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Gartner Names XMPro the First Australian Business Process Management Cool Vendor

XMPro has been selected by Gartner as one of only five Cool Vendors in Business Process Management (BPM) across the globe. It is the first time that an Australian BPM Vendor has been named a Cool BPM Vendor since the reports initiated in 2004. - May 02, 2012 - XMPro Inc.

China Log and Lumber Imports Down in 1Q/12, with Russia and New Zealand Suppliers Hit the Hardest, While North America Gained Market Share

China’s demand for logs and lumber fell in late 2011 and early 2012 because of their slowing housing market. However, over the past ten years, importation of wood products has increased dramatically, as reported in the Wood Resource Quarterly. Lately, North American log and lumber exporters have increased their market share in China at the expense of exporters in Russia and New Zealand. - April 28, 2012 - Wood Resources International LLC

Despite the Global Financial Crisis, the Banking Sector in Poland Records Robust Growth, Says Inteliace Research

“The good condition of banks operating in Poland is contrasting with the troubled banking sectors in Western Europe,” says Marcin Mazurek, director of Inteliace Research, during a presentation of Inteliace’s latest report, Banking Market in Poland, 2012-2014. Despite the... - April 28, 2012 - Inteliace Research

Marketest Has Recently Published Market Research Report Entitled, "Lifestyle and Home Services"

Marketest has recently published Market Research Report entitled, “Lifestyle and Home Services.” This market report is available now at Marketest.co.uk. Marketest, a subsidiary of Netetude UK offers a comprehensive report on consumer opinion regarding services available to help people for their household chores. - April 27, 2012 - Marketest (Netetude UK Ltd)

Research Shows Consumers' Increasing Focus on Local Searches

As brick-and-mortar businesses turn toward online marketing initiatives to assist with further promotion of services and goods, the need for local website optimization continues to rise. SteadyRain, a full-service digital agency located in St. Louis, looked further into this emergence, and its... - April 27, 2012 - SteadyRain

Renewable Energy Set to Dominate UAE Power Sector Landscape

UAE policy makers to focus on renewable energy to meets its burgeoning electricity demand. - April 26, 2012 - KuicK Research

MyPrivateBanking Report: Most Banks Struggle with Social Media

In a global ranking of the social media presences of the world’s top 50 banks Citibank comes out as winner, but two-thirds of the surveyed banks still fail to grasp the opportunities of social media such as Facebook and Twitter. - April 25, 2012 - MyPrivateBanking GmbH

Drop in Involuntary Part-Time Workforce Signals Better Opportunities Await

400,000 Workers Successfully Transitioned Out of Part-Time Employment in March. - April 22, 2012 - HallieCrawford.com, LLC

100% Top-Tier Clients Will Recommend Global Intelligence Alliance

Global Intelligence Alliance (GIA)announces survey findings that show that 100% of its top-tier clients would consider recommending GIA. - April 21, 2012 - Global Intelligence Alliance Group

Monthly M&A Insider Report, March 2012

Download the Free report here: http://www.datasitedeal.com/forms/OFFER_UK_96 Merrill Datasite, in association with mergermarket, presents the March edition of the Monthly M&A Insider Report, which provides an insight into global deal flow by region, detailing transactional statistics and... - April 20, 2012 - merrill

Ceram Publishes Revised Guide: Toxic Metal Release from Ceramics and Glass Tableware in Contact with Food

A 2012 Guide to Worldwide Standards and Regulations - April 20, 2012 - Lucideon

First-Time Foreclosures in the City Still Down But Pre-Foreclosures Are Slightly Up in Q1 2012

The number of new scheduled NYC foreclosure auctions was down 18% in Q1 2012 compared to Q1 2011, and was down 6% from Q4 2011. - April 19, 2012 - PropertyShark.com

Presque Isle Downs & Casino Racetrack One of Safest in Nation

The Thoroughbred Times conducted a recent study which determined that Presque Isle Downs & Casino is one of the safest race tracks in the nation for horses to run. Presque Isle Downs & Casino scored a rate of 0.94 injury incidents per 1000 starts which is far below the industry standard of... - April 19, 2012 - MTR

IEEE DySPAN 2012 to Explore Dynamic Spectrum Access & Cognitive Radio Technologies & Policies from October 16 – 19, 2012 in Bellevue, Washington

International Event Dedicated to the Efficient Use of the Radio Spectrum Announces May 18, 2012 as “Call for Papers” Deadline - April 19, 2012 - IEEE Communications Society

Agcapita Farmland Investment Partners - Saskatchewan Farmland Values Increase 21.7% in 2011

According to the recently released report on farmland values issued by Farmland Credit Canada, "In the second half of 2011, farmland values in Saskatchewan increased an average of 10.1%, the highest average increase across Canada. This followed gains of 11.6% and 2.7% in the previous two... - April 19, 2012 - Agcapita Partners LP

Award Winning CEO Launches Much Awaited Book on Today's Women in the Workplace in America

How to Succeed In a Testosterone World Without Losing Estrogen is an engaging title which holds a secret within to unlock true “equality” for women in America - loaded with facts, statistics and indispensable lessons for inclusion and equality in the workplace. - April 17, 2012 - Gallagher & Gallagher Worldwide, Inc.

Cibecs and IDG Launch the 2012 Business Data Loss Survey

Every year Cibecs runs the Business Data Loss Survey, uncovering the major IT challenges around data protection, and providing industry insight. This year, Cibecs is partnering with IDG to launch the 2012 Business Data Loss Survey. - April 17, 2012 - Cibecs

Marmara Region to Dominate Turkish Wind Power Industry Landscape

Abundance of wind resources and presence of large number of wind farms resulting in dominance of Marmara Region. - April 13, 2012 - KuicK Research

Rapid Growth of the Egyptian Online Travel Market

In its latest “Egypt On line Travel Report 2012” Cairo-based secondary market research firm egyptlastminute.com analyses the Egyptian online travel market. In addition to the total Arab market, the report covers the largest markets in the Middle East with 20 additional countries in... - April 13, 2012 - egyptlastminute.com

Countywide Community Indicator Report Unveiled

Annual report reveals Orange County’s health and trends as it relates to the economy, environment and populace. - April 08, 2012 - Children and Families Commission of Orange County

Wood Pellet Exports from the US and Canada to Europe Reached a Record High in the 4Q/11 Thanks to Increased Demand in the United Kingdom

Exports of wood pellets from North America to Europe reached a record of over two million tons in 2011, according to analysis reported in the North American Wood Fiber Review. Canada has long been the main exporter of pellets but in the second half of 2011, the US caught up and exported an equal volume to Canada. - April 07, 2012 - Wood Resources International LLC

Water Details LLC Project Database Passes 400 Mark

Water Details Project Database for water professionals has passed 400. The project database offers subscribers with up to date project and contact information about many water related projects from WWTP to pipeline projects. - April 05, 2012 - Water Details LLC

Foodista and Zephyr Adventures Announce Results of First "State of Food Blogging Survey"

Foodista.com (http://www.foodista.com/), the recipe, cooking, and food news source, and Zephyr Adventures (http://www.zephyradventures.com/), organizers of the Wine Bloggers Conference, announced today the results of their first State of Food Blogging Survey conducted in February 2012. Foodista.com... - April 04, 2012 - Foodista.com

Global Sawlog Prices Fell in Late 2011, Especially in Lumber Export-Oriented Countries Such as Western Canada, Finland, Sweden, Russia and New Zealand

Weakening lumber markets in Asia and Europe reduced demand for sawlogs in many countries late last year. As a result, log prices in a number of the major lumber-producing countries in the world fell during the second half of 2011, according to the market report the Wood Resource Quarterly. - April 04, 2012 - Wood Resources International LLC

Age UK Enterprises Choose BOARD to Unify Their Reporting & Analytics

BOARD International is pleased to confirm their latest client, Age UK Enterprises. - April 04, 2012 - BOARD UK

Marketest Has Recently Published Market Research Report Entitled, "Flower Shop / Florist"

Marketest has recently published Market Research Report entitled, “Flower Shop / Florist.” This market report is available now at Marketest.co.uk. - April 01, 2012 - Marketest (Netetude UK Ltd)

India Male Cosmetics Market Anticipated to Reach INR 3000 Crore by 2016: KuicK Research

Wider product availability coupled with increasing per capita spending to drive Indian Male Cosmetics Market. - April 01, 2012 - KuicK Research

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, Columbia University Medical Center Partner to Provide Leading Edge Heart Care

The affiliation with Columbia’s Division of Cardiac Surgery, ranked sixth in the nation for cardiovascular care by U.S. News & World Report, gives Sarasota Memorial and its physicians 24/7 access to the cardiac surgery faculty and researchers at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons medical school for case consultation, as well as the latest teaching, research initiatives and clinical trials under way in the academic setting. - March 29, 2012 - Sarasota Memorial Health Care System

Global Digital Forensics Named “Significant Player” in Leading Digital Forensics Industry Report on the Expanding Field

Data is everywhere, and when the problems needing answers live in the digital world, it’s the digital forensics experts that fight on the front line. - March 28, 2012 - Global Digital Forensics

TFI Envision, Inc. Selected to Rename/Rebrand St. Luke's LifeWorks

TFI Envision, Inc. was selected by St. Luke’s LifeWorks to rename and rebrand this non-profit organization that has been providing shelter and hope to individuals and families struggling with homelessness, for over 100 years. “Changing the name of this well respected organization was... - March 27, 2012 - TFI Envision, Inc.

Medimix International and Sanofi Pasteur to Present Results of Social Media Monitoring Study PMRG ANC - Orlando, March 27th, 2012

Medimix International and Sanofi Pasteur will present at the PMRG ANC results of an innovative social media study which used a powerful new tracking platform to monitor social media conversations around the globe. Scouring sites representative of English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, German and Chinese (or 80% of the languages used by online populations), the flagged mentions were analyzed by both machine and human to correctly categorize content, overall sentiment, and identify influencers. - March 23, 2012 - Medimix International

New Research Finds Potential for Science Learning in California Middle Schools Goes Untapped

California’s middle schools have the potential to provide students with high quality science education, but significant challenges limit opportunities for science learning, leaving that potential unfulfilled, according to new research released today by the Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at Wested. - March 23, 2012 - Center for The Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd

Eucalyptus and Pine Log Prices in Brazil Close to All-Time Highs in the 4Q/11

Wood costs for pulp mills and sawmills in Brazil have gone up over the past few years, reaching their highest levels in over 20 years in 2011, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. However, towards the end of the year, Eucalyptus and pine log prices fell, mainly because of the strengthening US dollar. - March 20, 2012 - Wood Resources International LLC

UK Car Crimes & Accidents Mapped - How Safe Are Your Local Streets?

To help UK motorists understand the safety of their local streets, car insurance comparison website CheapestCarInsurance.org.uk has launched an interactive crime map that combines vehicle crime data from the Police and road accident statistics from Department for Transport (DfT) with Google Maps to... - March 20, 2012 - Cheapest Car Insurance

New Medical Tourism Research Study Released: 9 Out of 10 Medical Tourists Would do It Again

Major new survey reveals the latest trends in travelling overseas for surgery: most saved thousands on treatment, 90% would recommend it to others, Belgium is number 1 choice. (Full report available on request plus case studies for all major findings and also expert analysis) - March 19, 2012 - Intuition Communication

TestiVar Launches Internet Business Science, a Collection of White Papers for Web Businesses

TestiVar, Inc. is dedicated to improving the profitability of all businesses by using the scientific method and real data. Today's launch includes 95 pages of white papers including the research data results useful for all businesses on the Internet. - March 18, 2012 - TestiVar, Inc.

Calling on New-to-Market and New-to-Export Businesses to Explore and Engage in Global Expansion Opportunities

Gain insights from International Trade Expert Elizabeth Glynn on generating business success in emerging foreign market opportunities. Federal and State funded programs supporting the business community. - March 15, 2012 - Small Business Development Center Santa Monica College

Best Canister Vacuum List Released by Vacuum Cleaner Advisor

Vacuum Cleaner Advisor has just published its 2012 list of the Best Canister Vacuums. The list helps consumers quickly identify the best machines for their cleaning needs. - March 15, 2012 - Vacuum Cleaner Advisor

"Visiongain Reveals the Top Twenty Companies in the $10.97bn Armoured Vehicles Market" in New Visiongain Report

Focusing on the top 20 players within the armoured vehicles market, Visiongain’s latest competitor analysis report assesses that the leading armoured vehicles companies are set to prioritise adaptability in order to guard against unknown threats in the coming years, in a global market worth $10.97bn in 2012 according to Visiongain research. - March 14, 2012 - visiongain

Agcapita Farmland Fund III is Pleased to Announce Its Third Closing. Agcapita III is the Only Farmland Investment Fund Eligible for RRSPs.

Agcapita Farmland Fund III is pleased to announce its third closing. Agcapita Farmland Fund III was opened to investors in October 2011 with a $20 million offering. Agcapita Fund III is the only Canadian farmland investment fund eligible for Registered Retirement Savings Plans (“RRSP”) and has a low minimum investment of $5,000. - March 12, 2012 - Agcapita Partners LP

Water Details LLC: Water Report Includes Online Water Project Database

Clients now have online access to the Water Details' Project Database, providing water-related companies with vital project information across the US including projects such as desalination, WWTP, etc. and corresponding project contact info. - March 11, 2012 - Water Details LLC

Brooke Chase Associates, Inc. Releases State of the Industry Report Year End 2011

Joseph McElmeel, Chairman & CEO of the Executive Search Firm Brooke Chase Associates, Inc., is pleased to announce the release of the State of the Building Materials Industry – Year End 2011 Report. - March 11, 2012 - Brooke Chase Associates, Inc.

Small Medical Offices Take Lead in Growth of Electronic Health Records Adoption, According to SK&A Study

Government incentives and industry promotion play key role in converting 37 percent of solo practices to new technology. - March 10, 2012 - SK&A, A Cegedim Company

Unique Influence’s Study Reveals How Search Marketing Tools Can Dramatically Improve Google Rankings

Ryan Pitylak, 13 year veteran of the digital marketing field and CEO of Unique Influence, a full service search marketing and digital PR agency, released an in-depth study on using online tools for link prospecting and relationship management. The study was the first of its kind to describe the... - March 09, 2012 - Unique Influence, Inc.

Chariff Realty Group is Honored with 2011 CoStar Power Broker Award

Commercial Real Estate’s Leading Independent Research Service Recognizes Top Leasing and Sales Firms in the Industry - Chariff Realty Group wins in The Miami Market. Chariff Realty Group has been selected by CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP), commercial real estate’s leading independent... - March 09, 2012 - Chariff Realty Group