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07 Feb 2012:
Gemalto to Present at Smart Card Alliance 2012 Payments Summit
Gemalto, world leader in digital security, will present at the Smart Card Alliance (SCA) 5th Annual Payments Summit this week in Salt Lake City, Utah.
06 Feb 2012:
Manhattan Associates Receives Award for 'Best IT Supply Chain Solution Provider
Successful deployment of Warehouse Management System by leading pharmaceutical distributor earns Manhattan Associates award for a second time.
03 Feb 2012:
World Business and Development Awards open call for business contributions to su
The World Business and Development Awards today launched a call for nominations for successful business initiatives that are in line with the Rio+20 UN Conference on Sustainable Development.
02 Feb 2012:
Public-Private Cooperation Policy for EU Cyber Security Suggested
In a speech during the Security and Defense Agenda meeting on 30 January Vice-President of the European Commission, Neelie Kroes, outlined how the Commission envisions public-private cooperation on cyber security.
01 Feb 2012:
Business Urges European Parliament to Pass ACTA
Today, European and national business associations commend the European Union (EU) and Member States as they moved to join their global allies in the battle against counterfeiting and piracy.
31 Jan 2012:
UK plans to implement road user charging scheme
The UK Department of Transport's Roads Minister Mike Penning has announced plans for a lorry road user charging scheme to create a fairer deal for UK hauliers.
30 Jan 2012:
EU highlights trade-led growth as central to modern development agenda
A range of proposals to make trade and development instruments work hand-in-hand to ensure real poverty reduction across the world are presented by the European Commission today. The proposals aim at reinforcing the trade capacities of developing countries by making trade part of their development strategy. And to ensure we hit our target, the EU is currently looking into better ways of differentiating between developing countries to ensure the world’s poorest countries receive our biggest help.
27 Jan 2012:
WISeKey Hosts the Davos Swiss Night at the World Economic Forum
WISeKey, the Swiss digital security company has become a Global Growth Company Partner of the 2012 World Economic Forum. WISeKey is the first startup in Switzerland to become a member in such a short time; other technology companies with the distinction include Google and Facebook.
26 Jan 2012:
70% of Logistics CIOs to increase IT Budget in 2012
Logistics CIOs and IT Executives have revealed their thoughts on the future of IT investment in a global survey conducted in September/October 2011.
25 Jan 2012:
ICC launches 2012 IP Roadmap for business and policymakers
ICC has launched the 11th edition of its flagship intellectual property (IP) publication ICC Intellectual Property Roadmap: Current and Emerging Issues for Business and Policymakers.
24 Jan 2012:
GlobalSign appoints former CTO of Networking4all
GlobalSign NV (www.globalsign.eu), one of the longest established Certification Authorities (CA) and specialists in Digital Certificate security, today announced the appointment of a new Business Development Director for EMEA. Paul van Brouwershaven, former CTO of Networking4all, brings a wealth of industry knowledge and experience to further accelerate GlobalSign's expansion in Europe.
23 Jan 2012:
World commercial services trade rises 12% according to new WTO figures
According to the latest WTO data, world exports in commercial services increased by 12% in the third quarter of 2011 compared to the same quarter of 2010 (balance-of-payments basis, current price, not seasonally adjusted). Overall, in the first nine months of 2011, exports of commercial services grew by 13% year-on-year.
20 Jan 2012:
Digital Wallets Could Quicken Currency Exchange Payments, Say Currencies Direct
With multi-national firms such as Google and Visa investing heavily in the development of Near Field Communications (NFC), leading technology experts predict 2012 will be the year we see digital and mobile wallets gain mainstream popularity after years of anticipation. However currency exchange experts, Currencies Direct, believe the technology could also be applied to foreign exchange transfers, as a means of quickening the process of cross-border payments.
19 Jan 2012:
Market outlook for trade finance is gloomy
New research by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revealed a largely pessimistic outlook for the demand for trade finance products in 2012.
18 Jan 2012:
16 Top Retailers Cut International Shipping Costs an Average of 32%
In a recent packaging study conducted by Bongo International, a global e-commerce solution provider, sixteen e-retailers realized savings ranging from 24% to 57% in international shipping costs. Bongo offers a repackaging service addressing the difference in international and domestic shipping calculations which is an area where many retailers lose revenue.
17 Jan 2012:
Port of Singapore continued to register growth in 2011
The Port of Singapore has announced that it achieved growth in annual vessel arrival tonnage, container throughput, cargo throughput and banker sales in 2011.
16 Jan 2012:
EU Press Conference on eCommerce Action Plan Communication Brussels
Neelie Kroes Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for the Digital Agenda Making online transactions easier, more trustworthy and more transparent Remarks at Press Conference on eCommerce Action Plan Communication Brussels, 11th January 2012
13 Jan 2012:
NSIDE and WISeKey partner for anti-counterfeiting
INSIDE Secure and WISeKey have announced a partnership to create a new evolution of the WISeAuthentic solution suite which provides protection against counterfeiting, and offers sales monitoring and direct marketing capabilities.
11 Jan 2012:
Triumph in use of Incoterms rules with ICC Masterclasses
ICC is presenting international trade professionals with an opportunity to enhance their understanding and use of Incoterms® rules with a new series of Masterclasses, set to run from 16-17 February.
10 Jan 2012:
Kerry Logistics invests in Central China expansion
Kerry Logistics announced it is expanding its presence in Central China, building a new logistics centre in Zhengzhou in Henan Province.