21 hrs ago | WorthPlaying
“Gaming publishers continue to choose Digital River as an e-commerce partner because of the depth and breadth of our world-class e-commerce system and our deep domain expertise”
Digital River has signed an e-commerce agreement with Aspyr Media, and it will build, host and manage an online store to support the sale and digital delivery of select Macintosh- and PC-based products in North ... via WorthPlaying
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Consulting Forum & PollsYesterday | International Herald Tribune
Wave of lawsuits over credit crisis could hit a wall
“The wave of litigation that we've seen, and certainly the current momentum, is going to eclipse what we saw out of the savings and loan crisis”
Finding someone to sue over losses in the mortgage market and the credit crisis is easy. via International Herald Tribune
Wednesday | The Post Chronicle
Report: Medical Tourism Numbers Overstated
A U.S. consulting firm says the number of people who travel outside their country for medical treatment is lower than marketers report. via The Post Chronicle
Wednesday | Business Wire
Accenture to Acquire AddVal Technology Inc., Enhancing Freight-Management Capabilities
Accenture has entered into an agreement to acquire the business of AddVal Technology Inc. via Business Wire
Tuesday | Des Moines Register
Audit: State paid consultant $882K to save $50K/year
“Our analysis - conducted with and approved by Iowa DAS - concluded that Wave 2 generated substantially more for Iowa taxpayers than the state paid in consulting fees”
State officials paid an out-of-state contractor $882,260 to help Iowa save $50,325 a year, according to an audit released today. via Des Moines Register
Monday May 5 | KCCI
Monday May 5 | Domain-B
Nasscom-a T Kearney unveil 50-city assessment for it- Bpo growth
Mumbai: Nasscom and global management consulting firm A T Kearney today released the findings of a first of its kind report on the assessment of 50 locations in India suitable for the IT-BPO industry. via Domain-B
Monday May 5 | Innovations-report.com
Researcher Develops Model to Track E. coli in Charles River
“Our analysis suggests that the Stony Brook and Muddy River are the predominant sources of E. coli in the lower Charles River”
It is a common belief that the water quality of the Charles River and other lakes, streams and rivers is at its worst after a large rainfall because of pollutants carried by runoff. via Innovations-report.com
Sunday May 4 | San Gabriel Valley Tribune
Economy challenges would-be telecommuters
“It's hard for some companies to let go of that”
With gasoline prices edging past $4 a gallon at some Southland stations, this is the perfect time for businesses to initiate or expand their telecommuting programs, right? Not necessarily, says John Challenger, ... via San Gabriel Valley Tribune
Saturday May 3 | Pharmaceutical Online
Counterfeit Drugs: Decisive And Global Action Is Needed
“With mass serialisation ready and accessible to make a difference now, the industry is running out of excuses for not facing up to their moral responsibilities and putting patients first”
In a market where counterfeit drug sales are estimated to reach $75B by 2010 according to the World Health Organisation , it is clear that drug counterfeiting is on the increase. via Pharmaceutical Online
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