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ThinkForex® Launches New Forex and CFD WebTrader Trading Platform

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ThinkForex® Launches New Forex and CFD WebTrader Trading Platform MELBOURNE, Australia, July 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ThinkForex, a leading international CFD and Forex broker, today announced the launch of its newly developed WebTrader platform, which offers traders the opportunity to trade on a 100% web-based platform with no additional... Reported by PR Newswire 8 hours ago.

Japan, Australia Lead Asia Gains

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Asian stocks moved higher on Tuesday, with Japan and Australia leading gains, after China's inflation met expectations. The Nikkei rose 1.8%. Reported by Wall Street Journal 8 hours ago.

Currencies: Euro falls; Australia dollar fends off losses

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ThinkForex launches Free Market Analysis and Research Portal for Forex and CFD Traders

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MELBOURNE, Australia, July 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ThinkForex announced today the launch of their new market analysis division, led by former Alpari Chief Market Analyst George Tchetvertakov. The fundamental and technical trading analysis seeks to help traders gain a better... Reported by PR Newswire 8 hours ago.

Microsoft spreads Office Store to 22 new markets, intros business intelligence tool

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It's only been a few days since Build, and the Redmond giant already has some extra news to announce. Previously only available in the US, Microsoft's Office and SharePoint Store is now open in 22 new markets with added language support for French, German, Spanish and Japanese. Countries with new storefronts include Australia, Canada, the UK, Japan, India, South Africa, Germany, Spain, Mexico, Argentina, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, Belgium and Switzerland (there are sometimes several language markets per country).

Next on Microsoft's announcement list is the introduction of Power BI for Office 365, a cloud-based business intelligence suite that uses Excel to analyze and visualize data with a variety of enterprise-centric tools. Data-minded professionals will be able to snag Power BI as an add-on for their current Office 365 package, or get it as a stand-alone product. While Power BI won't be available until later this year, international Office users can browse that brand-spanking new storefront ahora mismo at the source link below.

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*Source:* Office News Blog (1), (2), Microsoft Office Reported by engadget 6 hours ago.

What Crocodiles Can Teach You About Trading

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Here in tropical Australia, the saltwater crocodile is a fearsome and intelligent predator known to...

For more information, read our latest forex news and reports. Reported by FXstreet.com 6 hours ago.

Turner Construction Company Completes New Fire and Rescue Center

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Loudoun County Fire & Rescue Aims to Cut Down on Response Times with New Station East of Ashburn

Washington, DC (PRWEB) July 09, 2013

Turner Construction Company is proud to announce the completion of a new fire and rescue center at the new Kincora development in Sterling, VA. The new station is located near Kincora’s entrance along Gloucester Parkway/Nokes Boulevard and west of Route 28. The addition of the new station is expected to significantly reduce the response time of safety officials for county residents in that area, meeting the needs of the rapidly growing community along routes 28 and 7.

Led by Turner Construction, who teamed with Lemay Erickson Wilson Architects and Polleo Group, this design-build project consisted of a four bay fire station located on five acres of land. The building includes 17, 500 SF of shared space for operations, a community room, fitness and residential areas. There is also a planned expansion of five apparatus bays for the future.

The success of this project can be attributed to the partnership between Loudoun County, Nokes Partners and Turner Construction on this adaptive P3 project. Loudoun County experienced the key benefits from adopting this type of public-private partnership: reduced costs, accelerated timeline, risk transfer, high quality which all contributed to a high value project in support of the County’s growing social infrastructure needs.

“We are proud to be a part of leading the way for Design Build and Public Private Partnerships in Loudoun County. This partnership type delivery, allows us to come together and in this case, to play a key role in helping to improve the response times of first responders in the Ashburn community,” said Ken Jones, Vice President and General Manager of Turner’s Washington, DC office.

About Turner Construction Company

Turner is a North America-based, international construction services company. Founded in 1902 in New York City, Turner has 5,200 employees worldwide and works on 1200 projects each year, for an annual construction volume of $8 billion. As the largest general builder in the United States, Turner ranks first or second in the major market segments of the building construction field, including healthcare, education, sports, commercial, telecommunications, and green building. The firm is a subsidiary of HOCHTIEF, a publicly traded company, and one of the world’s leading international construction service providers.

For more information please visit http://www.turnerconstruction.com.

About HOCHTIEF

HOCHTIEF is one of the leading international providers of construction-related services. With more than 80,000 employees and a sales volume of EUR 23.28 billion in FY 2011, the company is represented in all the world‘s major markets. With its core competencies in development, building and operation, the Group delivers services for the entire life cycle of infrastructure projects, real estate and facilities. The focus of the related business activities is on four strategic areas: energy infrastructure, transportation infrastructure, major cities, and resources. With its subsidiary Leighton (HOCHTIEF share around 54 percent), the Group is market leader in Australia. In the USA, the biggest construction market in the world, HOCHTIEF is the No. 1 general builder via its subsidiary Turner and, with Group company Flatiron, ranks among the most important players in the field of transportation infrastructure construction. Because of its engagement for sustainability, HOCHTIEF has been listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes since 2006. Further information is available at http://www.hochtief.com/press. Reported by PRWeb 6 hours ago.

PrimeRevenue, the Industry Leader in Supply Chain Finance, is Leading the Discussion on Cost and Cash Optimization

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PrimeRevenue Highlights Ways Supply Chain Finance is Transforming the Procurement Function

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) July 09, 2013

PrimeRevenue, Inc., the leading SaaS platform for global supply chain finance, announced today that the company is sponsoring the Next Decade Series 13 Event taking place on July 16 in Sydney, Australia. Organized by Procurement Leaders, the event highlights the tools, technologies and processes that shape the future of procurement.

The Next Decade Series Event is part of a groundbreaking new global initiative aimed at positioning Procurement as a crucial component driving organizational success. Taking place in six cities across four continents, the 2013 series showcases leading-edge research, trends and best practices alongside a series of interactive roundtables where executives share experiences, insight and challenges. Eugene Buckley, a thought leader in Supply Chain Finance will lead the main discussion on cost and cash optimization, highlighting the role of Supply Chain Finance as a decisive procurement strategy.

“Procurement needs to be positioned as the function that aids growth and drives innovation, and this can only be achieved by taking a holistic view of procurement costs,” said Eugene Buckley, vice president and general manager, Asia Pacific at PrimeRevenue. “While the definition of the procurement function is usually associated with managing the costs of goods and services, logistics, warehousing, and supply chain management, there is a cost that many purchasing people overlook: the cost of working capital. Working capital is the financial foundation of any commercial business and the PrimeRevenue OpenSCiTM Supply Chain Finance platform offers organizations on both sides of the supply chain the strategic working capital management tools they need. Used by over 90 buying organizations worldwide, OpenSCi allows both buyers and suppliers to improve cash flow and mitigate supply chain risks,” added Buckley.

About PrimeRevenue, Inc.
For organizations that view their supply chains as a strategic asset and are seeking to increase supply chain efficiency, PrimeRevenue has the answer. PrimeRevenue provides cash flow to more than 12,000 buyers and suppliers through their OpenSCi™ platform which offers the control and flexibility required by businesses to optimize their working capital and to reduce costs and capital risks throughout their financial supply chains. Headquartered in Atlanta, PrimeRevenue also has offices in London, Paris, Frankfurt and Prague, as well as in Melbourne and Hong Kong, and operates the largest supply chain finance programs for clients around the globe. For more information or to contact us, please visit http://www.primerevenue.com
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Jet Interactive Named Best Call Tracking Software in Australia by topseos.com.au for July 2013

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The independent authority on Search vendors in Australia, topseos.com.au, has named Jet Interactive the best call tracking software for July 2013.

(PRWEB) July 09, 2013

The independent authority on Search vendors in Australia, topseos.com.au, has announced Jet Interactive as the best call tracking software vendor for the month of July 2013. Each month the independent research team evaluates various software solutions and ranks them based on their overall performance and effectiveness. The rankings are released at the start of each month in order to determine which companies produce the best solutions for tracking the source of phone calls in marketing campaigns.

Jet Interactive produces an advanced marketing and business intelligence software for telemarketing communications and call analytics. Their software focuses on assisting companies which engage in marketing in tracking the success of their campaign through phone calls and telecommunications. Their Jet CallTracker software produces a variety of phone numbers for companies while producing real time reporting, missed call notifications, and call recording.

The process for evaluating and ranking the best call tracking software involves an in-depth analysis of the features and functions of each software solution. Call tracking software vendors are also analyzed in order to better understand their internal structure, support processes, and their ability to continue to update and expand their software solutions. Five areas of evaluation are used in order to benchmark and compare various call tracking software solutions in areas including GUI interface, ease of integration, software features, reporting methods, and support.

Customer testimonials and references are often used in order to obtain additional information about various call tracking software solutions being evaluated. Clients are asked about their use of the software, the features most used by their company, and the aspects of the software which they believe to be the best and which aspects could use improvement. Often times clients connect directly with bestwebdesignagencies.com through the commendations and complaints online.

Jet Interactive has been named the best call tracking software solution by the independent research team due to their continued development of the software, their performance in the meticulous evaluation process, and their strong client references. Those looking for effective call tracking solutions should consider Jet Interactive.

About topseos.com

topseos.com is a well-known independent authority on Search vendors. Established in 2002, the goal of topseos.com is to recognize and rank those individuals or companies providing the best online marketing services all over the world. A specialized team of researchers examine thousands of applicants each month who are seeking to be ranked as a top internet marketing service provider by the independent authority. This website is being visited daily by thousands of visitors all over the world looking for the best services available. The website also provides various types of facilities other than the independent rankings which provide useful information to customers and providers of online marketing services.

To view the rankings of the best call tracking software in Australia visit:

http://www.topseos.com.au/rankings-of-best-call-tracking-software

Software vendors interested in being evaluated can visit:

http://www.topseos.com.au/rankings/search-engine-marketing-agencies/apply-for-ranking Reported by PRWeb 6 hours ago.

66-Day Around-the-World Bucket-List Tour to Take Off in 2014

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WorldQuest Tours has arranged 66-day Around-the-World Tours for 2014, promising travelers memorable sites and local experiences. Limited to 14 seats, reservations go on sale August 6, 2013, at 9 a.m. Pacific Time with seats starting at $35,875.

Woodland Hills, CA (PRWEB) July 09, 2013

WorldQuest Tours has arranged beyond-sightseeing Around-the-World Tours to the world’s most impressive destinations in February and September 2014. These 66-day globe-trotting adventures offer travelers memorable sites and local experiences as they visit Oceania, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and South America. Limited to 14 seats, reservations for this trip around the world go on sale August 6, 2013, at 9 a.m. Pacific Time. Seats are available starting at $35,875.

"It's all about local experiences in spectacular destinations," explained Douglas Friedman, owner of WorldQuest Tours. "Our trips around the world set out to bring the real flavor of each destination." Travelers will visit Bangkok markets for ingredients they’ll use to prepare authentic Thai dishes, practice yoga on the roof of an Indian palace, visit a Mto wa Mbu village in Tanzania, stop at a hammam in Morocco, and soak in the natural hot springs of Aquas Calientes as they journey toward Machu Picchu.

“Travel is as much about memorable experiences with locals as it is about visiting world wonders,” Friedman said. "Our tours allow ample time to mingle with the local population and greet the culture wherever travelers journey. My fondest travel memories include visiting a one-room schoolhouse in Myanmar, hanging out with Maasai on a tented safari, and being invited for tea in a Cappadocia cave dwelling.”

Depending on the date of departure, highlights of the world tours include: Franz Josef Glacier and Milford Sound, New Zealand; Sydney and Great Barrier Reef, Australia; Great Wall and Terracotta Army, China; Angkor Wat, Cambodia; Taj Mahal, India; Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania; Petra and Dead Sea, Jordan; Marrakech, Morocco; Machu Picchu and Amazon Rainforest, Peru; and Galapagos Islands, Ecuador.

“We set out to have people live their travel bucket list on our world tours with no worries or hassles,” said Friedman. “That's why we teamed up with Intrepid Travel, one of the world’s leading tour operators – to be sure transportation, meals, accommodations, and the services of English-speaking guides are all taken care of and without a hitch.”

Friedman is no stranger to trips around-the-world. He left his job to travel around the world on a yearlong honeymoon. “My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our trip, yet we know most travelers prefer having everything done for them. Although this is not a luxury tour, it’s one designed for those who enjoy creature comforts balanced with local experiences and flavor. And we do throw in a few luxuries, such as a night in a luxury Sahara desert camp in Morocco.”

Travelers interested in learning more about WorldQuest Tours can visit http://www.WorldQuestTours.com or call 1-888-958-1915 for more information.

About WorldQuest Tours

WorldQuest Tours specializes in around-the-world tours and one-of-a-kind travel experiences. WorldQuest Tours is based in Woodland Hills, CA. For more information, visit http://www.WorldQuestTours.com or contact WorldQuest Tours at 888-958-1915.

About Intrepid Travel

Intrepid Travel is one of the world’s leading small group tour operators which boasts over 20 years experience, hosts over 100,000 travelers annually, and is today supported by almost 1,000 staff around the globe. Tour leaders are area experts who seek out opportunities to interact with locals and discover cultures, while being committed to environmentally, culturally, and socially responsible travel. Travelers have incredible, real life experiences – and truly get to know the places they visit. Reported by PRWeb 5 hours ago.

Global Warming Will Hit Urban Areas in Sidney the Hardest

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Global Warming Will Hit Urban Areas in Sidney the Hardest A team of researchers working with the ARC Center of Excellence for Climate System Science maintain that, according to their investigations, people living in Sydney, Australia will most likely be hit by global warming harder than those inhabiting other regions. More precisely, they say that local average temperatures in Syd... Reported by Softpedia 4 hours ago.

APAC Copper Mining Industry 2020 – Production, Reserves & Metal Consumption Analyzed in New Research Report at ReportsnReports.com

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“Copper Mining Market in Asia-Pacific to 2020 – Significant Investments and New Projects to Expand Capacity to meet Strong Regional Demand” is the new market research report added to ReportsnReports.com store.

Dallas, Teaxs (PRWEB) July 09, 2013

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Asia-Pacific Copper Mining, Top Copper Producing Companies:


·     Hindustan Copper Limited
·     PT Freeport Indonesia
·     PT Newmont Nusa Tenggara
·     Xstrata Copper
·     Ok Tedi Mining Limited
·     Jiangxi Copper Company Limited
·     Erdenet Mining Corporation
·     Kazakhmys PLC
·     OZ Minerals Limited
·     BHP Billiton Group
·     Yunnan Copper Industry (Group) Co. Ltd
·     Kazzinc LLP
·     Atlas Consolidated Mining and Development Corporation
·     Philex Mining Corporation
·     TVI Resource Development Phils, Inc.

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China Copper Processing Material Industry Report, 2012 - http://www.reportsnreports.com/reports/213591-china-copper-processing-material-industry-report-2012.html: In January-October 2012, China’s cumulative output of copper processing materials climbed 7.77% YoY to 9.871 million tons.

The Chinese copper processing material industry maintained a steady growth trend in 2011 against the global downturn and downstream consumption demand decrease, however, its growth slowed down sharply compared with previous years, of which, growth rates of output and consumption dropped by 11.7 and 12.8 percentage points over the last year, respectively. In 2012, China’s copper processing material industry continued to maintain the momentum of low-price running.

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ReneSola's Replus Inverters Certified for Sale in Several Countries

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ReneSola's Replus Inverters Certified for Sale in Several Countries JIASHAN, China, July 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ReneSola Ltd ("ReneSola" or the "Company") (NYSE: SOL), a leading brand and technology provider of solar photovoltaic ("PV") products, today announced its string inverter, Replus, has formally obtained certification in Australia, Germany,... Reported by PR Newswire 3 hours ago.

Stock Market Investments Offer Long-Term Wealth, Says 1Wealth Trading

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Investing in the stock market can yield wealth to last a lifetime, says 1Wealth trading.

Sydney, Australia (PRWEB) July 09, 2013

The investment strategists who work at 1Wealth Trading have long maintained that investing in stocks can yield enough wealth to last a lifetime. Now, the company has additional evidence to back up that claim. A recent Boston Globe article suggests that those who invest in the stock market can earn enough to fund their retirement, and then some. 1Wealth Trading has issued a new statement to the press, commenting on the Boston Globe article and on the benefits of stock market investment.

The Boston Globe article notes that, for many investors, the stock market has proven more than a little tumultuous in recent years. Certainly during the heart of the global financial crisis, when U.S. market values were plummeting, many investors considered jumping ship, with many opting to cut their losses and unload all of their long-held stock investments. Others stuck with the market, riding out the worst of the volatility and emerging better off because of it; indeed, with U.S. stock values soaring, many investors have recouped all of their losses and then some.

“At 1Wealth, we believe in the stock market as an ideal avenue for generating long-term, lifelong wealth,” the company says, in its press statement. “We believe that investors who practice smart strategies, and don’t get thrown off guard by minor blips and setbacks, stand a chance to accumulate serious wealth over the long term.” The company also notes that its own investors saw terrific stock market yields even during the direst moments of the global financial crisis.

1Wealth is not wrong to advocate for the stock market as a potential source of long-term wealth. The company notes that, over the last century, the stock market has offered consistently higher returns than any other class of investment, outperforming even real estate.

Meanwhile, the article in the Boston Globe makes note of the roller coaster ride that U.S. investors have been on in recent years, but ultimately affirms that their decision to stick with stocks has paid off. “As the stock market soars to record heights four years after a breathtaking plunge drained 401(k) accounts, retirement savers who stuck it out during the darkest days of the recession are being rewarded for their patience,” the article notes.

Investors whose retirement accounts include stocks have seen big paydays in recent months, with some of them doubling their portfolio value. Those who abandoned stocks in favor of other asset classes, meanwhile, have seen much smaller portfolio growth—26 percent, on average.

“The stock market works well for those who engage in daily trading, as with our platform, but it is also designed to provide long-term value,” 1Wealth Trading concludes. “We are happy to see that many investors are being rewarded for their patience—not just in the U.S., but everywhere.”

1Wealth Trading is a program designed to help individual and corporate investors generate wealth via stocks.

ABOUT:

1Wealth Solutions offer stock market software that provides maximum accuracy and efficiency to corporate and individual stock market traders. The company, 1Wealth Solutions, was originally a sub-division of the One Financial Group but is now a stand-alone investment firm with a solid reputation for getting results. Their investment hub is based in Sydney, with offices spread across countries all over the world. The vision of 1Wealth Solutions is to provide investors with the technological tools and financial strategies they need to generate consistent stock market revenues, and ultimately to generate lifelong earnings. Reported by PRWeb 3 hours ago.

Second ‘Prisoner X’ held in top secret in Israel

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A second ‘Prisoner X’ was being held in top-secret conditions in the same jail where an Israeli-Australian spy took his his own life in 2010, a newspaper reported on Tuesday. Court documents cited by Haaretz newspaper said the prisoner was being held in another wing of Ayalon prison at the same time as Ben Zygier, an alleged Mossad spy whose mysterious arrest and subsequent suicide shocked Israel and Australia when it hit the headlines in [...] Reported by Raw Story 3 hours ago.

Exclusive Q&A - Eric Boullier on keeping Kimi, 2014, & more

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Lotus made a dream start to 2013, with victory in Australia. Since then, however, it's all too often been a case of 'so close and yet so far', as with their double-podium finish in Germany at the weekend. Team principal Eric Boullier gives us his take on Lotus's fluctuating fortunes, the 'Raikkonen to Red Bull' talk, and how he hopes to hang on to his star driver for the sea-change season that is 2014 Reported by Formula 1 2 hours ago.

Momentum Builds for Australia's Rudd

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Kevin Rudd has turned the tables on the opposition just two weeks after returning as Australia's prime minister, with a new opinion poll showing he's steering the Labor Party closer to an election victory. Reported by Wall Street Journal 1 hour ago.

Minitab Pty Offers ‘Top 8 Reasons Six Sigma Projects Fail’ Webinar July 18

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To help audiences in Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia learn tools and techniques to avoid common mistakes when completing Six Sigma projects, Minitab Pty is offering a free 1-hour webinar on July 18 at 1:00 p.m., AEST.

Sydney, Australia (PRWEB) July 09, 2013

The application of Six Sigma tools and techniques to improve products and processes can transform an organization’s bottom line—saving money and increasing profits. However, mistakes made when completing Six Sigma projects can cost money and result in failed projects.

Now Minitab Pty, the Australian office of the world’s leading provider of software for quality improvement and statistics education, is offering a free webinar in July to highlight how people can avoid eight common mistakes that account for over 60 percent of Six Sigma project failures.

The “Top 8 Reasons Six Sigma Projects Fail” session will cover these common mistakes and how statistical and Six Sigma tools in Minitab and Quality Companion can be used to successfully complete Six Sigma projects.

The hour-long webinar will be offered on Thursday, July 18, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. AEST (GMT +10:00). Registration is without charge and available at http://www.minitab.com/training/web-events/. Space is limited.

Thousands of companies worldwide use Minitab Statistical Software to analyze data for quality improvement programs. It has been used in virtually every major Lean Six Sigma deployment, and more than 4,000 colleges and universities use Minitab for teaching and research.

Because it has been adopted by companies around the globe, Minitab 16 is available in English, French, German, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Japanese and Korean.

Minitab 16 is the latest example of the company’s efforts to provide the best tools for quality improvement. A fully functional, 30-day trial version of Minitab 16 is available at http://www.minitab16.com.

Quality Companion, Minitab’s process improvement software, was designed by experienced practitioners to help improvement professionals manage Lean, Six Sigma and other projects in one application.

Companion’s Project Roadmap™ helps plot a clear course of action to execute improvement projects. Adding Companion’s built-in “soft” tools, such as process mapping, brainstorming and reporting, creates a detailed plan for the entire project—and the means to complete each step.

The software also includes more than 100 form templates, including C&E Matrix, FMEA and Project Charter, all of which are easily customized to fit any organization. Quality Companion even offers on-demand guidance, with built-in Coaches that give expert advice from experienced Lean Six Sigma professionals.

Quality Companion has been embraced by organizations including Xerox, the U.S. Postal Service and BHP Billiton. A fully functional 30-day trial version is available at http://www.QualityCompanion.com.

The company also offers Quality Trainer, an e-learning course that teaches statistics and serves as an ongoing resource for quality improvement professionals.

About Minitab
Minitab Inc. is one of the world’s leading developers of statistical and process improvement software. Thousands of distinguished companies use Minitab software, including Toshiba, DuPont, Boeing, Royal Bank of Scotland, Nestlé and Pfizer. Minitab products are backed by outstanding services, including training, e-learning opportunities and free technical support.

Minitab Inc. operates offices in Australia, the United Kingdom and France, and has additional representatives throughout the world. The company is headquartered in State College, Pa., U.S.A. For more information, visit http://www.minitab.com.

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eXplorance Showcases Course Evaluation as Platinum Sponsor at BbWorld

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As a Blackboard Premier Partner, eXplorance will present the best methods for improving course evaluation response rates.

Montreal, Quebec (PRWEB) July 09, 2013

eXplorance a leader in course evaluation and feedback management solutions, is pleased to announce that it is taking an active role at BbWorld®, the Blackboard Inc. annual user conference and one of the largest education technology conferences of the year, from July 9-12, 2013. As a Blackboard Premier Partner™, eXplorance will be featuring Blue by eXplorance™, an enterprise-class feedback management and course evaluation system, through dedicated seminars and product demonstrations on the benefits of integrating Blue with the Blackboard Learn™ platform.

eXplorance CEO Samer Saab will address BbWorld attendees with a presentation discussing the best practices for improving course evaluation response rates. The presentation is scheduled for July 10, 2013 at 2 p.m. PDT in the Bellini Room 2005 at the Palazzo Congress Center. “We hope to illustrate to attendees how Blue can improve the quality of the training experience at their institution using a sophisticated course evaluation implementation,” said Saab. “With the close integration of Blue to the Blackboard Learn platform, faculty administrators can expect comprehensive feedback directly within Blackboard Learn.”

eXplorance will also be sponsoring the keynote address of internet expert and bestselling author Clay Shirky at the education technology conference. In addition, attendees will have the chance to win tickets to see Blue Man Group at The Monte Carlo Resort and Casino® by spotting the eXplorance “Blue Men” on the convention floor and uploading pictures of their finds to the BbWorld mobile app.

In-booth product demonstrations of eXplorance’s Blue will occur on July 10 and 11, focusing on faculty and student engagement for course evaluations. Visit eXplorance’s booth (#123) at BbWorld to learn more about how Blue course evaluation can improve your training experience or check out the benefits of the Blue course evaluation solution.

About eXplorance

eXplorance is a leading provider of enterprise feedback management solutions for the higher education, corporate training and organizational management markets. eXplorance’s solution, Blue, includes modules such as course and instructor evaluations, psychometric and knowledge tests development, 360 reviews and organization-wide surveys. Unlike other solutions, Blue can fully adjust to your organization’s needs, whether by tailoring your survey and report formats, integrating easily with your existing software infrastructure, or by offering access support to Blue from a variety of computing platforms. Blue enables organizations to perfect their services by soliciting and analyzing feedback, issuing reports, and then monitoring the improvement in services.

Founded in 2003 in Montreal, Canada, eXplorance counts many leading institutions as clients including the University of Louisville, the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Toronto, the City University of Hong Kong City, the University of Southern Australia and many other organizations such as NASA, LendingTree.com, the National Bank of Canada, and Olympus.

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Maintenance Software Provider Maintenance Assistant Has Another Record Quarter During Q2, 2013

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Maintenance software (CMMS) provider, Maintenance Assistant Inc., announces record growth in customer acquisition in Q2 2013 and unveils new core features to its SaaS offering.

Toronto, Ontario (PRWEB) July 09, 2013

Maintenance Assistant Inc., a leading CMMS provider, today announced strong business results and another record quarter (Q2 2013) during which global sales increased by over 200% compared to the same period last year.

Maintenance Assistant added a record number of new customers in 14 industries spanning healthcare, manufacturing, education, facilities management and local government; solidifying its position as one of the industry’s fastest growing and most innovative CMMS software providers. “Our record growth was driven by a combination of new features, strong partnerships, international growth and our continued commitment to customer success,” said Marc Castel, CEO. “Organizations from every industry continue to switch to Maintenance Assistant CMMS to effectively manage their maintenance operations.” Some notable new customers include Anaren Microwave, Eclipse Mold, Amcor Packaging, Stena Technoworld, Gentech Scientific and Agru America. “We also signed a record number of partners and resellers in 19 different countries throughout the world including Saudia Arabia, India, Australia, Ireland and the UK” said Corbin Church, VP of Business Development.

New Features

In Q2, Maintenance Assistant released some important features that continue to improve the usability and utility of its work order management system. “Thanks to our rapid and agile development methodology we continued to improve our product offering during the Quarter, adding key features like Multi Asset Work Order capability while continuously improving our user experience with many product enhancements” said Bob Kandic, chief software architect. The Multi-Asset Work Order feature provides the ability to add multiple assets and tasks to a single work order without the need to create a work order hierarchy. This is ideally suited to organizations that wish to perform routine maintenance rounds such as inspections, lubrications, or calibrations on multiple assets. The Multi-Asset Work Order, absent in many other maintenance software systems, dramatically reduces the number of work orders that maintenance managers need to process while still capturing all relevant details. “We added a number of new languages including Korean, Mandarin, German, Turkish and Portuguese to further internationalize the CMMS. Our CMMS can be configured so different users throughout an organization have different default languages based on their location or language preference”, said Jeff O’Brien, Director of Customer Success. In addition, Maintenance Assistant also introduced workflow enhancements such as single sign-on, remember me for login, miscellaneous costing on the work order record, meter readings at task level, task import tool, data exporter to excel and advanced forecasting reports.

Q3 Outlook

Maintenance Assistant anticipates growth to remain strong in the second half of 2013 with the release of its new purchase order module in August 2013, an improving global economy, tougher regulatory pressure and increasing attention on ailing infrastructure throughout North America.

About MA CMMS software:

Maintenance Assistant helps companies drive down the cost of maintenance, work smarter and save money by helping to increase asset life, prevent equipment failure, track maintenance costs, improve productivity, reduce equipment downtime, and lower the total cost of ownership of equipment, while at the same time improving legal, regulatory and audit compliance. "Our mission is to be the global CMMS of choice by focusing on product excellence, an outstanding customer experience and an easy-to-understand low monthly price” said Marc Castel, CEO. "With feedback and input from thousands of customers around the world we have been able to build an award-winning computerized maintenance management software (CMMS) service that has the features people actually want and use and not the ones that make it more complicated than it needs to be" said Bob Kandic, Senior Product Architect.

About Maintenance Assistant:

Since its launch in 2006, Maintenance Assistant CMMS has been deployed in over 150 countries and in more than 30 languages. We are one of the fastest growing Maintenance Software solutions, providing a modern CMMS / EAM experience to customers around the world. For more information please contact: info [at] maintenanceassistant [dot] com

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