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The Ultimate Button Builder from Reason8 Website Builder
Reason8 adds a new menu system to its successful online website-builder. It uses the latest CSS technology, with over 6 million colours and limitless layout options. - June 01, 2009 - Reason8 Ltd
"The mVoIP Market 2009-2014 - Successfully Profiting from VoIP Over Mobile," Announced by Visiongain Telecoms Report
Skype's launch of its VoIP client for the Apple iPhone, and plans for another launch on the RIM's Blackberry platform in 2009, are the latest developments in the implementation of VoIP services on mobile phones, a market which has grown in importance recently. - June 01, 2009 - visiongain
Over 300 Jobs on the Energy Job File
In it's first two weeks of operating, Energy Job File now has over 40 advertising clients and 300 jobs. - June 01, 2009 - Jobfiles Online Ltd
LACAP Publishes Counselling & Psychotherapy Guidelines for Referrals from GP's
The London Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy has published information for Doctors about making effective referrals to psychological services in the UK. - June 01, 2009 - London Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Sold. London’s Most Expensive Property in 2009.
London agent gets record asking price during the recession in quick, cash deal. - June 01, 2009 - london great estates
Intercontinental Mercantile Exchange (IMEX) Updates Revenue Outlook
Intercontinental Mercantile Exchange updated its revenue guidance for Q1 of fiscal year 2009 ended March 31, 2009 and provided revenue guidance for its second quarter of 2009. Based on preliminary information, revenue for the first quarter of fiscal 2009 exceeded the upper end of the previously... - May 31, 2009 - Intercontinental Mercantile Exchange
Bulgaria Property Coming Back Into Favour with British Buyers
Bulgaria is becoming more popular with British buyers, according to the first quarter results revealed by major UK portal Property Abroad.com. - May 31, 2009 - Property Abroad LTD
Intercontinental Mercantile Exchange (IMEX) Elects Johnny Grant to Its Board
The Board of Directors of Intercontinental Mercantile Exchange announced today that the company's shareholders have elected Johnny Grant to serve on its Board of Directors. Concurrent with Mr. Grant’s election, the Board was expanded from 9 to 10 directors. Mr. Grant is currently Senior... - May 31, 2009 - Intercontinental Mercantile Exchange
Intercontinental Mercantile Exchange Adopts Shareholder Rights Plan
Intercontinental Mercantile Exchange announced that its Board of Directors has approved the adoption of a stockholder rights plan. The rights plan is designed to encourage the fair treatment of IMEX stockholders in connection with attempts to acquire IMEX on terms or through tactics that could deny... - May 31, 2009 - Intercontinental Mercantile Exchange
"This Rural Mobile Connectivity Report Reviews and Analyses the Rural Telephony Market in India, China, Indonesia and a Few African Markets," Says Visiongain Report
Rural Mobile Connectivity Prospects 2009-2014 - Increasing Business Growth and Development from Rural Mobile Expansion. The report argues that telecommunications is a means to overcome distance barriers to participation in the economy and social sphere. - May 31, 2009 - visiongain
"Google Android and Nokia Symbian: Increasing Content, Service and Advertising Market Opportunities from Competition in Mobile OS, 2009-2014," Visiongain Report
Google Android report considers the development of the open source mobile Operating Systems (OS) from the not for profit organisation Symbian Foundation (formed originally by Nokia) and Android (formed by Google) which are vying to be the open source smart phone mobile OS of choice for a range of handset manufacturers and mobile network operators. - May 31, 2009 - visiongain
"Mobile iTunes - Mobile Music 2009 - Can Any Mobile Music Provider Compete with iTunes?" Announced by Visiongain Telecoms Report
Apple's long-awaited iPhone has raised the stakes for operators, manufacturers and content and applications providers. Many see the iPhone as an attempt to corner the mobile music market, in the same way that the iPod has in the world of MP3 players - May 31, 2009 - visiongain
"Mobile Music Has Become a Business in Its Own Right with Players Both on and Off the Mobile platform," Says Visiongain Report
As music content moved from the physical to the digital platform, the mobile phone and mobile web are ideally placed to distribute and develop mobile music content, and tailor content directly to the consumer demand. Mobile Music Report - Analysis, Forecasts and Markets 2009 - May 31, 2009 - visiongain
Finnet Technologies Has Launched a New Version of Online Project Management Solution WorkforceTrack
Finnet Technologies, a London-based provider of offshore software and web applications development, data management and BPO services to clients globally, has launched a new version of its flagship online project management solution WorkforceTrack. WorkforceTrack version 2.0 comes with new add-ons... - May 31, 2009 - Finnet Technologies
The Society of Education Consultants Announces a 25% Rise in Membership, Indicating an Increase in of Independent Education Consultancy Since the Credit Crunch
The SEC reports a sharp increase in the number of new members, indicating that changes in the economy are creating more independent education consultancy opportunities - May 31, 2009 - Society of Education Consultants
The Rotary Club of Westminster East End-to-End Charity Cycle Ride
The Rotary Club of Westminster East is working in partnership with DangerousGround to arrange an 11-day Land’s End to John O’Groats cycle ride. The ride starts at Lands End on 9 September and finishes in John O’ Groats on the 19th. The ride is open to all Rotarians and the hope... - May 31, 2009 - Rotary Club of Westminster East
Breakthrough in Clean Hearing Aid Battery Technology
Hearing aid battery manufacturer Rayovac has begun shipping its new high performance zero mercury products to customers in Europe. - May 31, 2009 - Rayovac, UK Division
Promise Communities Help Kraft Foods Co-Create a New Mission, Vision and Values
Kraft, the second largest food and beverage company in the world, decided that it was time to renew its mission for the 21st century. Promise Communities launched a bespoke internal online community where 4000 Kraft employees from over 50 countries collaborated on designing, debating and filtering the future mission, vision and values. - May 30, 2009 - Promise Communities
RejuveMind Launches Food for Thought, Improving Memory, Concentration and Mood; Reduce the Risk of Alzheimer's and Dementia
Alzheimer’s and dementia are common problems nowadays. People are asking, what they can supplement their diet with to help reduce the risks and help improve their memory, concentration and mood. - May 30, 2009 - RejuveMind Ltd
Wickedelic Lingerie Launches Lucrative Affiliate Program
Popular lingerie retailer Wickedelic Lingerie has announced the launch of its affiliate program in partnership with Affiliate Window, the UK's leading independent affiliate marketing network. The new program will allow e-marketers, website owners, bloggers and others with an online presence to... - May 30, 2009 - Wickedelic Lingerie
Velocity and B2B Marketing Magazine Announce New Content Marketing Webinar
Velocity, the B2B marketing agency specialising in technology markets, and B2B Marketing magazine announced a new webinar for B2B marketers about Content Marketing. The 20-minute webinar is free and runs on Wednesday, 3 June 2009 at 3:30pm London time. Marketers can register for the event on the... - May 30, 2009 - Velocity Partners
"The World Health Organization Estimates the Number of Diabetics to Exceed 350bn by 2030," Announced by Visiongain Report
World Diabetes Market Analysis, 2009-2023. The diabetes treatment market worldwide was worth over $25 billion, and had double-digit growth from the year before.This report also covers the new GLP-1 analogues – such as Byetta and liraglutide - as well as potentially revolutionary insulin delivery technologies. - May 30, 2009 - visiongain
"Drug Sales in the Global Anti-Obesity Market Approached $2bn in 2008 & Will be Increase in Next Years," Says Visiongain Report
Anti-Obesity Treatments Report - Analysis & Forecasts 2009-2024. Obesity has been described as a 'public health time-bomb'. In 2005, the World Health Organization estimated that approximately 400 million individuals are obese. Prevalence of obesity is rising worryingly in many countries, despite campaigns emphasising the link between being overweight and contracting diabetes. - May 30, 2009 - visiongain
"The World Market for Intestinal Anti-Inflammatories Was Worth Over $2400 Million in 2008, and Had Grown at 9% Over the Previous Year," Announced by Visiongain Report
This brand new in-depth market analysis examines the current and future prospects of the inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) market. Inflammatory Bowel Diseases: World Market Report 2009-2024. The value of other types of drugs used to treat IBD, including immunosuppressants and monoclonal antibodies, approached $12000m. - May 30, 2009 - visiongain
Customer Satisfaction for VoucherSeeker Running at 95%
When leading vouchers and offers site VoucherSeeker wanted to find ways to improve their site, they decided to ask their users directly. Sending out a survey both via email and the VoucherSeeker blog, site users were more than willing to share their views about the site. An impressive 95% of... - May 30, 2009 - VoucherSeeker
Wickedelic Lingerie – the Pioneers of PVC
Who would think that the normally sleepy Westcountry would be the home of the UK’s market leaders in PVC lingerie, fancy dress and accessories? Well, surprise, surprise, Lee Mill in Devon is home to Wickedelic Lingerie, the UK’s leading specialist mail order and online supplier of... - May 30, 2009 - Wickedelic Lingerie
Great Hotels Organisation Launches Hotel Loyalty Programme
Points-based frequent guest programme allows independent hotels to compete with mega brands. - May 30, 2009 - Great Hotels of the World
"Pharmacovigilance Has Been Expanding in Recent Years, as Companies Are Required to Monitor Drug Safety Post Launch," Says Visiongain Report
Pharmacovigilance gaining in importance after Vioxx problems - Visiongain new report analyses post-marketing assessment from the present onwards. Drug safety issues, such as those raised by Vioxx earlier this decade, have led to increased risk-averseness by regulators, with greater post-marketing assessment of drugs. - May 30, 2009 - visiongain
"Revenues for Biologic Drugs Reached Approximately $125bn in 2008," Says Visiongain Biosimilars and Follow-on Biologics Report
There is great demand for lower-cost biological drugs: commercial and regulatory developments will make biosimilars and follow-on biologics a success – Visiongain new report explains how. Patents on most current biologics have expired or will expire during the period 2009 to 2024. In addition, there is mounting pressure from governments, insurers and patients’ groups to reduce costs of pharmaceuticals. - May 30, 2009 - visiongain
"A Conservative Estimate Places the Potential Market Value of Stem Cells at Over $150bn by Late Next decade," Announced by Visiongain Report
Stem cell technologies – changes to US regulations to give exciting new hopes and potentially vast commercial opportunities – brand new indepth study. Stem Cells – The Hype & Hope – World Analysis 2009-2024. Stem cells represent one of the most promising medical breakthroughs of all time, as our new market report explains. Currently, in 2009, the new US administration is lifting some major restrictions on stem cells technologies. - May 30, 2009 - visiongain
The Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Market Has Total Global Revenues of Over $6bn in 2008. It Will Exceed $9bn During the Second Half of Next Decade, Announced by Visiongain.
The Global Multiple Sclerosis Market 2009-2024 - new report explains The World Health Organization estimates that over 2.5 million people suffer from multiple sclerosis worldwide. The prevalence and onset of MS in children and adults is expected to rise steadily. Global sales for MS therapies will rise accordingly, due to epidemiological, healthcare and commercial drivers. - May 30, 2009 - visiongain
"The World Statins Market is Changing, with Patent Expires and Maturity of the Landmark Product Lipitor (atorvastatin)," Visiongain Pharmaceuticals Report
Statins: The World Market, 2009-2024. Statins are at the forefront of strategies to combat dyslipidaemia, being pivotal in the prevention of coronary heart disease. Consequently, those drugs are one of the most widely-prescribed and most lucrative sectors of the pharmaceutical industry, with total revenues exceeding $26 billion in 2008. - May 30, 2009 - visiongain
MatchWare Debuts MindView 3 Business: Powerful Mind Mapping Software to Help Companies Maximize Productivity and Minimize Costs
Having the industry’s most advanced integration with MS Office, new import/export capabilities to MS Excel, and new calculation features, MindView 3 Business Edition is mind mapping software that no business should be without. - May 29, 2009 - MatchWare
PRINCE2 2009 Project Management Training-Courses Released
PRINCE2 project management training-courses undergo sweeping overhaul. - May 29, 2009 - KnowledgeTrain
The LDRA Tool Suite® Speeds IHI’s Previous Avionics Development Process by Fourteen Times
IHI, the premier manufacturer of jet engines in Japan, chose the LDRA tool suite to verify its avionics software development to DO-178B Level A. To their delight, the IHI engineers found that the LDRA tool suite brought them a 14x speed improvement over previous processes. Given tight development time lines, this was a fabulous finding that gives hopes to other developers. - May 29, 2009 - LDRA Software Technology
Financial Access Ltd Has Launched Web Based Rules Engine Designed to Link Finance/Mortgage Brokers & IFA's to the Best Possible Deal for Their Clients
There has been so much written recently about high interest rates and the credit crunch that it's increasingly difficult to focus on the positives moves that exist in the market. Financial Access Ltd has bucked the trend by launching a new state of the art web based rules engine designed to link Finance / Mortgage Brokers & IFA's to the best possible deal for their clients. www.loanaccepted.co.uk & www.financialaccess.co.uk approaches the loan market in a new and innovative way. - May 29, 2009 - Financial Access Ltd
Intercontinental Mercantile Exchange's (IMEX) Vice President, Grant, to Leave
Intercontinental Mercantile Exchange announced today that Oliver Grant is leaving his position as president of Intercontinental Mercantile Exchange – Financial Division, effective July 20, 2009, to become COO of Synergy Financial Corporation. - May 29, 2009 - Intercontinental Mercantile Exchange
Intercontinental Mercantile Exchange's (IMEX) Announces Amendments to Secured Credit Facilities: Eliminates Outstanding Margin Calls
Intercontinental Mercantile Exchange's (IMEX) today announced that it has entered into a series of amendments to its secured credit facilities with Deutsche Bank, State Street Bank and Trust Company and Arab Bank Australia Limited. The facilities have been amended to provide similar terms which,... - May 29, 2009 - Intercontinental Mercantile Exchange
Intercontinental Mercantile Exchange's (IMEX) Executes Long-term Refinancing Deal
Intercontinental Mercantile Exchange's (IMEX)) announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Transad Company, successfully completed a $4.10 billion refinancing that replaces the majority of a term loan due in November of 2010 and, along with cash on hand, will be used to retire $475 million of its... - May 29, 2009 - Intercontinental Mercantile Exchange
HOCHTIEF Implement Union Square's Workspace System to Address Issues with Information Access and Email Management
HOCHTIEF UK goes live with Workspace ahead of schedule, rolling out 'Themis' - May 29, 2009 - Union Square Software
Minibus Season Begins Early for Anchor Vans, with a Year's Worth of Used Minibus Sales in One Month
Anchor Vans announces a great start to the minibus season with high demand for used minibuses, suggesting that the credit crunch is changing travel plans for the summer holidays - May 29, 2009 - Anchor Vans
Revolutionary New PC Casual Game Bumps Bounces Into UK Stores
Get ready to bump your brain into gear with the outstanding PC puzzle game of the year. Focus Multimedia has signed an exclusive licensing deal with up-and-coming game developer Utopian Games in order to bring Bumps to UK retail. - May 29, 2009 - Focus Multimedia
Grid-Tools, the Leading Vendor in Test Data Management Techniques Announces Support for Teradata Databases
The leading vendor of database subsetting, data masking and data generation software for test data management announces support for Teradata databases. - May 29, 2009 - Grid-Tools Ltd
Wickedelic Lingerie Launches Unique Classic Range
Down in deepest Devon, Wickedelic Lingerie, one of the UK's leading mail order retailers of sexy lingerie, has unveiled its latest range of own branded underwear taking its inspiration from yesteryear. Focusing on customer feedback that clearly showed a demand for classically styled briefs, French... - May 29, 2009 - Wickedelic Lingerie
Credit Crunch Isn't Getting Between the Bed Sheets Thanks to Wickedelic Lingerie
Devon-based online and direct mail lingerie specialist Wickedelic Lingerie has reported a credit crunch-defying trend amongst its customers who seem to be exhibiting a “lets have fun regardless” attitude. Determined to enjoy one of life’s few remaining free leisure activities,... - May 29, 2009 - Wickedelic Lingerie
Alfagy Says City of the Future is Powered by Muck
A new biogas network showcases how future cities will be powered by locally produced energy - May 29, 2009 - Alfagy Ltd
Premier Canadian Symantec Partner Announces Partnership with TransVault Software (TVS)
Partner extends its archiving technical services to include legacy data migrations - May 29, 2009 - TransVault
Theatre Tickets Get Cheaper with Comparetheatretickets.com
Not many people know that these days you can get theatre tickets cheaper by simply comparing prices online at Comparetheatretickets.com. - May 28, 2009 - Compare Theatre Tickets
Kingspan Water Provides Rainwater Harvesting Solution for Defra Offices in Northumberland
Lion House is an ultra low-emissions office building, designed and built for Defra in Alnwick, Northumberland. The aim was to construct a building with the highest possible BREEAM rating. Kingspan Water was asked to design a suitable rainwater harvesting solution for the building. - May 28, 2009 - Kingspan Environmental
FoxyTag: 30'000 Speed Cameras in Your Google Phone
A permanently updated and worldwide speed camera database for any Android Google Phone, that's what Speed Cam Hunter is proposing . By using the FoxyTag speed cameras database, Speed Cam Hunter presents a significant advantage over its competitors. - May 28, 2009 - FoxyTag