe and customers in
more than 10 countries already, Yodlee is now poised for [...]
Honeywell Acquires Shares of Sperian Protection Held by Essilor International and Mrs. Ginette Dalloz
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, New Jersey, August 10, 2010 – Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announces it has acquired all of the shares of
Sperian Protection held by Essilor International, Mrs. Ginette Dalloz and
Societe Civile Familiale Dalloz, at a price of Euros 117 per share (dividend
attached), in accordance with the previously announced Share Purchase
Agreement. As a result of this [...]
GDC Europe 2010 to Host ‘Focus: The Nordic Region,’ Showcasing the Talents, Advantages and Opportunities in Denmark, Norway and Sweden
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES ON THURSDAY, 8/12
BERLIN, August 10, 2010 – UBM TechWeb Game Network, organizers of the leading Game Developers
Conference(R) series (GDC), have announced "Focus: The Nordic Region" to
showcase the technological and creative talents of that established region as
part of a new series of events during the 2010 Game Developers Conference
Europe(TM) (GDC Europe) shedding [...]
Australia’s First Global Disputes Centre Opens in Sydney
SYDNEY, August 10, 2010 – Australia is set to become a global player in the booming market for
cross border dispute resolution following the opening of the Australian
International Disputes Centre in Sydney.
Jointly funded by the Australian and NSW state governments and
Australia's only international arbitration administrator, the Australian
Centre for International Commercial Arbitration, [...]
blinkx Partners With Source Interlink Media to Bring Users Video From MOTOR TREND and DIRT RIDER
Thousands of action sports and automotive videos now available at www.blinkx.com
SAN FRANCISCO, August 10, 2010 – blinkx, the world's largest and most advanced video search engine, today
announced a partnership with Source Interlink Media, the premier source of
special interest media in the United States. Through this partnership,
thousands of videos from MOTOR TREND and DIRT RIDER [...]
Australia’s Port Kembla Coal Terminal Maximizing Throughput and Optimizing Stockyard and Ship Loader Utilization With Quintiq Solution
MELBOURNE, Australia, August 9, 2010 – Quintiq, a leading provider of Advanced Planning and Scheduling
(APS) solutions, announced that Port Kembla Coal Terminal (PKCT) is already
realizing bottom-line benefits from the Quintiq integrated operational
planning solution, which went live at PKCT in February. Within less than six
months, the company has reported improved port terminal throughput, better
utilization of [...]
AMT Nominates Three High Profile Executives to Supervisory Board and Expands Management Team With Director Regulatory Affairs and Senior Clinical Consultant
Joseph Feczko (ex-Pfizer); Steven Holtzman (Infinity Pharmaceuticals); Fran??ois Meyer (ex-Aventis) Slated to Reinforce Supervisory Board
AMSTERDAM, August 9, 2010 – Amsterdam Molecular Therapeutics (Euronext: AMT), a leader in
the field of human gene therapy, today announced that it has nominated three
international pharmaceutical executives to join the Company's Supervisory
Board of Directors. The Company has issued a notice [...]
RJW Client Fawcett Society to Take Government to Court Over Unlawful Budget
LONDON, August 9, 2010 – RJW client The Fawcett Society has filed papers with the High Court in
order to get a Judicial Review of the government's recent emergency budget.
The Fawcett Society (
www.rjw.co.uk/latest-news/article/fawcett-society-to-take-government-to-court-over-unlawful-budget/)
believes that the government should have used
an equality impact assessment to determine whether its budget proposals would
increase or reduce [...]
Don’t Lose Your Tongue Piercing, Change Your Tongue Jewellery
LONDON, August 9, 2010 – US researchers at the University at Buffalo, New York have set a
worldwide panic about the dangers of tongue piercings. Using a single case,
researchers have stated that tongue piercings cause gaps in between teeth and
other orthodontic issues. However this view is disputed by many within the
body piercing sector. Mark Evans, [...]
Displaysense Announces Growing Trend for Plus Size Clothing Displays
BISHOP'S STORTFORD, England, August 9, 2010 – Displaysense has revealed a growing trend among retailers requesting plus
sized clothing displays.
Displaysense, the UK's leading supplier of display cases (
www.displaysense.co.uk/Display-Cases-and-Cabinets/?utm_source=plus-size-release&utm_medium=plus-size-release&utm_campaign=plus-size-release
) and leaflet holders (
www.displaysense.co.uk/Brochure-and-Leaflet-Holders/?utm_source=plus-size-release&utm_medium=plus-size-release&utm_campaign=plus-size-release
) has seen a marked increase in requests from customers inquiring into
purchasing display products able to accommodate clothes designed for [...]
Bradesco Announces Florianopolis and Curitiba APIMEC Meetings
SAO PAULO, August 9, 2010 – Follow the live webcast of Bradesco's APIMEC 2010 Meetings in Curitiba
and Florianopolis, with simultaneous translation into English.
The Meeting will discuss Bradesco's products that have great growth
potential, such as real estate credit, vehicle portfolio, payroll-deductible
loans, cards, insurance and capital markets. Take part in the Q&A [...]
Escapade Unveils Superhero Football Team Costumes
LONDON, August 9, 2010 – Escapade has a few special new inclusions to their already huge fancy
dress wardrobe and it has come just in time for the start of what we are all
hoping will be a super Premier League season.
Escapade now stocks a set of special costumes for the most [...]
Stena Line Britannica to Launch in October 2010
LONDON, August 9, 2010 – Stena Line has announced that launch of the Stena Britannica,
one of two of the largest superferries in the world, will take place in
October 2010. Joining the Stena Hollandica on Stena Line's North Sea route to
Holland, the two ships will together offer the most modern ferry fleet in the
world.
[...]
Press Association Appoints Chief Technology Officer
LONDON, August 9, 2010 – Andrew Dowsett joins the Press Association today as Chief Technology
Officer. Andrew takes responsibility for IT across PA Group, and will lead
all activities from software development and internal IT to external service
delivery. He is the first CTO to be appointed to the Press Association's
senior executive team and will be based [...]
Elsevier Launches Malaria Nexus, Global Malaria Resource
New Online Knowledge Hub Aims to Become Leading Forum for Malaria Researchers, Editors and Opinion Leaders
OXFORD, England, August 11, 2010 – Elsevier, the world-leading publisher of scientific, technical and
medical information products and services, today announced the launch of
Malaria Nexus, Elsevier's Global Malaria Resource,
www.malarianexus.com.
Malaria Nexus highlights the latest published research in [...]
Mercuria Enters LNG Business
GENEVA, August 11, 2010 – Mercuria Energy trading announced today that Dan Masters and Andrew Helm
have joined Mercuria to commence trading in Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG).The
business will be led by Dan Masters.
Dan and Andrew both held senior trading positions with BPs LNG business,
Andrew in Houston and Dan in London.
[...]
TripAdvisor Reveals UK’s Top Free Attractions
LONDON, August 11, 2010 – The best things in life are free, or so goes the song. And according to
TripAdvisor travellers, it could well be true. With the school summer
holidays in full swing, TripAdvisor, the world's largest travel site*,
reveals the UK's top ten free attractions – as ranked by real travellers
through the site's Popularity [...]
ICIS Heren Expands Coal Market Coverage
LONDON, August 11, 2010 – ICIS Heren is pleased to announce the expansion of its coal market
publication, Coal Swaps Daily.
Coal Swaps Daily now carries a full forward curve for FOB Richards Bay
and FOB Newcastle swaps, in addition to the existing ARA forward curve.
The publication also offers [...]
New Laboratories and Offices Open for Business at World Class Science Centre
NORWICH, England, August 11, 2010 – The NRP Innovation Centre at the Norwich Research Park (NRP) in Norfolk
(UK) opened for business this month (August 2010) following a GBP5m
investment in brand new laboratory and office facilities for expanding
science and innovation businesses.
The NRP Innovation Centre is the first phase of the Norwich [...]
PregLem Announces In-Licensing Deal With Merck Serono for Post-Operative Adhesions & Endometriosis
Expands Pipeline of Women's Reproductive Medicine Products
GENEVA, August 11, 2010 – PregLem, the Swiss specialty biopharmaceutical company focused
on women's reproductive medicine, announces a world-wide, exclusive in
licensing agreement for Bentamapimod, a novel, orally active, Jun Kinase
Inhibitor (JNK-I AS602801) from Merck Serono for an undisclosed amount.
PregLem will develop the compound for the prevention of post-surgical
abdominal adhesions [...]
FHLB Chicago Consolidates Capital Markets Systems on to Misys Summit FT
Streamlined Operations Provides Better Service to its Customers
LONDON, August 11, 2010 – Misys plc (LSE: MSY), the global application software and
services company, today announces that the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) of
Chicago has completed the final phase of its implementation and is fully live
with Misys Summit FT to manage its core business. The bank [...]
Yodlee Survey Finds Demand is Growing for Online Personal Finance Tools in UK
Survey reveals more than half want more online banking products, yet few are aware of availability
REDWOOD CITY, California and LONDON, August 11, 2010 – Yodlee, Inc., the leading provider of online personal financial
management (PFM) and revenue-generating payments solutions and services for
more than 25 million users, conducted a survey of more than 500 UK based
financial [...]
CoreLogic Teletrack UK Launches LendOptix Payday Loan Credit Risk Model
LONDON, August 11, 2010 – — Leading Credit Reference Agency for Payday and Other Alternative
Lending Develops New Score to Predict Payment Risk –
CoreLogic (NYSE: CLGX), a leading provider of information, analytics and
business services, today announced the launch of a new credit risk model
built using proprietary payday loan performance data from [...]
Founder Institute Opens Brussels and Berlin Chapters
Startup Accelerator Imports American CEO Mentors Through "European Startup Tour"
PALO ALTO, California, August 11, 2010 – The Founder Institute (www.founderinstitute.com), a startup
accelerator and entrepreneur training program, has launched two new European
locations – Brussels (www.founderinstitute.com/apply/29) and Berlin
(www.founderinstitute.com/apply/30), in its ongoing mission to
Globalize Silicon Valley. With a second semester in Paris
(www.founderinstitute.com/apply/32) also launching this Fall, the
Institute [...]
Rivierarentalguide.com Launches Easy Monthly Payments for Holiday Rentals
DUBLIN, August 11, 2010 – Rivierarentalguide.com, a specialist in holiday rental villas and
apartments has launched an easy payment option for customers who wish
to spread the cost of their luxury French Riviera rental over several
months rather than paying one lump sum in advance. This exciting new
development makes renting a luxury villa in the sun easier [...]
Air China Becomes the Only Strategic Partner of the China International Fair for Investment and Trade
BEIJING, August 11, 2010 – Air China became the only airline partner of the 14th, 15th and 16th
China International Fair for Investment and Trade. From 2010 to 2012, Air
China will provide sponsor resources, the value of which will exceed 10
million RMB, and will include cash and free tickets for
international/domestic Air China flights.
[...]
Long-Term Experience With the DuraHeart(TM) Left-Ventricular Assist System Continues to Grow As Another Patient Surpasses Four Years of Support on the Device
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, August 11, 2010 – Terumo Heart, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Terumo Corporation,
today announced that another patient implanted with the DuraHeart(TM) Left
Ventricular Assist System (LVAS) has surpassed four years after receiving the
mechanical circulatory support device. Helga Gieseke, 66, who lives in the
south of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany is now one of the [...]
NTT Com to Enhance Security Services in Northern Europe through Acquisition of Secode AB
TOKYO and SOLNA, Sweden, August 11, 2010 – NTT Communications Corporation (NTT Com) and Secode AB (Secode), a
leading provider of managed-security and security-consulting services in
Nordic countries, announced on Aug. 11 a definitive agreement under which NTT
Com will acquire all shares of Secode through NTT Communications Deutschland
GmbH, its wholly owned subsidiary in Germany. Terms of [...]
The Juice Detox Diet Programmes Delivered to your Door
LONDON, August 11, 2010 – In addition to the existing Weight-Loss Detox Programme,
Purifyne today launches two new detox programmes: Bride-to-be Detox and
Weekend Detox.
Bride-to-be Detox is for future brides who want to shed
un-wanted pounds, improve their skin and increase energy levels before their
wedding. Delivered directly to your home or office, the [...]
Unauthorized Bon Jovi Memoir Goes International
Sex, Drugs and Bon Jovi Available Worldwide through Amazon
NEW YORK, August 11, 2010 – With fans worldwide clamoring for an inside look at how Jon Bon Jovi and
his band catapulted to fame, a sensational new unauthorized memoir is now
available internationally through Amazon. Sex, Drugs and Bon Jovi, written by
original tour manager Rich Bozzett, tells [...]
Fraport Traffic Figures – July 2010: Frankfurt Airport Reports New Traffic Records
FRA's Busiest July Ever
FRANKFURT, August 11, 2010 – Fraport AG's Frankfurt Airport home base welcomed 5,281,632
passengers in July 2010 – exceeding the 5.2 million passenger mark for the
first time in a single month. This topped the previous record of July 2007 by
nearly 90,000 passengers. Compared to last year, 7.7 percent more passengers
used the FRA [...]
Yellow Pages Shows Up on the Internet in Over 170 Countries
SAO PAULO, August 10, 2010 – The new Yellow Pages Global group, a Yellow Pages worldwide group,
launches on August 17, the largest online corporate portal of all time. By
aligning the centenary notion of the expression "yellow pages" with the
Internet's extraordinary potential, this new generation innovates by putting
170 web portals B2B in 170 countries, integrated [...]
Shire Agrees to Divest Daytrana(R) (Methylphenidate Transdermal System) CII to Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Shire’s 2010 Earnings Outlook Unchanged
DUBLIN, August 10, 2010 – Shire plc (LSE: SHP, NASDAQ: SHPGY), the global specialty
biopharmaceutical company, announced the divestiture of Daytrana(R)
(methylphenidate transdermal system) to Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Daytrana,
which is approved and marketed in the US for the treatment of Attention
Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents, will
continue to be available for patients through Noven.
[...]
Capstone Reports Financial Results for the Second Quarter and Year-to-Date
Net Earnings of $45.4 Million in Second Quarter and $58.9 Million in First Six Months of 2010
VANCOUVER, August 10, 2010 – (All amounts in US$ unless otherwise specified)
Capstone Mining Corp. (CS: TSX) today announced its financial results
for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, including net earnings [...]
Goodman delivers over 518,000 sqm of leasing transactions across key markets in Australia, Asia and Europe
SYDNEY, August 12, 2010 – Goodman Group ("Goodman" or "Group") (ASX: GMG) today announces the
completion of more than 518,000 sqm of leasing transactions across key
markets in Australia, Asia and Europe:
+ In Australia, over 103,000 sqm of leases have been achieved in
Goodman's South Sydney portfolio
[...]
S-8363 Series Super Small Package Step-Up PWM/PFM Regulator Released
NEU ISENBURG, Germany, August 12, 2010 – Seiko Instruments officially released a new Step-Up DC-DC converter IC
Series S-8363 that is unique in a number of ways. It is available in SOT-23-6
and tiny SNT-6A package which measures mere 1.6mm x 1.8mm x 0.5mm, enabling
tight designs of small portable equipment. It incorporates a N-ch power MOS
FET [...]
Farms See Wild Orchids Thrive
HEREFORD, England, August 12, 2010 – An array of wild orchid species and a diversity of birds and other
wildlife are thriving under a pioneering retailer scheme operating on some of
the country's leading dairy farm enterprises.
The Waitrose WildCare initiative operates on the 60 farms supplying
Waitrose essential milk. Together they boast land [...]
Prudential – 2010 HY Results Interviews with Group CEO and CFO
LONDON, August 12, 2010 – In a video interview with financial broadcaster www.cantos.com,
Prudential Group Chief Executive Tidjane Thiam talks about the company's
robust financial results and reflects on the recent bid for AIA. He
highlights record sales in both Asia and the US and says that the Asset
Management business attracted net inflows of GBP4 billion during [...]
Bejeweled(R) Meets Bingo
Gamesys Brings Together Household Favourites for First Time
LONDON, August 12, 2010 – Following on from MONOPOLY Snap and Family Fortunes Team
Bingo, Gamesys are proud to announce the launch of another first: this week,
Bejeweled(R) Bingo launches on Jackpotjoy, bringing all the fun from PopCap's
hugely popular Match 3 game, Bejeweled, to Gamesys' speciality product,
Bingo.
[...]
Regus Hosts Biggest Ever Global Speednetworking Event
60,000 People Across 50 Countries Through 1,000 Events in 100 Hours
LONDON, August 12, 2010 – Regus, the world's largest provider of workplace solutions, is to team up
with Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) to get the world talking. Around
60,000 established and budding entrepreneurs are expected to take part in its
'Speednetwork the Globe' events across 50 countries [...]
SABMiller Angola Selects March Networks VideoSphere Solution
OTTAWA, Canada, August 12, 2010 – March Networks(R) (TSX: MN), a global provider of intelligent IP video
solutions, today announced that SABMiller Angola is deploying the company's
VideoSphere portfolio in a new facility located in the capital city of
Luanda.
SABMiller Angola is a leading brewer and bottler. Its portfolio includes
premium, international beers such [...]
Endeavour to Present at EnerCom Conference in Denver
HOUSTON, August 12, 2010 – Endeavour International Corporation (NYSE: END) (LSE: ENDV) will
participate in The 2010 Oil and Conference (R) hosted by EnerCom Incorporated
on Wednesday, August 25, 2010 in Denver, Colorado.
J. Michael Kirksey, executive vice president and chief financial officer,
is scheduled to speak on the company's business strategies and operational
plans [...]
Sky Solar Participates in and Makes Important Speech at the Second Sino-EU International Solar PV Industry Development Forum
Export of Services and Capital Leads the Development of the PV Industry
BEIJING, August 12, 2010 – Mr. Su Weili, the Chairman and CEO of Sky Solar Holdings Co., Ltd, a
world leading provider of turn-key solar power solutions participated and
made an important speech at the Second Sino-EU International Solar PV
Industry Development Forum. Over 200 noted [...]
AEGON Posts Strong Results for Second Quarter 2010
THE HAGUE, August 12, 2010 -
– Increase in underlying earnings and net income
– Underlying earnings before tax increase to EUR 522 million, supported
by improved financial markets
– Impairments decline to EUR 77 million, their lowest level in [...]
Mark Allen Appointed Vice President of Manufacturing at Lagado
Menicon Focusing on Expanding Its Presence in Custom Contact Lens Market
NAGOYA, Japan, August 12, 2010 – Menicon Co., Ltd. has announced the appointment of Mark Allen as Vice
President of Manufacturing for Lagado Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary
of Menicon America Inc. Allen will report to Jonathan Jacobson, President of
Menicon America.
Allen joins Menicon [...]
Oracle Virtual Desktop Infrastructure 3.2 Now Available
New Scalability, Multimedia, and Administration Enhancements Enable Improved Performance and Lower Costs
Redwood Shores, Calif. ??? August, 11, 2010
News Facts
Furthering its commitment to desktop virtualization, Oracle announced the newly released Oracle Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (www.oracle.com/us/technologies/virtualization/061153.html) 3.2.
Oracle Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) is a complete management, hosting and access solution for [...]
Construction Begins for Transbay Transit Center
SAN FRANCISCO, August 11, 2010 – Construction began today with a groundbreaking ceremony for the Transbay
Transit Center, San Francisco's new state-of-the-art, multi-modal
transportation hub designed by Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects. Scheduled to
open in 2017, this landmark glass-and-steel structure will connect the city
and the Bay Area via 11 public transit systems. Notably, the Transbay Transit
Center will [...]
Silver Wheaton Reports Record Second Quarter Earnings
VANCOUVER, August 11, 2010 – Silver Wheaton Corp. ("Silver Wheaton" or the "Company") (TSX, NYSE:SLW
) is pleased to announce its unaudited results for the second quarter ended
June 30, 2010.
SECOND QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS
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– Net earnings increased by almost 200% to a record US$53.3 [...]
Baloch Day Celebrated in the European Parliament
BRUSSELS, August 11, 2010 – Today the Members of the Baloch Forum in the European Parliament hosted a
dinner with the Baloch leaders from Balochistan. Chairman Mr. Ryszard
Czarnecki, MEP, hosted the event with a presence of MEPs and a representative
from Balochistan, Mr. Mehran Baloch.
The event started with a minute's silence for [...]
Amadeus and OAG Renew and Expand Partnership
WASHINGTON, August 11, 2010 – OAG, the global leader in aviation intelligence and Amadeus, the leading
transaction processor and provider of advanced technology solutions for the
global travel and tourism industry, announce their continued alliance to
bring the industry the best and most advanced travel solutions.
This renewed agreement enhances and expands a long [...]
Allied World Asia Announces Susan Chmieleski and Peter Ford to Speak at Hospital Management Asia 2010 Conference
PEMBROKE, Bermuda, August 11, 2010 – Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd (NYSE: AWH) announced today
that Susan Chmieleski, Senior Vice President, Healthcare and Risk Management
for Allied World U.S. and Peter Ford, Vice President and Head of Healthcare
Liability for the Asia Pacific region, will be speaking at the Hospital
Management Asia 2010 conference. The event takes [...]
Mission Workshop Lands in Europe and Finds a New Home in London
SAN FRANCISCO, August 11, 2010 – Mission Workshop (www.missionworkshop.com), a San Francisco-based
company that creates bags, clothing, and shoes for urban cyclists and world
travelers alike, has opened their new European base of operations in
collaboration with London's handmade bike builders, 14 Bike Co. The
newly-forged space is a rebirth of 14 Bike Co's original East London retail
space [...]
Superbreak Sees Airport Hotel Sales Take Off This Summer
YORK, England, August 11, 2010 – Superbreak, the short break specialist has reported a surge in airport
hotel sales so far this summer, through both the trade and direct arms of the
business.
The tour operator has seen growth of 17% in bed night sales across the 29
UK airport hotels (www.superbreak.com/airport-hotels/) in its
portfolio. [...]
Indonesia, Brazil and Venezuela Lead Global Surge in Twitter Usage
Global Audience to Twitter.com Doubles in Past Year, as Latin American Audience Grows Fourfold
RESTON, Virginia, August 11, 2010 – comScore, Inc. (Nasdaq: SCOR), a leader in measuring the digital world,
today released a report on Twitter.com growth worldwide. The study found that
in June, nearly 93 million Internet users visited Twitter.com, an increase of
109 percent from [...]
Servo Awarded Framework Agreement for UK Public Sector IT Managed Services
LONDON, August 13, 2010 – Servo is one of only 12 IT companies in the UK to be awarded a framework
agreement for IT managed services by Buying Solutions, the national
procurement partner for all UK public services and part of the Efficiency and
Reform Group within the Cabinet Office.
By using the framework [...]
Ricoh Photo Gallery RING CUBE to Participate in TOKYO PHOTO 2010
TOKYO, August 13, 2010 – Ricoh Co., Ltd., announced on August 13 that the Ricoh photo gallery RING
CUBE will present "ARTIST PROJECT Photo Exhibition – GR DIGITAL III x STUSSY"
at the TOKYO PHOTO 2010 event to be held beginning Friday, September 17, 2010
(at academyhills40 in Roppongi Hills).
(Photo: photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100806/RICOH )
[...]
A Fruitful Furniture Sourcing Trip in Guangzhou
GUANGZHOU, China, August 13, 2010 – The 26th China International Furniture Fair (Guangzhou)("CIFF") is to be
held concurrently with Homedecor + Hometextile China 2010 at the China Import
& Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China on September 3rd-6th, 2010. Focusing
on the "Export Orientation" principle, CIFF 2010 September will bring buyers
and visitors more added value with more selected [...]
Hong Kong Aviation Capital Appoints Rick Macker as Head of Capital Markets
HONG KONG, August 13, 2010 – Hong Kong Aviation Capital ('HKAC'), a leading investor in global
aviation finance, announced today that Rick Macker has been appointed Head of
Capital Markets. Rick commenced his employment with HKAC this week and is
based in the company's London office. He comes to HKAC from HSH-Nordbank AG
where he was Senior Vice-President, [...]
Germany Facing Lawsuit Over Decades-Old Bond Default
MT. PLEASANT, South Carolina, August 12, 2010 – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit issued an opinion on
Monday, August 9, 2010, affirming the U.S. District Court for the Southern
District of Florida's denial of Germany's motion to dismiss the Complaint for
lack of subject matter jurisdiction in the case of World Holdings, LLC [...]
Andrew J. Kavouras Joins Presima as Head of Clients and Business Development
MONTREAL, August 12, 2010 – Presima announced today that Andrew J. Kavouras has joined its team as
Head of Clients and Business Development, overseeing the development of
Presima's marketing and client related activities.
"We see growing investor interest in global real estate securities,"
stated Mr. Kavouras. "Presima and its accomplished investment team are well
positioned [...]
Azure Dynamics Announces Second Quarter 2010 Results
OAK PARK, Michigan, August 12, 2010 -
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– Azure Dynamics announced revenue of $3.9 million, an improvement of
215%, over the same quarter 2009. The Company reported a positive
gross margin of 8% in [...]
ActionCOACH Jas Darar Honored at ActionCOACH’s 2010 Global Conference
Jas Darar recognized and honored with the Coaches' Choice NetworkingCOACH at the company's global conference in Barcelona, Spain.
LAS VEGAS, August 12, 2010 – ActionCOACH, the world's number one business coaching firm, held its
Global Conference in Barcelona, Spain, where the company's Founder and
Chairman Brad Sugars welcomed more than 200 coaches from all over the world.
[...]
John Price Wins the GrowthCLUB Award at ActionCOACH’s Global Conference
John Price won the GrowthCLUB award at ActionCOACH's Global Conference in Barcelona, Spain.
LAS VEGAS, August 12, 2010 – ActionCOACH, the number one business coaching franchise in the world,
awarded John Price from Westhill, Scotland with the GrowthCLUB award at
ActionCOACH's Global Conference held at the Hotel Arts Barcelona, a Ritz
Carlton hotel which looks out over the [...]
Sarah Harkness Takes Home Coaches’ Choice MarketingCOACH Award at ActionCOACH’s Global Conference
Stockport-based ActionCOACH Sarah Harkness takes home a Coaches' Choice award at the Global Conference in Barcelona, Spain
LAS VEGAS, August 12, 2010 – ActionCOACH Founder and Chairman Brad Sugars recently hosted the
company's annual Global Conference in Barcelona, Spain, touted as the largest
gathering of Business Coaches in the world.
At the end of [...]
Tim Rylatt Wins Forum Poster of the Year at ActionCOACH’s Global Conference
ActionCOACH Tim Rylatt wins Forum Poster of the Year award at this year's ActionCOACH Global Conference in Barcelona, Spain
LAS VEGAS, August 12, 2010 – ActionCOACH, the world's number one business coaching firm, is renowned
for measuring success by participation… and results.
For his participation, ActionCOACH Business Coach Tim Rylatt received the
Forum Poster [...]
Shweta Jhajharia Named Most Improved Coach of the Year
Shweta Jhajharia won Most Improved Coach of the Year award at ActionCOACH's Global Conference in Barcelona, Spain.
LAS VEGAS, August 12, 2010 – The world's number one business coaching firm, ActionCOACH, named Shweta
Jhajharia the organization's Most Improved Coach at its Global Conference
held at the five-star Hotel Arts Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain.
ActionCOACH [...]
Pinnacle Biologics Appoints James L. Foght PhD to the Board of Directors
BANNOCKBURN, Illinois, August 12, 2010 – The Board of Directors of Pinnacle Biologics Inc. has appointed Mr. James
L. Foght PhD as a director of the corporation, effective July 28, 2010.
Dr. Foght has over 40 years experience in the healthcare and life science
industries. He was a co-founder of DuPont Pharmaceuticals and [...]
Acas Launches Guide to Help Businesses Understand New Equality Act
LONDON, August 12, 2010 – Acas, the employment relations service, has published new guidance to
assist businesses in understanding and preparing for the changes to the new
single Equality Act. The new Acas quick start guidance, 'The Equality Act -
what's new for employers?' demonstrates what these changes mean in practice.
John Taylor, chief [...]
Scottsdale Insurance Company Signs Contract to License Vertafore PolicyIssuance
PolicyIssuance increases productivity for General Agents
BOTHELL, Washington, August 12, 2010 – Vertafore (www.vertafore.com), a leading provider of software and
services to the insurance industry, today announced that Scottsdale Insurance
Company – one of the largest excess and surplus (E&S) and specialty lines
carriers – will license its Vertafore PolicyIssuance product. Web-based and
built to ACORD XML standards, PolicyIssuance [...]
M&S Money Urge Drivers to Make Car Security a Priority This Summer
LONDON, August 12, 2010 – M&S Money has revealed a new survey that reveals thousands of
drivers are risking invalidating car insurance claims by failing to make
vehicle security a priority.
The poll* found that more than half (56%) of UK motorists have
been victims of car crime – 12% of car owners have [...]
Parents Feel 10 Years Younger Once Kids Fly the Nest for University
YORK, England, August 12, 2010 – New research proves that 'Empty Nest Syndrome' is a thing of the past as
parents whose children move away to university are fitter, richer and have
better love-lives than ever before.
Leading student accommodation provider UNITE (
www.unite-students.com) spoke to 2000 parents whose kids flew the coop
for uni [...]
Roskill Information Services: Higher Construction Standards Will Lead to Further Growth in Demand for Vanadium
LONDON, August 12, 2010 -
– Vanadium: Global Industry Markets & Outlook (12th Edition, 2010)
– Prices for Ferrovanadium Likely to Exceed US$50 Before 2015, But Will
not Return to Highs Experienced in 2005
Vanadium prices have shown a high [...]
MyLondonInfo Offers its Clients Secure Access to Edit Listings
LONDON, August 12, 2010 – MyLondonInfo has launched its client login interface which empowers
business owners to edit their own listings.
The London (london.mydestinationinfo.com) travel website, has
recognized that while regular contact with clients is extremely important in
building lasting relationships, offering a client interface to the business
owners with listings on the site offers [...]
Excel4apps Teams with Oracle Competence Center (OC-C) to Serve European Markets
As reseller for GL Wand, OC-C brings cost effective financial reporting software for Oracle to The Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg
STAFFORD, England, August 12, 2010 – Fast-growing software developer Excel4apps, which creates time-saving
software that allows Oracle users to interface seamlessly with Excel for
report generation and distribution, has entered into a reseller agreement
with Oracle Competence Center [...]
Martin Luther King Commemoration Calls on Children of the World to ‘Weed Out Hate’
Gardening Ceremony and Proclamation at Lincoln Home National Historic Site Aims to Rally Kids to Cultivate Compassion and Hold Global Leaders to a Higher Standard
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, August 15, 2010 – The cities of Des Moines, IA and Springfield, IL, USA, have proclaimed
Saturday, August 28, 2010 "Weed Out Hate Day." The commemoration is
anticipated to reverberate [...]
The World’s Greatest Catwalk in Copenhagen
COPENHAGEN, August 14, 2010 – A fashion event of unseen dimensions takes place in Copenhagen on August
14 as the culmination of this summer's Copenhagen Fashion Week. The event
will beat the world record for the longest catwalk ever!
(Photo:
www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100814/403766 )
When tourists and Copenhageners take a stroll down [...]
US Martin Luther King Celebration Calls on Children of the World to ‘Weed Out Hate’
Gardening Ceremony and Proclamation at Lincoln Home National Historic Site Aims to Rally Kids to Cultivate Compassion and Hold Global Leaders to a Higher Standard
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, August 14, 2010 – The cities of Des Moines, IA and Springfield, IL, USA, have proclaimed
Saturday, August 28, 2010 "Weed Out Hate Day." The commemoration is
anticipated to reverberate [...]
Procter & Gamble Provides Travel Assistance to Moms of Youth Olympians at Inaugural Youth Olympic Games
Global Launch of 'Thank You Mom' Initiative Extends Campaign from Singapore through London 2012 Olympic Games
SINGAPORE, August 14, 2010 – Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) today announced the first in a series of
global 'Thank You Mom' initiatives at the inaugural Singapore 2010 Youth
Olympic Games, an international multi-sport event that features athletes
between the ages of [...]
LAN and TAM Announce Intention to Combine
SANTIAGO, Chile and SAO PAULO, August 13, 2010 – LAN Airlines S.A. (LAN) (NYSE: LFL/IPSA: LAN) and TAM S.A. (TAM)
(BM&FBOVESPA: TAMM4/NYSE: TAM) today announced that they have entered into a
non-binding MOU that outlines their intentions to combine their holdings
under a single parent entity. The combination would create a new Latin
American airline group that would [...]
Allied World Announces Repurchase of Founding Shareholder’s Warrant from The Chubb Corporation
PEMBROKE, Bermuda, August 13, 2010 – Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd (NYSE: AWH) today reported
that the company has repurchased a warrant owned by The Chubb Corporation,
which entitled Chubb to purchase a total of 2,000,000 Allied World common
shares for US$34.20 per share. Chubb has no remaining warrants to purchase
Allied World shares. The aggregate purchase [...]
Air Lease Corporation Announces the Election of Mr. Jie Chen as Executive Vice President and Managing Director Asia
LOS ANGELES, August 13, 2010 – Air Lease Corporation, the global commercial aircraft lessor announced
today the election of Mr. Jie Chen as Executive Vice President and Managing
Director Asia.
"Mr. Chen has a long and distinguished career in the commercial airline
leasing field, and we are gratified to have him join our organization," [...]
Alpha Group Announces IntraSpread(TM) Fee Structure
WHISTLER, Canada, August 13, 2010 – Alpha Group today announced, subject to regulatory approval, the fee
structure for its new trading mechanism – the Alpha IntraSpread(TM)
facility.
For trades taking place in the Alpha IntraSpread(TM) facility, Alpha
will charge its fees on a net basis i.e. there will be no fee determined by
Alpha for [...]
Spread Betting, CFD Trading and Running a Business: A Profile of Martin Belsham
LONDON, August 13, 2010 – The spread betting and CFD trading industry has long proved a natural
habitat for people who know their own minds. As an individual who states "I'm
not a bookmaker; I'm just a man who runs a business," Martin Belsham is
undoubtedly one of them. He is also chief executive of City Index
(www.cityindex.co.uk), [...]
City Index Strengthens its Position as a Leader in Products and Services Innovation With the Launch of its New Website
LONDON, August 13, 2010 – City Index, a global leader in Spread Betting, (link
www.cityindex.co.uk) Contracts for Differences (CFDs) and margined
foreign exchange, announced today the launch of its new website
(www.cityindex.co.uk).
The new website offers better navigation, a new design and an
array of content. Special features have been introduced, including a live
news ticker [...]
City Index Continues to Lead the Way in Mobile Trading by Winning Best Mobile Trading Platform of 2010 Award
LONDON, August 13, 2010 – City Index, a global leader in Spread Betting, Contracts for
Differences (CFDs) and margined foreign exchange, has won the Best Mobile
Trading Platform 2010 award, as voted for by readers of MoneyAM. City Index
received 7,575 votes, reinforcing its position as the market leader in mobile
trading.
City Index recently [...]
Battlestar Galactica Online to Feature Important Key Characters From the Syfy TV Series
SAN FRANCISCO, August 13, 2010 -
– Browser-Based MMOG to Feature Series Regulars "Number Six" (Tricia
Helfer), Sharon "Boomer" Valerii/"Number Eight" (Grace Park), Kara
"Starbuck" Thrace (Katee Sackhoff) and Other Fan Favorites
– Bigpoint CEO Heiko Hubertz to Discuss the Future of [...]
DiamondDaddy.com – Online Dating for the In-Crowd
LONDON, August 13, 2010 – Already touted as the World's classiest sugar daddy and millionaire
dating site, Diamond Daddy is perfect for those looking to find that gem of a
man or women online!
The DiamondDaddy.com site blends cutting-edge design and advanced
technology to create an online environment where even the coolest singles
will feel [...]
Liberty and Prisa Announce Commitment of Additional US$100 Million of Institutional Investors for a Total Commitment of US$500 Million
MADRID and NEW YORK, August 13, 2010 – Promotora de Informaciones, S.A. ("Prisa") (MCE: PRS.MC) and Liberty
Acquisition Holdings Corp. ("Liberty") (NYSE AMEX: LIA, LIA.U, LIA.WS)
announced today that Liberty has received additional commitments, from
prominent banks and an institutional investor, for an investment of 100
million dollars of additional cash into Liberty. The additional commitments
may be used [...]
Acas Releases 2009/10 Report
LONDON, August 13, 2010 – Summary:
Acas has published its report for the 2009/10 year, showing the
organisation dealt with more than 900 collective disputes and a record number
of conciliation cases
Body:
Acas' 2009/10 annual report shows that it dealt with more than 900
collective disputes in [...]
Tissot Unveils New Power Trio at the Watch Hut
BIRMINGHAM, England, August 13, 2010 – The World's Leading Swiss Watch Manufacturer has Unveiled Three New
Models set to Capture the Hearts, Minds and Wrists of Watch Fans the World
Over.
'Innovators by Tradition' Tissot embody over 150 years of innovation and
classic watchmaking craftsmanship, and its latest output looks set to
continue this legacy.
[...]
FlexiContent Increases Revenue for Operators During World Cup
PARIS, August 13, 2010 – eServGlobal Limited (LSE: ESG & ASX: ESV), a global telecoms
software vendor specializing in Mobile Money and Value-Added Services (VAS),
today reported increased revenue for its FlexiContent customers.
FlexiContent, available through over a dozen operators during
the 2010 soccer world cup in South Africa, allows operators to quickly
capitalize on [...]
MyMaltaInfo.com Launches Exclusive Offers on its New Booking Engine
SWIEQI, Malta, August 13, 2010 – MyMaltaInfo.com, the comprehensive online travel guide for the Maltese
Islands, has introduced exclusive deals and special offers on hotel
accommodation in Malta. The website forms part of the MyDestinationInfo.com
franchise, a fast-growing international network of online travel portals with
the objective of making unique online offers on accommodation readily
available across all of [...]
Total Terminal International Algeciras Deploys IDENTEC SOLUTIONS Innovative New Real Time Locating System for Enhanced Container Operations in Algeciras, Spain
LUSTENAU, Austria, August 13, 2010 – IDENTEC SOLUTIONS, the global-leader in industrial active RFID and sensor
based technology and solutions, announced today that Total Terminal
International Algeciras (TTI Algeciras), the container terminal operator of
Hanjin in Southern Spain, has gone live with an innovative new Real Time
Locating System from IDENTEC SOLUTIONS, for the tracking and control of
containers.
[...]
The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai, Magnificently Restored and Joyfully Re-Opened, Welcomes Guests Once Again
"When we Open the Heritage Wing and do Whatever it Takes to get Back its old Glory; we Will Send a Stronger Message – a Message That Strongly Resonates Among all of us That we can be Hurt, but we Cannot be Knocked Down"
MUMBAI, India, August 13, 2010 – As the country brings in [...]