Small Business Grants

In this modern world many business companies no longer use the paper mails to contact their business clients or associate. Instead, today they mostly use the electronic mails or which is commonly called emails to communicate with their clients or business associates. In this case a business company should own a server that allows them to send and receive emails more confidentially. There are perhaps many companies offer their servers but perhaps not all of them are reliable.

If you own a business company and you’d like to have you own server then you’re advised to visit Imailunlimited.com. This website represents an online company that offers you the bullet-proof bulk email service where it offers you to have better and more secured email services. This company also offers you the unlimited bulk email server which means there are no limits for sending and receiving emails. Besides there are also no specific pricing required for certain volumes of emails either.

With the bullet-proof email server offered by this company surely you can safe a lot more money since it offers cheap pricing for the services. You’re invited to visit this website to learn more detailed product and services offered. The customer service in this website will be glad to receive your questions or orders.

If we are new in fishing, then we will definitely choose any fly rods available or choose one the look good. Well, if we ask the advance fishing hobbyists, choosing fly rods is not as simple as choosing one from the reputable brand or one that looks good. Here are some tips and things we have to know before we choose fly rods. Different fly rods manufacturers call their fly rods with different names, but actually, based on the action, fly rods can be divided into slow, moderate and fast. The fly rods manufacturers are usually having three classifications based on the bend.

The fast or super fast fly rods only have a bend on the tip. These fly rods are having the longest casting distance and it is perfect to when we are fishing in an area with winds. The fly rods are also perfect for double-hauling casting and shooting head lines. The second category is medium fly fishing. They are the most popular fly fishing nowadays. The fly fishing are so perfect for beginners, but they are also used by anglers’ with high experience. They serve excellent accuracy like fly rod  and they will help battling the wind better than other types of sage fly rods.

Last, but not least is the slow bend fly rods. They can be called as full bend fly rods as well. The bending can cover all the fly rods length to the grip. These fly rods are perfect for fishing on the small creeks. The cast is not so far, but we don’t need too far cast in such a small creeks anyway. The best thing about these fly rods is the ability to absorb the shock. With the absorption ability, the tippet won’t get stressed. We should check sage fly rods. If we are looking for fly rods, we can simply go to TridentFlyFishing.com. On the site, we will be able to find various fly rods and other fishing accessories in high quality like fly line.

Alltopics.com Presents the New Section On Gaming

(PRWEB) May 20, 2012

Playing safe or playing smart? Gaming.alltopics.com celebrates the awesome and truly inspiring experience of modern gaming. Simple act of playing a game turns into a wonderful journey – thanks to the whole branch of articles, images, videos and news related to the compelling world of gaming.

As video and computer games have been central to mass culture for many decades, gaming.alltopics.com provides reader with the professional, yet still entertaining set of info on gaming. Game design, performance, imaginary worlds, nonlinear narration – readers can get insight from today’s industry leaders with news, articles, interviews and analysis of global gaming trends.

Games may come in a variety of forms – home console, personal computer and any other electronic machines and reader has nothing to worry as alltopics.com covers it all. Over the past few decades, video and computer games have become one of the fastest-growing and most popular forms of home entertainment and gaming.alltopics.com makes sure that reader won’t miss anything from this marvelous world.

As the number one news and information website on the World Wide Web, alltopics.com collects and ranks the most popular g aming stories for readers to find at one glance. The more people search and click on the piece of information, the faster Alltopics chooses and saves the news. That is why the website is a database that’s forever evolving and giving out information that is brand new.

Alltopics.com is the one place where all the search is taking place and everything is possible, as the website takes the readers on a tour of every great new story out there connected to the area of gaming. If the reader expects professional and always up to date guide to the gaming industry, alltopics.com will meet all of his expectations.

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Budgeting is an economic principle that many people run their lives by. Just about everyone, even those who might consider themselves less financially responsible, takes time to budget, save, and plan out their finances. It’s not new or revolutionary technology—just a basic part of being a grown up and financially successful person. But, as many people have found out, budgeting isn’t always enough.

No matter how well intentioned you are or how good your plans may be, there are going to be times when your plans fall apart. Your budget will not always be enough when an emergency arises or bills need to be paid. Sure, you try to make everything stretch, but when things come up that can’t be ignored, you have to take action. When your budget falls short and your great plans aren’t enough to get you through the month, you still always have an option to help you through: open door loans.

Payday Loans

Open door loans are a kind of payday loans that just about anyone can get. They are the easiest option for online loans available, and if you need money to make up for the lacks in your current budget, there’s nowhere that is better to go. When you need a short term money solution, choose open door loans. www.opendoorloan.co.uk is a website where you can start your research on this type of loans.

Getting one of these payday loans is simple: first, you have to apply online. The application part of the process is the hardest part—but not really that hard at all. In fact, you’ll only need to spend a matter of minutes getting through the application. You’ll need to fill in your personal information, answer questions about your current income and employment, and help the lenders to see that you’re a worthy borrower. The lenders will do a credit and background check on you (which is something you will have to agree to in the application process), but most open door loans lenders online are very lenient.

You should have no problem qualifying for the loan you need once your application is in. You’ll be notified of either your approval or in rare cases denial within a matter of hours. Usually you’ll have access to the funds in less than a day. Then when the loan time is up and your plan has expired, the lender will take the money straight from your account. It’s a fast and easy way to protect yourself and ensure nothing goes bad when your budget falls short.

Jensen Computer – Aiming to be a Leader in Remote PC Technical Support

“Total Technology Solutions”

Saint Paul, MN (PRWEB) May 18, 2012

Jensen Computer is the next big thing in the technical support industry, aiming at providing fast and cutting edge tech support service to all its clients facing technical troubles with their PCs.

Jensen Computer combines a team of expert professional executives who are highly trained on Windows operating system and can address all problems related with them. The round the clock support services of the company help in providing the precise solutions to millions of users worldwide. Clients can seek help through multiple channels on call or chat to get connected to a Live tech. All the techies are certified professionals, which enables them to effectively troubleshoot all issues related to peripherals, software and security.

Jensen Computer covers a range of services from computer optimization to Browser support, windows installation and configuration, system security to network set up, software and peripherals support. It also offers one stop support services for all brands products like Dell, HP, Lenovo, Toshiba, Samsung, Sony, Compaq, Acer and Asus. Jensen Computer techies are equipped with state-of-the art tools and resources to provide optimum solutions to its client base all over the globe. It thrives in resolving all the technical problems and providing all the knowhow about the system & software to its end users. The Tech support team is competent to handle the new challenges that lie ahead for them.

Jensen Computer, with its innovative support model, has managed to overcome the current limitations of remote support services to become the fastest growing provider of support in the industry. This combined with technology expertise from its global tech experts, deliver unparalleled support services while providing the lowest wait times and highest resolution rates in the industry.

Jensen Computer support goes well beyond desktops or laptops. All techies are also trained to provide expert post support for peripherals such as printers, cameras, phones and other multimedia devices. Its skilled technical support personnel combine expertise with superb computer skills. There is thus a perfect synergy between theoretical knowledge and practical application thanks to certified and competent professionals.

Customers expect and deserve outstanding support, and Jensen Computer’s goal is to be the industry leader in delivering it. Jensen Computer provides a wide range of computer repair solutions, virus removal, and annual plans for helping consumers maximize R.O.I. and save money on their computers.

Jensen Computer provides online subscription-based Tech support services to consumers and small businesses across a wide range of computing and communication devices and software. Jensen Computer’s focus and the recent investment in tech support should make windows users very pleased, and competitors very concerned.

Jensen Computer’s computer support services offer users a simple yet comprehensive path to digital health. Take advantage of our Spring Remote PC Tune-Up promotion today, only $ 34.95 for residential clients. Visit us on the web today!

Jensen Computer, LLC.

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Saint Paul, MN 55107

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U.S. Renewable Energy Company Targets Fall 2012 to Begin Turning Brazilian Trash into Fuel

FirmGreen’s Biogas cleaning equipment is loaded up at Guild Associates for ultimate delivery to Brazil.

Newport Beach, CA (PRWEB) May 15, 2012

FirmGreen, Inc. (FirmGreen®) a technology leader in the renewable energy field, has prepared its final shipment of proprietary biogas cleaning equipment for export to Brazil, setting the stage for the installation phase of the project. The Brazilian based project sponsor is Gás Verde, SA and the completed plant will clean biogas from the nearby Novo Gramacho landfill for sale to a local oil refinery owned and operated by Petrobras, the largest company in Latin America and the eighth largest energy company in the world.

The final shipment of FirmGreen equipment, mostly manufactured at Guild Associates in Dublin, Ohio, and shipped in installments over the past 11 months, has been loaded onto 16 trucks and is enroute to the Port of Jacksonville, Florida, where it will be shipped to the Port of Rio de Janeiro. Upon arrival in Brazil by late May, the equipment will be transported to the Gás Verde biogas purification plant at the Novo Gramacho landfill for assembly. By fall 2012, FirmGreen expects to begin operation of its patented CO₂ wash process at the Gás Verde facility to convert landfill gas into clean, biomethane fuel, with an energy content equivalent to natural gas. Gás Verde will then inject the clean biogas, sold under FirmGreen’s trademark of gCNG®, into a pipeline 3.7 miles long to the local Petrobras refinery. Petrobras plans to use the gCNG to generate over 10 percent of the thermal energy needed to run its Duque de Caxias Refinery.

“The delivery of our fourth and last shipment will be a huge milestone for the project,” explained Steve Wilburn, FirmGreen’s president. “Within months, the Gás Verde project in Brazil will use FirmGreen technology to convert landfill gas to pipeline quality natural gas. The completed facility will not only reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 1.4 million metric tons a year, but it will set the standard as the technology to replicate at landfills worldwide, thus positioning FirmGreen’s U.S. based manufacturers to once again become the leading exporters of green technology. FirmGreen is proud to be at the forefront of this effort.”

Once the plant is in full operation, the Gás Verde project in Brazil will use the FirmGreen technology to clean 12,000 scfm (standard cubic feet per minute) of landfill gas into usable, pipeline gas. The EPA estimates that such emission reductions are equal to the annual greenhouse gas emissions from removing 278,400 passenger vehicles from the road and/or reducing the CO₂ emissions from 159.6 million gallons of gasoline consumed.

In addition to its environmental benefits, Wilburn noted that export of FirmGreen’s green technology has created hundreds of skilled U.S. jobs and helps improve the nation’s trade balance at a time when the American economy has been challenged. Manufacturing operations in seven different states contracted with FirmGreen on this project, each contributing a significant role in the fabrication of FirmGreen’s biogas purification equipment.

The undertaking has also created hundreds of jobs in Brazil. “This is what truly makes this project a win-win,“ explained Sergio Stacchini, President of Gás Verde. “We are dramatically reducing landfill emission, producing a cleaner, better product and improving the socio-economic status of the Gramacho area by creating jobs. It doesn’t get better than this.”

About FirmGreen, Inc.

Headquartered in Newport Beach, California, FirmGreen, Inc. is a worldwide leader in the generation and distribution of alternative energy resources. FirmGreen offers a wide range of products, services, and technologies designed to deliver real-time applications and bring renewable energy and fuels to the market. For more information on this privately held, entrepreneurial organization, please visit http://www.firmgreen.com.

For interview requests with FirmGreen’s CEO, Steve Wilburn, please contact Corporate Office Manager, Margaret von Tiesenhausen, at 949.270.2941, margaret(at)firmgreen(dot)com

About the Novo Gramacho Landfill

The Novo Gramacho landfill was the setting for part of the Waste Land movie which follows artist Vik Muniz as he journeys from Brooklyn to his native Brazil and to Novo Gramacho, the world’s largest managed landfill, located on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro. The film won more than twenty international awards, and was also a 2011 Academy Awards® Best Documentary Feature Nominee.

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Experts Advise Outsourcing Payroll Allows Focus on Business

Horizon Business Experts Say Examine Outsourcing Payroll

(PRWEB) March 16, 2012

Experts Advise Outsourcing Payroll Allows Focus on Business

Experts are advising the outsourcing of business processing to increase employee focus and flexibility. According to business management expert Dan Robins with Horizon Business Solutions, “The advantages of outsourcing far outweigh any potential problems.”

Business process outsourcing (BPO) began in the manufacturing business with corporations such as Coca Cola outsourcing segments of supply chain management. As small and medium-sized companies began to see the advantages of outsourcing BPO grew. Today BPO involves contracting with third party service providers to management all kinds of operations, processes and functions. Outsourcing payroll has proved to be a major resource and capital saver for companies and organizations.

The outsourcing of payroll is known as the outsourcing of a back office function and often includes the outsourcing of all accounting and finance processes. When a U.S. company outsources payroll to another country this is called offshore outsourcing. This practice has been the cause of some hot political and economic debates. The cure for this, obviously, is conducting business with a U.S. business management firm, such as Horizon Business Solutions.

“Companies need to focus energy and staff time on their core competencies,” says Dan Robins. “Key employees are freed from the burden of administrative processes and they can focus on doing what they do best, not tied up with payroll.”

Robins says BPO allows companies to increase their flexibility. Because most BPO vendors offer products on a fee-for-service basis companies can transform fixed costs into variable ones. A variable cost structure helps a company respond well to changes in capacity. Companies also don’t have to invest in assets. This creates more flexibility, says Robins.

Robins goes on to say, “You can reduce your response time to change.” The business management firm specializes in the business services that they are contracted to provide. They stay up-to-date on technology, news and trends in their business and keep their customers’ processes current and efficient.

But potentially most important, says Robins, is a company’s opportunity to focus on their own core compentencies without being weighed down by the burden fo bureaucratic restraints. Key staff members are free from completing non-core process. They invest more time and energy into their core business processes. A focus on core competencies can give a company the competitive edge that they need to win in today’s tough market place.

BPO also increases the speed of business processes like payroll. The effective use of partners in business increases speed. With experts focused on processes that they specialize in, speed and accuracy increase.

Maintaining entrepreneurial agility is key to a company maintaining its place in the market. Outsources payroll allows a firm to retain their flexibility and focus on creating new business. It helps companies avoid a more bureaucratic mode of operation. Staff can focus on creativity and using expertise. This could actually allow a company to grow faster, as it will be less constrained. Dan Robins says, “Just the equipment savings is huge. Equipment can take years to amortize and may be out-of-date quickly.”

While outsourcing is a major capital saver, Robins acknowledges that no business enterprise is completely without risks. That’s why he says companies should be careful in selecting the outsourcing firm that they use. Robins says, “Horizon Business Solutions offers transparency. There are no unforeseen or hidden charges. Companies should be wary of vendors that don’t offer a clear menu of services that is complete with pricing.” Robins also says outsourcing companies must be able to demonstrate that they can meet services levels and change as the customer’s needs change.

According to the experts at Horizon Business Solutions the few risks of outsourcing payroll are far fewer than the benefits. Freeing staff time to focus on growing business leads and using expert knowledge can and has provided the edge that businesses need to become a leader in their field.

If your company needs help with payroll or other advice on managing your growing business, call the experts at Horizon Business Services today. Call 614-577-1700 or visit their website at http://www.horizonbiz.com.

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EPEAT Expands Leadership to Accelerate Green Electronics Momentum

Portland, OR (PRWEB) March 15, 2012

In a move that builds on significant progress during its first five years of operation, EPEAT®, (http://www.epeat.net), announces the selection of Robert Frisbee as the organization’s first CEO. As a well-respected public- and private-sector executive experienced with building fast-growing organizations, Frisbee’s extensive industry knowledge and leadership will support EPEAT’s expansion to embrace new audiences and devices and extend its global reach.

In support of this direction, EPEAT has also appointed three new Board of Directors members with extensive environmental and business experience: Mike Biddle of MBA Polymers, Amy Knight of Hasbro, Inc. (formerly of HP) and Carl Smith of Call2Recycle®.

EPEAT-registered electronic products reflect reduced environmental impact across the product life cycle— from fewer toxins in manufacturing to efficient operation and easier recycling. EPEAT-registered products help end users reduce the environmental impact of using electronic devices like PCs and laptops, with quantifiable benefits across a range of environmental factors, including materials use, solid waste, emissions and recycling. The EPEAT registry has seen tremendous growth in its first five years – from 60 products registered by 3 manufacturers in 2006 to 50 manufacturers registering more than 3,000 products across 41 countries today. With over 410 million registered products sold in the past five years, EPEAT is the definitive tool for purchasers to identify, compare and select environmentally preferable electronics.

Robert Frisbee’s professional background bridges leadership positions in both the environmental NGO sector and the technology and software industry— giving him unique insight to help propel EPEAT’s further progress. Since June 2010 Frisbee has served as the Director of Development at the Oregon Sustainability Center, where he brokered creative public and private sector partnerships for this visionary green building project. Frisbee is also a successful serial entrepreneur, founding telecommunications companies Pacific Star Communications, FirstPoint Communications, Inc. and Electric Lightwave, Inc. His past experience in brand development and commercial alliances will provide unparalleled benefits to EPEAT.

“EPEAT’s accomplishments during its first five years are remarkable, and the opportunity to work with such a dynamic organization to make a difference is both professionally exciting and personally rewarding,” said Frisbee, “In its first five years EPEAT dedicated itself to reducing IT and electronics’ environmental impact with incredible success. I look forward to expanding and supporting the organization’s vision and reach as we extend into new product categories and markets.”

Kent Snyder, Chair of the EPEAT Board of Directors commented “Robert Frisbee and our new Board members are ideally suited to support the EPEAT system as it grows to the next level. The Board is pleased and excited to welcome them.” Current Board members include Christine Ervin, former President & CEO of the U.S. Green Building Council and Govi Rao, President & CEO of Noveda Technologies.

New Board Members

The three new board members appointed by EPEAT – Mike Biddle, Amy Knight and Carl Smith -will bring their long experience in sustainability and electronics to help accelerate the EPEAT organization’s progress and support its mission.

Dr. Mike Biddle is President and Founder of MBA Polymers, Inc. the world’s leader at recycling plastics from end-of-life durable goods like electronics, appliances and automobiles. Biddle’s work has been recognized with multiple international awards including the World Economic Forum Tech Pioneer and Economist Innovation awards. Before starting MBA Polymers in 1993, Mike worked for several Fortune 100 companies.

Amy Knight is Director of Corporate Social Responsibility for Hasbro, Inc. Prior to her work at Hasbro, she worked for many years at Hewlett Packard, where she eventually served as the Program Director for HP’s Global Citizenship Initiative. She has held a number of other sales, marketing, operations and management roles in previous assignments.

Carl Smith is CEO and President of Call2Recycle(R), North America’s first and most successful battery recycling program (http://www.call2recycle.org). He previously was CEO of GREENGUARD Environmental Institute, a non-profit organization that develops and promotes indoor air quality standards and programs. He has also worked in various government and business roles in the past.

About EPEAT

EPEAT(R) is the definitive global registry for greener electronics, covering the most products from the broadest range of manufacturers across the widest array of countries. EPEAT combines comprehensive criteria for design, production, energy use and recycling with ongoing independent verification of manufacturer claims. The sale of more than 93 million registered products in 2010 resulted in solid waste reductions equivalent to 16,052 US households’ annual waste, and elimination of enough mercury to fill 437,048 fever thermometers. More information at: http://www.epeat.net

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Manufacturing will be redefined by Cloud ERP Software

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) May 11, 2012

Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP (Baker Tilly), a full service accounting and advisory firm, believes that the manufacturing industry will be redefined by cloud ERP software. Companies that haven’t evaluated their ERP in the last decade will be in for a surprise. Cloud based ERP solutions are bringing highly innovative capabilities that are reshaping the market for software.

Baker Tilly is seeing mid-size manufacturers marry ERP with enabling technologies such as in-memory cloud analytics, mobile applications, and collaboration technologies, just to name a few. A new generation of ERP is clearly emerging today.

“When enabling technologies such as social, mobile, and analytics are incorporated with these cloud ERP systems, business process change occurs in ways never before possible. These changes can be made cost effectively, and with speed, enabling manufacturers to re-write the rules of competition, to help propel them into a leadership position in their respective markets,” said Matt Haller, leader of Baker Tilly’s Enterprise Solutions practice. Baker Tilly has teamed up with leading cloud ERP vendors, Plex Systems, Rootstock Software and others to offer its manufacturing clients unique modern solutions.

“A cloud ERP software platform is the crucial foundational component for the modern manufacturer interested in leapfrogging the competition. Not only does a cloud platform provide significant cost advantages over traditional on-premise ERP software, but it provides a foundation for enabling technologies, easier incorporation of external data, and executing business processes in ways never before possible,” adds Haller.

Baker Tilly has already delivered these solutions to existing clients. “Price fluctuation is a constant battle for a manufacturing company relying on commodity based raw material inputs”, said Peter Pearce, Principal in Baker Tilly’s Enterprise Solutions practice. “By incorporating external data up-front in the estimating process with the Plex Online manufacturing system, we were able to preserve margins for a steel fabricator client.” The same approach has also been applied to a Baker Tilly plastics manufacturer client.

“Plex Online has been championing cloud ERP for a long time. Market uptake for this type of solution has been building rapidly over the last few years and is attracting increasing interest from mid-sized and large enterprise organizations,” said Mark Symonds, CEO of Plex Systems. “We have been delighted with our Baker Tilly relationship through dozens of joint implementations and welcome the opportunity to jointly transform more manufacturers to new operating models.”

Senior Manager Cindy Bratel’s work at a multi-site manufacturer with another leading cloud ERP solution with a strong platform ecosystem, demonstrates Baker Tilly’s ability to incorporate several single purpose applications into a ‘total solution’ for the client by leveraging the platform for configuration, transportation, and tax reporting. “The multi-application approach is becoming the new norm,” said Bratel. “This approach is akin to how a consumer uses multiple applications from Apple or Android platforms.” Baker Tilly understands that this model brings new challenges, however our expertise and network of leading cloud application vendors help us deliver value to clients by stitching multiple solutions together based on the client’s unique business situation.

Baker Tilly will be showcasing examples of these new cloud ERP possibilities through enabling technologies, platforms and the benefits of these solutions at the Plex Systems, PowerPlex user conference, week of May 14, 2012. Examples include the use of analytics to deliver precise decision making in today’s competitive environment as well as the incorporation of social tools into ERP software to enable internal and external collaboration.

Baker Tilly and Rootstock both sponsored the Cloudforce Social Enterprise Tour in Chicago on May 3 and will also be at Cloudforce Toronto on June 6. With Rootstock now available on the Force.com platform, Baker Tilly looks forward to providing solutions for clients that are committed to that platform. The Rootstock solution is a natural fit with Baker Tilly’s existing salesforce.com practice.

“Like Baker Tilly, we have extensive manufacturing experience. And also like Baker Tilly, we understand the power of Platform-as-a-Service technology. We’ve already created two ERP solutions on leading PaaS environments. Where Rootstock is transforming ERP software, we believe Baker Tilly is transforming manufacturers with modern ERP technology,” said Pat Garrehy, CEO of Rootstock Software.

“This is a great time to be refreshing ERP software,” concludes Haller. “Modern cloud platforms coupled with other enabling technologies have changed the game, providing phenomenal possibilities for manufacturers that legacy on-premise providers cannot match in terms of cost, speed, and business agility.”

About Baker Tilly

With more than 1,400 employees, Baker Tilly provides a wide range of accounting, tax, and advisory services. Ranked as one of the top 20 largest firms in the country*, Baker Tilly serves clients from offices in Chicago, Detroit, Minneapolis, New York, Washington DC, and throughout Wisconsin.

Baker Tilly is an independent member of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 125 countries, with more than 24,000 professionals. The combined worldwide revenue of independent member firms exceeds $ 3 billion.

For more information about Baker Tilly, please visit http://www.bakertilly.com.

*According to Accounting Today’s 2012 list of “Top 100 Firms.”

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About Rootstock Software

Rootstock Software® is a proven provider of powerful manufacturing and supply chain solutions built on the Force.com cloud computing platform. The Rootstock solution enables real-time management of manufacturing and supply chain operations from front to back, anytime and anywhere. The company’s manufacturing and supply chain apps integrate ‘out of the box’ with native sales and accounting apps by salesforce.com and FinancialForce.com. With unparalleled executive experience in manufacturing software and an established base of installed and implemented cloud customers, Rootstock offers a better and reliable way to plan and execute required activities, deliver essential information to all parts of the organization, and improve timely and informed business decision-making. The organization also provides the control and visibility to elevate the total performance of manufacturing and supply chain operations. Rootstock is now available on the AppExchange by salesforce.com, the world’s most popular marketplace for business apps. For more information, please visit http://www.rootstock.com.

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About Plex Systems Inc.

Plex Systems Inc. is the developer of Plex Online, a SaaS ERP (Software as a Service) / Cloud ERP solution covering complete manufacturing operations. Plex Online offers industry-leading features for every department within a manufacturer, including Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Quality Management Systems (QMS) for the shop floor, Supply Chain Management (SCM) for procurement, and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) for finance and management. Founded in 1995, Plex Systems is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Mich., with customers around the globe. Plex Systems and Plex Online are trademarks of Plex Systems Inc. More information is available at http://www.plex.com. Follow Plex Systems at twitter.com/plexsystems.

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Agricultural Events and America’s Largest Pro-Am Bike Race Highlight the Spring Getaway Opportunities in Washington County, New York

Fort Edward, NY (PRWEB) March 14, 2012

Visitors looking for a spring getaway can enjoy Washington County, New York’s scenic landscape and agricultural bounty during three special events this season.

Maple Weekend, put on by the Upper Hudson Maple Producers Association, offers visitors an inside look at Maple Syrup production throughout the county. The event takes place on March 17th and 18th as well as on March 24th and 25th at several Maple farms throughout Washington County. Visitors can learn more at http://www.newyorkmaple.com/find_a_sugarhouse.html#Washington.

The largest one-day Pro-Am cycling race in the United States, the Tour of the Battenkill, takes place throughout the scenic countryside of Washington County on April 14th, with additional racing events on the 13th and 15th. Visitors can watch the racers compete along the route and enjoy the variety of shops and restaurants throughout Cambridge, Greenwich and Salem. More information on the Tour of the Battenkill is available online at http://www.tourofthebattenkill.com.

Visitors can see alpacas, goats, sheep, and rabbits and learn more about the farms and farmers who raise them during the 20th Annual Farm and Fiber Tour on April 28th and 29th. The event includes spinning, weaving and felting demonstrations at area participating farms. Visitors can learn more at http://www.washingtoncountyfibertour.org.

Visitors can stay at an area hotel, motel or bed and breakfast to make their spring getaway weekend even more enjoyable. To learn more about Washington County, New York’s seasonal events and vacation opportunities, please visit http://www.washingtonnycounty.com.

About Washington County, New York

Located where the Hudson River Valley meets the mighty Adirondacks, scenic Washington County offers visitors charming country roads, covered bridges, agri-tourism and farm experiences, local artisans and cultural activities, charming boutiques for shopping and so much more.

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ProtectCell Announces Agreement with BrightPoint Americas

Novi, MI (PRWEB) May 09, 2012

ProtectCell, a company that safeguards consumers’ wireless lifestyles with industry-leading innovative protection solutions, today announced an agreement with Brightpoint, Inc. (“BrightPoint”) (Nasdaq: CELL), a global leader in providing device lifecycle services to the wireless industry. Under the agreement, Brightpoint subsidiary, Brightpoint North America L.P. (“BrightPoint Americas”) will provide ProtectCell with forward and reverse logistics, including direct-to-consumer fulfillment, triage, repair, refurbishment and recycling of wireless devices.

“As our customer base and service offerings continue to grow, it is important that we have the infrastructure in place to ensure our customers receive the best service possible,” said Scott McLaren, President and Chief Marketing Officer, ProtectCell. “Aligning with an industry leader such as BrightPoint is a significant advantage, ensuring our customers that we have world-class logistics behind our service offerings.”

“We are pleased to provide our expertise in managing the device lifecycle and look forward to helping ProtectCell continue to grow,” stated J. Mark Howell, President, BrightPoint Americas. “Moreover, by providing these services, in particular our device Recover services, our companies are supporting sustainability and green initiatives.”

“ProtectCell is a move beyond insurance, with a suite of enhanced products and services designed to enhance, optimize and protect the wireless lifestyle,” continued McLaren. “This latest partnership with BrightPoint Americas is another step in ProtectCell’s efforts to expand its reach and be much more than a membership plan. We are offering solutions that protect not only the mobile device if it is lost or stolen, but we provide a suite of software offerings aimed at protecting what the consumer uses the device for, safeguarding everything that is in the device, such as personal data, contacts and photos.”

About ProtectCell

ProtectCell safeguards consumers’ wireless lifestyles by offering valuable services and protection alternatives compared to limited warranties and standard insurance. Known for its strong alliances with industry-leading partners, ProtectCell continues to evolve in order to meet the growing demands of both consumers and independent wireless dealers.

ProtectCell formally launched in 2006 and quickly became the first in the industry to offer monthly, one-year and two-year pricing, the first to eliminate the 30-day waiting period and the first to include additional benefits beyond traditional replacement by offering a suite of software services that aim at not only protecting the device itself but the consumer’s wireless lifestyle. Today, ProtectCell members receive benefits including Device Buyback, Digital Leash mobile security, Fast Device Delivery, an online Rewards Mall, and ID Rescue powered by LifeLock. For more information, please visit protectcell.com.

About Brightpoint, Inc.

Brightpoint, Inc. (Nasdaq: CELL) is a global leader in providing device lifecycle services to the wireless industry. In 2011, BrightPoint handled more than 112 million wireless devices globally. BrightPoint’s 5 key service areas – Plan, Market, Customize, Move, Recover, offer over 110 innovative services, such as distribution channel management, procurement, inventory management, reverse logistics and repair services, software loading, kitting and customized packaging, fulfillment, product customization, eBusiness solutions, and other outsourced services that integrate seamlessly with its customers’ IT systems and operations. BrightPoint’s effective and efficient platform allows its customers to benefit from rapidly deployed, flexible and cost effective solutions. BrightPoint has more than 4,000 employees, as well as a significant number of temporary staff, and a global footprint covering more than 35 countries, including 13 Latin American countries through its investment in Intcomex, Inc. In 2011, BrightPoint generated revenue of $ 5.2 billion, from customers in over 75 countries. BrightPoint provides distribution and customized services through over 100,000 points-of-sale and to over 25,000 B2B customers worldwide. Additional information about BrightPoint can be found on its website at http://www.BrightPoint.com, or by calling its toll-free Information and Investor Relations line at 877-IIR-CELL (877-447-2355).

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Cyara Adds New U.S. Data Center; Expands IVR and Contact Center Testing Capacity to 20,000 Plus Ports

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) May 07, 2012

Cyara Solutions, a pioneer of next-generation premise and cloud solutions for testing, monitoring and simulation of interactive voice response (IVRs) and contact center systems and applications, today announced the recent expansion of their testing capacity with the addition of a U.S. data center in Sunnyvale, CA.

The Cyara Solution Suite provides a complete suite of products for testing, monitoring and simulation of contact center infrastructure and applications including IVRs, IP Telephony, SIP deployments, PBXs, reporting, routing, call recording, desktop and CTI — from initial deployment through subsequent modifications – fine tuning ongoing operations in production to ensure exemplary system operation and customer experience.

“This recent data center expansion was the next logical step in response to our growing customer base in North America,” says Alok Kulkarni, CEO, Cyara. “A U.S. data center means we can now serve our North American-based customers more cost effectively, and can use that capacity globally when we need to scale for our larger customers.”

“With data centers now in Sunnyvale, CA; London, England and Sydney, Australia customers have the added advantage of local serviceability translating into lower operational costs for our customers,” says Kulkarni.

Thirty-One Gifts, one of the fastest growing direct sales companies in the U.S, is a recent example of Cyara’s growing U.S. customer base that will benefit from the new U.S. data center. Thirty-One upgraded to a new SIP-based, contact center routing platform and increased port capacity from 300 concurrent calls to 1,000 concurrent calls in support of 80,000 home-based consultants, rapid growth and expected call spikes.

A major U.S. airline, US Airways; Westpac, the oldest and one of the largest banks in Australia; and several key telecommunications and financial services companies are recent customers in the North America, EMEA and APAC regions taking advantage of Cyara’s ability to offer redundancy, scalability and regional support.

About Cyara Solutions

Cyara Solutions is helping Fortune 500 companies around the world redefine their customer service through a better contact center experience. Cyara is a pioneer of next-generation premise and cloud-based solutions for testing, monitoring and simulating IVRs, Voice Biometrics, Outbound Dialers, Voice Callback and Contact Centers. Cyara performs automated load and functional testing and production monitoring of contact center infrastructure and application components, testing companies’ end-to-end contact center customer and agent experience in a repeatable, automated manner. Cyara ensures exemplary system operation emulating live calls without requiring or impeding live customers or agents.

For more information please http://www.cyarasolutions.com and connect with Cyara on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.

© 2012 Cyara Solutions. All rights reserved. The Cyara Solutions logo and the names and marks associated with Cyara Solutions products are trademarks and/or service marks of Cyara Solutions and are registered and/or common law marks in the United States and various other countries. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

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