Melanie Sykes Launches Search for First ‘Green Voice of Great Britain’LONDON - - Winner to be Announced During 2009’s Energy Saving Week (21 October) and Will Speak up for the “Man In The Street” on Green Issues Over the Next Year 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) Genworth’s Putts for Charity(R) Initiative Generates EUR29,636 at the Mercedes-Benz ChampionshipLONDON - - With Photo The Mercedes-Benz Championship, the most recent destination on the European Tour, provided the latest backdrop for Genworth Financial’s Putts for Charity(R) initiative generating EUR29,636 for SOS Children’s Villages. 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. UK Horse Industry Launches National Campaign to “Rethink the Horse Tax” as Online Petition to the Prime Minister Goes LiveLONDON - Horse riders across the UK are joining together to urge the Government to think again about imposing an unfair “tax in all but name” on every horse owner in the UK. 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. 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. Cycle to Work by TrainLONDON - ATTN: Broadcast and Print in Staffordshire, Cheshire and Greater Manchester Virgin Trains is to become one of the first flagship Bike ‘n’ Ride train companies in the country following GBP1m joint funding from the Department for Transport and Cycling England. Unite Fears BA Suffering an Identity Crisis Over Moves to Introduce Low-cost Carrier ChargesLONDON - Unite, the UK’s largest aviation union and the largest union representing workers at British Airways, is today (Saturday) accusing BA’s management of suffering an identity crisis. It comes as the airline’s management announces that it will charge for seat reservations, a move the union believes tarnishes the carrier’s image further and is yet another misguided attempt to mimic the low-cost airlines. Blackcurrants Fight Dark Circles Under EyesLONDON - Researchers in Japan have completed an intensive study which highlights the beneficial effects of blackcurrants on dark circles under the eyes. Call the World With ClasixLONDON - Hospitality industry wakes up to TravelTalk(SM) part of a range of network based services designed specifically for the Hospitality industry. we7 Presents the Best in Home Grown TalentLONDON - - Online Music Service Launches Exclusive New Channel to Support New Artists Online music service we7 today launches its brand new showcase for unsigned talent - we7 Presents. Featuring five new unsigned artists every two months, the showcase on we7.com is an exclusive new feature designed to give up and coming acts the chance to reach a mass audience and earn money for the music they play. Artists are hand-picked by some of the most notable tastemakers in the industry including NME, Music Week, the Guardian and Ditto Music. GSMA Announces Winners of Mobile Innovation Grand Prix - Israel TournamentLONDON - The GSMA, which represents the interests of the worldwide mobile communications industry, today announced the winners of the Israel Tournament of the 2010 Mobile Innovation Grand Prix competition. The winners were announced at the GSMA’s Mobile Innovation Israel Event, which was held as part of the 13th Annual Journey Conference, a leading technology event held by Ernst & Young in Tel Aviv on September 15th. Samsung Extends Reach to Youth Audience With Launch of the ‘Corby’ FamilyLONDON - - With the Launch of Corby(TXT) and Corby(PRO), Samsung Quickly Strengthens its Position in the Youth Market Node4 : Knowledge Is PowerLONDON - Communications and Data Centre specialist Node4 is embarking upon a national awareness campaign to help businesses understand the implications of BT’s 21CN project. The multi-billion pound upgrade to the BT network across the UK affords a wealth of opportunity to end users, but following extensive customer feedback, Node4 has recognised a lack of awareness amongst the business community. Spain and UK to Lead Europe in Fresh Round of VAT IncreasesLONDON - The latest TMF EU VAT Tracker is indicating that VAT rates are set to reach new heights as member states push through rises to cope with the financial crises. With a likely 2% rise in Spain, the ending of the UK’s 2.5% reduction and a 1% rise in Finland next year, the average weighted rate will hit nearly 20% by 2010. This compares to just 18.6% in 2006. UK Triumphs With 4 Out of 5 of 2009 Praemium Imperiale LaureatesLONDON - - Japanese Awards Recognise Cultural Excellence and Diversity For the first time in the history of the Praemium Imperiale Awards, four of the five Laureates, whose names are announced today, are based in a single country - the UK. This is a great tribute to the rich cultural diversity that exists in Britain. Really Simple Systems - Simple Hosted CRM - Launches DribbleMail(TM) Advanced Emailing SolutionLONDON - - DribbleMail(TM) integrates mass-emailing functionality into Really Simple Systems’ core marketing web based CRM system enabling moderated bulk email campaigns International Transport Share Scheme LaunchedLONDON - As part of their development programme, Vyouz have released the BETA version of Share My Transport aimed at reducing CO2 emissions to compliment their reuse and recycling initiatives. Unite Rejects Jaguar Attempts to Make Workers pay for Management FailuresLONDON - Commenting on the announcement today (Thursday) by Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) of its new plan for the future of the business, Unite national secretary for the automotive sector, Dave Osborne said: Awards to Provide Framework for Improved TransparencyLONDON - With policymakers gathering at G20, critics remain sceptical as to whether more regulation is the right way to restore long-term stability to global economies. Sir David Walker, in his recently published review, pointed out that ‘principal deficiencies in the financial services sector are related much more to patterns of behaviour than to organisation’. Ahead of the publication of the Walker report, a timely event this autumn looks set to provide a national framework for improved corporate transparency and accountability as part of the solution of returning stability to the markets. The FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 companies in the shortlist for the 2009 ICSA Hermes Transparency in Governance Awards have demonstrated their recognition that institutional and private investors, regulators and politicians are looking for clear evidence of good corporate governance reporting and robust governance performance. The insurance, retail and energy sectors are amongst those represented in the shortlist. Northrop Grumman Highlights Innovative Mail Processing Solutions at Post Expo, Hannover, GermanyLONDON - Northrop Grumman Corporation’s (NYSE: NOC) postal automation subsidiary, SOLYSTIC, will display a wide range of its industry-leading mail processing technologies at Post Expo, the international postal technology exhibition and conference. Autism Care Provider Welcomes Publication of NHS Report Into Prevalence of Autism in the Adult PopulationLONDON - Brookdale Care, one of the UK’s leading providers of residential support services for people living with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD), has welcomed the publication of the NHS Information Centre’s Report Autism Spectrum Disorders in adults living in households throughout England, which draws from data gathered in the Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey 2007. New White Paper From Prologic Provides Step-by-Step Guide to PCI Compliance for Fashion RetailersLONDON - - Prologic White Paper, ‘The Challenge of PCI Compliance for Multi-Channel Retailers’, tr.im/zlmm Explains the Need for an Integrated PCI Strategy to Ensure Business Efficiency and Customer Satisfaction HSPA Mobile Broadband Technology Enjoys Strong Traction Amongst Global EnterprisesLONDON - A survey* commissioned by the GSMA of 1000 enterprises across the US, Europe and Asia Pacific has revealed that HSPA Mobile Broadband technology is growing in popularity amongst global IT decision makers. The survey revealed that a high number of global organisations currently rely on HSPA for Mobile Broadband connectivity compared to those that use WiFi. Of the organisations surveyed, 36% of IT managers/directors and CIOs worldwide currently deploy HSPA as their principle means of employee Mobile Broadband access. Burberry Closes London Fashion WeekLONDON - Burberry closed London Fashion Week tonight with the showing of its Burberry Prorsum Womenswear Spring Summer 2010 collection. Simply and Neodata Announce a Collaboration to Provide Complete Suite of Ad Serving Solutions, Ranging From Premium to PerformanceLONDON - - 22-23 September 2009, London Olympia The much anticipated launch of Simply.com from internationally acclaimed Dada.pro brings together simplicity and best practice user experience with revolutionary targeting technologies, designed to work together to achieve the greatest returns on advertising investments. New Editors Blogs on realbuzz.comLONDON - The healthy, active living website realbuzz.com, has featured blogs for their members for some time, and was the first site to introduce blogging for runners. In the massive growth in social media, they’ve still got a vast and thriving community of bloggers writing about their running challenges, losing weight and general getting fit and healthy. SVB Financial Group Appoints Head of UK, Europe and IsraelLONDON, HERZLIYA, Israel and SANTA CLARA, California - - With Photo - Company Continues Global Expansion PI Worldwide Positioned for Long Term Growth with PI Europe Leadership TeamLONDON - - Robin Wood Names Soren Lonkvist to be President and CEO PI Worldwide(R), the premier global consulting company specializing in leadership and sales development, announces that Soren Lonkvist has been named president and CEO of PI Europe, a PI Worldwide member firm. Lonkvist will take over for Robin Wood, who will continue as the company’s chairman after 12 years as chief executive. Introducing Kylie Inverse for MenLONDON - - With Photo Shot by Kylie’s friend William Baker, and featuring her gorgeous boyfriend Andres Valenscoso, Kylie’s new fragrance is set to get pulses racing! Donate Yourself to Charity for Two Months and Get PaidLONDON - - Vodafone Foundation Gives 500 People the Power to Make a Difference Today The World of Difference UK programme, delivered by the Vodafone Foundation, launches today to give 500 people the power to make a difference by putting something back into the community. The two month programme gives people the opportunity to take a paid placement with a UK charity of their choice. World of Difference UK is open to anyone over 18 in the UK who has the passion, drive and commitment to donate themselves to a charity. Taking part involves finding the right charity to suit interests, skills and experience and completing an online application form at www.vodafone.co.uk/worldofdifference by 3 November 2009. Frost & Sullivan: Electric Vehicles Voice of the Consumer - What do European Consumers Really Want From Electric Vehicles?LONDON - - Frost & Sullivan to Host Analyst Briefing on Electric Vehicles, on Tuesday, 6 October 2009, at 2:00pm BST |
