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BCM World Conference 2009 Great Success for Leading Business Continuity and Crisis Management Consultancy Steelhenge

Steelhenge exhibited at the first BCM World Conference and Exhibition organised by the Business Continuity Institute, and has announced that their participation was a great success - December 24, 2009 - Steelhenge Consulting Limited

Goissimo.com – Revolutionising Online Travel Search

January 2010 will see the launch of a brand new travel search website: goissimo.com. Goissimo.com is set to revolutionise online travel search and will lead the way into the new decade for a new era of preference based travel choices for consumers. - December 24, 2009 - goissimo.com

Latest Developments from Complete Stair Systems

2009 has been a very busy year, please take a look at what they have been up to. - December 24, 2009 - Complete Stair Systems

OVUM Butler Group Releases Technology Audit on ICCM's e-Service Desk

ICCM Solutions announces the release by OVUM Butler Group of their technology audit specifically on ICCM’s IT Service Management (ITSM) and Helpdesk software. - December 24, 2009 - ICCM Solutions

New Survey by Smooch.com and ManCentral.com Reveals Men and Womens Opposing Attitudes Towards Cheats

As the office party looms should you worry about your partner's fidelity? A new survey reveals what men and women really feel about cheats. The results highlight the opposing views of Men and Women regardless of age and sexuality. - December 23, 2009 - ManCentral.com

Winter Exhibition at The Colomb Art Gallery, London

An all encompassing selection of art works from artists exhibited at the gallery throughout the year. - December 23, 2009 - Colomb Art

A Year on from the Credit Crunch, Tutors International Reports a 60% Growth in Full-Time Private Tuition Provided to UK Families

A recent analysis of enquiries and sales figures during the last five years has revealed a 60% growth for Tutors International in private tuition contracts, as a proportion of last year's UK based figures - December 23, 2009 - Tutors International

Palantir Solutions Bolstered for Strong Growth in 2010 with Strengthened Teams in Houston, Calgary and Singapore

Palantir Solutions, which provides economic / planning consultancy and software to the oil and gas community, has announced a set of global appointments. Jason Ambrose, CEO and co-founder, Palantir Solutions commented: “As is being widely reported, oil and gas companies are tightening their... - December 23, 2009 - Palantir Solutions

Akesios Continues to Add Engineering Talent

Akesios today announced the recruitment of Antony Finnegan to its engineering department as Technical Services Manager. - December 23, 2009 - Akesios Search Analytics Ltd

Shirtworks Launches Unique Online Loyalty Scheme for Promotional Clothing and T-Shirt Printing Clients

Shirtworks, one of the UK's leading promotional garment printers, has launched its Platinum Club loyalty scheme online, enabling t-shirt printing customers to view corporate loyalty gifts at their convenience. - December 23, 2009 - Shirtworks

Oxford PR Agency, BOTTLE PR, is Appointed by the Institute of Digital Innovation (IDI) to Develop a Series of Case Studies

IDI, based at the University of Teeside, has appointed Oxford PR agency, BOTTLE PR, to create a series of case studies to promote their development and support of start-up businesses. - December 23, 2009 - BOTTLE

Sovex Retains British Workers

Sovex has taken over FKI Conveyors and inherited its large Gainsborough factory. Sovex plans to retain existing workers there and take on new people from the local area. The move will being trade and prosperity to the local economy. - December 23, 2009 - Sovex

Bright Future as Masterbuilders Taste the Big Time

Release regarding Masterbuilders most notable release to date. - December 23, 2009 - Masterbuilders

DOOH from ONELAN for the Linderud Senter Shopping Mall

ONELAN was chosen by the Linderud Senter as its fully flexible system offers a Multi-Zone screen design giving the ability to run advertising, as well as Wayfinding with Touch Interactivity. - December 23, 2009 - ONELAN Ltd

UKAftermarket - Real Insurance Release Product Specifically for Motor Factors

UKaftermarket, the specialist insurance product for motor factors launched early 2009 in the east midlands area, having numerous enquiries from outside this area Real Insurance are excited to say that the product has now been extended to the rest of the UK. The UKaftermarket product has been... - December 23, 2009 - Real Insurance

The International Search Summit in New Venue for May 2010 Event

The next International Search Summit, a conference focused on the challenges faced by search marketers across worldwide markets will take place at the Barbican Centre in central London it has been announced by WebCertain. The event will take place on 13th May 2010. - December 23, 2009 - WebCertain

KTC Capital Site Garners Top Sector Prize

The new site of KTC Capital Management, unveiled earlier this year placed first in the respected Green Europe Web Awards in the Financial Services Category. - December 23, 2009 - KTC Capital Management

The Childrens Furniture Company Prove the Reviews Right

The Children's Furniture Company summarise what is thought of their site and offer discounts in January. - December 23, 2009 - The Children's Furniture Company

Summary of the Year at New Frontier Digital During the Last Meeting

New Frontier Digital's team has had a meeting recently to sum up the year and discuss some views on the future. The plans are promising... - December 22, 2009 - New Frontier Integrated Ltd

Crunch Lite an Egyptian - Gorilla Monkey Crunch Hits Top of Free Games Chart

Gorilla Monkey Crunch Lite for the iPhone and iPod Touch by Appnoose has topped the iTunes Appstore Kids Games charts in three countries. Apple device users in India, Slovakia and Egypt have downloaded the Lite version above many more established brands, catapulting the first game by UK based Appnoose to the number 1 slot of the Kids Games chart and in the case of Egypt, all Free Games chart. - December 22, 2009 - Appnoose

RoutoMessaging Powers Worldwide MMS Campaigns

RoutoMessaging today launched the first business led, cost effective MMS solution with seamless global reach. - December 21, 2009 - Routo Telecommunications Limited

MobiForms Development Tool Now Supports Google Android Smartphones

The latest version of the revolutionary mobile development tool MobiForms 5.0 now offers support for Google Android smartphones. MobiForms is the first rapid application development tool in the world specifically designed for Google Android. - December 21, 2009 - MobiForms

Ace Animals Publishes Its First Cat Care Book - Are You Getting Someone a Kitten This Christmas?

New book published to help people care for a new kitten or cat - with an increased number of kittens being given as presents this Christmas, the author hopes that anyone being given a pet as a present this year will have researched their pet first. - December 21, 2009 - Ace Animals

Three New Ghost Stories from William Meikle Featuring William Hope Hodgson's Carnacki - Ghostfinder

December 2009 sees the launch of three new ghost stories from William Meikle featuring William Hope Hodgson's Carnacki - Ghostfinder. - December 21, 2009 - William Meikle

Mrs Beeton of Belfast’s Business Survival Solutions for the New Year

Julie Collins of Survival Solutions presents businesses with a series of workshops designed to help cut costs and improve efficiency. - December 21, 2009 - BarskyGoldberg

Ibstock Brick Hosts MP Visit

MP visits Ibstock factory in West Sussex and gains an insight into the current condition of the construction industry from the UK’s largest brick manufacturer. - December 20, 2009 - IBSTOCK BRICK Ltd

Ibstock Brick Wins Top Award at Ceramics Biennial

Ibstock Brick has been presented with the ‘Ceramics in Industry Award’ at the British Ceramics Awards in Stoke-on-Trent. The award is the top honour for technological innovation in ceramics which Ibstock received for its CoolVault and Elementix Express product ranges. - December 20, 2009 - IBSTOCK BRICK Ltd

LDRA Tool Suite Integrated Into Microchip Technology’s PIC Family

LDRA integrates the LDRA tool suite to Microchip’s PIC18, PIC24 and dsPIC32/33 families and their tool chains. Despite the PIC’s small processor footprint and non-ANSI C code, LDRA offers complete analysis, graphical functionality, and reports. The integration ensures PICs can be used in DO-178B qualified environments. - December 20, 2009 - LDRA Software Technology

Manic Monday Boosts the Office Supplies Supermarket Launch

With The Office Supplies Supermarket site due for launch in January, it comes on the back of some very positive news from the online retail industry. - December 20, 2009 - TheOfficeSuppliesSupermarket.com

Oxford Entrepreneurs Appoints BOTTLE PR to Increase Exposure Through Coverage Across Regional, National and International Media

The world’s largest student entrepreneurship society, Oxford Entrepreneurs, has appointed Oxford based PR agency, BOTTLE PR, to increase awareness of the society through national and global business media coverage, digital PR and direct to public activity. - December 20, 2009 - BOTTLE

Major New Partner Hospital for Cosmetic Bliss Bariatric (Weight Loss Surgery) Patients

Cosmetic Bliss, leading UK Weight Loss Surgery provider and Dr Michal Cierny, specialist Bariatric Surgeon move to Breclav Hospital in order to establish a European Centre of Excellence in Bariatric Surgery, and to meet the growing demand for surgery caused by the rise in levels of Morbid Obesity. - December 19, 2009 - Cosmetic Bliss

Carla Amorim Designs Exclusive Range for Kabiri

Brazilian jewellery designer Carla Amorim has designed an 18k rose gold collection exclusively for Kabiri this Christmas. - December 19, 2009 - Kabiri Jewellery

Yorkshires New Online Childrens's Gifts, Clothing and Furniture Retailer Looking to Expand and Offer Flexible Working Options to New Recruits

The newly formed, Wakefield based Oopsy Daisy Kids has been so successful they have decided to offer up to 10 new Agents/party Host roles in the new year. www.oopsydaisykids.co.uk which sells unique children's gifts, toys and clothing has seen a steady increase in sales and traffic to it's website... - December 19, 2009 - Oopsy Daisy Kids

Hopes for League One Life for MyFirstAgent's Tom Aldred After Debut Delight

Tom Aldred becomes the latest MyFirstAgent.com represented player to break through to the first team ranks after making his debut in a 1-0 victory for Carlisle United over Wycombe Wanderers in League One. - December 19, 2009 - My First Agent

ZSL London Zoo Meerkats Go Crackers for Christmas

The meerkats at ZSL London Zoo are set to have a cracking Christmas this year, with an early festive feast. - December 19, 2009 - ZSL London Zoo

Akesios Launches Local-Social Media Buying Agency: LocalSocialAds.com

Akesios today announced the launch of an advertising agency specialising in buying media across a range of social networks including Facebook, LinkedIn and Qype. - December 19, 2009 - Akesios Search Analytics Ltd

Christmas on the Beach - Backpacking Style with Lazyshark.com

The Christmas season has arrived. However for many backpackers this often means spending a first Christmas away from families. The team at Lazyshark in anticipation of this have created lazyshark.com to ensure travellers can keep in touch with family and friends over the festive season using the Profile, Journal and Photo Album sections. - December 19, 2009 - Lazy Shark

New Christmas eCards Launched on HeyChick eCards

Launched today, HeyChick.net released its software application HeyChick eCards. The innovative HeyChick eCards application allows users to customise eCards from their desktop and send them conveniently via email, link and on Facebook. - December 18, 2009 - HeyChick eCards

Ibstock Leads the Way for Inspirational Schools

Ibstock Brick is right at the heart of three innovative and striking new school buildings in London, Northampton and Birmingham. Brick used in school building designs as it is versatile, durable and sustainable as well as low in cost and maintenance. - December 18, 2009 - IBSTOCK BRICK Ltd

LDRA Wins $1 Million Contract in China’s Manned Spacecraft Program

LDRA and DDC-I have released a turnkey safety-critical software platform certifiable to DO-178B Level A, the FAA’s most demanding level. The integration will enable developers to quickly develop, debug and comprehensively test their applications, reducing development time and cost. - December 18, 2009 - LDRA Software Technology

Experience the Diversity of Northern Europe with Fred Olsen Norway Cruises

Nothing can surpass the awesome sight of the Norwegian Fjords. Fred Olsen takes its guests to a cruise through Northern Europe on a truly cultural experience set to the backdrop of some of the world’s most beautiful scenery. - December 18, 2009 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Ibstock Sweeps the Board at BDA Awards

Ibstock Brick dominated the Brick Development Association (BDA) Awards winning nine awards in total including the Supreme Winner Award 2009. The awards recognise excellence in design and construction using brick. - December 18, 2009 - IBSTOCK BRICK Ltd

Reach Global Group Expansion Creates Local Jobs

Reach Global Group are recruiting in all of its divisions due to planned expansion in the new year. This comes at a vital time as many employers are cutting jobs and workers are fearing for their job security. - December 18, 2009 - Reach Global Group

Backing a Winner

Three entrepreneurs who developed Tipstar, a new website providing Money Making Predictions for the sports betting industry have declined numerous offers to buy out their business. - December 18, 2009 - Tipstar Limited

Concept Evolution Fully Web-Enabled CAFM at the Heart of the Chardfm PFM Awards Win

Congratulations to Chardfm on winning the i-FM e-Business award at the 2009 PFM Awards. Awarded in recognition of the integrated project solution represented in their Chardfm CAfm system, the project was developed by working in partnership with the FM industry’s most innovative providers and... - December 18, 2009 - FSI (FM Solutions) Limited

New Practice Support Service for Lawyers Launched

Lawyers experiencing regulatory, conduct, practice or business problems can now access a new source of advice and assistance specifically designed to address the problems many will encounter in legal practice. - December 18, 2009 - Richard Nelson Solicitors

Rhoda Wilson Meets Barry Pennill from Coinstar Money Transfer

In this fascinating interview, Rhoda Wilson discusses finance and business with Barry Pennill, the Regional Director, UK, Ireland & Africa of Coinstar Money Transfer. With issues such as the international recession, globalisation and business growth across the world Rhoda gains an insight into... - December 18, 2009 - Rhoda Wilson