Just Reverting To Norm After Anomaly Of '08 Nov 7, 2009
Big Blue has just launched a consulting practice in conjunction with its business analytics and optimization products. Such software sorts through vast amounts of data to reveal unseen patterns that help companies make better. (Investors Business Daily)
IIM-A placements end in record 4 days Nov 7, 2009
Consulting and general management were the next two preferred domains followed by IT. Investment banks took 77 students from IIM-A for summers, as compared to 35 last year. Two students opted out of placements. (India Times, India)
IIM-As summer placements close in four days flat Nov 7, 2009
Consulting and general management were the next two preferred domains, followed by IT. ... Consulting firms that are regulars at IIM-A campus such as McKinsey oston Consulting Group and Bain ach placed 3-5 students ... Other consulting companies like AT Kearney, Booz d Arthur D Little, were also seen at the campus. (India Times)
GM's Reversal on Sale of Opel Shows Influence of `Deal Guys' on New Board Nov 6, 2009
In the old days, the board would function like a rubber stamp, said , president of AutoTrends Consulting in Short Hills, New Jersey. This board is much more aggressive in terms of questioning assumptions. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Perficient profit drops 95% Nov 6, 2009
Austin-based Perficient (Nasdaq: PRFT), an information technology consulting firm with 1,200 employees, including 100 in the St. Louis area, reported a profit of $115,000 for the three months ended Sept. 30, down from nearly $2. 2 million a year earlier. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Down to the nuts and bolts Nov 6, 2009
" In recent years, hackers with diverse skills and interests, from electronics to performance art, have banded together to form "hackerspaces". By sharing knowledge, equipment and physical spaces, they can overcome the barriers of complexity in many products. Hackers show Pirsig's "old-fashioned gumption" in action and also demonstrate Romantic and Classical thinking in tandem new technology is the result of creativity and intuition, not just logic and reason. Arguably, these two... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Provincetown's Woman in the Dunes murder case to be re-opened Nov 6, 2009
The whole reason you do a facial reconstruction is to give somebody an image that might trigger someone s memory, said Dr. David Hunt, forensic anthropologist at the National Museum of Natural History, who will be consulting on the case. There is always a margin of error. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Chrysler aims to pump life into struggling lineup Nov 6, 2009
Rebecca Lindland, an auto industry analyst for the consulting firm IHS Global Insight, said the sales figures may be rosy assumptions. "Everything needs to go perfectly" for the plan to work, she said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Japanese technology: Invisible but indispensable Nov 6, 2009
They may not be the sexiest products, but you can t make a semiconductor chip or an LCD panel without them, says Alberto Moel, an expert on high-tech manufacturing with Monitor Group, a consulting firm, in Tokyo. Japanese companies serve more than 70% of the worldwide market in at least 30 technology sectors worth more than $1 billion apiece, according to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI). (The Economist)
Dashboard shows what Google knows about you Nov 6, 2009
Dan Olds, principal analyst at Gabriel Consulting Group, said Google's Dashboard is making progress in the privacy area but he agrees that more needs to be done. "This is a step in the right direction, but it's really only an aggregation of the option controls for various Google products," said Olds. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Yahoo to Allow Users to Opt Out of Custom Ads Nov 6, 2009
For nine years, eWranglers has provided managed IT services, including Internet services and consulting for small business customers. Read how Trend Micro's provided better protection and lower costs for both eWranglers and its clients. (Yahoo News -- Internet and WWW)
Engineers present alternatives for York toll plaza plan Nov 6, 2009
She said she's not out of hand upset with the location, although her father, Curtis Sr., said he's "not too happy. It's going to greatly affect the salability of their properties.". 1 marker would also require taking roughly seven acres of land, most of it owned by Think Again member Kari Prichard and her husband, Jim. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Insider-trading bust results in six arrests; see chart Nov 6, 2009
Rajiv Goel, 51, a director of the investment arm of Intel; Anil Kumar, 51, a director of management consulting firm McKinsey & Co.; and Robert Moffat, 53, an IBM executive, are accused of providing illegal inside information to Rajaratnam and his other co-defendants. The three have been placed on leave, and Moffat is no longer an IBM officer. (USA Today -- Money)
Kaiser Permanente plans $400 million metro Atlanta expansion Nov 6, 2009
The Kaiser model has been resisted in some markets, such as Atlanta, because consumers want open access to the physician of their choice, noted Brad Guest, principal at BDC Advisors LLC, a health-care consulting firm. But the ability to form tight networks, he said, is going to be increasingly critical to. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Juneau's Banghart named state's chief museum curator Nov 6, 2009
Banghart went to work as curator of exhibitions at the Alaska State Museums in 2007, following 20 years with his own Juneau-based museum planning and design consulting firm. He has a bachelor's degree in art and design from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. (Juneau Empire)
Sellers' Quick Lawn Fix Nov 6, 2009
Phoebe Chongchua is an award-winning journalist, an author, customer service trainer/speaker, and founder of Setting the Service Standard, a customer service training and consulting program offered by Live Fit Enterprises (LFE) based in San Diego, California. She is the publisher of Live Fit Magazine, an online publication that features information on real estate/finance, physical fitness, travel, and philanthropy. (RealtyTimes)
Investor Report: Have We Finally Hit Bottom? Nov 6, 2009
Pending sales contracts are up, according to the Florida Association of Realtors, and the entire South Florida listed inventory has dropped from 108,000 unsold units in November of 2008 to 70,000 condos, townhouses and single family houses as the end of October 2009, according to realty consulting firm CondoVultures. Looking at these numbers, you might say: Conditions in one of the most overbuilt local real estate markets in the U.S. are on the upswing. (RealtyTimes)
Give and take - the government way Nov 6, 2009
Our state legislative leaders will decide on a budget that they claim is the result to a lot of hard work on their part, and to a lesser degree consulting with their constituents (us) with plenty of give and take to balance this year's state budget at little cost to the taxpayer and citizens. As far as the give and take, they've got that part right. (Shelby Twp Advisor & Source, MI)
* [BUSINESS BRIEFS] Nov 6, 2009
Natixis Global Associates International (NGAI), the distribution arm of French-based Natixis Global Asset Management (NGAM), opened its local subsidiary Natixis Securities Investment Consulting Co (kxU) in Taipei yesterday. The French company promised to build a Mandarin-speaking hub here before tapping the North Asia market. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
TCS scales up US Delivery Centre Nov 6, 2009
Seven Hills Park provides a wide range of IT solutions, consulting, business process outsourcing and engineering services across industries including BFSI, manufacturing, retail, life science and healthcare. Ohio Governor Ted Strickland commented: "Fostering job creation is vital to a strong economic recovery for Ohio. Companies like Tata Consultancy Services are tapping into our highly talented workforce and world class educational institutions to grow their business while providing high... (India Times, India)
Mickey Mouse sneaks into IIM-Ahmedabad Nov 6, 2009
After dominating the first two days of the process, consulting firms continued to recruit interns. These included Cognizant and Synergy Consulting ... Vivek Jain, a placement committee coordinator said, "Cognizant offered roles in IT consulting and recruited six students.". (India Times, India)
Terra Ventures Inc.: Hathor Receives First Mineral Resource Estimate Summary for Roughrider Uranium Zone Based on 2008 and Winter 2009 Drill Programmes Nov 6, 2009
In a press release dated November 5, 2009, Hathor reported: "Hathor Exploration Limited (TSX VENTURE: - ), has received a summary notification from Scott Wilson Roscoe Postle Associates Inc (SCOTT WILSON RPA) with respect to the Mineral Resource Estimate for the discovery area of the uranium mineralization in the Roughrider Zone on its Midwest North East property, in northern Saskatchewan. The full report has yet to be delivered to the Company, but will be filed in accordance with NI 43-101 upon... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
CORRECTION FROM SOURCE: Ivanhoe Australia's Merlin Molybdenum and Rhenium Deposit at Cloncurry Receives Initial NI 43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate Nov 6, 2009
The information in this release that relates to Ivanhoe Australia's mineral resource estimates for the Merlin zone resource is based on information compiled by Scott Jackson, Michael Job, full-time employees of the independent consulting firm Quantitative Group, and Dr. Nigel Ricketts, a full-time employee of GRD Minproc Limited. Mr. Jackson, Mr. Job and Dr. Ricketts are each "independent" and a "Qualified Person" as such terms are defined in NI 43-101 and are the qualified persons responsible... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
49 North Resources Inc. Completes Initial Acquisition of North Rim Exploration Ltd. Shares Nov 6, 2009
NREL, a private company, is Saskatchewan's premier independent geological consulting company specializing in the field of subsurface geology pertaining to petroleum, potash and industrial mineral resources. NREL has provided consulting services to petroleum and mineral resource exploration and development companies, engineering firms and First Nations since 1984. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Sahara Energy Ltd.: Change of Chief Financial Officer and Director Nov 6, 2009
After six months of consulting, Mr. James joined Husky Energy Inc. in April, 2008 and held the position of Team Lead, Midstream Gas Accounting until October, 2009. About Sahara Energy Ltd.. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Pomeroy to settle merger-related suit Nov 6, 2009
Pomeroy (NASDAQ: PMRY), headquartered in Hebron, sells computer hardware and provides consulting and related services. Most Read Stories. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Tata work force up to 300 Nov 6, 2009
At a Thursday event attended by Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland, the technology consulting company said the new employees recently finished a six-week training program for its North American Domestic Delivery Center at TCS Seven Hills Park. The Cincinnati region is a great place for us to recruit and train local talent to meet the demands of our customers as they grow out of the downturn, said Surya Kant, president of TCS North America, in a news release. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Teanaway sub-area plans on hold Nov 6, 2009
The county contracted with Gorden-Derr, a land use planning consulting firm, to oversee the process aimed at developing a long-term land use plan for the area. Meetings began in August. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
ICF International reports $167.1M revenue Nov 6, 2009
The Fairfax-based technology and consulting services provider said net income was $5. 1 million for the three months ended Sept. 30, or 32 cents per diluted share, compared to a net income of $6. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Espinel Emphasizes Importance Of Intellectual Property Nov 5, 2009
Nominee For IP Enforcement Post Says It's Critical To Protect American Creativity, Innovation. John Eggerton -- Multichannel News, 11/4/2009 2:06:00 PM. (Multichannel News)
Modified Bluetooth Speeds Up Telemedicine Nov 5, 2009
Telemedicine is a rapidly developing technology of clinical medicine where medical information is transferred via telephone, the internet or other networks for the purpose of consulting as a remote medical procedure. However, there are drawbacks to using direct connections between monitoring devices and the healthcare provider, not least the intermittency of standard connections. (Science Daily)
Finding success with home-based businesses Nov 5, 2009
That s according to a new report from Emergent Research, a home-based research and consulting firm in California. The success rates are a lot higher, in our view, than starting a traditional storefront business, Winkler-Rios said. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Cablevision Preps EBIF Launch Nov 5, 2009
MSO Expected to Deploy Zodiac's User Agent for Cisco/Scientific Atlanta Set-Tops. Todd Spangler -- Multichannel News, 11/4/2009 10:35:11 AM. (Multichannel News)
SilverCrest Reports Pre-Production In-Fill Drill Results at Santa Elena; 22m Grading 6.37 g/t Au and 72.7 g/t Ag Nov 5, 2009
Drill results will be used to revise the Life-of-Mine Plan and update the reserve estimates in the ongoing independent Feasibility Study being completed by SRK Consulting of Denver, CO.. As announced on October 22, 2009, the open pit heap leach Santa Elena Project is under construction with anticipated first gold-silver pour expected in Q2 2010 with commercial production to occur in late 2010. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Jobs are back; upsurge in hiring as slump eases Nov 5, 2009
Meanwhile, IT, retail, banking, consulting, FMCG have seen 8-10 percent hiring in the September quarter compared to the previous quarter. "With the economy showing signs of recovery, there is cautious optimism in the job market and going forward, the coming quarters are expected to be better," an industry expert said. (India Times, India)
> Business Profile: Salesify helps tech clients ID, meet with prospects Nov 5, 2009
CUSTOMERS: Salesify has more than 200 customers globally, although the vast majority are based in the U.S. Its leaders say they serve two of the top five leading business intelligence vendors; two of the top three security companies; two of the top five consulting services companies; one of the top three network hardware companies and one of the top three telecom companies. CEO Gurdeep Chimni said that company gets 37 percent of its growth coming from referrals by existing clients. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Industry Self-Regulation Of Online Privacy Has Failed: CDD Nov 5, 2009
CDD, U.S. PIRG File Comments To FCC In Advance Of Agency's Dec. 7 Workshop. John Eggerton -- Multichannel News, 11/4/2009 1:44:14 PM. (Multichannel News)
Restrictive Growth Management Was A Necessary Condition for the Housing Bubble Nov 5, 2009
Peter L. Mosca is president and founder of He has over 22 years of communications and media consulting experience, serving a variety of nonprofit organizations, including the CCIM Institute and the REALTOR Association on all three levels national, state and local ... While his principal consulting focuses are public speaking and media relations development and content delivery and management, Peter is also the host of the Voice America Network's weekly radio program, "Income Property Investment... (RealtyTimes)
Is Your Agent Experienced in Distressed Properties? Nov 5, 2009
The award-winning consumer journalist, originally from Wilmington, DE, is founder, publisher and executive editor of the bootstrap DeadlineNews Group, a Silicon Valley-based editorial content and consulting service specializing in residential real estate, consumer news and related editorial consulting services. The DeadlineNews Group includes the website, , offering real estate editorial content and consulting services, and its back shop, the , an open house on news that really hits home. (RealtyTimes)
New graduate program designed for future school psychologists Nov 5, 2009
"We also focus on consulting with parents and teachers to help find strategies they can use to help their kids do better," Helton said. He said, the level of interest for this program is relatively high with 38 students enrolled in the school. (The University Echo, TN)
Loan climate chilling Main Street Nov 5, 2009
There's a lot of panic on Main Street, said Paul Rauseo, managing director of George S. May International, a management consulting firm in Chicago ... Money's really tight, said Monty Dickinson, immediate past president of SCORE, a volunteer business consulting group affiliated with the Small Business Administration. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Promote Your Business Through New Media Nov 5, 2009
Becoming engaged in the issues of interest to your potential customers is a better alternative, says Gordon G. Andrew, managing partner at Highlander Consulting, a marketing and public relations firm in Princeton, N.J. "If you generate bona fide thought leadership in your target market, then reporters and bloggers will find you. In a you must actively participate and contribute; simply name-dropping often backfires," Andrew says. Stress Info, not Hype. (BusinessWeek)
Chrysler goal: Pump life into car lineup; plans 4 new Dodges Nov 5, 2009
"We have only the barest hint" of what's coming, noted Joe Phillippi, head of AutoTrends Consulting, who attended the session at Chrysler's headquarters in Auburn Hills, Mich. "Everything needs to go perfectly," cautioned Rebecca Lindland, director of auto research at consultant IHS , also at the presentation. (USA Today -- Money)
New Chrysler Lays Out Five-Year Plan Nov 5, 2009
Rebecca Lindland, an auto industry analyst for the consulting firm IHS Global Insight, said the sales figures may be rosy assumptions. "Everything needs to go perfectly" for the plan to work, she saidHer company's expectations for Chrysler's U.S. market share is nowhere near the automaker's forecast of 13 percent by 2014, up from the current 9 percent. (Fox News)
Give and take - the government way Nov 4, 2009
Our state legislative leaders will decide on a budget that they claim is the result to a lot of hard work on their part, and to a lesser degree consulting with their constituents (us) with plenty of give and take to balance this year's state budget at little cost to the taxpayer and citizens. As far as the give and take, they've got that part right. (Shelby Twp Advisor & Source, MI)
Polanski hearing set for December Nov 4, 2009
The Emmy-winning film suggested that Rittenband acted inappropriately by consulting a prosecutor not assigned to the case. It was those revelations that led Polanski's legal team to seek a dismissal in December 2008. (CNN)
Industry Support Of Academic Life Science Research May Be Dropping Nov 4, 2009
Almost 53 percent of respondents reported some sort of industry relationship in the preceding three years -- most frequently consulting, paid speaking, research grants and contracts, and scientific advisory board membership. Overall, 20 percent of research faculty received industry funding in 2006, a significant decrease from the 28 percent of faculty in 1995. (Science Daily)
Adrienne Gary Leaving Fox Networks Nov 4, 2009
HR EVP Returning to Consulting Practice ... Fox Networks Group said EVP of human resources Adrienne Gary is leaving at the end of November to return to her consulting practice after six years at the News Corp. unit ... Gary from AJG Consulting in Century City, Calif. (Multichannel News)
Construction Market to Increase 11% in 2010, Says McGraw-Hill Construction Outlook Report Nov 4, 2009
Peter L. Mosca is president and founder of He has over 22 years of communications and media consulting experience, serving a variety of nonprofit organizations, including the CCIM Institute and the REALTOR Association on all three levels national, state and local ... While his principal consulting focuses are public speaking and media relations development and content delivery and management, Peter is also the host of the Voice America Network's weekly radio program, "Income Property Investment... (RealtyTimes)
Ask the HOA Expert Nov 4, 2009
Richard Thompson owns Regenesis, a management consulting company that specializes in condominium and homeowner associations. He is a nationally recognized expert on HOA management issues. (RealtyTimes)
* A switch in diplomatic strategy Nov 4, 2009
Since the end of the Cold War, there has been a trend toward globalism, with sovereign countries collaborating and consulting to formulate international treaties and monitor their implementation. Nations today seek multilateral solutions to global problems. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Restoration agreement two views Nov 4, 2009
However, it is silly to say that our family is in a real estate deal or consulting relationship with the Klamath Tribes. Everyone in this Basin knows a statement like that is only meant to build fear. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
How to help kids accept visitors with disabilities Nov 4, 2009
Berger suggests starting by consulting good-naturedly with the parents of the youngster, who are the true experts. They can share any insights about how to best structure interaction in terms of supervision, food, noise and more. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Offshore Wind Could Surge Nov 4, 2009
Globally, energy consulting firm ODS-Petrodata sets the figure at more than $60 billion until 2014, at which point it could double by 2020. It says that the offshore wind business could grow at 32 percent a year -- to 55 gigawatts by 2020. (Energy Pulse, CO)
Forensics expert helps GBI with difficult cases Nov 4, 2009
Tersigni-Tarrant also does consulting forensic anthropology work for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation ... Although Tersigni-Tarrant bears the responsibility of teaching future doctors, she knows there's a lot at stake consulting with law enforcement ... Though relatively young, Tersigni-Tarrant has dozens of cases under her belt because of the close relationship the Knoxville Medical Examiner's Office has with the University of Tennessee, consulting with professors and grad students. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Nokia Siemens Networks cuts thousands of jobs Nov 4, 2009
The second business segment will be named Business Solutions and embrace a range of solutions and services, including consulting and IT. These products and services will be offered to help NSN's customers to differentiate themselves in the increasingly competitive telecommunications carrier business, a NSN spokesperson said. The third business segment, baptized Global Services contains outsourcing offerings ranging from technical support to managing and even operating complete telecommunications... (EETimes)
Newton People Nov 4, 2009
She has been consulting at all three HHC Community Children s Centers for the three years through a partnership with Jewish Family and Children s Services. She assists the staff in understanding how to deal with some of the children s most challenging behaviors, as well as with some of the parents concerns. (Newton Tab, MA)
* Premier Wu brushes off US beef referendum Nov 4, 2009
Tsai said President Ma Ying-jeou (^E) was against the people and that it was arrogant of the government to relax its beef policy without consulting domestic health experts or first submitting the deal for legislative oversight. The government has put on a facade of protecting public health. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
ISS Unlimited moves to Dayton Nov 4, 2009
5 million, provides services like mailroom and copy center operations, and document and records management, along with technical and consulting services. Most Read Stories. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
The Clinton Foundation's donors Nov 4, 2009
Griwa Consulting GMBH ... Huron Consulting Services ... Scherer Consulting Group and Jorg Lohr Training. (Salon)
Yahoo to Allow Users to Opt Out of Custom Ads Nov 4, 2009
For nine years, eWranglers has provided managed IT services, including Internet services and consulting for small business customers. Read how Trend Micro's provided better protection and lower costs for both eWranglers and its clients. (Yahoo News -- Internet and WWW)
Salt River Project says it won't outsource 50 technology jobs Nov 4, 2009
She said that after consulting with Accenture Ltd. of Ireland and Infosys Technologies Ltd. of India, she believes the information-technology department at SRP can make significant cuts to its $120 million annual budget. The 40 to 50 jobs SRP was looking to outsource represent only a small fraction of that IT budget, Hoffnagle said. (AZCentral -- Business)
New kids on the block Nov 4, 2009
A principal of the actuarial consulting firm Finity, Colin Brigstock, says he has used Google to monitor the traffic going to the websites of the newer car insurers. He says the volumes are noticeable. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
EnOcean Dominates IP Ownership in Energy Harvesting for Wireless Sensor Networks Nov 4, 2009
WTRS (West Technology Research Solutions) is a California based research, publishing and consulting company providing the leading viewpoint on emerging wireless technologies, markets and applications. With a ten-year record of successful growth, we're ready to help your company make market decisions and plan for the future. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Strong summer placements at IIMs Nov 4, 2009
The second day of the summer placement process at IIM-A had students finding place in top notch consulting, marketing and general management jobs ... "This year, we have all our regular IT and IT consulting firms returning again. Many companies across all sectors are participating in the placements. This year's surprise is start-ups. We even have some NGOs and sports-based companies showing interest," said Savio. (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
