When was the last time you heard sustainability referred to as a journey? Chances are not too long ago as it is quite a common statement. Often we may not give the word journey its due meaning. A journey requires some level of commitment ...
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Metals service center Olympic Steel announced Thursday financial results for Q4 2012 and for the full year 2012. Net sales for the Q4 totaled $291.7 million, an 8.8 percent decrease from the Q4 record of $319.9 million reported in last ...
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In another illustration of the diminishing importance of the PC, a research firm today said that more than a third of surveyed consumers who once used personal computers to access content said they had switched to tablets and smartphones. ...
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A research firm on Friday said that more than a third of surveyed consumers who once used personal computers to access content said they had switched to tablets and smartphones. But unlike others, who, noting the same trends, have said it ...
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The number of eco-labels in the food industry is expected to continue to proliferate in 2013. More than 200 seals and logos represent some ecological, ethical, ingredient or sustainability attributes in the global food industry. Organic ...
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Semi-conductors supplier ST-Ericsson last night unveiled a mobile device chipset that it says will add five hours to the battery life of smartphones once adopted by industry. The Swiss based company, which supplies chipsets and ...
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DJO, a wholly-owned subsidiary of DJO Finance (DJOFL), has acquired Exos, a US-based medical device company, for an undisclosed sum. Exos' commercial products include a thermoformable bracing system, which is comprised of a waterproof, ...
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Cloud acquisitions paying off for Ellison Software and cloud revenue gave Oracle's financial figures a boost, but hardware sales continued to decline. For the second quarter of fiscal 2013 Oracle recorded revenue of $9.1bn, an increase ...
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Big businesses feel that Google is not a suitable choice for enterprise contracts, according to a survey. The Corporate IT Forum, which represents IT directors and CIOs, surveyed 100 heads of IT at some of the UK's largest organisations. ...
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It has been a veritable stampede this week. There’s been a whirlwind of events and launches - just as the kids feet hit the playground the diary dates have started to stack up again in earnest – although that might sound like a ...
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Intel is working on LTE network support for its Medfield system-on-chips, which may finally open the door for Intel-powered smartphones in the United States. Sumeet Syal, Intel’s director of product marketing, told TechCrunch that ...
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Mechel OAO, a leading Russian mining and steel group announced financial results for the 9 months 2012. The net revenue in Q3 2012 decreased by 12.0% and amounted to USD 2.7 billion compared to USD 3.1 billion in Q2 2012. The ...
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Andromeda's Point of Sale software has been battle-tested behind the counter of over 1,500 delivery/take out,quick service and casual dining restaurant businesses around the world-and now they're delivering their recipe for success to the ...
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A contract for the construction of a major gas pipeline that will supply natural gas from central Oman to a new industrial and maritime hub under development at Duqm is due to be awarded by the end of 2013. Oman Gas Company, the state ...
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Speech by the Chairman of the Autonomous Region Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region is situated in the northwestern part of China. With beautiful landscapes, rich resources and great potential for development, it is China's important reserve ...
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