WNC First Insurance Services has implemented Specialized Business Software’s (SBS) X12 EDI software solution and reduced the insurance policies process time by 90%. WNC First Insurance Services chief operating officer Jim Sigafoos ...
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Oracle announced on Monday that it has agreed to pay $1.7 billion for Acme Packet, a network equipment vendor that specialises in session delivery. Carriers and enterprises use Acme’s products to manage the quality of voice, video, ...
Live to Play Sports, formerly known as Norco Products, is adding 10 new brands to its offerings, including several brands owned by U.S. distributor QBP. The company has added products from Fulcrum, Whisky Parts, 45Nrth, Salsa, Problem ...
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The United Kingdom government’s new attitude to large public sector software and IT services (SITS) suppliers may prove “counter-productive”, according to industry analyst TechMarketView. TechMarketView has just ...
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Sumitomo Chemical has decided that it will close down an ethylene plant at its Chiba Works located in Ichihara, Chiba, Japan, in or before September 2015 when the next periodic shutdown maintenance will take place, to reinforce the ...
With an all-new Toyota Corolla launched with a $19,990 price tag, we find out which is the best entry-level small car for the money, putting the world’s best selling small car up against the Ford Focus, Hyundai i30 and Mazda3. Words: ...
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The sharemarket broke a 10-day winning streak yesterday after the US Federal Reserve said the country's economy had paused recently. However, the Australian bond market found support after a wave of selling. "Being the last day of the ...
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The Australian sharemarket has closed slightly weaker, snapping a 10-day winning streak, after markets in the US fell. At 4.15pm AEDT, the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index had fallen 17.9 points, or 0.37 per cent, at 4878.8 points, and the ...
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Under Armour, Inc. announced financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2012 -Fourth Quarter Net Revenues Increased 25% to $506 Million; Full Year Net Revenues Increased 25% to $1.835 Billion -Fourth Quarter Diluted EPS ...
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Edwards has broadened its long-standing relationship with vacuum pump service and repair partner AESPUMP to offer improved and localised customer support across the UK. Through AESPUMP, Edwards customers now have access to a comprehensive ...
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Minister for Industry Greg Combet says manufacturers should not sit back and wait for a fall in the Australian dollar – they must change with the times or risk failure. Mr Combet’s warning, reported by The Australian ...
The Australian sharemarket pulled back in late trading but still closed slightly higher, with investors unfazed by Julia Gillard announcing that the next federal election would be on September 14. At 4.15pm AEDT, the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 ...
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Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer has identified new products and mobile investments as among several strategies aimed at keeping the company relevant as it tries to compete against the likes of Google and Facebook. On Monday, Mayer highlighted ...
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Organic Plant Health Inc. (OPHI) — a Charlotte-based manufacturer of organic-based and hybrid turf and garden care products for residential and commercial markets — has acquired Kenactiv Innovations Inc., Scottsdale, Ariz. ...
The Australian sharemarket has closed higher, with investors encouraged by the recent strength of global markets. At 4.15pm AEDT, the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index had risen 53.8 points, or 1.11 per cent, to 4889.0 points - its highest ...