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LogRhythm Joins Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards Council Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 12:16PMLogRhythm announced that it has joined the PCI Security Standards Council as a new participating organization. As a Participating Organization, LogRhythm will work with the Council to evolve the PCI Data Security Standard (DSS) and other payment card data protection standards. The Council is an open global forum for the ongoing development, enhancement, storage, dissemination and implementation ...
Recessionary gifts: utility gift card sales jump Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 12:01PM(AP:NEW YORK) With luxury and electronic goods posting double-digit sales declines over the holiday season, shoppers still rung up warmth and good cheer in a spate of recession-inspired buying.
Merrick Bank Partners With E-Duction to Offer Innovative Employment-Based Lending Solution Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 12:00PM year relationship ensures continued growth of the CLEAR Card - the first-of-its-kind budgeting tool that helps employees improve their financial situation.
NorthgateArinso taps Altair for pre-paid card programme Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 10:53AMAltair Financial Services International (Altair), a leading prepaid business solutions provider has delivered a prepaid card programme for ...
Questions/Answers Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 10:31AMQuestions and answers on Daily Bulletin stories from readers like you. The lackluster holiday season and deepening recession will take a toll on retailers around the country. Experts are predicting the worst rash of store closings in 35 years.
MasterCard reorganizes business units Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 8:14AM(AP:PURCHASE, N.Y.) MasterCard Inc. said Tuesday it would align global customer accounts with the regions where they are based and made several personnel announcements.
Shell rolls out Saver Card Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 8:08AMShell Oil Products US launched the Shell Saver Card today, becoming the first gasoline retailer to make an electronic check payment method available ...
As Prices Rise, Some See $2 Gas Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 5:12AMGasoline prices have risen by several cents amid indicators that the national average could jump to $2 a gallon or higher this spring.
U.S. trade show loses some of its extravagance Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 4:44AMThe International Consumer Electronics Show, the largest trade show in the U.S., opens this week in Las Vegas with a full slate of giant TVs and inventive gadgets, despite the pall of a recession hanging over the industry.
MasterCard in $100 million deal with Ireland company Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 1:44AMPurchase-based MasterCard Inc. said yesterday it will pay up to $100 million to buy Orbiscom Ltd., a Dublin, Ireland-based company that provides payment processing software to major financial institutions.
State budget woes worsen Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 1:22AMBetween $2.5 and $5.7 billion needed.
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Tech shows losing their buzz Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 3:26PMNEW YORK - The International Consumer Electronics Show, the largest trade show in the US, opens this week in Las Vegas with a full slate of giant TVs and inventive gadgets, despite the pall of a recession.
Sport & Fitness races ahead of other segments in web holiday sales growt Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 3:18PMWith online sales decreasing 3% during the recently concluded holiday shopping season, web measurement firm comScore Inc. says only three of 14 retail categories registered sales gains over last year in the Dec. 1-24 period—Sport & Fitness, Video Games, Consoles & Accessories, and Apparel & Accessories.
MasterCard to pay up to $100 million for Irish software company Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 2:12PMMasterCard Inc., the credit card company based in Purchase, said this morning it acquired Orbiscom Ltd., an Ireland-based company that provides software for major financial institutions.
Gas prices up 1.4 cents, according to AAA survey Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 1:11PM Gasoline prices rose for the sixth straight day Monday, according to a nationwide survey of gas station credit card swipes - a sign that oil companies expect higher demand later this year.
Private equity firm HgCapital sells last dotcom investment Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 12:25PMMidmarket private equity firm HgCapital has sold the last of its dotcom investments to MasterCard for 100m £690m.
Hg profits despite bear market but disposals set to dry up Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 11:39AMPrivate equity investment trust HgCapital has sold payment solution provider Orbiscom at a multiple of 1.8 times the original cost it paid for the company in 2001, which increases the investment trust’s net asset value by 18.6p a share to 1,102.92p.
Gadgets galore ... but show also hit by tough times Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 11:20AMNEW YORK — The International Consumer Electronics Show, the largest trade show in the U.S., opens this week in Las Vegas.
Electronics trade show downsizes Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 1:16AMThe International Consumer Electronics Show, the largest trade show in the U.S., opens this week with a full slate of giant TVs and inventive gadgets, despite the pall of a recession hanging over the industry.
Elections & Voting Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 12:08AMAny hope of prosecuting the perpetrators of the stolen 2004 presidential election ended when Mike Connell died Dec 19 in a plane crash.
Electronics trade show feeling the pinch Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 12:08AMThe show will still open this week with a full slate, but some are wondering whether the event is past its peak.
Local retail weathers holiday storm Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 11:43PMWhile many national retailers suffered the holiday blues, the Memphis market remains comparatively steady, with some opportunities for local and regional retailers.
Global economic recession to steal some glitz from gadget show Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 11:06PMNEW YORK - The International Consumer Electronics Show, the largest trade show in the U.S., opens this week in Las Vegas.
Electronics Show May Lack Usual Glitz Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 11:00PMThe International Consumer Electronics Show, the largest trade show in the United States, opens this week in Las Vegas with a full slate of giant TVs and inventive gadgets, despite the pall of a recession hanging over the industry.
Recession to steal some glitz from gadget show Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 6:53PMNEW YORK (AP) - The International Consumer Electronics Show, the largest trade show in the U.S., opens this week in Las Vegas with a full slate of giant TVs and inventive gadgets, despite the pall of a recession hanging over the industry.
Electronics mega-show takes a caning as industry suffers Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 6:26PMThe International Consumer Electronics Show, the largest trade show in the US, opens this week in Las Vegas with a full slate of giant TVs and inventive gadgets, despite the pall of a recession hanging over the industry.
Recession to steal some glitz from gadget show Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 2:50PMThe International Consumer Electronics Show, the largest trade show in the U.S., opens this week in Las Vegas with a full slate of giant TVs and inventive gadgets, despite the pall of a recession hanging over the industry. The economic downturn will temper...
Recession to steal glitz from CES Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 12:44PM The International Consumer Electronics Show, the largest trade show in the U.S., opens this week in Las Vegas. But the economic downturn will temper the normally dizzying extravaganza, and some attendees are wondering if the whole technology trade show business is past its peak.
Recession to steal some glitz from gadget show Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 12:42PMSun, Jan 4, 2009 (10:18 a.m.) The International Consumer Electronics Show, the largest trade show in the U.S., opens this week in Las Vegas with a full slate of giant TVs and inventive gadgets, despite the pall of a recession hanging over the industry.
How 2009 is going to rebuild us all Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 5:52PMNew year, new you. After extraordinary turmoil in the economy, everyone is facing uncertainty and change; but it’s not all for the worse. No longer will we be judged primarily on what we earn, and that will refashion us for the better
Shop around to get 5pc on your savings Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 7:41AMWealth workout: Despite fears of 0pc interest rates on savings you can still get 4.5pc on instant access accounts or 5pc on a oneyear bond.
Holiday shopping season not so merry for retailers Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 1:30AMBad weather and a dismal economy hurt retailers nationwide during the all-important holiday shopping season, according to a report from a division of MasterCard Inc.
Mid-Michigan rushes for tax refunds Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 11:23PMThe tax preparation season at H&R Block is getting off to busy start this new year.
PAT DAILEY COMES TO TOLEDO Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 7:38AMLake Erie Island favorite Pat Dailey will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16 at the Valentine Theater in Toledo.
NEW Corporate Visions Positioning Approach Takes Marketing Brand Messages to Sales Street Level Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 7:17AM POWER POSITIONING™ 2.0 translates brand messages into field-ready sales messages.Corporate Visions Inc. announces a newly upgraded product release for Marketing and Sales alignment. (PRWeb Jan 2, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/sales/marketing/prweb1812914.htm
NEW Corporate Visions Positioning Approach Takes Marketing Brand Messages to Sales Street Level Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 6:15AM POWER POSITIONING™ 2.0 translates brand messages into field-ready sales messages. Corporate Visions Inc. announces a newly upgraded product release for Marketing and Sales alignment.
The Midas Awards Announces 2008 Award Winners; The Jupiter Drawing Room, South Africa Wins the Grand Midas Trophy Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 6:00AM The Midas Awards, the only international competition to recognize excellence in financial services communications on a global scale, announced the winners today for its 2008 competition. One prestigious Grand Midas Trophy was awarded, as well as eight Gold Ingots and twenty-two Silver Ingots. In addition, seventy-nine entries were awarded Finalist Certificates.
Purchasing Contact Lenses Online Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 5:17AMWhen purchasing lenses you obviously want to get the best deal possible and it has shown over and over again that the Internet is where the best prices are. However, with that said we also have to mention that purchasing contact lenses online comes with some downsides.
UAE’s Ajtebi Begins New Year on a High Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 1:50PMDUBAI - Ahmed Ajtebi rode his first winner after being licenced as the first UAE professional jockey, to start the New Year on a very high note at Nad Al Sheba Racecourse on Thursday night.
U.S. retailers limp to end of holiday season Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 1:14PMOne bright spot, perhaps the only one, will no doubt be Wal-Mart Stores, which has picked up business during the recession.
A Few Popular Presents Rise Above Recession Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 11:54AMIn this photo released by Nintendo, Santa Claus tries out the latest games for the popular Wii system from Nintendo on Black Friday at the Stoneridge Mall in Pleasanton, Calif., on Saturday Nov. 28, 2008. (AP Photo/Nintendo, Bob Riha, Jr.) AP The presents have been unwrapped, the tree taken down.
Retailers slash prices for shoppers seeking deals after Christmas Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 11:03AMBlack Friday Part II. No, it is not a horror movie. It is Dec. 26 and that is traditionally one of the busiest shopping days in the year.
Montreal rates top-25 cities list Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 9:04AMVancouver, Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal and Calgary are among the 25 best cities in the world according to several international experts.
Parent Company, a Retailer, Files for Bankruptcy Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 7:36AMThe Parent Company, an Internet retailer of childrens products, apparently became the first well-known retailer to file for Chapter 11 protection after Christmas.
Crude oil prices drop amid falling US energy demand Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 7:32AMNew York, Dec 31 : The prices of crude oil futures plunged Tuesday on account of the ongoing Middle East tension and falling energy demand in the US.
More Retail Closings Expected in 2009 Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 12:35PMRetailers will close tens of thousands of stores in 2009, and several more will file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as the effects of a bad holiday retail season sink in, according to USA Today . The fallout started before Christmas and has continued immediately after.
Grim tidings stalk online holiday sales Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 12:29PM Online sales may not have dropped as much as retail this holiday season, but they still fell significantly. Six years of solid overall growth has ended. Read More...
Oil falls to $37, down more than 60 percent in 2008 Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 10:57AMLONDON - Oil slid below $37 a barrel on Wednesday, heading for a fall of more than 60 percent in 2008 as the global economic slowdown bit deep into energy demand.
A look back at the year that was . . . (Thursday, January 01, 2009) Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 10:03AMAs we prepare or awake from our new year’s hangover, depending on when you read this, the time has come for me to reflect on an interesting calendar year in the Westman sporting area. There certainly