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Smart city and ICT market opportunities will offer billions to network operators, says Heavy Reading Insider BOSTON, June 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- "Smart cities" and information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure offers business opportunities ranging in the billions for network operators, according to the latest report from Heavy Reading Insider (www.heavyreading.com/insider), a subscription research service from Heavy Reading (www.heavyreading.com). Smart Cities: The...
IT Centers in Africa Transform Lives by Bridging Global Digital Divide SAN DIEGO, April 26, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- U-TOUCH, an innovative social enterprise that transforms lives by bridging the global digital divide, announced that it will discuss its sustainable expansion plans at the upcoming Business4Better (B4B) Conference in Anaheim, CA, May 1-2, 2013. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130426/DC02286) "Over 86% of Africa's population has no Internet access...
Pent up demand reaches critical mass as homeowners plan spring renovations. CFS Floors expands manufacturing sources to meet increased demand. Shanghai, China (PRWEB) March 31, 2013 As the trend in manufacturing globalization continues U.S. companies like CFS Flooring expands their global presence. U.S. sales continue to trend positive as home renovations expand into spring. CFS executives visit China: Bill Einhaus, Bin Liu and Jerry Balthrop are on a fact-finding mission in China...
NEWARK, N.J., March 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- PIERS, the Standard in Trade Intelligence, is pleased to offer a one of a kind report that examines China's waning strength in labor-intensive exports like furniture, apparel and footwear, and its impact on other developing countries. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130314/NY77167LOGO) The report illustrates how rising wages and labor shortages in China are prompting factory owners to relocate facilities inland or in many cases...
Research and Markets Announces Global Chemical Logistics 2012, an in-depth analysis of the trends impacting the market and at how these in turn will affect supply chains. Dublin, Ireland (PRWEB) February 27, 2013 The chemical industry is one of the foundations of the modern economy; its products are used in almost every aspect of manufacturing and retailing. Like the rest of the world's economy, the chemical industry has experienced intense volatility over the past few years. However,...
SANTA CLARA, California, February 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Silicon Valley to remain innovation hub; Tier 2 cities in US to gain traction Zinnov, a leading Market Expansion and Globalization Advisory firm, today released "Talent Outlook 2013", a report that highlights a paradigm shift in HR trends this year. The survey revealed that 2013 will be a year of skill and talent reconciliation, even as new skill sets are...
Lee Rannals for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online According to a new report, consumers eat a gallon of diesel fuel, 63 pounds of soil, and over two tons of water, in the form of food each day. A book entitled “The Coming Famine: the global food crisis and how we can avoid it” suggests that these numbers are what it takes to feed the typical human being. Science writer Julian Cribb, author of the new book, told the Australian Academy of Science in Canberra that when you...
NEW YORK, Oct. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, FutureBrand reveals its 8(th) annual ranking of the world's leading country brands - moving Switzerland to the #1 seat in the consultancy's 2012-13 Country Brand Index (CBI), a preeminent global study of country brands. In keeping with past year's studies, the 2012-13 CBI ranks the world's countries - from their cultures, to their industries, to their economic vitality and public policy initiatives - based on global perceptions today....
Uptick in Japan's Energy Related Business in 2013: Following the triple disaster of March 11, 2011, Japan is experiencing a true renaissance in energy efficiency. World class mega solar, wind and other renewable energy projects are set to begin in earnest from 2013 and firms across the globe are keeping a close eye on Japan-based developments. With over 24,000 participants at the first meet last year, Smart City Week 2012 in Yokohama Japan will be the place to network and learn about...
Per NSF report, one in six scientists and engineers in the U.S. collaborate with individuals in other countries International collaboration is a key aspect of the globalization of science and engineering. A recent report and data evaluation released by the National Science Foundation (NSF) showed that one in six scientists and engineers in the United States reported working with individuals in other countries in a given week. International collaboration was more likely to occur among...
