Monthly Archives: February 2012

Aleratec Launches Next Generation SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Flash Drive Duplicator

Posted by on February 29, 2012 1 comment

Aleratec Launches Next Generation SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Flash Drive Duplicator











Aleratec 1:16 USB 3.0 Copy Tower – SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Flash Drive Duplicator – Part # 330110


Chatsworth, California (PRWEB) February 28, 2012

Aleratec today announced a new generation of computer-connected SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Flash Drive Duplicators with the launch of its 1:16 USB 3.0 Copy Tower. The 1:16 USB 3.0 Copy Tower supports SuperSpeed USB 3.0 flash drives and is also compatible with USB 2.0 flash drives. It can copy up to 16 target flash drives from a single source, taking the tedium out of data duplication.

USB flash drives are a popular way for businesses and organizations to share data because of their size, convenience, and universal compatibility. They’re used to share product information with customers, to share copies of sales presentations, and to distribute photos and other files. A high-speed USB duplicator can save tremendous amounts of time and effort when making multiple flash drive clones.

The computer connected USB 3.0 Copy Tower comes with an easy-to-use Aleratec USB Duplication Software Suite that helps users to complete their flash drive duplication while taking advantage of the available options.

The Aleratec USB Duplication Software Suite allows users to choose the way they collect data from a source. They can duplicate directly from image files or a flash drive. They can also choose to duplicate from selected files and folders on their hard drive, and they can name the volumes they create for easier data content identification.

The software also includes a feature that allows users to easily format flash drives, providing an easy fix for unformatted USB drives.

Aleratec President and CEO Perry Solomon notes, “Professionals need a quick and reliable way to duplicate flash drives. The Aleratec 1:16 USB 3.0 Copy Tower is a highly efficient option that will fulfill those needs within most users’ budgets.”

The 1:16 USB 3.0 Copy Tower is compatible with Microsoft Windows® 7, Microsoft Windows® Vista™ and Microsoft Windows® XP. Included free with purchase is a USB 3.0 cable and USB 3.0 PCIe host adapter.

For a limited time, Aleratec is offering, a gift with purchase of the 1:16 USB 3.0 Copy Tower. Purchasers can receive, by mail-in rebate, an Aleratec 1:10 USB Copy Cruiser Mini Flash Drive Duplicator. (Offer is valid between 2/28/2012 and 5/31/2012. Purchases must be made from an authorized reseller in the continental USA or at aleratec.com.) The 1:10 USB Copy Cruiser Mini clones up to ten USB flash drives at a time but still weighs less than four ounces and fits easily into a briefcase. It’s a $ 314.99 value. With both these devices on hand users will have one flash drive duplicator for the office and one for the road!

Price and Availability

The Aleratec USB 3.0 Copy Tower is now available from Aleratec’s dedicated resellers and distribution partners for an estimated retail price of $ 1,049.

The full line of Aleratec solutions and accessories is featured at AAFES, Adorama, Amazon.com, ANTOnline.com, Barnes & Noble, B&H Photo Video, Best Buy, Buy.com, CDW, Circuit City.com, CompUSA.com, Data Vision, Dell, HP, Insight, J & R, Kmart, Mac Connection, MacMall, Meijer, Micro Center, Office Depot, PC Connection, PC Mall, RadioShack, RitzCamera.com, Sears, Tech Depot, Tiger Direct, and Wal-Mart in addition to other leading US retailers. Government and Education customers may purchase from Government and Education Specialists including AAFES, B&H Photo Video Gov, Best Buy for Business Gov/Ed, CDW-G, CompuCom, EnPointe, GovConnection, GOVPLACE, GTSI, Insight Gov, PC Mall Gov, SARCOM, Shi.com, Softchoice, SoftMart, Sparco.com, TIG, and Unisys. All products are available to resellers in the U.S. through D&H Distributing, Ingram Micro, and Tech Data; in Canada through Tech Data Canada and Ingram Micro Canada; in Latin America and the Caribbean through Tech Data Miami.

The Aleratec 1:16 USB 3.0 Copy Tower (Aleratec P/N 330110, D&H Distributing SKU 330110, Ingram Micro SKU NF0569, Tech Data SKU 74833W)

About Aleratec Inc.

Aleratec creates “Prosumers’ Choice” professional-grade duplicators for hard disk drives, USB flash drives, flash memory and optical discs (BD/DVD/CD), as well as optical disc printers, blank media, disc shredders, disc repair and related accessories, at consumer-friendly prices. The company’s commitment to quality and its customers has produced products which regularly win industry accolades for their innovation, reliability and ease-of-use. For more information, please visit http://www.Aleratec.com or contact us toll free at 866-77-ALERATEC (866-772-5372). You can also follow Aleratec at Blog.Aleratec.com, Facebook.com/Aleratec, Twitter.com/Aleratec and on YouTube.com/Aleratec.

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Panda Apparel Launches New Division, Best Dressed Chef, for Professional Kitchen Staff

Posted by on February 26, 2012 1 comment

Panda Apparel Launches New Division, Best Dressed Chef, for Professional Kitchen Staff











Best Dressed Chef Home Page


Cranford, NJ (Vocus) June 24, 2010

Panda Apparel LLC, an online apparel retailer has launched another website, http://www.bestdressedchef.com . Best Dressed Chef is a division of Panda Apparel geared toward servicing the hospitality industry with top quality chef and kitchen staff apparel.

Best Dressed Chef has a unique collection of chef apparel offering the same high end designs typically found on the top chefs to the small restaurateur. “The chefs in all restaurants can now look as good as the ones in the higher end restaurants at a reasonable cost” says owner, Scott Marino.

Through the Best Dressed Chef line of apparel, small and large restaurant owners can outfit all their kitchen staff to look professional. With a trend in the restaurant industry toward more open kitchens, where the staff is visible to the customers, a clean professional appearance is essential. Although the economy is affecting many apparel retailers, Panda Apparel’s research indicates that sales in professional grade chef apparel will continue to grow well into 2011 as the economy continues to recover.

About the Company:

Best Dressed Chef is a division of Panda Apparel LLC which carries high quality professional chef apparel.

Panda Apparel, LLC was formed in 2007 and is owned and operated by Scott and Donna Marino. The two share over 20 years of experience in the apparel industry and 12 years of online specialty retailing. All of the company’s divisions are committed to protecting and preserving the environment. As an international business, Panda Apparel, LLC is committed to the improvement of the worldwide state of human rights and environmental degradation.

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The Melting Pot Restaurants of Darien, Conn., Westwood, N.J. and White Plains, N.Y. Get Creative with Fondue-raisers for Local Charities

Posted by on February 26, 2012 1 comment

The Melting Pot Restaurants of Darien, Conn., Westwood, N.J. and White Plains, N.Y. Get Creative with Fondue-raisers for Local Charities














Darien, CT, Westwood, NJ and White Plains, NY (PRWEB) February 24, 2012

To help local charitable organizations and special interest groups raise much needed money and increase awareness for their causes, The Melting Pot fondue restaurants of Darien, Conn., Westwood, N.J. and White Plains, N.Y. will host a number of Fondue-raisers in 2012. Unlike the traditional big ticket benefit galas, Fondue-raisers are a cost-effective way to fundraise since the menu is reasonably priced and guests are able to enjoy a beautiful ambiance with tasty fondue cuisine.

“We sincerely enjoy giving back to the community and our guests share the same sentiment,” said Will Layfield, Owner of The Melting Pot restaurants of Darien, Conn., Westwood, N.J. and White Plains, N.Y. “Our Fondue-raisers let our patrons start conversations about the terrific work being performed by some great local charities while they enjoy a fun night out with fondue in support of a worthy cause. It’s a win-win for everyone involved!”

In 2011, the Melting Pot restaurants of Darien, Conn., Westwood, N.J. and White Plains, N.Y. raised over $ 40,000 for many organizations including St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, PAWS, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (Westchester/Fairfield chapters), Rebuilding Together of Bergen County, Meaningful Movements, The American Cancer Society (Fairfield County chapter), Community Blood Services and many others. The restaurant group plans to open the community outreach program in 2012 to other organizations such as schools, women’s organizations, recreation centers, animal welfare groups and other good causes.

Fondue-raisers at The Melting Pot restaurants of Darien, Conn., Westwood, N.J. and White Plains, N.Y. feature custom menus and raffle prizes. These value-added marketing services are offered to your charitable organization at no-charge when planning your Fondue-raiser. During these events, a portion of the meal proceeds are donated to the featured charity. In addition, guest checks will have a line to make an additional donation to the non-profit organization.

Please feel free to contact the restaurant group’s helpful management team for more information about Fondue-raisers:

The Melting Pot of Darien

General Manager: James Layfield

Phone: 203-656-4774

Website (Virtual Restaurant Tour): http://www.meltingpot.com/landing-pages/darien-videos.aspx

E-mail: meltingpotct(at)optonline(dot)net

Address: 14 Grove Street

Darien, CT 06820

The Melting Pot of Westwood

General Manager: Tara Masterson

Phone: 201-664-8877

Website (Virtual Restaurant Tour): http://www.meltingpot.com/landing-pages/westwood-videos.aspx

E-mail: westwoodpot(at)verizon(dot)net

Address: 250 Center Avenue

Westwood, NJ 07675

The Melting Pot of White Plains

General Manager: Kathy Longo

Phone: 914-993-6358

Website (Virtual Restaurant Tour): http://www.meltingpot.com/landing-pages/white-plains-videos.aspx

E-mail: meltingpotny(at)verizon(dot)net

Address: 30 Mamaroneck Avenue

White Plains, NY 10601

About The Melting Pot

With more than 140 restaurants in North America, existing locations in 36 states, Canada and Mexico and more than 15 locations currently in development, The Melting Pot Restaurants, Inc. is the premier fondue restaurant franchise. Founded in 1975, The Melting Pot continues to be a memorable dining experience. Guests enjoy a choice of fondue cooking styles and a variety of unique entrées combined with dipping sauces. The menu also includes cheese fondues, salads, fine wines and chocolate fondue desserts. The Melting Pot is an affiliate of Front Burner Brands, a restaurant management company headquartered in Tampa, Fla. For more information, visit meltingpot.com.

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Dydacomp Offers Best Practices to Help Online Retailers Convert Abandoned Shopping Carts Into Completed Transactions

Posted by on February 23, 2012 1 comment

Dydacomp Offers Best Practices to Help Online Retailers Convert Abandoned Shopping Carts Into Completed Transactions











Parsippany, NJ (PRWEB) February 22, 2012

Dydacomp, a leading provider of business technology platforms for small and mid-sized eCommerce and multichannel merchants, today announced best practices that will help merchants successfully target consumers to reverse the growing trend of abandoned online shopping carts.    

According to a 2010 Forrester Research report, 88 percent of online consumers surveyed responded that they have abandoned their online shopping carts without completing a transaction. The same report reveals that the rate of abandonment overall was 51 percent .

Some of the top reasons given for not following through with an online purchase are:

Not wanting to pay for shipping costs
Cost of purchase was more than expected
Shopping cart was being used as a research tool for cost comparison
Checkout process too complicated

“Once consumers have moved to the checkout process during an online shopping experience, we begin seeing a significant drop off between those who walk away from the transaction and those who complete it,” said Fred Lizza, CEO of Dydacomp. “Consumers will continue to use websites to research costs and find the best value; however, merchants can be more diligent in converting what these shoppers put into their carts into completed purchases. With a few site changes, online retailers can begin reversing the spiraling trend of abandoned shopping carts.”

The success of an online business is predicated on getting the consumer to the checkout process and finalizing the transaction. Along the way there are a number of steps online retailers can take to shift a healthy percentage of abandoned carts into completed transactions.

The following best practices from Dydacomp can boost that conversion rate:

Incorporate a third-party service, such as buySAFE, that provides a seal of approval that verifies to the consumer that the merchant is reputable and all information shared over the site is guaranteed secure. Having this seal has resulted in a six-percent increase in conversion rates, according to buySafe.

Make online coupon codes available on third-party websites that award consumers with a discount on their entire purchase.

Offer free shipping, if possible. Many consumers are coming to eCommerce sites to avoid having to drive to stores and shopping centers to make their purchases, and the free shipping offer will reinforce the benefit of online shopping, as many of the larger etailers have learned. However, most small businesses can’t afford to offer free shipping. In that case, it’s best to make sure you have linked your order management and fulfillment system directly to your carrier so that you can offer the customer the lowest shipping price options during checkout.

Implement design changes that make your site less noisy, such as:
     o Changing the color and size of the “Proceed to Checkout” button to make it larger and bolder.

     o Decreasing the size of the “Continue Shopping” button which distracts consumers from moving to the checkout process.

     o Removing the side navigation menu on the website so consumers remain focused on the products they want to buy, rather than giving them other options to move throughout the site.

Capture shopping abandonment data and run target campaigns using a strategic email tool, such as eWayDirect, to drive consumers back to the site to complete orders. Study shopping abandonment data on an on-going basis and continue testing to increase conversion percentages from basket to paid order.

Implement a persistent shopping cart to allow returning consumers to see what they left in their cart and have the opportunity to complete the transaction.

Run online retargeting campaigns through online ad services, such as FetchBack, to make sure offers are top of mind with consumers.

About Dydacomp

Dydacomp solves the business automation and order management needs of eCommerce, catalog, DRTV, and traditional point-of-sale businesses worldwide. Since 1986, nearly 10,000 companies have relied on the Multichannel Order Manager (M.O.M.) solution to streamline processes, increase efficiencies and boost revenue in areas such as inventory control, inventory management, order entry, customer maintenance, credit card processing, list fulfillment, shipping and more. Through its open API, M.O.M. connects to virtually any eCommerce platform as well as SiteLINK®, the company’s cloud-hosted eCommerce solution. With M.O.M. and SiteLINK, SMB clients manage over a million online shoppers daily, nearly ten million in gross merchandise sales every day, and optimize over $ 4 billion in inventory. Dydacomp’s solutions provide them with the keys to drive business growth. For more information, visit http://www.dydacomp.com.

1 Forrester Research “Understanding Shopping Cart Abandonment” by Sucharita Mulpuru and Peter Hult, May 2010

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ArtSmart?s 15th Annual ArtFeast ? Where Fine Art Meets Food, Wine, Fashion & Homes To Benefit Santa Fe Youth ART Programs

Posted by on February 20, 2012 1 comment

ArtSmart’s 15th Annual ArtFeast – Where Fine Art Meets Food, Wine, Fashion & Homes To Benefit Santa Fe Youth ART Programs













ArtSmart™ serves up the 15th annual ArtFeast™ in Santa Fe, from Feb. 24-Feb. 26 to benefit Santa Fe youth art programs.


Santa Fe, New Mexico (PRWEB) February 17, 2012

Santa Fe fine art, fashion, restaurants, chefs, artists, local businesses, and the Santa Fe Gallery Associations’ non-profit organization ArtSmart™ all come together the weekend of Feb. 24-Feb. 26 for a three- day fund raising event to benefit Santa Fe youth art programs. Hutton Broadcasting is a sponsor of the event.

The list of events for the 15th annual ArtFeast™ is as follows:

    Art of Fashion: Runway Show & Luncheon, Friday, February 24, 2012 11:30 am-2:00 pm, Tickets $ 100/person or a table of 10 for $ 900, Add a student to your table $ 1000. Location: Inn at Loretto, 211 Old Santa Fe Trail Underwritten by: The Collector’s Guide
    Edible Art Tour (EAT), Stop Look & Eat, Friday, February 24, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Tickets $ 35/person, Location: Canyon Road and Downtown Santa Fe, Underwritten by: Santa Fean
    Feast or Famine, Friday, February 24, 2012, 8 p.m. – 2 a.m., FREE with EAT Ticket or $ 15/person, Location: Ore House at Milagro, 139 West San Francisco, Santa Fe Underwritten by: American Art Collector and Western Art Collector
    Art of Home Tour, Saturday & Sunday, February 25 & 26, 12:00 to 4:00 pm – free admission, Underwritten by: Santa Fe Properties
    Gourmet Dinner & Auction, 2012 Honorary Artist – Poteet Victory, Saturday, February 25, 6 p.m., Tickets $ 175/person or table of 10 for $ 1500, Location: Encantado – An Auberge Resort, 198 State Road, Santa Fe, Underwritten by: Southwest Art, Children’s Project Underwritten by: Los Alamos National Bank, Honorary Artist Project Underwritten by: Mary and Robert Harbour. The Gourmet Dinner and Auction is SOLD OUT.
    Artists’ Champagne Brunch & Auction, Sunday, February 26, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tickets $ 75/person or table of 8 for $ 600, Location Scottish Rite Temple, 463 Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe, Underwritten by: The Essential Guide

Those interested in purchasing tickets to any of the ArtFeast™ events please visit ArtFeast Tickets.

The 2012 Artsmart™ donors, underwriters, and sponsors are as follows: Donor’s Circle – General Fund Endowment: The Coker Foundation, Scholarship Endowment: The Mill Foundation, Santa Fe Gallery Association, ARTsmart Benefactor: Fasken Foundation Scholarship, Ed and Margaret Roberts Foundation, ARTsmart Supporter: Ed and Alice Lusk, Support a School: Bottorff Construction,GF Contemporary, Support a Classroom: Tyson-Cook Foundation, Paper Tiger, Support a Student: El Centro de Santa Fe, Jackie M, Karen Melfi Collection Jewelry & Clothing, Kitchens by Jeanne, Inc., Kenneth Truse, ARTsmart Friend: John Cochran, Shirley Ross Davis, Ashlyn and Dan Perry Pippin, Meikle Fine Art, and A.W. Stites. Event Underwriters: American Art Collector, Collector’s Guide, Essential Guide, Inside Santa Fe, Los Alamos National Bank, Mary and Robert Harbour, New Mexico Bank and Trust, Santa Fe Properties, Santa Fean Magazine, Southwest Art, Western Art Collector and The William and Joseph Gallery. Partially funded by: New Mexico Tourism Department and Santa Fe Lodger’s Tax. Media Sponsors American Art Collector, Essential Guide, Collector’s Guide, Hutton Broadcasting, Journal Santa Fe, KHFM 95.5, Local Flavor, Santa Fean Magazine, Santa Fe New Mexican, Santa Fe V.I.P., Southwest Art, THE Magazine, Trend, and Western Art Collector. “We are so fortunate to be a part of this event that supports Santa Fe youth art programs, Santa Fe businesses and the arts,” says Scott Hutton, owner and general manager of Hutton Broadcasting and SantaFe.com

About ArtSmart™

ArtSmart™, which was initiated in 1993 by dedicated members of the Santa Fe Gallery Association, primary purpose is provide funding for Santa Fe youth art including donations for art projects, art resources, and scholarships. The ArtFeast™ annual fund raising event put on by ArtSmart™ brings together 200 plus businesses in Santa Fe including many art galleries, restaurants, caterers, hotels and international wineries with the goal of raising monies to support Santa Fe youth art programs. To date ArtSmart™ has donated $ 1,000,000 to Santa Fe youth art programs.

ARTSmart ™

102 E. Water Street

Santa Fe, NM 87501

info(at)artfeast(dot)com

505.603.4643

ABOUT Hutton Broadcasting:

Hutton Broadcasting LLC is a family owned Santa Fe business committed to serving and protecting the interests of our employees, customers, listeners and the community of Santa Fe and the surrounding areas

Contact Information:

Scott Hutton

SantaFe.com / Hutton Broadcasting

http://www.santafe.com

(505) 471-1067 (Media inquiries only, please)

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M&M Tool and Machinery Welcomes the Complete Line of SawStop Industrial Equipment

Posted by on February 18, 2012 1 comment

M&M Tool and Machinery Welcomes the Complete Line of SawStop Industrial Equipment











M&M Tool and Machinery


Salt Lake City, UT (PRWEB) July 13, 2011

M&M Tool and Machinery is incorporating SawStop, an industry leader in table saw technology, to bring crafters a newer, safer, and more sophisticated woodworking avenue. With their emphasis in a new kind of safety, SawStop has revolutionized the way crafters interact with their equipment and the way that equipment performs at an internal and fundamental level.

SawStop’s industrial cabinet saw and their SawStop contractor saw are designed with a unique electronic safety system built to detect electronic fluctuations at the blade. Essentially, the saw is designed to know when something, particularly flesh, makes even the slightest contact with the blade. Upon detection, an aluminum brake is thrust into the blade, stopping it within milliseconds of said contact. This mechanism has literally saved thousands of crafters from catastrophic injury.

More technically, SawStop’s safety system induces an electrical signal onto the saw blade. This signal is constantly monitored for fluctuations by a digital signal processor. Because the human body is inherently conductive, its proximity and contact with the saw blade produces a fluctuation in the electrical signal which, in turn, understands that the blade has made contact with something other than the cutting material. Within a fraction of a second of this detection, a heavy-duty spring pushes an aluminum block (a brake pawl) into the teeth of the blade forcing it, as well as power to the saw’s motor, to an immediate halt. According to SawStop, this action occurs in just 3 – 5 milliseconds, or 1/200th of one second.

Ultimately, SawStop has evolved both the mechanics of the table saw and the relationship carfters have with their machinery. As such, M&M Tool and Machinery is proud to partner with SawStop and proud to participate in their focus on safety, awareness and staggering high-performance. Welcoming SawStop to their inventory, M&M Tool and Machinery now offers nearly every major woodworking and power tool manufacturer in the industry.

M&M Tool and Machinery is a family operated company in the heart of Salt Lake City, UT. For over seventy years M&M Tool has sought to provide the best knowledge and information, and the most down-right professional expertise to the tool industry. Through providing replacement parts, in-house service, and warranty repair to all power tools they sell, M&M Tool and Machinery has established themselves as a trusted global supplier of power tools, woodworking machinery, and all their working parts. For more information about M&M Tool and Machinery, power tool repair, or any of the thousands of products they carry, please call 866-485-8200, 877-583-7278 or visit their website at http://www.toolsandmachinery.com.

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First And Only Weekday All Sports Gaming Show Debuts On Sports Byline USA and Sirius Satellite Radio

Posted by on February 18, 2012 1 comment

First And Only Weekday All Sports Gaming Show Debuts On Sports Byline USA and Sirius Satellite Radio










Brentwood, Tn (PRWEB) April 29, 2006

Sportsmemo.com announces the debut of the Sports Memo Radio Show May first on Sports Byline USA and Sirius Satellite Radio Channel 122 airing weekdays from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Est.

Sports Memo has partnered with the Sports Byline Network to become the first and only all sports gaming show to air weekdays, nationally on Sirius Satellite Radio.

The show will focus on providing unique and insightful sports talk from a betting perspective with knowledgeable guests ranging from professional athletes, bettors and poker players to politicians, writers and leaders in the gaming industry.

The Sports Memo Radio Show currently airs from 7 a.m. – 9 a.m. Pst weekdays via webcast at Sportsmemo.com and in Las Vegas, Nv on keno am 1460 where it has aired for the last seven years. The show can also be heard in a condensed version via tape delay on 1510 The Zone in Boston, Ma from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. Est.

In addition to the radio show, Sports Memo has one of the fastest growing sports gaming information websites in the nation as well as the only year-round, nationally distributed sports betting newsletter.

“We couldn’t be happier to take the Sports Memo Radio Show to Sports Byline USA and Sirius;” commented Tim Trushel, President of Sportsmemo.com. “This expansion allows our company to bring one of the most respected and listened to shows in Las Vegas to a national audience that craves good, quality sports information from a betting perspective.”

About Sports Memo

Sports Memo, established in 1993, is widely regarded as one of the sports gaming industry’s most valuable resources for sports information from a betting perspective. In addition to having a nationally syndicated radio show on Sports Byline USA and Sirius Satellite Radio, Sports Memo has a presence in nearly sixty top arbitron markets, the only nationally distributed year-round sports handicapping newsletter and one of the fastest growing comprehensive websites in the marketplace. Leading the industry in providing astute content via the airwaves, web and traditional print methods have put Sports Memo at the forefront of both the handicapping and sports betting industries for more than a decade.

For more information about Sportsmemo.com please contact:

Courtney Stark

Director of Public Relations

277 Wilson Pike Circle, Ste 104

Brentwood, TN 37027

(866) 801-4641 (phone)

(615) 523-1100 (fax)

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Tablets Make their Way into the Workplace: Email and Note Taking are Most Popular Business Uses, Says NPD In-Stat

Posted by on February 17, 2012 1 comment

Tablets Make their Way into the Workplace: Email and Note Taking are Most Popular Business Uses, Says NPD In-Stat











Scottsdale, Ariz. (PRWEB) February 14, 2012

The tablet has been the hottest device in the consumer market since Apple’s 2010 iPad launch. Yet over the past year, tablet use has begun to crossover from the consumer world into the workplace. New NPD In-Stat (http://www.in-stat.com) research confirms that the most common business uses of tablets are email/calendar management, note taking, and presentations, with 77% reporting email as a common workplace use.

“Email is by far the most dominant tablet application for business users,” says Frank Dickson, VP Mobile Research. “However, when you dig into the data, you find a plethora of strong niche uses arising. When business tablet users are asked to list ALL the applications they use, note taking, for example, is listed as the second most popular application. However, when survey respondents are asked to only select their most important uses, note taking is at the bottom of that list. In addition to email, customer relationship management and IT network intelligence are listed as ‘most important’ uses.”

Recent survey findings include the following:

    Less than half of respondents felt they were allowed to connect to the corporate network.
    The current dynamic is that users are bringing their own tablets into the workplace.
    Only 22% of owners in our survey had their tablets paid for by their companies.
    There is a high correlation between the usage of 3G on tablets and the frequency of business travel.

New NPD In-Stat research, The Business of Tablets: Tablet Usage in US Business (#IN1205312ID), is based on survey results derived from NPD In-Stat’s Technology Adoption Panel (TAP) of technology users and decision makers who contribute their opinions and insights about technology usage and technology issues in the workplace and at home.

    TAP is a dynamic, online survey panel of approximately 18,000 technology users and decision makers.
    This particular survey yielded 905 respondents. Survey questions were focused on tablet usage for business and personal use.

This research is part of NPD In-Stat’s Smart Mobile Devices service, which provides analysis of the market for portable consumer electronics, including e-readers, digital photo frames, portable media players, handheld game consoles, personal navigation devices, digital cameras and mobile computing devices, such as tablets.

About NPD In-Stat

NPD In-Stat’s market intelligence combines technical, market and end-user research and database models to analyze the Mobile Internet and Digital Entertainment ecosystems. Our insights are derived from a deep understanding of technology impacts, nearly 30 years of history in research and consulting, and direct relationships with leading players in each of our core markets. NPD In-Stat provides its research through reports, annual subscriptions, consulting and advisory services to inform critical decisions. Technology vendors, equipment manufacturers, service providers and media companies worldwide rely on In-Stat to support critical business, product and technology decisions.

About The NPD Group, Inc.

The NPD Group is the leading provider of reliable and comprehensive consumer and retail information for a wide range of industries. Today, more than 2,000 manufacturers, retailers, and service companies rely on NPD to help them drive critical business decisions at the global, national, and local market levels. NPD helps our clients to identify new business opportunities and guide product development, marketing, sales, merchandising, and other functions. Information is available for the following industry sectors: automotive, beauty, entertainment, fashion, food, home and office, sports, technology, toys, video games, and wireless. For more information, contact us, visit http://www.npd.com/, or follow us Twitter at https://twitter.com/npdgroup.

Contact:

Frank Dickson, VP Mobile Research

Email: fdickson(at)in-stat(dot)com; Phone: (480) 483-4467

Rick Vogelei, Marketing Manager

Email: rvogelei(at)in-stat(dot)com; Phone: (480) 483-4476

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Cutting-Edge Collection Agency Offers More for Less

Posted by on February 15, 2012 1 comment

Cutting-Edge Collection Agency Offers More for Less










Rohnert Park, CA (PRWEB) September 8, 2004

Getting money owed to you can sometimes be difficult. If a business or individual finds it necessary to become assisted by a collection agency, choosing the right collection agency can be very confusing. The experienced people of Transworld Systems, Inc. strive to reduce this confusion.

Since 1970, Transworld Systems, Inc., or simply TSI, has been offering their services with no financial risk to clients who are burdened by slow or non-paying debtors. The company guarantees that if they do not collect at least what the client invests, TSI will refund the client double the investment.

Any collection agency is a reflection of the client. Therefore, how the collection agency handles the situation is vitally important. Within 30 seconds of placing an account online, TSI collection agency will begin processing while the client is in complete control of how it is handled.

TSI bases their reputation on a three-phase system. During phase one, TSI will send a cycle of five carefully worded demands to the debtor on the client’s behalf. These demands simply let the debtor know of the situation and encourage a quick resolution. All the while, the client is in control of the language of the demand letters and when to discontinue them. The letters are also addressed from the closest TSI collection agency office to the debtor. With 152 offices nationwide, the “back-yard effect” this creates represents another example of the motivational techniques used by Transworld Systems.

In a situation where the account becomes extremely difficult to recover, the second phase, ‘Verbal Demands’ begins. The Credit Management Systems division of TSI collection agency handles the claim with specialists who are trained in collection techniques such as interpersonal motivation, skip tracing, and asset identification and location.

If efforts by the collector fail, and if the law permits, the final phase is set into motion. During this phase, litigation becomes an option where it is financially feasible and only with the express permission of the client. The client only pays for what is recovered.

Transworld Systems is dedicated to the reputation of their clients. Upon collection of payment, TSI collection agency will – if the client wishes and at no extra cost – send a ‘Thank You’ letter to help maintain goodwill between the client and the debtor.

TSI’s business practices are sensitive enough for the Salvation Army, Easter Seals Society, even the Girl Scouts of America. “For over 12 years Transworld Systems has provided diplomatic assistance, gently reminding people to send in their payments (for cookie money),” says Amy Thibodeaux, Vice President of Finance of the Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council.

When choosing a collection agency, it is important to understand elements such as the collection agency’s reputation, collector motivation, and collection recovery rates. Fortune Magazine has described TSI’s collection rate as, “well over 50%. The typical collection agency gets only 20% and keeps 25% to 50% of recovered funds.”

Unlike a typical collection agency, TSI charges a flat fee with no percentages. Depending on volume, cost can be as low as $ 4.75, and is never more than $ 13.95, regardless of the amount collected. The client may also choose to add this fee to the debt, making the total cost less.

For a free report on ‘The Top 11 Ways to Maximize Internal Collections’ and to view an instant comparison between TSI collection agency and other collection agencies, visit http://web.transworldsystems.com/collectionagency/.

About Transworld Systems, Inc.

Located in Rohnert Park, California, TSI collection agency assists over 61,000 businesses and medical practices across the country in getting the money owed to them in an ethical manner, with less friction and an emphasis on client reputation and relations.

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Actsoft Leads the Industry with Updates on iOS

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Actsoft Leads the Industry with Updates on iOS











Mobile Business Made Easy


Tampa, Florida (PRWEB) February 13, 2012

Actsoft, Inc., a leading provider of wireless data collection and mobile resource management (MRM) tools announces significant updates to its revolutionary Comet Suite on the iOS platform.

As an innovator in mobile data collection applications, Actsoft leads the industry with fourteen hours of battery life while using GPS tracking on iOS devices such as iPhone™ and iPad™. Comet Suite’s application is set to obtain the GPS position every sixty seconds resulting in a longer battery life for mobile workers who rely on their device throughout the day.

“We didn’t want to put a product out there that we knew would drain a battery or serve as a bad experience for our customers,” said Trent Cherin, Vice President of Technology. “We know our customers and partners have a certain expectation of our product and we wanted to not only fulfill those expectations, but exceed them. We have achieved that goal.”

By utilizing the power of the OS5.x. operating system, Actsoft’s update to Comet Suite features wireless time keeping, in-app messaging, worker status updates, forms, order dispatching, and more. A high note of this update resides with the exclusive features in order dispatching; orders are displayed on a detailed map for employees in the field. Additionally, driving directions to the subsequent order can be displayed on the device screen to improve response time and reduce fuel costs. Mobile employees can “message” worker status updates instantly allowing management to make business decisions based on the closest-to and available employees.

“We thought a lot about increasing operational efficiency in the field, while staying true to the individualism of these two products. We wanted to combine the two technologies to make one of the best products on the market,” said Cherin.

Actsoft’s Comet Suite is available in cloud or enterprise-based versions. All activity is validated through GPS and wireless integration.

Availability – Actsoft’s Comet Suite mobile application is available on all major US carriers. Download the latest mobile app from the App Store.

About Actsoft, Inc.

Actsoft, Inc. is a leading developer of GPS based mobile applications for today’s business with workers on the go. Their products include Comet EZ, Comet Tracker, Comet Mobile Worker, Comet Fleet, Advanced Wireless Forms, and DashTrac. Actsoft provides enterprise solutions through all major wireless carriers to thousands of companies in the United States, Canada, and many locations around the world. Founded in 1996, Actsoft, Inc. is headquartered in Tampa, Florida. Actsoft was the recipient of Frost & Sullivan Customer Service Excellence Award and most recently voted one of Tampa Bay’s Top Workplaces. For more information, visit Actsoft, Inc.

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