Deposit Protection for Scotland WelcomedLONDON - The announcement of a national scheme for Scotland to protect tenants’ deposits and provide Alternative Dispute Resolution for the Private Rented Sector has been welcomed by The Tenancy Deposit Scheme, TDS. The Scheme has offered to provide assistance wherever it can. Recession Concerns Ease but Global Executives Don’t Believe Bull Market Translates to Labor DemandLOS ANGELES - - Labor Market Data Rated Most Accurate Economic Indicator; Majority of Executives Feel Labor Recovery Will Lag Equity Markets The Future of Green Power - Achieving an Energy Revolution in Challenging TimesZURICH - - Indication: Picture can be downloaded free of charge under: www.presseportal.ch/de/pm/100003893/?langid=2 - Finalists Announced for the 11th Annual Platts Global Energy AwardsNEW YORK - In announcing the 2009 finalists for its annual Platts Global Energy Awards today, Platts underscores the changing emphasis of global energy toward both long-term and environment-conscious supply solutions, reporting a record number of entries and finalists in sustainable technologies, energy efficiency and green initiatives categories. BurrellesLuce Selects blinkx for Video Media Monitoring ServicesSAN FRANCISCO - - Pioneering media monitoring company enhances offering with blinkx’s patented search technology Thetutorpages.com Helps Jobless Consider a Career in TutoringLONDON - The UK’s premier tutor directory www.thetutorpages.com has launched a new Guide for anyone considering a career in private tutoring. Featured in The Times Educational Supplement Masterclass Series [1], the resource is available as a free download from The Tutor Pages website. Min Kim to Keynote 2009 Game Developers Conference(R) ChinaSAN FRANCISCO - - Nexon VP to Share Knowledge for Successfully Adapting and Monetizing Asian Games to Western Markets Added Value Launches Global Marketing InitiativesLONDON - Added Value is launching AV-id (TM), a digital insight and innovation platform that leverages the principles of social networking to help clients explore, develop and refine conceptual marketing ideas in real time. Corning Cable Systems and BPL Global CooperateLE MANS, France and BERLIN - - Two Firms Will Cooperate in Promoting Intelligent In-building Solutions as Part of FTTH Deployments in EMEA Corporate Hampers Make the Perfect Gift This ChristmasHENLEY-ON-THAMES, England - With the festive season almost upon us, Real Food Direct has put together a huge range of corporate hampers ( www.realfooddirect.co.uk/corporate-hampers.html ) to treat your employees and clients this Christmas. Each hamper has a fine selection of gourmet foods, from handmade cakes and biscuits to organic snacks and beverages. Interim Management Consultancy, Impact Executives, Reveals Results of IT Leadership ReportLONDON - Impact Executives, a leading interim management ( www.impactexecutives.com ) consultancy, has revealed striking findings from the latest Harvey Nash & CIO UK IT leadership report. Findings suggest IT has entered the downturn as a true “business” function, rather than simply a technical function. The report also reveals that businesses are now more responsive to IT led innovations that can reduce business costs or generate new sources of revenue. ‘Morally Indefensible’ Anti-Palm Oil Campaigns Threaten World’s Poor, Reveals New StudyBANGKOK - - Report exposes how attempts by environmental NGOs to restrict production, trade of palm oil (a sustainable oil) would harm successful strategies to end poverty, restrict opportunities for developing countries to reduce emissions Mohammed Officially Launches Dubai MetroDUBAI, UAE - UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has officially launched Dubai Metro’s red line, the world’s longest and the Middle East’s first fully automated, driverless rail transport system, built at a cost of Dh7.6 billion. Sheikh Mohammed announced the official opening at Mall of the Emirates Station and said that the metro would open its doors to commuters on Thursday, September 10. New Guaranteed Return Account From Skipton International Limited Paying up to 3% Gross/AERLONDON - Skipton International Limited, (www.skiptoninternational.com) the new Guernsey bank created on 28 September 2009 following the amalgamation of Skipton Guernsey and Scarborough Channel Islands, has launched a new fixed return account paying 3.00% gross/AER on deposits of over GBP100,000. The interest rate is guaranteed until 31 October 2010. We Predict Ltd Proves it can Reduce Global Automotive Warranty Costs by $2.8bn a YearLONDON - We Predict is the developer of an innovative cost forecasting system called Indico that enables automotive manufacturers to better control their warranty expenses. Taking huge historical sales and warranty claim data sets and processing them with cutting edge actuarial analytical techniques, Indico produces high accuracy warranty claim forecasts that identify emerging product and service issues at a causal part level. Asian Involvement in Sub-Saharan Africa’s Electricity Industry Will Increase, Says Frost & SullivanCAPE TOWN, South Africa - The Asian influence, especially of China, in the sub-Saharan African electricity industry will strengthen over the next five years due to the region’s need for additional generation capabilities. The intense energy consumption of the Chinese economy, the need for China to build strategic political alliances and expand its export market, the need for sub-Saharan African governments to access low-interest capital, a growing emphasis on technology transfer and the perceived intransigence of Western Governments regarding loans are some of the factors driving this growth. Sonata Among Top 10 Global R&D Service ProvidersBANGALORE, India - Sonata Software today announced that it has been rated as a leader in R&D Services, in a comprehensive industry study conducted by Zinnov Management Consulting Pvt. Ltd. In a first-of-its-kind study conducted across service providers from China, India and Eastern Europe, Sonata has been ranked among the Top 10 R&D Services players globally. Sonata is also 6th in the Software Products segment. The ranking is based on multiple parameters including innovation & expertise, people strength, operations, business models and financial strengths. Roamware Solution Achieves Deployment Milestone Network Traffic Redirection Solution now Benefits More Than two Hundred Operator NetworksSAN JOSE, California - Roamware, Inc., a global leader in mobile roaming software and solutions, today announced that its market leading solution, Network Traffic Redirection (NTR) solution, now benefits more than 200 mobile networks globally. The figure is a milestone for Roamware which has nearly 400 mobile operator networks customers worldwide. Biofuels Markets in Sub-Saharan African Can Expect Rapid Growth, Finds Frost & SullivanCAPE TOWN, South Africa - Despite serious challenges to its development, the sub-Saharan African biofuels market should experience rapid growth in the next five years. The high targets set by the European Union and the United States for the inclusion of biofuels in their fuel supply are a key driver for biofuels projects in the region. In addition, intensified government support for the market has helped attract increased investment into production. Frost & Sullivan: Slow Recovery and Future Challenges for the European Mobile IndustryLONDON - The European Mobile Industry is on the road to recovery from the economic downturn. Innovation and collaboration are crucial, paving the way for future industry developments. According to Frost & Sullivan, the Growth Partnership Company, the next mobile experience responds to customers’ needs by offering not only communication but also a combination of entertainment, convergence, communication and applications in vertical markets. Vitol Upstream Ghana Limited Assigns Interest in Two Ghana Licences to EniGENEVA - Eni announced yesterday that it has entered Ghana through the acquisition of majority stakes in the Offshore Cape Three Points (OCTP) and Offshore Cape Three Points South (OCTPS) exploration licences. India to Host the 3rd International GCA Conference in Bangalore in November 2009BANGALORE, India - - “Global Village - Are we there yet?” is the conference theme - Jointly organized in association with Public Relations Council of India (PRCI) - Final call for paper submissions and conference registrations - About 300 delegates from around the world are anticipated to participate - Supported by Purdue University, Calumet, USA and Manipal University, Symbiosis International University & Bangalore University In India Comba Creates Global Network Solutions & Services OrganizationHONG KONG - - Professional Services Portfolio Expands to Include Consultation & Network Design Services Atmel Offers megaAVR picoPower With 128 KB of Flash for Ultra-Low-Power ApplicationsSAN JOSE, California - - ATmega1284P reduces design footprint by doubling flash and quadrupling RAM size compared to existing picoPower megaAVR microcontrollers Strategic Airlines Awarded Australian AOCBRISBANE, Australia - Strategic Airlines (”Strategic”) has become the newest operator in the domestic and international market after being awarded its Australian Air Operators Certificate (AOC) by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority today. MarketsandMarkets: Healthcare Information Technology Systems Market to be Worth $53.8 Billion by 2014:WILMINGTON, Delaware - The healthcare information technology report forecasts the size of global healthcare information technology market over the period 2009 - 2014. The report analyses the key trends of the market, and segments the global healthcare information technology market ( www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/healthcare-information-techno logy-market%20-136.html) by components and into various geographic regions (with the market size of each of these regions). Further, it discusses the key market drivers, restraints and opportunities of the global healthcare information technology market. Fannie Mae Releases August 2009 Monthly SummaryWASHINGTON - Fannie Mae’s (NYSE: FNM) August 2009 Monthly Summary is now available at www.fanniemae.com/ir/monthly. The monthly summary report contains information about Fannie Mae’s monthly and year-to-date activities for our gross mortgage portfolio, mortgage-backed securities and other guarantees, interest rate risk measures, and serious delinquency rates. MarketsandMarkets: Global Probiotics Market Worth US$32.6 Billion by 2014WILMINGTON - According to a new market research report, ‘Probiotics Market (2009-2014)’(www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/probiotic- market-advanced-technologies-and-global-market-69.html), published by MarketsandMarkets (www.marketsandmarkets.com), the global probiotics market is expected to be worth US$ 32.6 billion by 2014, with the Europe and Asia accounting for nearly 42% and 30% of the total revenues respectively. The global market is expected to record a CAGR of 12.6% from 2009 to 2014. Photos: Zipcar App Now Available on the App StoreCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - - Car-Sharing Technology Locates, Reserves, Honks, Unlocks and Locks Zipcars, Providing Seamless, On-the-Go Access for iPhone and iPod touch Users Industry Veteran Joins deCarta as Vice President, Mobile Business DevelopmentSAN JOSE, California - deCarta, the leading supplier of software and services for the Location-Based Services (LBS) industry, today announced the appointment of Brian MacDonald as Vice President, Mobile Business Development. MacDonald will head up deCarta’s global mobile business development operations with a dedicated team focused on strategic partnerships with mobile operators. ViaLogy Business UpdatePASADENA, California - - Buckingham Group and ViaLogy Finalize Three Reservoir Prospects Sify Technologies Limited Files Form 20-F for the Year Ended March 31, 2009 With the U.S. Securities Exchange CommissionCHENNAI, India - Sify Technologies Limited (Nasdaq National market: SIFY), a leader in enterprise data telecom services and consumer Internet with global delivery capabilities, announced today the filing of Form 20-F, the annual return for the year ended March 31, 2009,with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 28, 2009. Chengdu Blades and Sheffield United Looking Towards the Future With the Launch of New AcademyTWICKENHAM, England - On 29 September, 2009 a vision of the future was fulfilled with the launch of the Chengdu Blades Academy. The state-of-the-art, 147,352 square meter academy is located in the Shuangliu area of Chengdu city in the Sichuan region of China. The project is the result of the unique global partnership between football clubs Sheffield United and Chengdu Blades. Automakers Unveil Significant World and North American Debuts at the Los Angeles Auto ShowLOS ANGELES - A cautiously optimistic automotive industry will kick off the North American auto show season by launching all-new vehicles and featuring ground-breaking technology at the Los Angeles Auto Show’s press days Dec. 2-3. The show will open to the public Dec. 4-13. PR Newswire Redesigns Web Site for Faster Access to News, Information and EducationNEW YORK - - New, Interactive PRNewswire.com Streamlines User Experience PR Newswire, the global leader in innovative communications and marketing services, has launched a new, interactive Web site that helps visitors navigate quickly to the products, services, knowledge resources, press releases, photos and videos for which they are searching. |
