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Latest Release of Sage 200 Works with More Mobile Devices, Adds E-Marketing and Has New Time and Expenses Management
Sage 200 2011, the latest version of the popular mid-market ERP suite from Sage, delivers increased mobile device access and includes a new, powerful e-marketing tool. Released in May 2011, the new version also includes enhancements to the products manufacturing, business intelligence, timesheets and expenses functionality - according to ERP specialist and UK Sage Partner Concentrix TSG. - June 20, 2011 - Concentrix Ltd
SociallyBuzz.com, the Fastest Growing Social Media Management Company, Launches BuzzBadges.com - the Website That Houses the Company's First Line of Social Media Products
SociallyBuzz continues to successfully provide freestanding businesses with an active social media presence. Multiple case studies prove that their BuzzBadges increase traffic, awareness, and businesses social media presence by as much as 60%. - June 20, 2011 - Sociallybuzz
Telecom IT Executives Invited to Speak at Upcoming Event
The CTO Telecom Summit team announced today that they would like to invite CTOs and C-level telecom IT executives to speak at the upcoming technology event, September 18-21, 2011 in Scottsdale, Arizona. The CTO Telecom Summit is an opportunity for attendees to have in-depth discussions, attend... - June 19, 2011 - CDM Media
WIS Publishing Explains How to "Stay Clean" (for Now) with Risk Terminator
This article provides you with the steps to configure Risk Terminator if you’re not ready to implement provisioning and enterprise role management. - June 19, 2011 - Wellesley Information Services
Two More Garages in Cincinnati for Allpro Parking Ohio
Allpro Parking Ohio, LLC begins operations at two additional facilities in Downtown Cincinnati. - June 19, 2011 - Allpro Parking
SalesGuard to Help Stimulate the Economy by Training and Recruiting New Agents
SalesGuard is opening its doors to bring on and hire new agents and provide all the training. - June 19, 2011 - SalesGuard
WIS Publishing Explains How to Share Organizational Management Data Between SAP Systems Using Transport
This article truly becomes invaluable by explaining how to effectively use the standard SAP transport system to bring in all the pertinent data required. - June 19, 2011 - Wellesley Information Services
WIS Publishing Shows SAP Professionals How to Compare Payroll Results Before and After a Major Schema Change
This will give organizations the tools to build a simple but effective table-comparison utility with a multitude of uses. - June 19, 2011 - Wellesley Information Services
Exec Digital and Frost & Sullivan Announce Partnership for GIL 2011: Silicon Valley in San Jose, CA
White Digital Media, Inc. and Frost & Sullivan announce their partnership for GIL 2011: Silicon Valley – The Global Community of Growth, Innovation and Leadership, which is taking place September 11th to the 14th at the Fairmont in San Jose, CA. Frost& Sullivan's primer community of... - June 18, 2011 - WDM Group
African Business Review and Frost & Sullivan Announce Partnership for GIL 2011 Africa in Cape Town, South Africa
African Business Review and Frost & Sullivan announce their partnership for GIL 2011: Africa - The Global Community of Growth, Innovation and Leadership, which is taking place August 25th. Frost & Sullivan's primer community of visionaries, innovators and leaders is focused on engaging,... - June 18, 2011 - WDM Group
Top Social Networking Sites with Business Review India
Social Networking Sites in India are expanding the personal and professional networks of Indians. Social networking is what Indians spend most time on while online these days. According to the latest figures released by marketing research company ComScore, 84 percent of India's Internet audience... - June 18, 2011 - WDM Group
MTN – South Africa’s Biggest Brand Leads the Way in Telecoms Market in African Business Review
In this issue of African Business Review, they take a look at the five most powerful women in the continent. From the world of politics to finance and humanitarianism, these individuals each possess qualities that have made them stand out in their respective fields. Talking of power - don’t... - June 18, 2011 - WDM Group
Easy-Forex See the Euro Remains Under Pressure as Greece’s Problems Resume
Easy-Forex dealing room noted that the euro recovered some of its losses during yesterday’s US session after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the European Union reached an agreement on Greece. Easy-Forex head dealer, Nicolas Shamtanis noted that fears of a Greek default eased after the IMF appeared willing to offer further financial aid to Greece as long as the new austerity plan is approved. - June 18, 2011 - easy-forex
Kaufmann-Rothstein International Expands Global Offices of Commodities and Energy Brokerage Services
Kaufmann-Rothstein International, a leading commodity futures and brokerage trading firm has announced recently further expansion of its commodity and brokerage global expansion services with additional international offices in Australia, Canada, Japan and Germany. In consonance with the opening... - June 18, 2011 - Kaufmann-Rothstein International
Forte Consultancy Group Hires Managing Director
Forte Consultancy Group, the preeminent provider of analytics-driven marketing and sales consultancy services in the EMEA region, today announced the hiring of Erkut Erkut as its global Managing Director. As Managing Director, Mr. Erkut will be responsible for supporting Forte Consultancy... - June 18, 2011 - Forte Consultancy Group
Scott Kiper, Senior Manager, Compensation & Benefits Consulting, Grant Thornton LLP to Speak at KC’s 401(k) Fees: What You Need to Know in 2011 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Scott Kiper, Senior Manager, Compensation & Benefits Consulting, Grant Thornton LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled:... - June 18, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Rivkin Radler Team Wins Major Victory for New York Auto Insurers - Secures Dismissal of $5,000,000 Lawsuit by No-Fault Provider
Rivkin Radler LLP led the effort which today secured a major victory for the New York automobile insurance industry, after the Supreme Court, Nassau County dismissed a laundry-list of claims against a broad range of insurers by a No-Fault healthcare provider which contended that the insurers’... - June 17, 2011 - Rivkin Radler LLP
MyReviewsNow Introduces a New Online Auction Service That Offers Deep Discounts on Premium Goods
MyReviewsNow is pleased to introduce BidRivals to discount buyers of premium goods. The company offers exciting online auctions in a simple format. Auctions have traditionally featured a variety of goods, but BidRivals specializes in brand name and luxury items. - June 17, 2011 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Shea Properties Adds Two Real Estate Veterans to Executive Team: Bryan McGowan and J.J. Abraham
Commercial real estate and capital markets veteran Bryan McGowan has been named chief operating officer and chief financial officer of Shea Properties, company officials announced today. - June 17, 2011 - Shea Properties
Digital Marketing: Get the Push vs. Pull Balance Right with African Business Review
Digital marketing is touted as the great conversation between a brand and its customers, but someone has to initiate the right conversations at the right time for your brand. Happy days indeed if your customers are spontaneously saying the right things about you, but most of the most successful... - June 17, 2011 - WDM Group
Altametrics’ Powerful Enterprise Solutions Profiled in the June Issue of Business Review Australia
The magazine takes a look at the customisable, one-of-a-kind enterprise software that software development group Altametrics is creating for restaurant groups like McDonald’s Australia and California Pizza Kitchen. - June 17, 2011 - WDM Group
Easy-Forex.com Puts Comment on Euro-Zone Greece Debate
Easy-Forex.com recently reported on the debt crisis in Greece putting pressure on the Euro. This is back in the spotlight after the S&P downgraded the country three levels to CCC, the world's lowest credit rating. Now EU financial leaders are debating whether to delay the next rescue payment. Bloomberg reported that major banks including BNP Paribas, Societe Generale SA and Credit Agricole SA may have their credit ratings cut by Moody's Investors Services because of their investments in Greece. - June 17, 2011 - easy-forex
Easy Forex Puts Perspective Under Fears of Greece’s Future
The euro plummeted yesterday as fears over Greece’s debt crisis intensified. The Greek Prime Minister, George Papandreou, offered to step down and proposed a unity government while protests in Athens against austerity measures continue. Easy Forex report that against the dollar, the euro shed 2.4% breaking below the 1.4100 level to trade as low as 1.4090 from 1.4438. - June 17, 2011 - easy-forex
Easy-Forex Put Leading IMF Candidates Under the Microscope
Following the very public arrest on charges of rape, and subsequent resignation of IMF Managing Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn as reported by CNN 19 May, Easy-Forex takes a look at a number of leading candidates have emerged and the currency markets are weighing up the possible repercussions of each potential appointment. - June 17, 2011 - easy-forex
Wayne Allyn Root to Appear on “Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies” on Friday, June 17 at 12:00 pm CT
Former Libertarian VP Candidate Wayne Allyn Root will appear on “Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies” www.winningstrategies.net on Friday, June 17, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. CT. Wayne Allyn Root is a former anchorman and TV host on Financial News Network (now known as CNBC), his careers as... - June 17, 2011 - Corporate Strategies, LLC
Matt Lafata Announced as One of HRExaminer’s Top 25 Most Influential
Matt Lafata, President of HRchitect, was listed by HRExaminer has one of the Top 25 Most Influential in Recruiting, Digital Influencers, and Talent Management. - June 17, 2011 - HRchitect
WIS Publishing's BusinessObjects Expert Explains How the New Information Design Tool Brings Speed and Efficiency to Reporting
Moving to BusinessObjects universes from Universe Designer, you will have new components at your disposal to further your effectiveness in creating new universes. - June 17, 2011 - Wellesley Information Services
WIS Publishing's BusinessObjects Web Intelligence and Voyager: BusinessObjects Expert Shows You When to Use Each
Commonly, organizations have multiple data warehouse tools for staging data, which inevitably leads to issues arising and trouble in the deployment of solutions. This article will help your company save time with the ability to consolidate your front-end software. - June 17, 2011 - Wellesley Information Services
Merrill Corporation's Richard Vestuto, Esq., to Speak at KC’s “Mitigating the Impact of Dodd-Frank's Whistleblower Provisions Live Webcast
Richard Vestuto, Esq., Vice President - Client Advisory Services, Merrill Corporation, to Speak at KC’s “Mitigating the Impact of Dodd-Frank's Whistleblower Provisions LIVE Webcast.” The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of... - June 17, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Nicholas P. Gruidl, Managing Director, M&A Tax, McGladrey to Speak at Knowledge Congress' Legal Series: Maximizing Profit Through Private Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Nicholas P. Gruidl, managing director, M&A Tax with McGladrey & Pullen LLP, a licensed CPA firm that provides assurance services under the McGladrey brand,... - June 17, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Paperly Honors Inductees Into Its Inaugural President’s Council
Top 5 Consultants earn their trip to Paperly’s headquarters in Chicago for June 24-26 event - June 17, 2011 - Paperly
Tom Kmak, CEO and Co-Founder, Fiduciary Benchmarks to Speak at KC’s 401(k) Fees: What You Need to Know in 2011 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Tom Kmak, CEO and Co-Founder, Fiduciary Benchmarks will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “401(k) Fees: What You Need to Know in... - June 17, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
AuraPortal's COO, Olivia Trilles, Discusses Current and Future Trends of Business Process Management
Panel discussion about BPM trends, with AuraPortal COO Olivia Trilles, hosted by Global ETM. - June 17, 2011 - AuraPortal
LoganBritton Supports Informatica 9.1 Offering & Launch
Informatica Corporation (NASDAQ: INFA) the world’s number one independent provider of data integration software, announced overwhelming industry support for Informatica 9.1, including a quote from LoganBritton the leading, fully accredited Informatica consulting partner since 1998. Tom... - June 16, 2011 - LoganBritton, Inc.
Tolar Manufacturing Celebrates 20 Years of Best-in-Class Transit Shelter Solutions
Corona (CA) based Tolar Manufacturing Company, Inc, a recognized industry leader in transit street furniture solutions, celebrated twenty years of providing best in class transit shelters and related amenities with a company luncheon and awards ceremony. - June 16, 2011 - Tolar Manufacturing Company, Inc
Top Franchise Domino’s Pizza Profiled in the June Issue of Food & Drink Digital
Every franchise falls into a rut sometimes; it’s how you get out of it that matters. When Domino’s Pizza realized that its fans weren’t so impressed with its 50 year old pizza recipe anymore, the brand decided to try a bold new approach to win them back: listening to its customers... - June 16, 2011 - WDM Group
Global AdNetwork Exec Takes High Profile Roles in IAB US and IAB EU
Rob Rasko, CPX Interactive's President & COO, appointed to IAB US Board of Directors and Named Co-Chair of IAB EU Brand Advertising Committee. - June 16, 2011 - CPXi
Expert Advice on the Decision to Lease or Buy in Business Review Canada
Laura Clapper of Buffini & Company explains what to keep in mind when making a decision whether to buy or lease property. It’s the age-old question on the minds of experienced and first-time homebuyers alike: Is this a good time to buy a home? With the American housing market still in... - June 16, 2011 - WDM Group
Doctors of Weight Loss Expert Announced as ASMBS’ President-Elect
The Association for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery has just announced the results of their 2011 election. Doctors of Weight Loss Inaugural Expert Dr. Jaime Ponce has been elected President of ASMBS for 2012. Dr. Ponce’s previous ASMBS positions have included: Chair of the Insurance... - June 16, 2011 - Doctors of Weight Loss
Know Your Audience and Dare to Make a Statement with Business Review Europe
In this issue of Business Review Europe we have been analysing what makes a brilliant viral video campaign and have come up with five awesome examples of video adverts which have taken the internet by storm; know your audience and dare to make a statement – find out how in this month’s... - June 16, 2011 - WDM Group
Sublime Solution Named an Acronis Platinum Level Partner in New Acronis Global Channel Partner Program
Acronis Unveils New 4-Tier Global Channel Partner Program; with Highest Platinum Level - June 16, 2011 - Sublime Solution
Alicia Rittenhouse Announces Summer Paid Internship and Scholarship Contest
Virtual Assistants World-Wide Invited to Enter. Alicia Rittenhouse, Social Media Geek Goddess has launched her Summer Virtual Assistant Geek Goddess Internship Contest. It is a world-wide competition for Virtual Assistants. Its purpose is to give back to the growing Virtual Assistance community... - June 16, 2011 - Alicia Rittenhouse, Social Media Geek Goddess
Protochips Selects PicoScientific as New Southeastern Sales Representative
Protochips has entered into an exclusive sales representation agreement with PicoScientific for the sales and distribution of its Aduro™ and Poseidon™ platforms in the Southeastern United States. - June 16, 2011 - Protochips
Innovative Home Concepts, Inc. is Voted Best Roofing and Siding Contractor in Mchenry County
Innovative Home Concepts, Inc., a remodeling company specializing in windows, siding, roofing, gutters, doors, and decks, is the proud recipient of the 2011 Best of the Fox Reader's Choice Award for Best Siding and Roofing Contractor in Mchenry County. Innovative also received recognition for being the best employer with less than 40 employees as well as one of the best handyman service, deck builder, and home remodeler in Mchenry County. - June 15, 2011 - Innovative Home Concepts, Inc
Appeals Court Grants Temporary Stay in Giordano Custody Case
The North Carolina Court of Appeals today issued a temporary stay of the custody order involving the children of Alaina Giordano, the Durham woman who is battling Stage 4 breast cancer. Attorneys for Ms. Giordano on Tuesday filed the temporary stay motion with the court, stating that Ms. Giordano... - June 15, 2011 - Alaina Giordano
The World’s Greenest Companies: IBM, HP & Johnson & Johnson in Energy Digital
The June issue of Energy Digital is available to read exclusively online to all energy industry leaders from around the globe. This month’s issue features a look inside the world’s greenest companies, revealing just what makes them leaders in sustainability. Industry leaders turn to... - June 15, 2011 - WDM Group
Rethinking the Pallet: Can Metal, Paper or Plastic Pallets Serve Your Business Better in Supply Chain Digital
In the June issue of Supply Chain Digital, the advantages and disadvantages of the four most common types of pallets are discussed. Softwood pallets are the most commonly seen, but metal, paper and plastic pallets all have their role in palletization. “Unless your company is about to host a... - June 15, 2011 - WDM Group
Mosaic Technology Named to Everything Channel’s VAR500 List
Mosaic Technology, a leading expert in virtualization and data storage technology, today announced it has been recognized by Everything Channel as a part of CRN’s 2011 VAR500 list, which ranks the top technology integrators in North America. Featuring the highest producing technology integrators and solution provider organizations in the IT channel, the VAR500 rankings consider earnings from hardware sales, software sales and managed IT services. Mosaic placed 429 in the 17th annual ranking. - June 15, 2011 - Mosaic Technology
Professional Associations Super Strengthens Female Leadership
Professional Associations Super members have recently elected Katherine Kasper as a Member Representative Director. Katherine replaces Marian Bolton, who has been a director on the board for 17 years. Ms Kasper has more than 10 years industry experience as a trust lawyer in the commercial sector,... - June 15, 2011 - Kinetic Superannuation Ltd
Professional Associations Super - Super Reform Won’t Change the Basics of Retirement Planning
With the end of the financial year approaching, Professional Associations Super says the basics of retirement saving won’t change, despite looming reforms to superannuation rules. - June 15, 2011 - Kinetic Superannuation Ltd