Big Data Partnership, a leading 'Big Data' specialist solution provider based in the UK, today publicly announced a strategic partnership with Hortonworks, joining their System Integrator (SI) and certified Training Delivery Partner programmes. Hortonworks is a leading commercial vendor promoting the innovation, development and support of Apache Hadoop, based in Sunnyvale, CA. As the first Hortonworks certified training partner in the UK and Europe, Big Data Partnership is uniquely placed to deliver the Hortonworks Certified Apache Hadoop Developer and Administrator ...

Horizon Forest Products and Long Floor are pleased to announce the recent opening of its newest branch in Sterling, Virginia. The facility, located at 113 Executive Drive, Suite 129, occupies 14,000 square feet and will serve hardwood customers in the Northern Virginia area. Paul Wimer, Sterling Branch Manager, says that the traffic in the Washington, DC area is a major issue for many people doing business in Northern Virginia. Having a branch closer to this market will give customers greater and easier accessibility to the materials and supplies they need. "We ...

Amid economic downturn, more and more people start home-based businesses. However, the payroll tax processing can be the nightmare for many new small business owners. Small business payroll software provider, halfpricesoft.com, released the new edition of ezPaycheck software, which will help small business process payroll taxes, print paychecks and file tax forms easily and smoothly. The latest updates include: - New custom wage field to handle tips and commissions for service companies - Updated YTD feature that allows users to start ezPaycheck easily in mid-year - New ...

Wasabi Media Group (WMG), and internet-based publishing company, announces the addition of a new column on the parenting website Your Parenting Info as of March 22, 2012. Titled "Parenting Predicament," the new column allows readers to submit parenting questions or problems and offers parents solutions to the problems they have encountered in raising their children. The topics of the questions vary, and each solution comes complete with tips from other parents on how to deal with the issue. Jane Wangersky, Associate Editor of Wasabi Media Group, states, "We ...

DW World Media (DWWM) announced an international partnership with new model venture, Model Diary. The companies will work together to create innovative multimedia strategies that enhance the working model brand that will provide both models and rising industry figures the mainstream exposure and commercial recognition they deserve. First up, is the recent launch of Model-Diary.com which gives an insider's look into the world of fashion, style, and beauty -- specifically the models who make it happen. The website provides a platform to share the often untold stories of ...

Hill, Chesson & Woody (http://www.hcwbenefits.com), a healthcare and welfare benefits brokerage and consulting firm that designs, manages and implements employee benefit programs, has announced that Elinvar, Poyner Spruill, Grubb & Ellis I Thomas Linderman Graham, MMI Public Relations, Paragon Commercial Bank and Cherry, Bekaert & Holland will sponsor its upcoming panel discussion titled "Healthcare Costs StormTracker." The event will review what to expect in healthcare costs during the next three to five years and feature observations from top executives ...

PEER 1 Hosting, (TSX: PIX), the global IT hosting provider, today announced the launch of HPC Self Serve Cloud, powered by the company's Zunicore public cloud platform. PEER 1 Hosting's HPC Self Serve Cloud delivers a flexible and cost-effective high performance computing environment by fusing virtual and physical servers with a private net. The result is a seamless, self-serve solution that is fast, secure and available on-demand. "In today's competitive market, businesses with intense graphic processing requirements simply can't wait months or years for improvements ...

Bilingual recording artist Jay Chris has done it again! With several thousands views of his new single "Mirandonos" on Youtube, he is continuing his climb towards the top. Mirandonos, is a sexy feel good song taking us all back to the very first time we clicked with a person who is capable of seducing us with just a look in their eyes. The song as well as the video which was shot in Vegas, has received great feedback from clubbers all over. Jay Chris discovered his passion for music at the tender age of 15, while Hip Hop was his first love at the time, he ...

This new partnership guarantees b-pack's customers to obtain the highest level of integration for electronic invoicing. ReadSoft Online is fully integrated into b-pack and can use its infrastructure, system and approval workflows. The main features provided by ReadSoft are Intelligent Character Recognition on supplier invoices, self-learning capabilities and ease of setup and use. These innovative features now enhance b-pack's software invoice matching and automated invoice reconciliation capacities. "We're very pleased to incorporate b-pack in our partner ...

William Peace University (http://www.peace.edu), a private four-year university located in downtown Raleigh, has announced that Tanya Scarborough has joined the university as an administrative assistant and guest coordinator for the admissions office. In her position, she will serve as the liaison and primary contact between admissions and other university departments, as well as plan, coordinate, budget and manage admissions events. She will support the university's student recruiting process by coordinating all campus visits, tour requests and related efforts with admissions ...

VOIPFUTURE, the leading provider of voice quality monitoring solutions for IP networks, was recently selected by Gartner, Inc. as one of the "Cool Vendors in Communications Service Provider Operational and Business Infrastructure 2012" * in a report that highlights interesting, new and innovative vendors, products and services. In the report, Gartner identified VOIPFUTURE as one of 4 companies that enable communication service providers (CSPs) to transform network-related data into business outcomes. Gartner states that the featured Cool Vendors address two ...

Cadac Organice, a Microsoft Gold ISV Partner and developer of the Cadac Organice Suite (SharePoint-based solutions for Engineering Document Management and Control) has issued a case study about owner operators and external partners collaborating on CAD drawings in Microsoft SharePoint. Owner Operators of capital assets in the oil and gas, energy, process and mining industry often outsource engineering and design work to external partners. The main reason for this is that these activities are not considered core business, and developing and maintaining plants and installations ...

Tissot have long established themselves as luxury watchmaker, with a history spanning over one hundred years. Tissot was first established in 1853 by Charles-Fe'licien Tissot and his son Charles-Emile Tissot, creating the first pocket watch with two time zones. Tissot have developed through the ages and still retain the luxurious Swiss attention to detail with all of their watches, and today marry together the luxurious Swiss design with the latest technology and a touch of modern style. Tissot are today famed for their MotoGP watch ranges, as they are the official ...

Each talent agent in the entertainment industry is always on the lookout for the next big thing - and the rise in talent discovery shows has leveled the platform for attaining celebrity fame. Much like casting calls and auditions, The X-factor, Got Talent, American Idol, The Voice and similar singing contest shows and series have allowed individuals across all ages, cultures and genders to showcase what they have and show the world what they can do. Helping people showcase their talent to the world, TalentExpo365.com offers an easy and effective Virtual Talent Booth ...

The Global Sepsis Alliance (GSA), an organisation that was set up in 2010 with the aim of uniting healthcare professionals and voluntary organisations in the global fight against sepsis, has recently launched a new initiative which aims to make people aware of the condition, its symptoms and the impact it can have on communities. "Sepsis is one of the most pressing healthcare challenges faced by the world today," the GSA says. "It is the most common, least recognised illness in both the developed and developing world." Every day, it is responsible ...

Technology is transforming the entire healthcare industry, but one area that is benefitting from it in particular is reconstructive surgery. As the primary treatment option for people who have suffered serious injuries or have an illness that alters their physical appearance, the procedures that fall into the reconstructive category can be crucial for the health and well-being of the patients that receive them. With breast reconstructions, there are two new technologies that are enabling making big differences for cancer survivors all over the world. The first ...

Innovative design runs through this month's issue as Manufacturing Digital highlights the world's first true 'Earthquake-Proof Table' hoping to safeguard the millions of people living in the world's most earthquake-prone regions. Honda continues to lead environmental-commitment within the automotive industry by launching its 'Green Dealer' initiative, and we showcase the latest products exhibited at this year's Gadget Show Live. Hoping to dispel some of the recent speculation, this issue's main feature considers the impact of rising wage costs throughout China, and what ...

'Lean thinking' as a management philosophy has become for many the bedrock of process improvement in manufacturing. Although creating a lean accounting environment is a difficult task, it is no different to establishing any other lean process; the objective is to eliminate waste. Companies can learn from our experience in creating a deeply embedded culture of continuous improvement by, among other facets, empowering associates, top-leadership participation, providing a strong training backbone and organisational support. When lean is applied to F&A it has a dual ...

For decades manufacturers from across the globe have moved production out of their respective domestic countries and relocated the huge distance, for many, to China. What started with textiles and toys has seen China grow to become the most important manufacturing hub on the planet, producing everything from basic, low-end commodities to the most expensive, luxury goods, and everything in between. For better or worse, both domestically and internationally, the supply chains of some of the world's most recognised and successful brands are intrinsically intertwined with the ...

Domestic animals of all shapes and sizes will be on display at the Taipei Pets Show 2012, which is being held this July. The Taipei World Trade Center Nangang Exhibition Hall will be the venue for the show, which runs from July 13th to 16th and is expected to attract thousands of visitors. Guests will be able to browse pet supplies, food and products from across Asia, Europe and America, while special activities will showcase four-legged friends at their most endearing. Canine athletics events, fun games, promotional handouts and competitions for dogs, cats, fish ...

Disabled people with sporting ability will be given the chance to compete against each other during the Special Olympics Macau Golf International 2012 this summer. Running from July 4th to 8th at the Caesars Golf Macau course, the tournament will see competitors from across the Asia-Pacific region taking part in a celebration of the positive power of sport. Special Olympics is the world's largest sports organisation for people with intellectual disabilities, offering training and competitions for more than 3.1 million athletes in 175 countries. The Macau Golf International ...

Manila audiences will be treated to a live performance by emo/punk rock band Silverstein on July 11th 2012. The show will be held at the Area 05 Superclub at Belagio Square in Quezon City and will see the five-piece act performing songs from throughout their career, which stretches back to 2000. Hailing from Ontario, the band released their debut full-length album When Broken Is Easily Fixed back in 2003, before going on to achieve even greater success with their sophomore record Discovering the Waterfront in 2005. In the years since, Silverstein have released ...

Thailand is to become a shopper's paradise for two months this summer when the Amazing Thailand Grand Sale 2012 takes place across the country. Commencing on June 15th, the nationwide promotion will see more than 15,000 participating stores offering special discounts of between ten and 80 per cent on a massive variety of products. Visitors to popular tourist destinations such as Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Hat Yai, Hua Hin, Pattaya and Koh Samui will be able to secure bargains on everything from local produce to international brand name items. Certain venues will ...

United Capital Source (UCS) is once again turning the lending market on its head by widening the scope of accepted industries. Micro-lenders have traditionally targeted brick and mortar retail businesses and UCS has had phenomenal success in satisfying the needs of that market. However, their research and experience has led them to the realization that mid-sized businesses (those doing more than $1 million a year in sales) have been virtually shut off from financing since 2008. According to Jared Weitz, CEO of UCS, "We are still committed to helping the very small ...

Fathers Day is just around the corner and the time has come to choose a lovely gift that will show your Dad how much you love him. Listed below are the most popular Fathers Day gifts for 2012. Order now to secure your favorite for a Fathers Day gift your dad will always cherish. Home is where the heart is and if your Dad enjoys spending time outdoors a gift for his garden would be a lovely reminder of how much you love him. Many gardeners appreciate ornaments and statues that remind them of their favorite past times and hobbies. A Dad who loves to golf would enjoy ...