Archive

December 2008

Biometrics Intruding into Public, Private Sectors for Identity Recognition

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The global biometric market is estimated to have closed at nearly US$ 3 Billion in 2007, and is projected to grow at a CAGR of more than 20% by 2012, said “Global Biometric Forecast to 2012”, a new research report by RNCOS. Over the last few years, biometrics has transformed in past few years from a technology used in a narrow band of closed environment applications into useful, feasible and...

BT Tradespace announces business social networking is an untapped gold mine

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BT Tradespace survey reveals the use of business social networking sites as a promotional tool has doubled in the last six months, but it still remains a relatively untapped business goldmine. The BT Tradespace research, which examined how small businesses market themselves, how they network and the technology they use to do so, found that 15% of companies are now promoted on social networking...

Academic Superstore Offers Little-Known Ways to SAVE BIG on Educational Products for the Holidays!

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Academic Superstore offers discounts of up to 85% on more than 20,000 products including books, software and electronics Austin, Texas, December 16, 2008 — Academic Superstore announced today that it is offering broad discounts up to 85% off on educational gifts for children and students this holiday season. With today’s tough economy making it challenging to invest in our children’s...

Leviton Opens Regional Office in Dubai

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, December 16, 2008: Leviton Manufacturing Company, North America’s leader in residential, commercial and industrial wiring devices has announced the opening of its Middle East regional office in Jebel Ali Free Zone. The hardware giant having the strongest and most influential patent portfolios for industrial components and fixtures and rated # 1 in brand...

London and Dundee Accountants Raise The Standard For Online Accounting

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Ascot Drummond was the first company to offer a truly online accounting service. Their key message is “We have the experience and can make it work for you”. London, UK, December 16, 2008 — Ascot Drummond have recently redesigned and launched their new enhanced website. They have been the market leader for online accounting services for the last 10 years. Ascot Drummond deal with...

OfficialProSports.com Announces New UFC Merchandise

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Find perfect gifts with new styles from UFC clothing with low-cost shipping in the U.S. and Canada Murrieta, CA, December 16, 2008 — OfficialProSports.com, a leading retailer of professional sports apparel and equipment today announced the addition of new UFC clothing and recent picks from top brands such Triumph United, ADX and Warrior Wear, in time for this holiday shopping season. Low...

Kansas Health Association Selects Elder Financial Abuse Training From Edcomm Banker’S Academy

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A Health Association located in Kansas has selected Elder Financial Abuse training from Edcomm Banker’s Academy. New York, NY, December 16, 2008 — A Kansas Health Association has selected Elder Financial Abuse training from Edcomm Banker’s Academy. Customized to meet their specific training needs, the course will be hosted and maintained through Edcomm Banker’s Academy’s own...

Light My Home – Save Money On Lighting This Christmas And The New Year 2009

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Blackburn, Lancashire, UK. December 4th, 2008: Lightmyhome.co.uk is one of the most low-priced online retailers in the arena of home lighting solutions. As we near Christmas and the end of 2008, Light My Home has added some new manufacturers and many new products, including a limited range of furniture to its catalogue of lighting products. Light my home has been trading in a variety of forms for...

Serving the Needs of the IT Professional

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New affiliation addresses needs in today’s economy CareerSaver, Interactive Study Systems, the leader in IT certification and training solutions, is pleased to announce that Computer Management, Inc. has joined the CareerSaver affiliate family. Computer Management, Inc is a technical recruiting firm with 20+ years experience in the industry. They specialize in Contracting and Direct Hiring in...

Centrica General Meeting – Poll Results

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A General Meeting of Centrica plc was held on Friday, 21 November 2008. The results of the poll on each resolution are set out below: Resolution 1: To increase the authorised share capital and authority to allot shares. For*: 97.20% of votes cast Against: 2.80% of votes cast Withheld**: 1.28% of shares in issue Total votes cast: 64.98% of shares in issue Resolution 2***: To authorise the...