Macquarie University today launched the first phase of a university-wide reporting and analytics program, Datamart. Datamart, powered by Yellowfin's Business Intelligence (BI) solution, delivers self-service data analysis to Macquarie University academic and business decision-makers anywhere, anytime, on any device. Macquarie University, based in Sydney's northwestern high-tech corridor, seeks to surface deep insight into its wide range of operational data, used to support the strategic direction of the university. "Macquarie has a strategic goal - to be one ...

Rohde & Schwarz Topex products and services will be present at the second Congress of IP Telephony in Peru on the 19th of May. Sumtec ITExpo 2011 is an event specialized in IP telephony in Peru. It offers presentations by high level international speakers and it will have also the presence of managers and most influential brands that have become SUMTEC's IP Telephony portfolio and market leaders for this new but growing industry. The event will also have an exhibition area with the main products and technological innovations of each brands and manufacturers participating ...

"The Middle East is one of the fastest growing markets in the IT and communications solutions sectors. Platforms such as MECOM provide members of the industry the opportunity to cooperate and work towards a strong and steady business environment. Our vendor partners, Fortinet and InfoBlox addressed some key issues in separate seminars that touched on vital aspects of the networking world and were appreciated by the attendees." said Alireza Bozorgmir, Product Manager Team Leader, Secureway Network Distributors FZ LLC. Fortinet has consistently been the frontier ...

Dr. Stephen Devack, Tamarac cosmetic dentist, is pleased to announce the recent launch of his practice's educational blog. With the dental industry advancing, Dr. Devack recognizes the importance of keeping patients and visitors up-to-date with all of the new and exciting things taking place at his practice. The practice's blog serves as an educational tool for patients to use for further information on various dental health care topics. "As we further develop our blog, we hope to promote dental awareness as a vital part of your healthy lifestyle. The dental blog ...

As precious metals continue to rise in value, Pan American Metals of Miami is offering investors an opportunity to build a portfolio based on investing in these commodities. With the dollar seemingly in free-fall, precious metals have once again become the true 'gold' standard. Gold and silver are predicted to hold their value and provide a far safer home for investors' nest eggs than either real estate or cash-based investments. Pan American Metals is proud to be able to help investors find a portfolio suited to their needs and focused on precious metals. The price ...

Jackson Design and Remodeling (JDR), a leading home remodeling and design company in San Diego, announced today that for a fourth consecutive year, the company has been awarded a Guildmaster Award with Highest Distinction for exceptional customer satisfaction. JDR was one of the 154 home builders, remodelers, developers and contractors throughout North America recognized for their superlative performance, and is one of only 36 companies in the nation to earn the Highest Distinction award. JDR has also been named as a San Diego Market Leader by Professional Remodeler Magazine ...

This site decommissioning and computer recycling contract was a victory for HTG Inc, which beat out much larger players in the final bid. "For us, the choice to partner with HTG was obvious," says Jeff Klemp, Senior Vice President at Hollywood Video. "While we knew that all of the finalists could adequately remove the equipment from our warehouses, HTG provided the greatest end-value and the process was efficient and painless." Adds HTG President Kermit Macaulay, "Having managed projects of similar scope, we were confident that we could make ...

Nationwide Movers, Houston, has been recognized by the Houston Better Business Bureau (BBB) with its Pinnacle Award for 2011, its highest distinction for excellence for its dedication to fair business practices and customer service. These Houston movers have been accredited with the Houston BBB since 2001. Additionally, they were the recipient of the Houston BBB Award of Excellence in 2010. This award-winning moving company is routinely evaluated by the BBB to ensure that it meets the non-profit's exacting standards. The BBB rates businesses by how well they establish ...

In an interview with Construction Digital, Argot Ansons of Leighton Asia explains how the company has teamed up with LNS in a joint-venture project that will give millions of people in Hong Kong access to cleaner water. The LNS Joint Venture is working together to build a new sewage treatment infrastructure for Victoria Harbour. The first HATS (Harbour Area Treatment Scheme) project was completed in 2001. The HATS 2 project is focused on providing treatment to the remaining 25 percent of the sewage that is generated by the northern and southwestern sides of Hong Kong ...

In an interview with Construction Digital, General Manager Bill Williams explains how the BoDean Company has become one of the foremost suppliers of quality crushed rock and asphaltic concrete in the Napa County and Santa Rosa areas of Northern California over the last twenty years. Williams sees a bright future ahead for the company, with a strong commitment to the environment and a continued emphasis on customer satisfaction. "Moving forward we strive to continue to strengthen our efforts at sustainability. On May 11th we will be celebrating a solar 'Flip the ...

GoldenRest, a nationwide retailer of adjustable beds, is proud to announce that they're an officially sanctioned business of the Better Business Bureau. "We are most pleased to be joining the Better Business Bureau," says Vice President of sales Tim Ziehwein. "We value building trust with our customers, and our BBB accreditation gives our customers confidence in our commitment to maintaining high ethical standards of conduct." BBB-accredited businesses must adhere to the BBB's "Standards for Trust," a comprehensive set of policies, procedures ...

Energy Digital takes a look at Downer New Zealand, a diverse organization that traces its 140-year roots back to the former New Zealand Ministry of Works, under which much of New Zealand's current infrastructure was developed. Established by respected engineer Arnold Fielder Downer in 1933 as Downer & Co., the company has seen various transformations over the years, moving from public to private, and undertaking over thirty mergers and acquisitions in just the last few decades. For the better part of the 20th century, Downer operated as a construction, civil engineering ...

Energy Digital takes a look at Goliath Snubbing, an owner operator company with over 23 years of combined snubbing experience working throughout Alberta, Canada, and offering limited service to British Columbia and Saskatchewan. Owners Trevor Sopracolle and Garrett Radchenko, along with newly appointed supervisor Graham Fraser, are snubbing trade journeymen recognized by the Canadian government. Although Goliath is a relatively new operation, starting up in 2009, the company has been expanding quickly while earning a reputation among industry peers. With a perfect safety ...

Energy Digital takes a look at Poseidon Nickel. Western Australia is the world's fourth largest nickel province, but the nickel bust in the late 1980s saw a decrease in price for base metals, resulting in the closing of several nickel mines throughout the region. In the late 1990s, Western Mining--later acquired by BHP Billiton--began selling off the nickel mines to independent mining companies seeking to use new technologies to revitalize nickel production in Western Australia. Startup company Poseidon Nickel acquired the Windarra Mountain nickel mine from BHP Billiton ...

Carrentals.co.uk, the website which helps Brits to save money on car hire in over 10,000 destinations around the world, has announced new rental prices available on its site for vehicle rentals in Murcia. The Spanish city is popular with Brits wanting a long weekend of culture and good food and the car hire comparator has a choice of new deals on show with pickups from the airport. Exploring Spain is best done by rental car since local public transport in cities like Murcia can be somewhat hit and miss. Carrentals.co.uk specialises in helping travellers to maximise their ...

"Target Practice" tells the "what if?" tale of 5 friends on a fishing trip who discover a hidden training camp for homegrown terrorists and suddenly find themselves waging a bloody battle for survival in the wilderness. It's also an extremely impressive success story for a low-budget independent film. Helmed by writer/director Richmond Riedel, who has been an editor on such studio films as "The Back-Up Plan," "The Break-Up," and "Friday Night Lights," and TV shows such as "CSI: Miami" and "Burn Notice," ...

For a taste of a very British tradition, head down to the Cotswolds for the Tetbury Woolsack Races on the upcoming spring bank holiday. The action takes place on Monday May 30th, with the town holding a street fair to celebrate the hard work of competitors and a huge number of spectators cheering on those involved. While official races have only been running for about 30 years, it is believed that the practice of pacing up the hill in Tetbury carrying a woolsack has been going on since the 17th century. In a statement, the organisers of the event explained: "The ...

Bournemouth is getting ready to welcome Mick Jones and his band Big Audio Dynamite for a show at the O2 Academy next month. The former Clash guitarist and singer reunited with the group earlier this year after more than a decade apart and they have announced a series of dates around the world. Big Audio Dynamite will play the Old Fire Station on Thursday June 23rd, the day before they go on stage at Glastonbury Festival. The south coast gig is likely to act as a warm-up concert for the event, so attendees will effectively be able to enjoy a set that would otherwise ...

Simon Evans will take the stage at the Rosehill Theatre on Friday May 27th, sharing his hilarious Fridge Magnet tour with a Lake District audience. His contribution to last year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival was highly acclaimed and he is also one of the stars on Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow. Evans's brand of comedy is outrageously dry and his wit has seen him recruited to collaborate with some of the top comics in the UK, including Dara O'Briain and Lee Mack. But his appeal stretches beyond our borders, having enjoyed sell-out gigs all over the world. In ...

The O2 in London will host a special performance by acclaimed US comic Jerry Seinfeld next month. Taking the stage on Friday June 3rd, the former star of Seinfeld is sure to entice legions of fans to the capital for the show, which is his first date in the UK in over a decade. While the comedian is doing an extensive tour of his home country, the performance at the O2 is the only available option in the UK this year. He is widely revered for the eponymous TV series Seinfeld, which he wrote alongside fellow comedy legend Larry David. The programme was a break ...

Vincent Clerc will be one of the high-profile athletes taking part in the Orangina Beach Rugby competition in Paris next month. The French international winger currently plays for Stade Toulousain, but he will be allowed to take part in this fun and exciting tournament at the Palais Omnisports Paris Bercy on Friday June 3rd. Clerc will be joined by Christophe Dominici and Serge Betsen in lining up for the event, with six teams involved in total. The organisers revealed that the Paris spectacle has been organised after successful competitions in Marseille and Toulouse ...

Most people will choose their computer screen cleaner without giving it much of a thought. They will simply pick up the one that they can grab most easily on the store shelf, or they will get something that they know from a flashy television advertisement. However, if you choose your PC display cleaner like that, the least that might happen is that your screen will not get clean at all. The most that can happen is that you can end up permanently damaging your screen altogether. To put it simply, you have to choose your computer monitor cleaner with care. Here are some ...

Taylor Morrison will be the exclusive builder in Avalon at Cinco Ranch, a gated enclave and the fourth prestigious Avalon community for Taylor Morrison in the Houston area. While Cinco Ranch has gated custom-home neighborhoods, Avalon at Cinco Ranch is the first gated neighborhood to be developed in Cinco Ranch by a volume builder offering homes priced from the $400,000s. "Avalon at Telfair opened last year, in the middle of a deep national recession, with an overwhelming response and record sales on opening weekend and home buyers waiting for new sections," ...

The Unlock Club is actively seeking resellers, who are interested in earning extra money with no upfront costs. When you become a reseller with The Unlock Club, you are working with a global network. Offering mobile cell phone unlocking service to over 220 countries, 800 mobile phone carriers, and over 8,000 mobile phones, The Unlock Club is an industry innovator and an industry leader. Making use of the Blackberry unlock server means that Blackberry phones can be freed from SIM restrictions. The value of a phone is greatly increased when it's been unlocked, and roaming ...

Sony Ericsson offers the one-of-a-kind Xperia PLAY, a PlayStation certified Android smartphone. This full-featured smartphone comes complete with bona fide game controls. You can get your game on wherever you go with the Xperia PLAY. You'll have the choice between pre-loaded games and an ever-growing list of additional amusements that you can download. The very latest Google apps are included with the Xperia Play, which means you can always find your way. Use hands-free Google Voice Search to call, text, and utilize other functions of this android mobile phone that even ...