Oct 31, 2007 | Las Vegas Sun
NCR Earnings Down 63 Pct on Spinoff
“With the Teradata separation behind us, NCR's focus on the implementation of our long-term vision and business strategy will sharpen, as will the focus of our overall cost structure”
NCR Corp., which makes automated teller machines, said Wednesday that its third-quarter earnings fell 63 percent, reflecting the spinoff of its Teradata unit. via Las Vegas Sun
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Outsourcing Forum & PollsOct 31, 2007 | Guardian Unlimited
House Bill Helps Trade-Hit Workers
The House voted Wednesday to significantly expand a four-decades-old program giving financial and retraining help to people who lose their jobs because of foreign competition. via Guardian Unlimited
Oct 31, 2007 | USAToday.com
Holiday time means personal use of the Net at work
“The quicker you can get those concerns off their mind, the quicker they can get their mind back on the job.”
In just a few weeks, many employees at companies across the country won't be able to resist temptation - they'll visit their favorite online retailers and do some holiday shopping when they're supposed to be ... via USAToday.com
Oct 31, 2007 | WFAA-TV Dallas
“We regret that we must withdraw our offer to acquire the company due to the continuation of poor conditions in the debt markets.”
The Wall Street Journal and / The Dallas Morning News Victor Godinez contributed to this report. via WFAA-TV Dallas
Oct 31, 2007 | Business Wire India
Cisco and Wipro Announce Strategic Alliance
“Wipro is a global leader in the industry for delivering IT services to enterprises and is implementing IT innovation that helps businesses achieve new levels of productivity”
Bangalore, Karnataka, India, Wednesday, October 31, 2007 -- Cisco and Wipro Ltd today announced that they have entered into a strategic alliance to jointly develop and deliver information technology service ... via Business Wire India
Oct 31, 2007 | Free Republic
Scary Thought? 'Halloween Peeps' Made in China
“It's expensive and we wanted to make sure we have a viable product before we'll source it here”
The maker of Peeps - the fluffy, yellow, marshmallow chicks that have spawned a fanatical following - has tapped an overseas manufacturer to make candies for the first time in the company's history. via Free Republic
Oct 30, 2007 | Australian News
Polaris launches software testing lab in Sydney
“I had an opportunity to go to the US but opted for Australia as I found it offered a balanced life style. This place gave me and my family sufficient room to grow, and I am glad that I have been able to add my point two cent to this place.”
Australian News.Net Tuesday 30th October, 2007 Polaris Software, a leading Indian software company, has launched its new software testing laboratory here that will inject Australian $5 million into the state of ... via Australian News
Oct 30, 2007 | CIO
Outsourcing Over-hyped, Over-used Says EMC's Tucci
“I see business process outsourcing speeding up, I see a slowdown in wholesale 'take my whole data center, take my applications and you do it for me.' I think that market is not going to be a robust market”
CIO 08 The Year Ahead Share your thoughts and discuss your challenges with some of the foremost experts and award winning CIOs in the country at the CIO 08 The Year Ahead conference in Coronado, CA. via CIO
Oct 30, 2007 | Forbes
Avon's 3Q Profit Soars on Overall Growth
Avon Products Inc.'s profit soared 61 percent in the third quarter as the direct seller of beauty products enjoyed strong revenue growth across all divisions. via Forbes
Oct 30, 2007 | Embedded.com
State of the Engineer: Redefining science as a 'public trust'
Richard Borchelt, communications director for the Genetics and Public Policy Center of the Berman Bioethics Institute at Johns Hopkins University, has worked for years on professional issues among engineers. via Embedded.com
Oct 30, 2007 | Silicon.com
IT skills 'vital for UK's future'
“In the 24-hour, global economy, the front and back room may not be in the same part of the world, or even in the same time zone. We need to invest in skills, improve higher education, and provide incentives for innovative knowledge transfer.”
UK governments have let slip opportunities to narrow the shortage in IT skills, according to a prominent Labour peer. via Silicon.com
Oct 29, 2007 | PR-inside.com
Acxiom(R) Corporation Announces Stock Repurchase Program
The repurchase program may be suspended or discontinued at any time. About Acxiom Acxiom Corporation integrates data, services and technology to create and deliver customer and information management solutions ... via PR-inside.com
Oct 29, 2007 | Sales & Marketing Management
Translating and Localizing Products and Services for the Global Marketplace
An excerpt from The Guide to Translation and Localization: Communicating with the Global Marketplace Your executive management finally made the commitment to sell your company's products to international ... via Sales & Marketing Management
Oct 29, 2007 | EETimes.com
They're not rock stars, but EEs earn satisfaction
“I have always loved the adventure and challenge of creative problem solving, of finding a way to make something work and persuading others to let me do it. . . . Most other careers provide only portions of what I love about engineering.”
In the greater scheme of things and for the time being, engineers--especially in North America--have it pretty good, at least according to their replies to the EE Times Annual Salary & Opinion Survey. via EETimes.com
Oct 29, 2007 | International Herald Tribune
Norway's StatoilHydro oil company reports 26 percent gain in 3Q net profit
“On 1 October, we completed the merger between Statoil and Hydro's oil and gas activities. I am very pleased to see that we have established a global, competitive energy company while delivering safe and efficient day-to-day operations.”
OSLO, Norway : State-controlled oil company StatoilHydro ASA on Monday reported a 26 percent increase in net profit for the third quarter, due mainly to financial gains on currency exchanges. via International Herald Tribune
Oct 29, 2007 | Kansas.com
Paulson: strong rupee hasn't hurt India
“I urge U.S. industry to participate in bids, if not as engineering and construction partners as financing partners”
U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson, center, speaks to media after a meeting with West Bengal state Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattachariya, left, in Calcutta, India, Sunday, Oct. via Kansas.com
Oct 29, 2007 | Customer Interaction Solutions
The First and Only CRM Outsourcer in the World's richest city runs Altitude Software
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates , October 29, 2007 I-Vision Technology today announced the launch of its Abu Dhabi-based contact centre for world-class outsourcing operations. via Customer Interaction Solutions
Oct 28, 2007 | The Inquirer
AMD attacked for vendor favouritism
ON THE SIDELINES at the Taiwan IDF gathering, we managed to get hold of Asustek's vice president, Jerry Shen. via The Inquirer
Oct 28, 2007 | Customer Interaction Solutions
“Every project that we are starting, we will be able to complete”
Via Thomson Dialog NewsEdge) Oct. 22--LONG BEACH -- The board of trustees of Long Beach City College tonight will discuss the possibility of placing a construction bond proposition on the Feb. via Customer Interaction Solutions
Oct 28, 2007 | Market Watch
Accenture approves additional $3 bln for share repurchases
The management consulting and outsourcing company said as of Aug. 31, its total remaining share repurchase authority was about $1.65 billion. via Market Watch
Oct 28, 2007 | PR-inside.com
First Capital Offers U.S. Exporters Advantages as Premier Export Factoring Program is Launched
“Export Factoring is comprehensive trade solution that's a natural addition to our existing supply chain services.”
The offering is the second in a series of new international trade solutions First Capital will unveil this month. via PR-inside.com
Oct 28, 2007 | Newkerala.com
Indian IT major spreads cheer in Northern Ireland
By Prasun Sonwalkar, London, Oct 28: Indian BPO major HCL, which has reposed faith in trouble-torn Northern Ireland since 2001 when Western companies were chary of investing there, has spread more cheer by ... via Newkerala.com
Oct 27, 2007 | Reuters | Posted by Reuters
Softbank to spend $350 mln on data center: Nikkei
TOKYO (Reuters) - Internet and telecoms giant Softbank Corp will spend about 40 billion yen ($350 million) to start operations next year at a new data centre in southwestern Japan, the Nikkei business daily said on Sunday.
Electronics conglomerates Fujitsu Ltd and Hitachi Ltd are also investing in data centers to tap growing demand for outsourcing by Japanese corporations of management and maintenance of their information systems, the newspaper said.
Softbank plans to begin operations at a facility at the data centre in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture, in October 2008. It will build two additional facilities, each with a floor space of 3,500 square meters, by early 2009, the Nikkei said. Read more
Oct 27, 2007 | Customer Interaction Solutions
Independent Research Firm Names Progress Actional as the #1 ...
“The Forrester Wave(TM): Standalone SOA and Web Services Management Solutions, Q4 2007.”
Progress Software Corporation , a provider of leading application infrastructure software to develop, deploy, integrate and manage business applications, today announced that Forrester Research, Inc. via Customer Interaction Solutions
Oct 27, 2007 | TMCnet
Symantec Corporation: Symantec Database Security Helps Reduce Data...
New integration allows customers running SSIM and Symantec Database Security 3.0 to view critical database security alerts by consolidating events from multiple Symantec Database Security soft-appliances and ... via TMCnet
Oct 27, 2007 | Canada NewsWire
Hemisphere GPS Reports 69% Growth in Third Quarter
“Our new products create a very exciting platform for growth into new verticals as well as in our core markets. GPS guidance is now one of the hottest sectors in agriculture”
Toronto Stock Exchange Symbol: HEM Results lifted by increasing cash flow in core customer segment CALGARY, Oct. via Canada NewsWire
Oct 27, 2007 | Buzzle.com
Software Outsourcing India UK Offshore IT Outsourcing Services India
Outsourcing is an age-old concept. However, companies and working professionals alike have just started recognizing the enormous possibilities that have opened up as a result of outsourcing. via Buzzle.com
Oct 27, 2007 | Seeking Alpha
Quest Diagnostics Q3 2007 Earnings Call Transcript
Laure Park - VP of IR Surya Mohapatra - Chairman and CEO Bob Hagemann - CFO Analysts Ralph Jacobi - Credit Suisse Adam Feinstein - Lehman Brothers Bill Bonello - Wachovia Securities Dave Clair - Piper Jaffray ... via Seeking Alpha
Oct 26, 2007 | Infoworld
Bangalore outsourcers tries to decongest with new townships
The Karnataka state government is trying to slow growth in Bangalore by encouraging new investors to set up their facilities in new townships. via Infoworld
Oct 26, 2007 | Customer Interaction Solutions
Acxiom Declares Quarterly Dividend
The Board of Directors of Acxiom Corporation today declared a quarterly cash dividend of six cents per share payable on November 26, 2007 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on November 5, ... via Customer Interaction Solutions
Oct 26, 2007 | York Dispatch, The York Sunday News
Mattel emphasizes new safety protocols after recalls
“If you'd have asked me 10 years ago, I'd have said our role ... is to earn a return on capital to make money”
Mattel Inc. Chairman and Chief Executive Robert A. Eckert said Wednesday that the world's largest toy maker has "significantly increased" spot testing and other safety protocols after the recall of more than 20 ... via York Dispatch, The York Sunday News
Oct 26, 2007 | WebWire
Cedacri Selects Cisco Data Center Infrastructure to Target New Customers
MILAN, Italy.- Cisco announced today that Cedacri, a leading information technology provider for financial institutions in Italy, has chosen a Cisco data center infrastructure to help reduce the cost of winning ... via WebWire
Oct 26, 2007 | The Inquirer
Capita loses London congestion charge contract
OUTSOURCING giant Capita has lost a high profile IT contract to administer London's congestion charge. via The Inquirer
Oct 26, 2007 | ISourceOnline
Hackett Plots Evolution of Procurement's Value Proposition to Drive...
“Evolving the Value Proposition of Procurement — A Five-Stage Model”
Atlanta and London — October 25, 2007 — How can procurement organizations evolve from a traditional tactical sourcing focus to a comprehensive position of value management? By moving through five ... via ISourceOnline
Oct 25, 2007 | Asia News Network
New Delhi:India's it exports to reach $80 b
“Undoubtedly, this is a challenge (rupee appreciation) that we have to face in the coming years”
India's exports from the information technology sector is expected to reach $80 billion by 2011 from the current level of $37 billion, said India's Telecom and IT minister, A Raja. via Asia News Network
Oct 25, 2007 | South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Senate Panel Looks at Chinese Toy Makers
“According to our research, there are 11 prisons that produce toys for domestic and international markets in provinces across China, and there are likely many more”
Recalls of millions of unsafe toys may be part of the price of Americans buying products manufactured in China under sweatshop conditions or by forced prison labor, worker advocates told a Senate panel. via South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Oct 25, 2007 | Material Handling Product News
Study Reveals Growing Satisfaction with the IT Skills of Third-Party Logistics Providers
The number of users satisfied with the IT capabilities of third-party logistics providers is up 7% after 4 years of decline according to a new survey. via Material Handling Product News
Oct 25, 2007 | Seeking Alpha
Big Drugmakers Need To Improve Their Act Already
GSK opened up their books today, and the magnitude of their Avandia problem has become clear. via Seeking Alpha
Oct 25, 2007 | New Delhi News.Net
Winners of first Applied Innovation Awards announced
“IAOP joined with ITAA and Wipro to establish these awards to recognise innovation in the industry at a time when all companies are trying to differentiate themselves in a highly competitive market”
Bangalore, Oct 24 : The International Association of Outsourcing professionals , the IT Association of America and Wipro Technologies, the global IT services business of Wipro Limited , announced the winners of ... via New Delhi News.Net
Oct 24, 2007 | Customer Interaction Solutions
Teleperformance China To Provide Services For Shaanxi Telecom Limited
Outsourced teleservices giant Teleperformance SA announced today that a strategic cooperation contract has been signed between Shaanxi Telecom Limited and Teleperformance China, respectively represented by Mr. via Customer Interaction Solutions
Oct 24, 2007 | Franklin County Times
Workforce is an important crop
“Alabama's number one incentive.”
Our state is for the most part a rural state, known for agriculture and its acres upon acres of farmland. via Franklin County Times
Oct 24, 2007 | Canadian Business Magazine
Unisys Shares Fall As 3Q Revenue Dips
“The revenue was weak and the restructuring seems to be slowing”
Shares of Unisys Corp. plunged by more than 17 percent on Tuesday after the technology services company posted a decline in third-quarter revenue as restructuring efforts slowed down. via Canadian Business Magazine
Oct 24, 2007 | My ESM
Nokia Siemens takes over Deutsche Telekom service division
“The integration of Vivento into our portfolio supports our strategy of transforming into a services and solutions company and helps us to become one of the leaders on the European managed services market.”
Nokia Siemens Networks has agreed with Deutsche Telekom to assume control of Vivento Technical Services, a service division of Deutsche Telekom. via My ESM
Oct 24, 2007 | Earth Times
Indian IT exports to touch $80 billion by 2011
“I foresee tier two, three and four cities becoming IT hubs, which will help the industry to maintain the labour advantage and augment the supply of manpower.”
Exports from the IT and ITeS sector is expected to reach $80 billion by 2011, Information Technology and Communications Minister A. Raja said here Wednesday. via Earth Times
Oct 24, 2007 | PR-inside.com
Deploying a RFID Solution: Practical Case Studies and Business Plan
“THE DEMO COMPANY's Domain of Operation 4. "THE DEMO COMPANY's Offerings 4.1 "THE DEMO COMPANY”
Deploying a RFID Solution: Practical Case Studies and Business Plan To order that report: www.reportlinker.com/p062248/PRBW-RFID-Solution.html For more information, contact Nicolas by email nbo@reportlinker.com ... via PR-inside.com
Oct 23, 2007 | Customer Interaction Solutions
Enaxis Consulting Assists Continental Airlines with the Award of New...
“The success criteria for Continental Airlines was driven by governance, strategy, cultural fit, the technical solution and the value proposition”
Enaxis Consulting, the premiere provider of management consulting, outsourcing advisory and technology advisory services, recently announced the completion of an 18-month engagement to assist Continental ... via Customer Interaction Solutions
Oct 23, 2007 | Karachi News.Net
Despite politics, Pakistanis ride the IT wave
“Si3 has not restricted itself to Pakistan. We are targeting the $40 billion market in the Middle East and Africa.”
Karachi/In urban centres in Pakistan, there is determination and excitement in the air that has little to do with the present political strife. via Karachi News.Net
Oct 23, 2007 | TMCnet
IA Global, Inc. Announces Completion of Alliance Transaction With LINC Media Inc.
IA Global, Inc. today announced that it has signed definitive agreements to acquire 100% of the outsourcing business division of LINC Media, Inc., a Tokyo, Japan-based company, and in so doing creating a ... via TMCnet
Oct 23, 2007 | Business Wire
Unisys Corp UK Regulatory Announcement: Unisys Announces Third-Quarter 2007 Financial Results
Operating profit increases to $44 million as company continues to benefit from repositioning program Unisys Corporation today reported improved financial results for the third quarter of 2007 as the company ... via Business Wire
Oct 23, 2007 | GISCafe
SRA Integrates NetOwl with Google Earth Enabling Geocoding of Multilingual Unstructured Data
SRA International, Inc. , a leading provider of technology and strategic consulting services and solutions to federal government organizations, today announced that NetOwl, an advanced multilingual text mining ... via GISCafe
Oct 22, 2007 | PR-inside.com
China to Demonstrate Dominance in the Outsourcing Arena at OutsourceWorld New York
“It cannot be denied that China has rapidly emerged as the most promising destination for outsourcing of IT and Business Process functions”
Nicole Buono, 732-758-1100 ext.111 nbuono@mrb-pr.com For years, Americans have been privy to industry buzz surrounding the rising trend of outsourcing to China... and this year is no exception. via PR-inside.com
Oct 22, 2007 | PR-inside.com
New Study Helps Vendors to Understand Current and Forthcoming...
Introduction This databook from the Technology Trends service helps vendors to understand the current and forthcoming investment in content management solutions in insurance. via PR-inside.com
Oct 22, 2007 | TMCnet
CompuCom Systems Celebrates 20th Anniversary
“Over the past 20 years, CompuCom has earned and maintained a reputation for technology leadership”
CompuCom Systems, Inc., a leading IT outsourcing company, today announced that it is celebrating its twentieth year in providing technology services excellence. via TMCnet
Oct 22, 2007 | Detroit Free Press
Troy-based Kelly Services to buy European recruiter
Kelly Services Inc. said it agreed to acquire a European recruitment company in a deal that is expected to close by the end of the year. via Detroit Fr