West European Beer Sales in the First Half of 2009 Make Sober ReadingBASINGSTOKE, England - Beer sales across West Europe fell by more than 4% in the first half of 2009 - the equivalent of 580 million litres, or more than a billion less UK pints of beer - according to leading beverage research agency Canadean’s Quarterly Beverage Tracker. Alcoholic drinks, as a whole have not fared much better, while soft and dairy drinks have slipped by around 1%, hot drinks have registered a very small rise and overall commercial beverage consumption has declined by a little over 1%. (NB: The fact that the comparable period included an extra day because of the leap year in 2008 will have had a marginally negative effect on the results.) Jargon Preventing Increased Online Marketing SpendLONDON - - ad:tech London Research Reveals Appetite for Investment in Online if Results are Made Clearer Survey Reveals Mainframe Persists as Cornerstone of Multi-Tier Enterprise ComputingDITTON PARK, England - - Respondents Cite Reliability, Resilience, and Security Among Platform’s Most Compelling Advantages CDMA Certification Forum Achieves ISO/IEC Guide 65 AccreditationSAN DIEGO - - This accreditation demonstrates the CCF’s technical competence and operation of a quality management system as a Product Certification Body. Largest Bank in Mauritius Deploys Level Four’s Automated ATM Testing SolutionLONDON - Level Four, the leading provider of open standards-based ATM software, today announced that the Mauritius Commercial Bank (MCB) has successfully gone live with its ATM Developer automated testing solution. MCB is the largest bank in Mauritius and has an ATM estate of 146 machines. Through the use of Level Four’s ATM Developer, the bank is now able to automate the testing of its ATMs, speeding up the deployment of new ATM software and services and reduce the amount of internal resource required. 54 Million Free-To-Air Analog Mobile TV Users Worldwide In 2009 According to a Free White Paper by In-StatSUNNYVALE, California - Telegent Systems, the company that makes television mobile, and independent market research and consultancy firm In-Stat today announced the availability of a free In-Stat white paper on free-to-air analog mobile TV in which In-Stat predicts a worldwide user base of 54 million consumers in 2009, signaling the arrival of mobile TV in the global mass market. The white paper, “Analog Mobile TV: The World’s Most Widely Available Option for Mobile TV,” predicts 6x growth to 300 million users by 2013 and highlights common global mobile TV usage trends revealed by primary research conducted by Telegent in Brazil, Colombia, Indonesia and Turkey. It can be downloaded for free here: www.instat.com/promos/09/mobiletv.asp comScore Study: Mums Control the Online Purse Strings in the U.K.LONDON - - comScore Study Reveals that Women Age 25-54 with Children in the Household have High Likelihood of Visiting Several Retail Categories Taj Opens its First Vivanta Resort in the MaldivesMUMBAI, India - On the occasion of India’s Independence Day, Taj Hotels Resorts & Palaces today announced the reopening of the erstwhile Taj Coral Reef after a stylish & comprehensive makeover. The hotel has been christened Vivanta by Taj- Coral Reef, Maldives and thus becomes the Taj’s first resort hotel under this exciting new brand. Slotted in the Upper Upscale segment, Vivanta Coral Reef offers an exceptional holiday experience at a stunning value proposition. New Report: Sustainable Climate Strategies Must Create Not Destroy WealthBONN, Germany - - Responsible development of forest lands reduces emissions, offers economic returns up to 8-times greater than CO2 farming SGI Reports an Increase in Foreign Languages Sales Directly Linked to the RecessionLONDON - Despite the current poor state of the economy, Saint George International (SGI), the language training specialists, have announced a marked increase in the number of foreign language course sales throughout the UK in the first 2 quarters of the year. MarketsandMarkets: Global Renewable Chemicals Market Worth US$59.1 Billion by 2014WILMINGTON, Delaware - According to a new market research report, ‘Renewable Chemicals Market (2009-2014)’, published by MarketsandMarkets (www.marketsandmarkets.com), the global renewable chemicals is expected to be worth US$ 59.1 billion by 2014, with the U.S. and Europe accounting for nearly 30% and 35% of the total revenues respectively. The global market is expected to record a CAGR of 5.3% from 2009 to 2014. 15-24 Year Olds in the U.K. Encroach on their Elder’s Social Networking SpaceLONDON - - comScore Study Highlights Trend in Social Networking Usage Among 15-24 Year Olds ‘HBF’s Services Offer Numerous Benefits to Property Investors, Portfolio Builders and BusinessesBIRKENHEAD, England - - Complete ‘Armchair Investment’ Package Offered Property investors, portfolio builders and businesses looking for access to repossessed stock, tenanted properties and Sale and Rent Back purchases would be wise to turn to HBF Investments. TAM and Air China Sign Codeshare AgreementSAO PAULO - - Customers from both companies can enjoy an integrated network and outstanding service on their flights Nearly Half of Employed Executives Are Dissatisfied With Their Jobs, According to Korn/Ferry Executive QuizLOS ANGELES - - Results Also Reveal Lack of Trust of Managers and CEOs The most recent Executive Quiz results released today by The Korn/Ferry Institute reveal that nearly half (47 percent) of employed executives are either somewhat or very dissatisfied with their current position. The lackluster job market has not only left executives unhappy with their jobs, but survey results also uncover a lack of trust for corporate leadership. Nurses to Benefit From New CMS Never Events Resource Area on Mosby’s Nursing ConsultPHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania - - Nursing Consult Feature Empowers Nurses to Improve Patient Care, Help Prevent Costly Mistakes; Hospitals Benefit From Averting the Reimbursement Losses Addax Petroleum Announces Sinopec’s Receipt of Approvals From The People’s Republic of ChinaCALGARY, Canada - Addax Petroleum Corporation (”Addax Petroleum” or the “Corporation”) (TSX: AXC and LSE: AXC) today announced that it has received confirmation from Sinopec International Petroleum Exploration and Production Corporation (”SIPC”) that it has obtained all approvals required from the relevant Government Entities of The People’s Republic of China (”PRC Approvals”) in order for SIPC and Mirror Lake Oil and Gas Company Limited (”Mirror Lake”), an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of SIPC, to complete the acquisition of Addax Petroleum. SIPC has also confirmed that receipt of the PRC Approvals satisfies the condition to the offer for Addax Petroleum dated July 9, 2009 (the “Offer”) made by Mirror Lake that the PRC Approvals be obtained. Magna Announces Second Quarter and Year to Date ResultsAURORA, Canada - Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG.A; NYSE: MGA) today reported financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2009. CTC Media: Financial Results for the Second Quarter, Ended June 30, 2009MOSCOW - CTC Media, Inc. (”CTC Media” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: CTCM), Russia’s leading independent media company, today announced its unaudited consolidated financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2009. ARCADIS Improves Income at Slightly Lower RevenuesAMSTERDAM - - Net Income From Operations Increases 5% in Second Quarter, in First Half Year by 3% VocaLink Take Home pay Index Shows Wage Growth Plummet in the Manufacturing SectorLONDON - - The VocaLink Take Home Pay Index However Remains Steady at 1.3% Annual Wage Growth Honeywell’s Low-Global-Warming Refrigerant for Vehicles Approved for Import, Use By Japan RegulatorsMORRIS TOWNSHIP, New Jersey - - Significant step taken in commercialization of HFO-1234yf as global solution to meet new regulation ArtfulBits has Announced Release of aiCharts, a Charting Framework for Android DevicesLVIV, Ukraine - ArtfulBits aiCharts for Android is the first professional solution on charts market for this very popular and highly innovative platform. The product is intended for software developers that will be able to use aiCharts as an easily integrating part of their applications that will allow representing and visualizing charts of a different kind. Stop the Clock on Global WarmingPHOENIX - - Nations Trust Launches ‘Cool Pavement Coatings’ With the launch of the Emerald Cities Project(TM) May 2009, Nations Technology Trust Ltd. has initiated a green initiative aimed at Global Warming by introducing cool pavement products to mitigate the Urban Heat Island Effect of the cities. In July 2009, Nations Technology Trust Ltd. signed an Agreement to represent and market a Polymer Composite Micro-Overlay (PCMO E-Krete) developed by Polycon for introduction into global markets. Shire Reports Positive Results From First of Three Phase III Trials of velaglucerase alfa for Type 1 Gaucher Disease and Provides Important Updates on Interactions With FDALEXINGTON, Massachusetts - - Treatment Protocol Accepted and Rolling Submission of New Drug Application Initiated Save Time on Routine Tasks With RoboTask 3.4!KIEV, Ukraine - Neowise Software has announced the release of RoboTask 3.4, the powerful tool to enable automation of computer tasks. Handy and flexible, the software streamlines the workflow, saving time and effort. The new version delivers a host of improvements, including macro recorder for mouse actions and improved Window Watcher trigger and Wait for Window action. Rental Report Shows Scottish Rents Sliding - But it’s not all Bad NewsEDINBURGH - According to the latest rental report from Scotland’s leading online letting portal Citylets, people renting property are benefitting most from the beleaguered housing market, with a wide choice of properties available and rents continuing to fall across the country. Hudson Highland Group Reports 2009 Second Quarter Financial ResultsNEW YORK - Hudson Highland Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: HHGP), one of the world’s leading providers of permanent recruitment, contract professionals and talent management solutions, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009. BD Announces UK Launch of new BD Nexiva(TM) Closed IV Catheter System Designed to Help Protect Healthcare WorkersOXFORD, England - BD Medical, a segment of BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), announced today the UK launch of the latest BD Nexiva(TM) Closed IV Catheter System designed to reduce healthcare workers’ risk of needlestick injuries and minimise exposure to blood. The system includes the BD Q-SyteTM Luer Access Split Septum to help reduce catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs). Drug-Device Combination Market Worth US$18.54 Billion by 2014WILMINGTON, Delaware - According to a new market research report, ‘Drug-Device Combination Market (2009 - 2014)’, published by MarketsandMarkets (www.marketsandmarkets.com), the total drug-device combination market is expected to be worth US$18.54 billion by 2014, out of which the U.S. market will account for nearly 30.9% of the total revenues. The global market is expected to record a CAGR of 11.8% from 2009 to 2014. Hyland Software Opens New European Data Centre to Support Growing Interest in Enterprise Content Management (ECM) via Software as a Service (SaaS)LONDON - - Tightening budgets, smaller staffs and fewer resources are driving worldwide demand for options like SaaS-deployed OnBase OnLine (OBOL) DOCDATA N.V. Announces the 2009 Half-Year ResultsWAALWIJK, The Netherlands - - Order Portfolio of Technology Company IAI Industrial Systems Reaches Highest Level Ever Frost & Sullivan: Will Continental’s AutolinQ Revolutionise the Automotive Telematics Environment?LONDON - Continental’s new in-vehicle connectivity and infotainment platform AutolinQ is set to revolutionise the automotive world, ushering in new business models that are simpler, more flexible, and better set to maximise payoffs for all players along the telematics value chain. However, questions of connectivity, the overall selling model, cross industry collaboration and application types must be ironed out first. Eco-Friendly iPhone Charger Set to Change the Future of Mobile TechnologyLONDON - - With Photo MotionTouch, an innovative product design and manufacturing business based at Dunsfold Park in Surrey, has designed and manufactured the ground breaking Powcell light-powered mobile phone charger. Zoover Introduces Online Gadget for Travel IndustryUTRECHT, The Netherlands - - Independent Figures and Testimonials Available to Everyone, Free of Charge |
