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Online Video Ad Budgets to Rise in 2012
Online video budgets are set to grow sharply in 2012, according to a survey by Adap.tv and Digiday – a finding which is backed up by recent evidence from online video provider Wooshii.com. - November 25, 2011 - Wooshii
42 Telecom Makes New Key Appointments as Growth Continues
42 Telecom, a specialist provider of mobile messaging technology solutions and global SMS connectivity services, today announced four new key appointments to the senior management team based in its offices in London, Malta and Singapore. The appointments signal further strategic expansion and... - November 25, 2011 - 42 TELECOM
TeePee Games Top 10 Weekly Chart
Racing Game Car Town overtakes MMO Monkey Quest. - November 25, 2011 - TeePee
Alice Herz-Sommer, the Renowned Czech pianist and the Oldest Known Survivor of the Holocaust and the Theresienstadt Concentration Camp, Celebrates Her 108th Birthday
Alice Herz-Sommer, the renowned Czech pianist and the oldest known survivor of the Holocaust and the Theresienstadt (Terezin) concentration camp, celebrates her 108th birthday this weekend. To honour her extra-ordinary life, Web of Stories is proud to present a wonderful video archive of Alice Herz-Sommer's first-hand experiences at Theresienstadt and how music helped her survive. The video stories are available free of charge for everyone to view at http://webofstories.com. - November 25, 2011 - Web of Stories Ltd
New Book "Thank You" - Half Price Offer Ends 30.11.11
The Book "Thank you" by Liggy Webb is currently on offer for half price until the end of November. - November 25, 2011 - The Learning Architect
Free Ad-Hoc Online Meetings with Team Hangout
ISL Online, the acknowledged online collaboration solutions provider, launched a free web conferencing service Team Hangout optimized for very simple to use one-click online meetings. The new web-based service starts a free online meeting directly from Facebook or the teamhangout.com website and lets users instantly share screen and perform video conferences. The service is based on the online meeting software ISL Groop, but unlike ISL Groop it is completely free of charge. - November 25, 2011 - ISL Online Ltd
Souter Charitable Trust Announces US$1 Million Donation to the Against Malaria Foundation for Anti Malaria Mosquito Nets
The Souter Charitable Trust today announced a US$1 million donation to the UK charity the Against Malaria Foundation to fund long-lasting insecticide treated nets to protect people at risk from malaria. This is one of the Trust’s single largest donations to date. Betty and Brian Souter... - November 25, 2011 - Against Malaria Foundation
MotivatEd and Premiership Rugby Launch Groundbreaking Rugby Games Website to Inspire School Curriculum Learning in Children
E-learning specialist MotivatEd has been working closely with Premiership Rugby to develop Rugbee, a National Curriculum-linked rugby-themed online entertainment zone for children aged 7 to 14. Rugbee launches on November 23rd and can be accessed at www.rugbeeground.com - November 25, 2011 - MotivatEd
Insider Look Into Car Rental Prices by Getrentalcar.com
When people try to rent a car online, they realise how much hassle and time it takes to surf through dozens of websites entering desired dates and location. Not to mention time they spend going through rental terms and conditions. - November 24, 2011 - [GET] Rental Car
Wedding Planner Named Best Wedding Service and Best New Wedding Business in East Wales
At the inaugural Welsh National Wedding Awards 2011 announced last night, Weddings by Rachel, a wedding planning professional based in Gwent has been selected to receive the prestigious Welsh National Wedding Awards 2011 Awards for Best Wedding Service and Best New Business in the East Wales Region. - November 24, 2011 - Weddings by Rachel
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Launches "Captain’s Collection" Cruise Brochure 2012/13
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is launching a new brochure of 73 specially selected, ex-UK cruises for 2012/13, offering exceptional value for money – the "Captains' Collection," on sale from 1st December 2011. - November 24, 2011 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Mahjong Logic Signs New Licensee Kashbet
Mahjong Logic has just announced the signing of Kashbet as a new licensee to its ever growing list of world-wide customers. - November 24, 2011 - Mahjong Logic Limited
Smartlogic Chosen as 2011 KMWorld "Promise Award" Finalist
Smartlogic, The Content Intelligence Company, has been elected a KMWorld Magazine 2011 "Promise Award" Finalist for their Semaphore Software. - November 24, 2011 - Smartlogic
UK Firms Warned to Guard Against Risk of UK Sliding Into Recession Again
Check That Company, the leading online credit checking service for small businesses, is warning UK companies to prepare themselves for a difficult few months ahead after the government underlined its determination to press ahead with spending cuts and new figures showed that UK household finances... - November 24, 2011 - Check That Company
Hitec’s PolicyHub Receives Special Commendation Award for Compliance Procedures Product Excellence
Hitec’s Policy & Procedure Management solution PolicyHub has been awarded a special commendation for Compliance Procedures Product Excellence at The Compliance Register Platinum Awards 2011. - November 24, 2011 - Hitec Laboratories Ltd
Shipley Campus Came to Life
The Shipley Campus of Walford and North Shropshire College threw open its doors to welcome year 11 pupils from local schools to its first Taster Day on 18th of November this year. The campus, which is on Bridgnorth Road adjacent to the Gardenlands Centre, also held an Open Day on November 19th to allow visitors from all walks of life the opportunity to view its facilities and find out more about what it has to offer. - November 24, 2011 - North Shropshire College
TheWholesaleForums.co.uk Members Discover New Profit Streams via eBay’s International Sites
Traders from the UK’s leading B2B forum are cashing in on eBay’s regional sites to promote their auctions to global markets leading to increased turnover and maximised profits. - November 24, 2011 - The Wholesale Forums UK
Speedflow Communications Expanded Its Network to the USA
Speedflow Communications informed about new points of presence in the USA. - November 24, 2011 - Speedflow Communications
Highfield Professional Solutions Launch New Website
Specialist recruiters for the Built Environment sector, "Highfield Professional Solutions" are pleased to announce the launch of their new website. Highfield specialize in supplying temporary and permanent recruitment services for the UK and Globally. They offer a superior solution to... - November 24, 2011 - Zero-One Design Limited
Great Hotels of the World Launches 2012 Meetings, Incentive and Corporate Travel Directory
Great Hotels of the World (http://www.ghotw.com), the global hotel sales and marketing alliance, has announced the launch of a brand new trade directory combining their Meetings, Incentive and Corporate Travel collections for 2012. The new Meetings, Incentive and Corporate Travel Collection 2012... - November 24, 2011 - Great Hotels of the World
Latest Contact Cleaning Technology Makes an Impact at Productronica
Teknek, the global leader in contact cleaning technology for the electronics sector, reports that its recent attendance at Productronica has paid dividends. “For the SMT sector the cleaning of boards prior to the solder paste printing stage is now seen as a priority,” said Ruaridh... - November 24, 2011 - Teknek
Hattons Solicitors Become Vikings Official Legal Partner
Hattons Solicitors are pleased to announce a new sponsorship deal with Widnes Vikings, which will see them become the clubs Official Legal Partner for the 2012 Super League season. Not only will the Hattons logo appear on the sleeve of the Vikings’ new playing and replica shirts but the... - November 24, 2011 - Hattons Solicitors
Hattons Solicitors Join St Helens Councils Christmas Gift Appeal
This year Hattons Solicitors are supporting The Early Intervention Service who appeal to the public every year to donate gifts for children and teenagers in St Helens, giving them out in the week before Christmas. - November 24, 2011 - Hattons Solicitors
Web of Stories Announces the Availability of a Series of Videos of Sir Ken Adam Talking Candidly About His Life and Career from Childhood to the Present Day
Sir Ken Adam pioneered the art of production design and created some of the world's most celebrated and iconic sets which include the war room of Stanley Kubrick's Dr. Strangelove and, in 1977, the supertanker set of The Spy Who Loved Me, which became the largest sound set the world had ever seen. Sir Ken Adam paved the way for British and international cinematic design, and has set the standard with a career spanning seven decades and over 75 films. - November 23, 2011 - Web of Stories Ltd
Viewer to Stage Exclusive Event Featuring Toastie Taylor
Viewer takes over the back room of the Winning Post - York - to present an evening of dance floor friendly electro-indie and stunning visuals. Featuring the indefatigable Toastie Taylor and a rare DJ set by Tim Wright [mute / tresor] this exclusive event has a strictly limited capacity. - November 23, 2011 - Viewer
Capita's 2nd National Conference on Reforming Social Housing Finance: Implementing the New Self-Financing System, Wednesday 23rd November 2011 – Central London
With radical changes to the current system underway, Capita’s 2nd National Reforming Social Housing Finance Conference provides clarity on the new financial deal for council housing and crucially examines the process and implications of implementation ahead of the April 2012 transition deadline. - November 23, 2011 - Capita Conferences
YesStyle Sponsors EuroCosplay Championships 2011
Leading online fashion retailer YesStyle served as a sponsor of the EuroCosplay Championships 2011 held on October 29, 2011 at EXCEL, London’s largest convention center. - November 23, 2011 - YesStyle
Author Liggy Webb’s New Book "Thank You" is Launched in Style
The "Thank You" book launch took place on the 19th November 2011 in Cheltenham to celebrate the recent publication of Liggy's latest book. - November 23, 2011 - The Learning Architect
Seven Seas Worldwide Launches Milk Delivery Service for Chinese Customers
Due to the growing demand by Chinese nationals for milk powder from abroad, international shipping company Seven Seas Worldwide is offering for the first time to ship milk powder to China. - November 23, 2011 - Seven Seas Worldwide
PPSS Group Launch Cut Resistant Clothing for Taxi Drivers
Following a number of violent knife attacks on taxi drivers in, UK based PPSS Group have now launched cut resistant clothing to help protect them. - November 23, 2011 - PPSS Group
Innovative Router Firmware for DeviceMaster-UP Modbus
Innovative Router Firmware for DeviceMaster-UP Modbus - November 23, 2011 - Comtrol GmbH
Solving Industrial Ethernet Connectivity problems
Comtrol has been working with SuperUser Solutions in the US who supply systems for system automation and supply chain solutions. They needed to connect both a serial device and an Ethernet device to a CompactLogix PLC. After trying a range of other solutions they used the DeviceMaster-UP. Using... - November 23, 2011 - Comtrol GmbH
Akhvlediani Audit Consulting Joins Russell Bedford as Georgian Correspondent
Russell Bedford accounting group selects Akhvlediani Audit Consulting as its first correspondent firm in Republic of Georgia. - November 23, 2011 - Russell Bedford International
European HVAC Drives Market: Environmental and Economic Concerns Spur Growth, Notes Frost & Sullivan
Revenues to reach $611.9 million in 2017, with Eastern Europe emerging as new hotspot for HVAC drives manufacturers. - November 23, 2011 - Frost & Sullivan
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Voted "Cruise Company of the Year for Mainstream Cruise Holidays" in the Travel Agents' Choice Awards
The multi-award winning Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines www.fredolsencruises.com has received another accolade from the travel trade, having been voted "Cruise Company of the Year for Mainstream Cruise Holidays" in the Travel Agents’ Choice Awards. The other nominees in this category were P&O, Norwegian Cruise Lines, Royal Caribbean and Thomson. - November 23, 2011 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
OMD Contract Cleaning Services Extend Contract with Peachy PR Ltd
Peachy PR has been working with OMD Contract Cleaning Services to raise their company profile within their industry and across the South East of England. Peachy PR has worked on increasing OMD Contract Cleaning's presence online through a consolidated campaign of SEO and SMO. OMD and Peachy PR are now looking forward to building on the foundations already laid and working together into 2012. - November 23, 2011 - Peachy PR Ltd
Zombie Boot Camp Experience Helps Public Prepare for Invasion
With zombies the new monster of choice in many recent horror films, there has been a growing fear of the living dead amongst Britons. - November 22, 2011 - Wish.co.uk
Wireless Guitar System Review
Information on new site about wireless guitar systems. - November 22, 2011 - Wireless Guitar System
Ade Asefeso MCIPS MBA Published His Latest Book CEO Guide to Doing Business in Nigeria
Ade said in his book “Are you a CEO, consultant or entrepreneur interested in entering or expanding your activity in Nigeria? If you are then this book is for you.” - November 22, 2011 - AA Global Sourcing Ltd
Tata Steel to Install Shapeline Flatness System in UK Mill
Tata Steel has placed an order for a flatness measurement system from Shapeline, Sweden, to be installed in the production line of its plate mill in Scunthorpe, UK. The laser based system is capable of measuring 4.8 m wide plates on-line and has an integrated laser doppler sensor for speed and... - November 21, 2011 - Shapeline AB
Ghost Hunting at Drakelow Tunnels, Kidderminster, with Simply Ghost Nights - 26th November 2011
Unfortunately, these tunnels have no electricity and are only lit with candles, it is also cold and very dark so please bring a torch and warm clothing with sensible shoes. This location is not for the faint hearted. - November 21, 2011 - Simply Ghost Nights
ONELAN Data Collection Engine Shortlisted for BETT Award
ONELAN's DCE has been shortlisted for an award in the Digital Devices category of the 2012 BETT Awards. - November 20, 2011 - ONELAN Digital Signage
Report: Public Sector Digital Engagement Overcomes Challenges for Success
A new report highlights current activity, success and challenges that public sector organisations are facing in using digital channels for citizen engagement. - November 20, 2011 - GOSS Interactive
Leading London Commercial Property Agency, MERJS, Announces the Availability of Grade A Offices on Artillery Row, Victoria, SW1
Grade A office space situated on the East side of Artillery Row in London, Victoria is available to let through MERJS Commercial Property Agency. - November 20, 2011 - Merjs Charted Surveyors
Assured Systems UK Release the EC200 Series of Fanless Modular Embedded Computer Systems for Industrial Applications
Assured Systems, a leading UK systems integrator, launches the industrial grade EC200 series computer systems with passive cooling and anti-shock drive bay mounting designed for factory floor environments. The unique modular construction supports twelve system configurations using three riser cards and three I/O module options in a cable-free assembly. Virtually unlimited system configurations are possible using low-cost OEM I/O modules designed to meet custom OEM specification requirements. - November 20, 2011 - Assured Systems (UK) Ltd
Private Tutoring Experts Launch New Video to Help Parents Looking for Full-Time Private Tutors
Tutors International Has Launched a New Video to Help Parents Understand the Private Tutoring Service They Offer - November 20, 2011 - Tutors International
Systech Illinois Leaders in the Gas Analysis Instrumentation Market Showcase the GS Micro Oxygen Analyzer at the 2011 CIPM
Systech Illinois exhibited their GS Micro Oxygen Analyzer and range of Permeability testers at this year’s CIPM Exposition in China and report on the success of the event. - November 20, 2011 - Systech Illinois
The Monkey is Coming to Little Southgate!
Award Winning* cafe Tea Monkey officially opens its doors on 23 November 2011 at Little Southgate, Bath with a formal launch event on 8th December. - November 20, 2011 - Tea Monkey
Assured Systems UK Release the WPE-796 Digital Signage Computer with Intel® Q57 Express PCH Chipset Utilising Intel® New Core™ i3, i5 & i7 CPUs
Assured Systems, a leading UK system integrator, releases Wincomm’s new digital signage computer aimed at high-end applications where full HD and video capture are required in the same device. - November 19, 2011 - Assured Systems (UK) Ltd
Innovative PLC to Device Connectivity for Modbus
Comtrol Europe’s DeviceMaster-UP product range has been extended to provide Modbus specific connectivity products. The Modbus/TCP firmware loaded onto the DeviceMaster platform is designed to provide maximum functionality and flexibility with an emphasis on supporting raw/ASCII devices. The... - November 19, 2011 - Comtrol GmbH