PR Newswire’s New Web Site Delivers Best-In-Class Search-Optimized News PlatformNEW YORK - PR Newswire has unveiled a new corporate Web site featuring its best-in-class Optimized News Platform which provides communications professionals with the most powerful, most effective search engine optimization available for press releases today. Linedata Services Embeds Powerful Counterparty Risk Reporting in Beauchamp FundManagerLONDON - Linedata Services (LIN:FP), the global leader for investment and credit software, services and support, today announced version 6 of its Beauchamp FundManager product, the award-winning portfolio management solution for alternative investments. Cruise Shipping Miami Appoints New Portfolio DirectorPRINCETON, New Jersey - Cruise Shipping Miami, the international exhibition and conference serving the cruise industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Marilyn McHugh, as portfolio director. McHugh will report to Michael Kazakoff, vice president, and will be responsible for the development and growth of the Cruise Shipping brands in the global marketplace. She will be actively involved with accelerating the expansion of the CSM portfolio of products including, Cruise Shipping Miami, held each March in Miami Beach and Seatrade Med, the Mediterranean biennial cruise event. In addition, she will develop markets in the Digital Products portfolio and strategize for the launch of new events in the cruise industry. Innovative Systems’ New Strategy Focuses on Cross-Product Line Solutions to Achieve Client ObjectivesPITTSBURGH - Innovative Systems, Inc. (ISI), a leading provider of data quality, customer data integration, business intelligence support and regulatory compliance solutions worldwide today announced its new strategy to deliver compliance, data quality and customer connectivity in a common platform. This new strategy is reflected in ISI’s new Web site, recently launched at www.innovativesystems.com. Truphone Launches All-New Version of Android AppLONDON - - Completely new user interface that is more intuitive than ever before - Better account management matches Truphone for the iPhone Consolidation in AME’s Mobile Market Will Continue for Next Several Years, Finds PyramidCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - In-country consolidation in the mobile market has already begun in Africa and the Middle East and will become a more important trend over the next few years, pushing incumbents to find new ways to protect their customer base, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com). Muscle and Joint Pain Costs European Economies up to EUR240 Billion a YearBRUSSELS - - New Study Reveals Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDS) Responsible for More Sick Days Than any Other Health Condition Patton’s Multi-FXS VoIP Gateway Router Cuts OpEx for Carriers and Service ProvidersGAITHERSBURG, Maryland - - Converting up to 32 analog voice/fax calls to VoIP, Patton’s SmartNode(TM) 4400 IpChannelBank(TM) VoIP Gateway-Router delivers on the promise of convergence — simpler, lower-cost OAM. Competition Hots up for European Shared Service & Contact Centre InvestmentLONDON - Executives involved in site selection decisions for contact and shared service centres servicing the European market, are facing uncertain market conditions, but the choice of suitable locations is increasing, according to “International Shared Services and Contact Centres: International Strategies & Benchmarking Study” by consulting firms Oxford Intelligence and IBM-Plant Location International. Qatar-Bahrain Causeway to Premiere at Bridges Middle East 2009ABU DHABI, UAE - In an exclusive Bridges Middle East 2009 focus day, the Qatar-Bahrain Causeway Foundation, for the first time, will officially discuss the Qatar-Bahrain Causeway Project. Neopharma Receives Approval From UAE Ministry of Health to Manufacture H1N1 MedicineDUBAI, UAE - Neopharma, the Abu Dhabi-based pharmaceuticals manufacturer, today announced it has received clearance from the UAE Ministry of Health for the production of an antiviral medication Oseltamivir BR Flu. Elsevier Launches SciVal Funding Solution to Help U.S. Research Institutions Better Compete for GrantsAMSTERDAM - - Optimizes Grant Seeking Process by Integrating Current Funding Opportunities with Historical Award Information and Publication Data Blood Glucose Control Vital as Childhood Diabetes is set to DoubleLONDON - A recent Lancet article predicted a doubling of new cases of type 1 diabetes in European children aged under 5, and a 70% rise in cases in children under 15 years - an incidence rate exceeding all previous predictions.(1) Studies in the USA and other countries also suggest similar trends.(2) Atradius Collections Launches International Debt Collection Handbook to Steer Businesses Through Debt Collection ProcessAMSTERDAM - - The Volatility of the European and International Payment Landscape Over the Past Year Brings Debt Collections to the Top of the Businesses’ Priority List EquiLend Obtains Regulatory Approval as an Automated Trading System in OntarioNEW YORK - EquiLend is pleased to announce that they have obtained regulatory approval as an automated trading system (ATS) in Ontario, Canada. The approval by the Ontario Securities Commission and the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada allows EquiLend to offer trading services to clients in the province. More Students Explore Europe by TrainUTRECHT, Netherlands - - Eurail Pass Celebrates 50th Anniversary With Special ‘Off Peak’ Campaign Maxi-Cosi Car Seat Family: One Isofix Base, Two Car Seats, Three Years and More of Fun TogetherHELMOND, The Netherlands - - Awarded Best Innovative Baby Product 2009 25 Years after the launch of the first Maxi-Cosi infant car seat, the Maxi-Cosi Car Seat Family sets a new standard in child in-car safety. The embodiment of a quarter century of safety, technical and ergonomic innovation, parental user experiences and testing in excess of legal safety requirements, the new Car Seat Family represents the most advanced safety concept today. Frost & Sullivan: Significant Growth in Nanotechnology During the Next DecadeLONDON - The global Nanotechnology market will burgeon as leading corporations, firms, research entities, government agencies and venture capitalists jump on the abundant commercial opportunities already germinating in a recovering economy. Celebrities get Copenhagenized at the Olympic CountdownCOPENHAGEN - Oprah is going. Brazilian football legend Pele and the Spanish Royal family are going. And rumor has it, that Barack Obama is going too. They are all going to Copenhagen to take part in the Olympic Congress where the 2016 Olympic host will be announced. GEL-KINSEI 3: The Ultimate ‘Smart’ Running Shoe That Responds to Every Runner’s NeedsHOOFDDORP, Netherlands - October 2009 will mark the global launch of the GEL-KINSEI 3, the third generation of ASICS’ most innovative running shoe to date. An adaptive shoe for all types of runners, the GEL-KINSEI 3 combines new technologies such as the Guidance Line System and the Heel Clutching System with total weight reduction. Finnish National Board of Education, Save the Children and Private Sector Heads of Industry Added to Speaker Line-up for Global Education Initiative in BahrainMANAMA, Bahrain - - More Than 200 Education Professionals From Around the World Will Share Insights, Best Practices and Game-changing Ideas at October Conference PhillipsTaylorBrown Launches New IT Support for Resellers Designed to Provide High Level Rapid Problem ResolutionNOTTINGHAM, England - - ‘IT Support for Resellers’ Launched by IT Support Consultancy and Exchange Migration and Server Virtualization Specialists, PhillipsTaylorBrown, With ‘Try-before-you-buy’ Free Trial Stephen W. Borron, M.D., Named Medical Editor-In-Chief of ToxEDPHILADELPHIA - Elsevier, the leading publisher of scientific, technical and medical information announced today that, the Stephen W. Borron, M.D., has been named Medical Editor-in-Chief of ToxED (www.toxed.com/), an online clinical toxicology reference that provides clinicians with quick access to concise and comprehensive drug, poison and chemical information at the point-of-care. GetAFreelancer.com Surpasses 1,000,000 Registered UsersSYDNEY and NEW YORK - GetAFreelancer.com, the world’s top freelance job micro-outsourcing marketplace, today announced that its user base had passed one million registered users. Payment Processing - Business and Best Practise: Wirecard at the Mail Order World 2009MUNICH - From 30 September 2009 Wirecard AG will be present for two days at this year’s Mail Order World in Wiesbaden, Germany. Interested visitors can find compelling proof of the comprehensive range of services offered by this Munich-based technology enterprise. These range from electronic payments processing for all distribution channels and risk management all the way through to the associated banking services. World Future Energy Summit 2010 set to Reach Three-Year HighABU DHABI, UAE - - More Than 50 Countries Confirm Participation in Pivotal Gathering in UAE Capital ICIS Chemical Business Names LANXESS Company of the YearNEW YORK and LONDON - ICIS Chemical Business magazine is pleased to announce that Germany-based specialty chemical firm LANXESS has been named ICIS Company of the Year. World-Check Seminars set for the United States, United Kingdom, Europe and the Middle EastLONDON - World-Check, the leading provider of end-to-end risk management services, today announced its 3rd quarter seminar schedule covering compliance and due diligence best practice. Tailored for practitioners tasked with identifying risk and opportunities in new markets and compliance obligations required by legislation, such as the US Foreign Corrupt Practises Act (FCPA), the US PATRIOT Act, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) and the EU 3rd Money Laundering Directive, the seminars will include presentations by local supervisory authorities, FIU’s, legal experts and World-Check representatives. Full details of all events are available on the World-Check website www.world-check.com Skipton International Limited Launched Following Local AmalgamationsLONDON - A new and enlarged bank was launched in Guernsey on 28 September 2009, following the amalgamation of Skipton Guernsey Ltd and Scarborough Channel Islands Ltd. The launch follows the merger in the UK of the Skipton and Scarborough Building Societies on 30 March 2009. Heavy Reading Examines Current Climate for Pay TV Service With ‘Making TV Pay: The Telco Challenge’ at TelcoTV 2009IRVINE, California - - Most up-to-date, exclusive consumer survey on pay TV services from service providers gathers critical data on provider preferences, satisfaction levels, and churn drivers pcGAMESTORE.com Announces the Launch of a Buy One - Get 50% Discount Coupon and a Chance to Win a High End Gaming PCPHILADELPHIA - - Purchasers can buy as often as they like. Get a coupon for future purchases equal to 50% of the purchased game price Wirecard Bank Supports its Acquiring Clients in the Field of PCI CertificationMUNICH, Germany - - Cooperative Venture With usd.de AG Ensures Compliance With the Highest of Security Standards Double Fusion Brings Dynamic In-Game Ads to Dead to Rights(R): RetributionSAN FRANCISCO - - First dynamic in-game agreement for NAMCO BANDAI Games America opens advertising opportunities in upcoming titles Celebrating Stellar Industry Performance at Frost & Sullivan’s Excellence in Best Practices Awards BanquetLONDON - Frost & Sullivan held its prestigious ‘Excellence in Best Practices Awards Banquet’ on Thursday, September 24, 2009 at the Marriott Marble Arch, London. Frost & Sullivan Recognises Teleperformance for its Dominance in the EMEA Contact Centre Outsourcing MarketLONDON - Based on its recent analysis of the contact centre outsourcing market, Frost & Sullivan recognises Teleperformance with the 2009 EMEA Award for Market Leadership. Through its strong product portfolio, large global customer installed base, excellent financial management and ability to leverage its core strengths, the company has the largest geographic footprint in the industry. |