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If You Think Huge Corporations Are the Only Targets of Ransomware, Think Again; Nuvocomp Joins Forces with Infrascale to Defeat Ransomware
With more than 4,000 cases of ransomware reported daily and at a cost of more than $209 million in the first 3 months of 2016 (up 90% from 2015), cyber piracy has moved from the Internet’s dark corners to every corner of the globe. While this is a global threat, the United States is the most targeted nation by these thieves, receiving 28% of the total attacks worldwide. Meet ransomware's Kryptonite –Disaster Recovery and Data Protection. - October 18, 2016 - Nuvocomp
Trilogy Brands Group Premier Presenting Sponsor at Global Restaurant Leadership Conference in the Middle East
Trilogy Brands Group, a pioneer in Global Brand Development, was a Premier Presenting Sponsor at the 1st Inaugural Global Restaurant Leadership Conference 2016 held in the Middle East. - October 18, 2016 - Trilogy Brands Group
Trilogy Brands Group: Keynote Speaker at the Middle East Franchise Association Expo and Awards Ceremony 2016 in Dubai, UAE
Middle East Franchise expo is pleased to announce Trilogy Brands Group, as a Keynote Speaker at the Middle East Franchise Association Expo and Awards Ceremony, presented by His Highness Prince Bandar bin Saud bin Khaled Al Saud, Honorary Chairman of the Middle East and North Africa Franchise... - October 18, 2016 - Trilogy Brands Group
Private Bank of Decatur Marks Fourth Anniversary
Private Bank of Decatur, a division of Private Bank of Buckhead, marks occasion by thanking customers and community partners. - October 18, 2016 - Private Bank of Decatur
Eli Wilner & Company Announces Winners of 2016 Museum Frame Conservation Grant Awards
Eli Wilner and Company announced the recipients of the 2016 Museum Frame Conservation Grant Awards in five distinct categories, selected by a panel of distinguished jurors: Carrie Rebora Barratt, Annette Blaugrund, Mark Cole, Rebecca E. Lawton, and Alex Nyerges. Winners receive a complete frame restoration provided by Eli Wilner & Company - October 18, 2016 - Eli Wilner & Company
Jean T. Regan Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Jean T. Regan of Reno, Nevada has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Jean T. Regan Ms. Regan is the Senior Associate Dean of Finance at... - October 18, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Pinnacle Announces New Hires, Promotions at Southern Nevada Elysian Living Properties
Pinnacle Property Management Services, LLC, which handles property management for the Elysian Living brand of luxury apartment homes in Southern Nevada, has announced two new hires and a change in responsibilities for a third employee, effective immediately. Deborah O’Keefe has been named... - October 18, 2016 - Elysian
Haylor, Freyer & Coon, Inc. Announces Robert Rayo Elected President
At the October 13, 2016 annual Employee Owner Shareholders Meeting, Robert J. Rayo was named President of Haylor, Freyer & Coon, Inc. - October 18, 2016 - Haylor, Freyer & Coon, Inc.
Experienced Software Exec Joins Lasso CRM as Chief Operating Officer
Jerry Bauer to play strategic role in fulfilling Lasso’s vision and growth. - October 18, 2016 - Lasso Data Systems
Total Technologies and Solutions FZ-LLC - First Ever Blockchain Application Release - MENA Region
Total Technologies and Solutions FZ-LLC (‘TTS’) has released the First Blockchain Application in the MENA region. The Blockchain has the ability to create a secure immutable record (of any type of information); resulting in no central point where that information can be corrupted. - October 18, 2016 - Total Technologies and Solution FZ-LLC
Remodista Opens Women2Watch in Retail Disruption Nominations for 2017
Remodista is a community based business model that has launched a Women2Wach list in retail disruption. These nominees include business leaders and CEO's/Founders who are making waves in the retail industry. Owner of Remodista, Kelly Stickel has been making predictions about the industry for years. She is a well-renowned global e-commerce expert. 30 out of 80 nominees have been promoted or changed companies in the last three quarters from the 2016 list. - October 17, 2016 - Remodista
Clarizen "Leads the Pack” in Enterprise Collaborative Work Management Evaluation by Independent Research Firm
Evaluation Based on Strategy, Current Offering and Market Presence - October 17, 2016 - Clarizen
Deniz Olmez Celebrates Amazon Consultant Status, Officially Recognized by the FORTUNE 500 Giant
Deniz Olmez, one of the world’s leading Amazon Consultants, has today confirmed that he is honored to have been formally recognized by the FORTUNE 500 company for his outstanding contribution in providing tailored services to e-commerce companies around the world. Amazon, now ranked No.18 in... - October 17, 2016 - Deniz Olmez
Announcing Acquisition of Continental Products Company
KEENE Building Products and Dependable would like to announce the addition to the portfolio of companies owned by KEENE Family Holdings. The Continental Products Company, a manufacturing firm with branded products in the Greenhouse and Log Cabin industry and a strong presence in specialty... - October 17, 2016 - Keene Building Products
Gastric Cancer Foundation Event Promotes Research Funding to Improve Treatments and Save Lives - "A Cause for Hope" on November 18 in the San Francisco Bay Area
Stomach Cancer is the third leading cause of cancer deaths in the world, and is increasingly affecting young people. Yet only a tiny fraction of the nearly 1M gastric cancer sufferers worldwide have well-defined tumor mutations that can be addressed with current treatment options. To increase funding for the disease and encourage more researchers to focus on stomach cancer treatment, the Gastric Cancer Foundation will hold its Annual Event, A Cause for Hope, November 18 in the SF Bay Area. - October 17, 2016 - Gastric Cancer Foundation
The Global Timber Price Index GSPI Was Up 4.2% in the 2Q/16 After Having Fallen to the Lowest Level Since 2009 in Early 2016
Higher sawlog prices in Russia, Brazil, Germany and British Columbia in the 2Q/16 contributed to the first increase of the GSPI sawlog price index in over two years, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. An increase in lumber demand and slightly higher log trade than last year have put upward price pressure on softwood sawlogs in most major markets of the world this year. - October 16, 2016 - Wood Resources International LLC
Cheng-Lun Soo, MD Honored with Early Admission as a Top 100 Doctor and Professional of the Year for 2017 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Cheng-Lun Soo, MD of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma has been honored with early admission as a Top 100 Doctor and Professional of the Year for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding achievements and high level of success for over 23 years in the field of... - October 15, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Debra L. Rahmoeller Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Debra L. Rahmoeller of Springfield, Missouri has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 6 years in the field of art. About Debra L. Rahmoeller Ms. Rahmoeller is an... - October 15, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
You First Foundation Golf Event Raises Funds to Support Brain Injury Victims and Their Families
First Service Credit Union's You First Foundation raises $30,000 in 2nd annual charity golf tournament. - October 14, 2016 - You First Foundation
ORTHOReBIRTH USA Attending National Spine Meeting
ORTHOReBIRTH USA of Georgetown, Texas, is attending the North American Spine Society meeting for 2016. The meeting starts on October 26 and ends on October 29 in Boston, Massachusetts. The premier spine meeting in North America, NASS 2016, has hundreds of companies from around the globe coming... - October 14, 2016 - ORTHOReBIRTH USA
Japanese Biologics Company Expands to Texas
ORTHOReBIRTH Co Ltd., a leading manufacturer of novel biologic products, announced the formation of ORTHOReBIRTH USA, previously Siena Biologics (Austin). The U.S. introduction of ORTHOReBIRTH’s products signals a new high-quality resource for doctors and patients throughout the... - October 14, 2016 - ORTHOReBIRTH USA
NAWRB to Presidential Candidates: What Are Your Plans Regarding the Oversight of Community and Local Banks?
The National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses (NAWRB) would like to know presidential candidates’ plans regarding the oversight of community and local banks if they are elected. Compliance and regulations have enforced disproportionate strain and costs on small banks in recent... - October 14, 2016 - The National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses
Mentor Empowers Teens to Live Above Bullying, Drama and Societal Pressure in New Book
Rasheda Kamaria Williams, an award-winning mentor and chief empowering officer for Empowered Flower Girl, explores how girls and young women can use their personal power to make a difference in her new book, “Be EmPOWERed: How to Live Above & Beyond Life’s Drama.” Written for and inspired by girls, “Be EmPOWERed” is an interactive guidebook and journal packed with inspirational prose, thought-provoking questions and written activities. - October 14, 2016 - Empowered Flower Girl LLC
Details on Shocking Fundraiser for Children with Cancer
Company Raises Thousands for 3, 11 and 13-Year-Old’s While Playing Golf - October 14, 2016 - Residential Home Funding Corp.
Advanced Allocations for Microsoft Dynamics GP Now Has Intercompany Capabilities
Admiral Consulting Group Announces Release of Advanced Allocations 7.0. - October 14, 2016 - Admiral Consulting Group
Admiral Consulting Group Boosts SmartList with Added ActiveConnect Functionality
ActiveConnect gives Microsoft Dynamics GP a fast, easy way to run custom SmartLists. - October 14, 2016 - Admiral Consulting Group
Mahaffey Tent & Event Rentals Appoints Daniels as Director of Operations
Mahaffey Tent & Event Rentals, the most trusted event rental provider in the South, today announced the addition of John "Jack" Daniels as director of operations. He brings more than 20 years of experience in event planning and operations to the team. "One of the key strategies... - October 14, 2016 - Mahaffey Tent & Event Rentals
Bouncer Depot Launched Cheaper Production Line of Bounce Houses for Residential Use with Quality Identical to Commercial Inflatables
Bouncer Depot, commercial bounce house and inflatable water slide manufacturer, launched new and cheaper line of products made to meet residential needs and requirements. - October 13, 2016 - Bouncer Depot
Alabama Author and Haunted Collector Releases New Novel "Tammy Baby"
Kevin Cain, and Alabama author, paranormal investigator and haunted collector releases his third novel, "Tammy Baby," based on the true story of a haunted doll. - October 13, 2016 - Kevin Cain
Retinal Consultants of Arizona Opens Largest, Most Advanced Clinical, Surgical & Retina Research Institute in Phoenix
Retinal Consultants of Arizona (RCA) – one of the nation’s leading Retina & Vitreous clinical research and patient treatment facilities – announces the opening of a 35,000 sq. foot clinical, surgical and research facility to continue addressing the growing number of Arizonans dealing with retina related disease such as age-related macular degeneration and diabetic eye disease – both are leading causes of blindness nationally. - October 13, 2016 - Retinal Consultants of Arizona
Mission Federal Credit Union Reaches Milestones of 200,000 Customers, $3 Billion in Assets
Mission Federal Credit Union, San Diego’s largest locally based financial institution exclusively serving San Diego County, has reached the milestone of 200,000 customers and $3 billion in assets, and is thanking customers with a Member Appreciation Week celebration and other... - October 13, 2016 - Mission Federal Credit Union
Source One’s Strategic Sourcing Experts Demonstrate Procurement’s Value at Upcoming Industry Events
Leading procurement consultancy, Source One Management Services, LLC is preparing for an exciting fourth quarter. The firm’s strategic sourcing thought leaders and spend management experts will be featured speakers on Procurement Transformation, Metrics, and Reporting at two upcoming industry... - October 13, 2016 - Source One, a Corcentric Company
jb&co Marketing Firm Upgrades to LLC from Sole Proprietorship
Reno, Nevada-based marketing strategy consulting firm start-up has just obtained its LLC status, looking to grow both local and national client base. - October 13, 2016 - jb&co
Lone Worker Protection Provider, Send For Help Group Reports Record Growth for Fourth Year Running
The Send For Help Group – the world’s largest lone worker protection provider, are pleased to announce record growth and profits for the financial year 2015/16. The figures, published in Send for Help Limited’s Annual Report found that for the year ending 31st March 2016, turnover was up 81% year-on-year and operating profits had also increased by 42% within the same period. - October 13, 2016 - Skyguard Ltd
Operative Experience to Deliver First Commercial Sale of World's Only "Hands-In-The-Body" Emergency Obstetric Simulator, C-Celia
Operative Experience, Inc., a fast rising developer of high-fidelity human simulators for surgical and pre-hospital education, today announced the first commercial sale of its state-of-the-art emergency obstetrics skills simulator, C-Celia™ to Manatee Technical College (MTC), a... - October 12, 2016 - Operative Experience, Inc.
Ignite Visibility Named #1 SEO Consulting Firm in the United States by Clutch.co
Independent research firm Clutch recognized Ignite Visibility as the top market leader in search engine optimization (SEO) in the nation in its most recent Leaders Matrix. Ignite Visibility previously had been named by Clutch.co the second top market SEO consulting company in the United States,... - October 12, 2016 - Ignite Visibility
Honored Lifetime Member, Joyce L. Morrison, to be Recognized as Woman of the Month of November 2016 by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Joyce L. Morrison of St. Joseph, Missouri, has attained recognition in America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals for her achievements in the field of Animal Health. To commend her, she will be featured as Woman of the Month of November 2016. - October 12, 2016 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Hollywood Comes to Wimbledon
Picture Palace Movie Posters specialize in genuine original rare vintage film posters (1930-1980), including James Bond, Hammer, Ealing, Hollywood greats, Film Noir and many more. To celebrate the launch of www.picturepalacemovieposters.com they're having a party in Wimbledon on 29th Oct. - October 12, 2016 - Brook Cottage Shepherd Huts
Holiday 2016 Shines Bright for Texas Entrepreneur Whose Experience Beams from the Capitol Tree to the U.S. Navy
DIY Decor Doesn’t Have to be Expensive or Difficult - $8.4 Billion Estimated for 2016 Halloween Spending - 171 Million People Celebrating - October 12, 2016 - Christmas Light Source
NACCE Honors Student Entrepreneurs at 14th Annual Conference
The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE), the nation’s leading organization focused on promoting entrepreneurship through community colleges, has honored outstanding student entrepreneurs at its 14th Annual Conference, underway now in Sacramento. - October 12, 2016 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Advanced Patient Advocacy Leader to Speak at the South Carolina HFMA Fall Institute
Advanced Patient Advocacy, LLC (APA) announced today that Abby Birch, Vice President of Client Development, will speak at the South Carolina Healthcare Financial Management’s (HFMA) Fall Institute on October 12th, 2016. Join Millennial, Abby Birch, and Baby Boomer, Patty Gentile of... - October 12, 2016 - Advanced Patient Advocacy, LLC
Gerald Michael Group Limited Appoints New COO for Mainland China
In his new role, Johan Sia will spearhead the business in offering comprehensive financial solutions to both individuals as well as SMEs. - October 12, 2016 - Gerald Michael Group Limited
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on FCPA Compliance Audits: Best Practices in 2016 & Beyond
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled: FCPA Compliance Audits: Best Practices in 2016 & Beyond. This two-hour event is scheduled on October 28, 2016 at... - October 12, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on The Dynamic Era of Labor and Employment Law: What’s In and Out of 2016
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled: The Dynamic Era of Labor and Employment Law: What’s In and Out of 2016. This two-hour event is scheduled on... - October 12, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
Jobber Group Focuses on the Talent Struggles of Fast Growth Companies
Jobber Group is a new kind of talent firm, using People First Principles. - October 12, 2016 - Jobber Group
The Leading Viewer for Microsoft Project Files Keeps in Step with Microsoft’s Newest OS Server and Collaboration Tool
The latest release - Seavus Project Viewer 14 is empowered with support for Windows Server 2016 and SharePoint Server 2016 - October 12, 2016 - Synami
LED Pilot Truck Sign - A Brand New Wireless Interactive Digital Pilot Truck Sign
Verbalized Signs, an Edmonton based technology firm, has integrated a brand new wireless interactive digital pilot truck sign. Users can easily update and control the sign functionalities like strobes, actuators and bus lights all from the unique Verbalized app. The preset messages to display the... - October 11, 2016 - Verbalized Limited
NACCE Names 2016 IMPACT Award Winners at National Conference
The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE), the nation’s leading organization focused on promoting entrepreneurship through community colleges, partnered with ed2go to honor two educators with Impact Awards at its 14th Annual Conference October 8-11 in Sacramento. NACCE Impact Awards honor faculty and staff members who have shown excellence in providing entrepreneurial education and technical assistance. - October 11, 2016 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Microsoft Dynamics EMV Chip and Pin Integration and House Account Signature on ISC250 Released for Microsoft RMS
System Solutions has released software for the Microsoft RMS EMV Chip and Pin Integration. This software enables retailers with Microsoft RMS to process EMV transactions using Verifone VX805 and Ingenico ISC250, including House Account signature capture. EMV Processing is available for the... - October 11, 2016 - System Solutions LLC
Avionté Recognized for Its Corporate Social Responsibility with the ASA Care Award
Avionté shows leadership in CSR through their Avionté Hope Foundation program. - October 11, 2016 - Avionte Staffing Software