Monthly Archives: March 2011

Business

Xerafy and Tego Partner to Provide Rugged High Memory RFID Tags

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Partnership brings together a combination of unique expertise with Tego’s high memory IC and Xerafy’s small & rugged transponders that perform under harsh environments to deliver UHF data storage solutions for a wide range of industrial applications.

Dallas, TX, March 16, 2011 — Xerafy Ltd, a global provider of passive RFID-on-metal tags, ( http://www.xerafy.com ) and Tego, ( http://www.tego.com ) a leading provider of high-memory RFID technology, announce a partnership to offer high memory ultra-high frequency (UHF) RFID leading edge solutions for aerospace and defense, manufacturing, oil and gas and process industries. The new XL series high memory tags are compatible with ATA Spec 2000 and SAE AS5678 specifications for the aerospace RFID initiative.

“Xerafy’s one of a kind RFID tags open the doors of some of the most challenging applications out there,” said Timothy Butler, CEO and President of Tego, Inc. “In typical industrial environments, real-time access to databases isn’t guaranteed, especially at remote locations or when data is provided from partner systems. Xerafy’s XL tags allow information to be stored with the part throughout its life-cycle.”

“Tego’s IC is a facilitator of high memory RFID that transforms asset management and reduces the costs of life cycle management,” said Dennis Khoo, CEO of Xerafy. “Xerafy has been an advocate that size does matter and together with Tego, we are able to provide our customers a compelling value proposition to ensure availability of information about an asset at all times and in all conditions.”

About Xerafy:
Xerafy is committed to bringing customers the world’s smallest and most durable passive UHF RFID-on-metal and RFID-in-metal tags qualified and tested to meet extreme conditions over the lifetime of the asset. Xerafy’s innovative packaging technology offers the automotive manufacturing, aerospace, energy, IT, and construction market, an affordable, durable, high temperature smart tags that can be easily be attached to or embedded in metal assets. With these tags, customers can achieve automatic tool check in/out, MRO, WIP, process control and logistics. Xerafy is headquartered in Hong Kong and maintains sales and support offices in Dallas, Texas, Washington, DC and Shanghai, China.

Learn more about Xerafy by visiting us at: http://www.xerafy.com.

Xerafy and the Xerafy logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Xerafy in the United States and other countries.

About Tego, Inc.:
Founded in 2005, Tego, Inc. is a provider of high-memory RFID technology. Its breakthrough technology enables a whole new generation of RFID applications that go beyond simple identification and provides rich information about tagged assets throughout their life. Tego’s tags, software and system design provide new solutions to address vertical applications and markets that include asset tracking and management; industrial maintenance, performance management; safety, security and authentication; regulatory compliance and supply chain management. Tego, Inc. is based in Waltham, MA. For more information, visit http://www.tegoinc.com.

Contact: David Puleston, pr@tegoinc.com , Phone: +1 770-330-1467.

Press & Media Contact:
Kelly Stark
Senior Marketing Manager
Xerafy
3102 Maple Ave, Suite 450
Dallas, TX 75201 – USA
+1-214-228-7882
kstark@xerafy.com
http://www.xerafy.com

Technology

GroupFlier CEO Morris Panner to Speak at South by Southwest (SXSW) Panel

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“Where Fashion and Technology Meet”

Austin, TX, March 16, 2011 — Group texting service GroupFlier today announced its CEO Morris Panner will be speaking at the South by Southwest SXSW 2011 event Style X on Saturday, March 19 at 3:45 p.m. to discuss the growing link between fashion and technology.

GroupFlier ( http://www.groupflier.com ) also announced it’s the official group texting app for Style X, connecting fashion designers and the musicians who are acting as their models at SXSW.

South by Southwest is introducing its first-ever style showcase celebrating emerging talent in the fashion industry. The event, called Style X (pronounced “style by”), will be held on Friday-Saturday, March 18-19 in the Austin Convention Center and is free and open to the public.

“SXSW interactive may be ending and most of the tech startups and web gurus who populated the panels and networking rooms are packing up and headed home, but GroupFlier is sticking around and putting their group texting service to work with musicians and fashion designers participating in SXSW’s first-ever fashion showcase, Style X,” said GroupFlier CEO Morris Panner.

“Technology is playing an increasingly more significant role in the fashion industry and I’m excited to have Morris on board for this panel,” said Joah Spearman, Style X’s co-founder and executive producer. “Group texting is an exciting frontier in the tech industry and GroupFlier stands out because it truly offers something that creatives, from musicians to fashion designers, can utilize to build their fanbases and businesses.

Along with the three dozen emerging designers from all over the country, American Apparel, Keds and New York barbershop Frank’s Chop Shop are special exhibitors. Among these emerging designers is Austin’s own Chelsea Jones, whose line Toxophilite is debuting at Style X. She plans to use GroupFlier to connect with her budding fanbase.

“I’ll be fully introducing Toxophilite at Style X so it’s important for me to connect with my customers and start building a following long after SXSW is done,” said Jones, a graduate of the Savannah College of Arts and Design.

Similarly, musicians participating in Style X will be able to tap into the service as a way to communicate with bandmates and fans alike. Kent Zambrana, the lone Austin member of L.A.-based indie band Letting Up Despite Great Faults, plans to use GroupFlier extensively.

“My bandmates and I have already started using GroupFlier to stay in touch while we’re 2,000 miles apart. It’s been a great way to continue developing our plans for SXSW and make sure we get the most out of the festival,” said Zambrana, whose official SXSW showcase is scheduled for 7:45 p.m. at Karma Lounge at 119 W. 8th St.

Joining Morris Panner will be executives from Square, Go Try It On, and Lyst. Also, Syuzi Pakhchyan, author of “Fashioning Technology: A DIY Intro to Smart Crafting,” will make an appearance.

To create a free texting group for South by Southwest (SXSW) and Style X, visit:
http://www.groupflier.com/stylex

About GroupFlier:
GroupFlier’s mission is to empower clubs and associations of all types, through free group texting and content curation for SMS. The service is compatible with all cellphone devices and platforms, whether it be a BlackBerry, Android, iPhone or old Nokia, as well as supporting any service plans by AT&T, Verizon or a phone card. GroupFlier also offers an iPhone app for group creation. Soon to follow are more advanced iPhone, Android and RIM clients that will enable a richer information experience.

All trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners.

Press & Media Contact:
Victor Cruz, Principal
MediaPR.net, Inc
Austin, TX
(401) 349-3369
vcruz@mediapr.net
http://www.groupflier.com

Home & Garden

Recycle In Style At Home And In The Office With Paper Recycling Bins

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PaperyRecyclingBins have the perfect solution with a range of recycling products making it much more fun and easier to recycle.

Gloucestershire, UK, March 16, 2011 — Recycling in the home or office can sometimes be a challenge, especially when you are operating in small spaces or simply have loads to recycle, but PaperRecyclingBins.co.uk have the perfect solution with a range of recycling products making it much more fun and easier to recycle.

Making recycling easy in the home or work place is the number one priority of PaperRecyclingBins.co.uk and they aim to achieve this by designing and developing long lasting and clever products, with the majority of the items they design and manufacture containing up to 70% recycled fibres, meaning that you can recycle your own waste in products that are also recycled!

Their range of recycling products includes:
Office Recycling Bins – This range of environmentally friendly recycling bins have been designed to help you achieve recycling targets and your ISO 14001 credentials. ( http://www.paperrecyclingbins.co.uk ) All these products contain up to 70% recycled fibres and are made in the UK.

Home Recycling Bins – The Home Recycle Unit consists of three 18 litre bins mounted above a supporting ‘base unit’ which contains a 17 litre pull out storage draw (total storage of 71 litres). In order to minimise the distance between manufacturer and distributor, the Home Recycle Unit is produced in the UK.

Desk Top Recycling Trays – Designed to take A4 paper, flat pack ready for assembly, overprint available (minimum 1,200). Manufactured in the UK and made from up to 80% recycled fluted board, the Desk Recycling Tray aims to create a product with a low carbon footprint. ( http://www.paperrecyclingbins.co.uk ) From our manufacturing site to our storage and distribution centre is only 99 miles.

Big Green Bin – This product offers a low cost and effective entry into any waste paper recycling initiative, whilst enhancing the office environment by being a practical and fun to use product. The re-usable ‘Green Bin Liners’ prolong the life of the bin, whilst enabling the contents to be easily removed and identified as ‘Recycled Waste’ rather than ‘Landfill Waste’. ( http://www.paperrecyclingbins.co.uk )

Check out the website by visiting http://www.paperrecyclingbins.co.uk to check out all of the amazing recycling products this leading company currently have to offer!

Press & Media Contact:
Andrew Bartle
Acorn Office Products
Gloucestershire GL16 8RE UK
01594 810610
acornoffice@clearwebservices.com
http://www.paperrecyclingbins.co.uk

Real Estate

Professional House Plans

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The clients looking for these house plans need to check out Living concepts who have been in the industry for quite a while. It has been offering the clients the best plans that are created as a result of the company’s dedication to function and esthetics. They will be provided with house plans that will make their homes not only the source of comfort but also a source of pride to them and their families. The company understands the needs of variety of clients and the fact that most of them want a home that exudes warmth and for that reason, it provides diverse designs to give them the freedom to choose the one that best fit their needs budgets and reflects their personality.

One of the features that come from choosing these house plans is the best price as guaranteed by the company. The company has the best members of staff who have been trained in making the best out of their work and for this reason; they have drastically reduced the cost of the company and have thereby transferred the low costs to their clients. This means that the clients will be offered the best price and are guaranteed that it is the lowest price in the market. They company also guarantees to match the cost in case the clients find another website that provides a lower price.

The other thing they will get are the sensible construction documents on a large sheet meaning that they come with clear prints as well as instructions alongside technical accuracy. Besides that, the house plans are designed to elicit satisfaction and pride in every user because of the comfort and the beauty they portray. The clients will also not need to worry about the selection of the House plans because they will be helped by the customer service which available at all times to guide them and answer the questions they have before they select the best plans as per their needs.

About House Plans

Living Concepts House Plans is a company that has specialized in providing professional house plans for their clients. The company has a diverse collection of features and styles from which the clients can choose from in order to set up the best home for them and their families. The clients have the choice of selecting a pre-drawn house plan and have the professional staff at the firm work on it on order to customize it according to the specific needs of the clients. With Living Concepts, the users will be presented to reliability and professionalism.

Contact

Address: 20 Greenwich Blvd #143, Atlanta GA
Zip Code: 30328
Phone: 404.524.5370
Email: webdesign@atlantawebagency.com

Automotive

Mods4cars announces 7 new SmartTOP roof controllers

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Mods4cars is announcing 7 new SmartTOP roof modules for the 2011 convertible season. The manufacturer reports that after-market roof controllers for the BMW 6 Convertible (F12), Mercedes Benz SLK (R172), Nissan 370Z Roadster, Renault Megane CC (III), Renault Wind, VW EOS (Facelift) and VW Golf VI Convertible will be available this year.

Ocean, NJ, March 15, 2011 — Mods4cars is announcing new convertible roof controllers for 7 cars. After-market SmartTOP modules for the BMW 6 Convertible (F12), the Mercedes Benz SLK (R172), and the Nissan 370Z Roadster will be available this year. Products for the French convertibles Renault Megane CC (III) and the Renault Wind will also be available this season. Mods4cars will also produce roof controllers for the German VW EOS (Facelift) and the new VW Golf VI Convertible in 2011.

All the new models will feature the SmartTOP’s two most important functions. Firstly, the One-Touch system allows the roof to be opened while driving; the roof can be operated up to a speed of about 40 km/h. All it takes is a quick push of a button inside the cabin, thereby eliminating the inconvenience of having to press and hold the roof button. Secondly, the roof can be controlled from a distance using the car’s existing remote fob without having to change or reprogram the original car key.

“Depending on the module, additional features can be added to these two main functions,” states PR representative Sven Tornow. He continues: “All the modules also feature a practical USB connector that permits our customers to comfortably download unlimited free software updates on their home computer.”

The new SmartTOP after-market roof controllers will start at 249 Euros + tax.

Modules for the following models are now available for purchase: Alfa, Audi, Bentley, BMW, Ferrari, Ford, Infiniti, Mazda, Mercedes, Mini, Opel, Peugeot, Porsche, Renault, Volkswagen and Volvo.

Further details and purchasing information: http://www.mods4cars.com

About Mods4cars:
Mods4cars was founded in 2002 with the idea to add a highly demanded feature to the otherwise almost perfect Porsche Boxster: Comfort One-Touch roof operation while driving at slow speeds. The resulting product offered not only that, but also allowed quick and easy installation by just swapping out a relay box, thus leaving no traces and no permanent changes on the vehicle. The first SmartTOP roof controller was born.

The success of their first products in Germany and Europe prompted them in late 2004 to move operations to the USA, to be able to serve the American market as well as all other English speaking countries such as Australia, UK and South Africa from one central location. Their business has grown to a full-fledged international corporation with an office in California and a full line of innovative products as well as distributors and installation partners all over the globe.

Being highly specialized in the development and distribution of aftermarket roof- and comfort controllers since 2002 allows them to offer an unsurpassed level of competence and product quality. Their main goal is optimization of each individual product to a maximum in compatibility, usability and intuitive operation. They put greatest effort into development and quality checks of all their products to achieve this goal and meet all expectations of their customers.

The extraordinary success of their products is also based on the great communication with their customers, which usually already starts for each new product during the development and prototyping phase.

Press & Media Contact:
Anja Lehmann
Mods4cars
21 Nottingham Rd
Ocean, NJ 07712 – USA
+1-310-9109055
lehmann@mods4cars.com
http://www.mods4cars.com

Food & Beverage

Blueberry Foodservice Consultancy Announce The Imminent Opening The New 100 Seat Blackbrooks Cafe In Battle Near Hastings

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Blueberry Foodservice Consultancy is proud to announce the imminent opening the new 100 seat Blackbrooks Cafe in Battle near Hastings.

Oxon, UK, March 15, 2011 — Following an initial meeting, we have managed to create a menu, design and concept and developed the cafe through to opening inside 4 months! Working closely with the owner, Mark Winchester, catering consultant, Salim Sajid developed a real understanding of what was required and came up with a menu that reflected the needs of the local customers.

“I wanted to ensure that we were sourcing local, quality ingredients and developing dishes that were what local customers wanted. The menu needed to appeal to the retired keen gardeners as well as the “ladies that lunch” so freshness, colour and real flavour are all important as well as excellent value for money” said Salim, who also help recruit the senior management team for the cafe “Mark has a real vision for the garden centre and see the cafe as being the catalyst for making this become a reality.”

As part of the brief, Blueberry Catering Consultants also developed the interior look of the cafe, which is light, airy and fresh but still retains a warmth and comfort. This was achieved through the use of soft wood, hand painted finishes and soft fabrics for flooring, furniture and wallpapers. Overall the contemporary feel of the cafe will give a real lift to the whole garden centre, which will benefit from new customers.

“We’ve created three very distinct areas and I’m sure customers will quickly settle on a favourite place to sit. It will be essential that the team now get used to the space and the layout quickly so that the customer experiences excellent customer service and a great dining experience” said Salim, who was also involved in the development of the pioneering Beckworth Emporium as well as the hugely successful Haskins restaurant in Ferndown, “my intention will be to support Mark and his team through the opening period, helping them put controls and standards in place that will not be compromised and will develop a strong reputation in the area.”

For further information please contact salim@blueberry-consulting.co.uk or visit http://www.blueberry-consulting.co.uk

Press & Media Contact:
Salim Sajid
Blueberry Foodservice Consultancy
ankview Cottage, High Street
Hook Norton, Oxon OX15 5NQ – UK
01608 737162
webmaster@blueberry-consulting.co.uk

Blueberry Catering Consulting

Business

Carrie Rose – Your Specialist In Work Place Counselling – Help Your Staff To Cope With Stress

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Gloucestershire based counsellor Carrie Rose can help you and your staff to deal with the everyday stress that comes from working for a company with high pressure levels and a big workload

Gloucestershire, UK, March 15, 2011 — Gloucestershire based counsellor Carrie Rose can help you and your staff to deal with the everyday stress that comes from working for a company with high pressure levels and a big workload, by helping each team member to cope with things in their own way.

Running a business that relies on its team members and staff to work well under increasing pressure can be a challenge, with stress and emotions often running high, meaning that it can be hard for your employees to cope when things get too much.

Workplace Counselling can help to:
* Reduce sickness levels
* Increase and improve job satisfaction
* Increase levels of commitment from staff
* Give employees a method of dealing with stress
* Improve mental health and stability

Stress at work is a common challenge for businesses throughout the UK and whilst some stress can be good for employees, when the stress gets too much to deal with and the strains begin to show, things can quickly start grinding to a halt, with mistakes, emotions and pressure rising alongside the stress levels.

Counselling ( http://www.carrierose.co.uk ) in the work place has been proven to help staff get more from their job. By increasing the happiness levels of your team members, this will then lead through to helping to increase productivity and success for your business.

With many businesses often forgetting how effective work place counselling could be for the whole operational aspect of the firm, it is important that your business doesn’t suffer the same mistakes.

If you feel that work place counselling could be beneficial for your company, then give Carrie Rose a phone call for a quick chat about how everything works on 01285 862 158 or visit her website – http://www.carrierose.co.uk/

Press & Media Contact:
Carrie Rose
CarrieRose.co.uk
Cirencester, Gloucestershire UK
01285 862 158
carrie@carrierose.co.uk
http://www.carrierose.co.uk

Home & Garden

The English Garden Blooms into The Edible Garden Magazine

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The Edible Garden, a new title dedicated to the grow-your-own gardening audience, will be on sale 19th March 2011.  The Edible Garden is set to become the indispensable guide for all keen kitchen gardeners.

Contents will include:
• Top designers on creating a kitchen garden with a difference
• Chickens or pigs? How to mix smallholding with gardening
• Varieties to grow for colour and taste
• Advice on seasonal tasks for fruit and veg
• Recipes for delicious home-grown meals
• Shopping for the vegetable gardener
• What you need to know when planning a plot from scratch
• The history of the kitchen garden
• Top guide to beating pests and diseases
• Fruit and vegetable related events and news
PLUS free packets of vegetable seeds* (worth over £5)

Gardeners of all abilities will be able to take inspiration from The Edible Garden, whether they are just starting to plan a small productive plot or renovating and restoring a large historic kitchen garden. This is the publication that will offer them design and practical advice. The new magazine title is building on success story of The English Garden magazine, which has been showing impressive month on month growth in the past 12 months

Why advertise in The Edible Garden?

• Reach an audience actively pursuing their interest, keen for guidance and receptive to ideas and products to help with their pursuit
• Value for spend – 6 month on-shelf sales period
• On sale in key outlets across the UK including WH Smiths Travel and Sainsbury’s
• Focused quality editorial building on the trend for ‘Grow Your Own’, (BBC’s ‘Grow Your Own Veg’ attracted 14.5 million viewers!)
• High profile contributors including Gregg Wallace and Mark Diacono
• Ongoing promotion through sister title, The English Garden, with a circulation of 58,053 PLUS promotions in Archant Life magazines with a combined readership of 1 million+
• Introductory advertising rates for new advertisers

Contact Kim Holtham on 01242 211072 to discuss any advertising, sponsorship or promotional opportunities in The Edible Garden.

* Free seeds available in selected stores only

For more details Visit: http://www.subscriptionsave.co.uk

Archant Specialist

Archant House, Oriel Road

Cheltenham

Gloucestershire

GL50 1BB

UK

+44 (0) 1242 216052

kim.holtham@archant.co.uk

Internet & Online

Lancaster Technology Start Up are UK’s First Microsoft SharePoint 2010 SharedHosting Providers in UK

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March 13, 2011 – The SharePoint Initiative is currently the only providers of UK based SharePoint 2010 Hosting. This means that your data stays in the UK and is stored under stringent UK data protection laws. As one of Microsoft’s hottest technologies this is a huge step forward for all UK businesses large or small.

Why hasn’t it been done already? One reason is simply because many hosting companies prefer to focus on standard Web Hosting as it purely involves renting out server space and due to the facilities available this model is easier to setup and manage due to such large volumes of customers. To host SharePoint takes more time and effort and as a result hosting companies are slowerto setup and host the latest versions. It is also much cheaper in the US due to the cost of licensing and server space.

If you are a UK based company why take the risk of storing your data in another country where the UK’s data storage regulations don’t apply? Costs may seem lower but are they low enough to take the risk? Such a risky decision for each business owner to make as your data although fronted by a US company may be hosted in the Middle East and available at anyone’s disposal.Up until now the choice just was not there and many companies were forced to take that route.

The Directors at The SharePoint Initiative said “There are huge numbers of businesses reviewing the idea of hosting and unless they are a large organisation the chance to host SharePoint 2010 in the UK has not been there. It’s not just the storage of data but also the level of support provided”.They go on to say “We have been involved in SharePoint consulting and support for over 18 months now and felt we should address this ridiculous delay being forced upon UK based companies”.

By working with one of the UK’s largest and highly respecteddatacentres The SharePoint Initiative are able to offer unrivalled support and the latest data centre technology. They offer accounts for 1 user up and pricing can be as low as £7.50 per user per month. The comparison with the costs of in-house servers makes hosting a “no brainer”. With the added assurance of a 99.95% uptime service level agreement and a Microsoft certified support team it allows companies of any size to obtain a document management solution that would otherwise would have cost tens of thousands.

In closing the directors state “We not only aim to provide high end solutions for the larger corporate clients, it’s the smaller one user accounts that are just as important to us”.

About The SharePoint Initiative:

The SharePoint Initiative provides SharePoint Hosting, Consulting, Web Parts and Support. They have over 250 Consultants at their disposal and have achieved Microsoft Registered Partner status.

Contact:
Grant Bodie, Director
The SharePoint Initiative Ltd
Phone: 0207 193 1190
Website: http://www.sharepointinitiative.com

Business

LET BELMONT THORNTON MANAGE YOUR PPI CLAIMS FOR YOU IN RESPONSE TO THE WELCOME FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPENSATION SCHEME

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Welcome Financial Services have set aside £110 million to compensate customers who were mis-sold PPI by the firm and now all the claims are being dealt with by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS); so let Belmont Thornton manage your PPI claims for you.

The loan advice firm has just agreed a scheme to restructure its debt after being declared in default by the FSCS because it is unable to pay compensation claims against it in relation to payment protection insurance sales.

Customers who took out a PPI policy with Welcome on or after 14th January in 2005 are eligible to claim.

As part of the agreement the firm will pay expenses to the FSCS to help fund the compensation pay-outs. A spokesperson from the FSCS has confirmed £50 million has already been given and a further £40 million is due to be handed over.

Welcome will be assisting the FSCS in handling the claims, which are part of the Financial Services Authority, the UK’s regulator for the finance industry.

Belmont Thornton can help administer and supervise your claim for you if you were Mis-sold ppi .

Belmont Thornton is a London based company who specialise in supporting you get your money back when it comes down to mis-sold payment protection insurance policies.

Belmont Thornton have years of experience reclaiming PPI, and their No Win, No Fee services, mean they can make a claim on your behalf providing you have taken out a loan in the last ten years and you have been mis-sold payment protection insurance.

So let Belmont Thornton manage your Welcome Financial Service claim for you; our dedicated team of professionals are determined to get what is rightfully yours back.

Apply online at Belmont Thornton today at www.ppiclaimcompany.co.uk or call us on 08455260000 now to speak to a Claims Management specialist.