European CEO Telepresence Awards 2009LONDON - European CEO, the premier pan-European publication for business leaders, has announced the winners of its Telepresence Awards 2009. The awards were announced in the June-July issue of the magazine, released this month. The winners were as follows: Bridging the Global Divide - European CEO is Proud to Announce Tata Communications as ‘Telepresence Managed Service Provider of the Year 2009′LONDON - The publication recognised that since launching their managed telepresence service in July 2008, Tata Communications has been leading the industry with their innovative and comprehensive strategy. According to Peter Quinlan, Tata Communications is the first provider to open public telepresence rooms, with a global network of public telepresence rooms which customers can access on a pay-per-use basis. Starting with four public rooms in India, their coverage has expanded to ten rooms: Mumbai, Bangalore (2 rooms), Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, London, Boston, Manila and also Santa Clara, California (Cisco location). Tata Communications plans to significantly expand their global network of rooms by the end of 2009. RISI Confirms BTG Group and StepChange Consulting as Sponsors for New PPI Awards EventBRUSSELS - RISI is pleased to announce that the BTG Group and StepChange Consulting have signed on as sponsors of the 2009 Pulp & Paper International (PPI) Awards program. The PPI Awards will honor leadership, vision, innovation and strategic accomplishments of companies, mills and individuals within the pulp and paper industry. The PPI Awards are the only global awards dedicated to recognizing these achievements in the sector. Redknee Recognized at Industry Innovation AwardsTORONTO - Customer Care Solution Named Finalist at Infovision Awards 2009 Redknee (TSX: RKN), a leading provider of business-critical software and solutions for communications service providers, is pleased to announce that its customer care solution, “One Call Resolution”, has been named a finalist at the InfoVision Awards 2009. Nominated by the International Engineering Consortium (IEC) and the Broadband World Forum Europe 2009 for its capability to successfully support network and services management operations, One Call Resolution has been recognized for its success in enhancing customer service performance and leadership for communication service providers. Northern Trust Named Fund of Hedge Funds Administrator of the YearLONDON - Awards held in association with HFMWeek magazine Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) has been awarded the Fund of Hedge Funds Administrator of the Year award at the inaugural HFMWeek Service Provider Awards, held in London in May. Alcan Packaging Receives 18 Awards for Outstanding Achievements in Printing and GraphicsMONTREAL - Alcan Packaging, a business unit of Rio Tinto Alcan, has been recognised for outstanding achievements in printing and graphics by both the Packaging and Label Gravure Association Global (PLGA) and the Packaging Association of Canada (PAC). Platts Seeks Nominations for 2009 Global Energy AwardsNEW YORK - Platts, a leading energy information provider and a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP), is currently seeking nominations for the 11th annual Platts Global Energy Awards, which recognize excellence of companies and individuals in the global energy industry. Eighteen performance categories will be recognized. All nominations must be received by September 12, 2009 to be considered. Butterfield Fulcrum Wins Best Single Manager Administrator Award At HFMWeek European Service Provider AwardsLONDON - Butterfield Fulcrum, a leading independent administrator for the alternative investment industry, has been named Best Single Manager Administrator at the inaugural HFMWeek European Service Provider Awards. Butterfield Fulcrum beat out five other firms in the category on the basis of “financial progress, growth and genuine innovation.” GfK Tells Europe’s Top Retailers, ‘Consumers Are Still Buying…’BERLIN - The 14th annual RETAILVISION EUROPE in Berlin surprised newcomers and veterans alike with a positive note amid the general economic gloom for worldwide retail. The Wait is Over … YOBI.tv Announces the Winners of Season 1LOS ANGELES - Since June 2008, aspiring singers, songwriters, filmmakers, comedians, and photographers joined together in the YOBI.tv community, all in the hopes of sharing their talent and winning the grand prize. The competition, which attracted thousands of entries from 36 countries, was divided into four categories: YOBIFilm; YOBISing; YOBILaugh; YOBIPics. On Thursday, May 28, 2009 the winners were contacted and we are officially bringing the news to you first! You can watch the finalists’ reactions at www.YOBI.tv. Frost & Sullivan Celebrates Growth and Innovation at Awards BanquetLONDON - Frost & Sullivan celebrated the success of outstanding business achievement at the “2009 Growth Excellence Awards Banquet” on Wednesday 20 May. “Aristotle Onassis Prize for the Protection of the Environment”HAMBURG, Germany - International Environmental Prize to be Awarded in Future in Hamburg City Mayor Ole von Beust, City Senator for the Environment Anja Hajduk and Foundation President Anthony S. Papadimitriou today announced the future awarding of “Aristotle Onassis Prize for the Protection of the Environment”, speaking at Hamburg City Hall. The prize is endowed by the Alexander S. Onassis Public Benefit Foundation and is to be awarded in Hamburg every two years for “outstanding contributions towards protecting and improving the environment, including the long-term economical use of energy”. The first award will be in autumn 2010, and the prize may be given to individuals or organisations of all kinds, other than politicians or political parties. It is one of the highest-endowed environmental prizes in the world, carrying an award of EUR 250,000. Broadband Genie Road Trip Awards Winners UnveiledCAMBRIDGE, England - The results are now available for the first Mobile Broadband Genie Road Trip Awards. The exercise directly pitted dongles provided by six mobile broadband suppliers (O2, Orange, 3, T-mobile, Virgin Media and Vodafone) against each other on a 350-mile rail journey over two days. Frost & Sullivan Honours Ipercast International With World Content Delivery Networks Hot Investment Opportunity AwardLONDON - The 2009 Frost & Sullivan World Content Delivery Networks Hot Investment Opportunity Award is presented to Ipercast International, a France-based Content Delivery Networks (CDN) service provider. In a highly competitive CDN landscape, Ipercast has differentiated itself by building a repertoire of exceptional multimedia broadcasting solutions on Internet Protocol (IP) platforms. Healthy Success for Kwik Fit InsuranceGLASGOW - Leading UK insurance intermediary Kwik Fit Insurance has been awarded the Gold Award from the Scottish Centre for Healthy Working Lives, confirming them as one of the safest and healthiest employers in the UK. Smart Recognition for Kwik Fit InsuranceGLASGOW - Multi award-winning Lanarkshire Company, Kwik Fit Insurance, has picked up yet another prestigious industry accolade. The Global BoardroomLONDON - European CEO is proud to announce Tandberg, the leading global provider of telepresence and high-definition video conferencing solutions, as its Telepresence Provider of the Year for 2009. French Director to Receive 2009 Ibsen AwardOSLO - The second International Ibsen Award goes to French theatre director and founder of Theatre du Soleil, Ariane Mnouchkine. Hain Celestial UK Cited As No. 1 Green Food and Drink Company in BritainMELVILLE, New York - JUMPS INTO TOP 10 OVERALL IN SECOND ANNUAL SUNDAY TIMES GREEN LIST The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: HAIN), a leading natural and organic products company, today announced the selection of Hain Celestial UK as a recipient of The Sunday Times Best Green Companies Award 2009 with the rank of No. 1 in the food and drink sector. In overall rankings the Company jumped up 31 places into the top 10 this year due to an impressive menu of initiatives to limit its impact on the environment. According to the second annual “Sunday Times Green List” published with The Sunday Times on Sunday, May 24, in overall rankings Hain Celestial UK scored tops in its field among 60 companies recognized for their efforts to reduce waste and educate employees on the best and most efficient recycling methods. Trusted Shops Seal of Approval Awarded to Onlineprinters.comCOLOGNE, Germany - The English-language version of German online shop Onlineprinters GmbH - one of the largest specialist providers of online printed material - has just been awarded the Trusted Shops seal of approval. At www.onlineprinters.com , in addition to enjoying high print quality and attractive prices, private and commercial customers will also benefit immediately from the unique money-back guarantee offered throughout Europe by the well-known accreditation agency. Botanical Skincare Design Win’s Sloane in Bloom, 2009LONDON - For just four days a year, 19th - 22nd May, the stunning outfits and covetable accessories on display from the world’s leading fashion brands aren’t the things that really catch the eye, as you stroll around the Sloane Square area. Alliance Engineering Receives FIATECH 2008 CETI AwardHOUSTON, Texas - Using AVEVA PDMS Technology, Company Fast Tracks World’s Largest Energy Projects Abu Dhabi Welcomes Nominations in Nine Book AwardsABU DHABI - Rashed Al Oraimi, the Secretary General, announced yesterday the official call for nominations for Sheikh Zayed Book Award; an international awards program to recognize writers, translators, novelists and publishers who contribute to promoting the Arabic culture. Named after the late president of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the Sheikh Zayed Book Award was launched in October 2006 to honor writers and boost the Arab publishing Industry. blinkx CEO Named Executive of the Year Finalist for 2009 American Business Awards(SM)SAN FRANCISCO - 7th annual Stevie(R) Awards will be presented on June 22 in New York City blinkx, the world’s largest and most advanced video search engine, today announced that Founder and CEO Suranga Chandratillake has been selected as a finalist for the 2009 American Business Awards in the Executive of the Year category for Media & Entertainment. Astea International is Positioned in the Visionaries Quadrant in Leading Industry Analyst Firm’s 2009 Field Service Management Magic QuadrantHORSHAM, Pennsylvania - Evaluation based on Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute Astea International Inc. (Nasdaq: ATEA), a global provider of service management and mobility solutions, today announced that it has been positioned in the Visionaries Quadrant in Gartner’s 2009 Field Service Management Magic Quadrant*. Five Star RivieraLONDON - Overseas Living magazine is proud to announce VFI Overseas Property - based in Calabria, Southern Italy - has won the award for Best Five Star Development in Italy, as part of the magazines Luxury Lifestyle Awards, 2009. Habbo Hires its HabPrenticeLONDON - Young Designer Wins Freelance Work With Habbo and Has Work Shown at Pixel Hail - An Exhibition of Art Inspired by Video Games Neohapsis Wins Red Herring Top 100 AwardCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - Neohapsis, a leading provider of governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) products and services, today announced that the company has been named one of the top 100 most promising technology companies in North America by Red Herring. Banc of America Securities-Merrill Lynch Research Dominates Leading SurveysNEW YORK - The Research organization of Bank of America and Merrill Lynch has significantly outperformed all of its competitors in client polls and research forecasting awards since the two platforms were integrated earlier this year. FireScope Receives Network Products Guide 2009 Product Innovation AwardHUNTINGTON BEACH, California - FireScope Business Service Management (BSM) Selected As Winner In Enterprise 2.0 Moneybookers Named Double Award Winners at European Digital Media Top 50 CeremonyLONDON - Moneybookers, one of Europe’s leading online payment systems, today announces that it has been awarded both the Best Execution and the Judges’ Award at the 2009 Media Momentum Awards in London. Prevx 3.0 Awarded Editors’ Choice by PCMag.comDERBY, England - In Tests PCMag.com Stated That Prevx 3.0 Detected More Threats Than Other Products and Overall Scored Better Than Signature-Based Competition Prevx Included in 2009 Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection PlatformsDERBY, England - Cyber Security company Prevx today announces its position as a niche player in the highly-respected Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms. The quadrant is prepared over some time and evaluates a variety of criteria, taking into account a vendor’s ability to execute, alongside their overall completeness of vision. In the Presence of the President of the State of Israel, Mr. Shimon Peres the 2009 Dan David Prize was Awarded toTEL AVIV, Israel - Professor Paolo de Bernardis, Professor Andrew Lange and Professor Paul Richards for Their Contribution for the Past Time Dimension in the Field of Astrophysics - History of the Universe Winners Announced for Ethernet Expo Europe AwardsLONDON - Four awards celebrate service provider and product excellence The winners of Light Reading’s prestigious Ethernet Expo: Europe 2009 Awards were announced yesterday as a finale to the highly successful conference and exhibition at the ExCel Conference Centre in London. In the Vendor of the Year category two winners were announced: Alcatel-Lucent’s Service Router Portfolio for the Best Infrastructure Product, and ANDA EtherReach for the Best Access Product. Meanwhile British Telecom’s Etherflow UK scooped the Best New Service, and COLT Telecom the Best Product Portfolio in the Service Provider of the Year categories. |
