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TechM, part of the Mahindra Group conglomerate, has seen margins fall over 500 basis points and growth slow to practically a halt in the last two quarters, as the company’s acqusitions took their toll.
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“However, our philosophy has always been that it is good business to acquire assets that add significant value through expanded reach and global delivery capacities. We believe that the long term effect of such acquisitions will be to improve the operating metrics,” Anand Mahindra said.
Mahindra added that the company had built a strong business that would not be shaken by a temporary loss of momentum.
“Our continuous investments over the years in the Company’s people, processes, competencies, geographic reach, digital technologies, platforms, innovation and automation remain unabated, and will steer the company back on the growth track and recover some of the margins after one or two quarters of adjustment,” he told shareholders.
He added that TechM expects digital to contribute over 10% to revenue in the next year. ET had reported that digital had crossed $500 a year on a quarterly annualized basis, earlier this year.
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The 128GB version, which costs $999 and does not come with a Touch or Type cover, had sold out before 6:00am PST Saturday morning, according to Microsoft-focused news website WinBeta.
Looking at the Microsoft store again this morning it seems that the 64GB version is now back in stock, presumably someone at MS found another couple of boxes down the back of the sofa.
Call me cynical but isn’t it entirely likely that MS simply chose not to list all of their 128GB inventory purely to create the media attention to selling out which we are now fuelling? Hmm.
One thing that really bothers me about these Surface products is this line regarding the storage in the 64GB model: “64 GB (approximately 29 GB available for user content)” – less than half of the memory is available?!
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Forbes.com on Wednesday announced the launch of a mobile version of its website.
The Forbes.com Mobile service is available to users of mobile handheld devices for free and features breaking news, search and stock quotes, among other offerings, writes Media Week. Microsoft Windows Mobile is the premiere Forbes.com Mobile sponsor. Mobile technology vendor Mdog.com developed the mobile version, which incorporates a mobile advertising engine that integrates sponsor images and interstitials.
Forbes.com Mobile can be accessed using any web-enabled mobile browser (both HTML and WAP). Mdog will also design the new mobile service for ForbesAutos.com, expected later this quarter.
A demo of the service for various types of handhelds is available on the Forbes mobile site.


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A father and son from Britain grow a giant pumpkin. To be able to move it, the father and son had to use a tractor.
The giant pumpkin weighs more than 1,500 pounds and is believed to be one of Britain's largest pumpkins ever grown.
The giant pumpkin is just one of the many produces that the father and son are growing in their garden. The dad, Gerald Short, and his son, Oliver Short, started with this hobby five years ago.
Gerald is 52 years old, and Olivers is only 13 years old. The father and son duo lives in Watlington, Oxfordshire.
The giant pumpkin
Recently, the father and son duo had their giant pumpkin join a national competition. To move it to the competition place, they had to use a tractor from their home to the venue.
Their giant pumpkin officially weighed 1558 pounds. It came second in the competition.
The first placer weighed twenty pounds less than the heaviest pumpkin ever recorded in the world, 2,624.6 pounds. The heaviest pumpkin was grown by a Belgian man named Mathias Willemihjns.
Growing giant pumpkins
At first, the dad, Gerald, thought that growing giant pumpkins was a crazy idea. That was when he attended a national show of giant pumpkins.
He said in an interview with the Independent, "I thought they must be absolutely insane. Why would you go through so much effort to grow stupid big things like that?"
Ironic as it may seem, when the dad started growing pumpkins, he started thinking of growing giant ones. He said, "Something must have triggered in my brain."
The science and techniques of growing giant pumpkins
According to Gerald, growing giant pumpkins is not the same as any other process in planting. He shared that it involves a lot of science and techniques, "There (are) so many things to learn about growing these vegetables you don't just stick it in the ground and water them and hope them to be bigger every year."
The inspiration in growing giant pumpkins
When the dad started growing giant pumpkins, his son also joined him in his hobby. Just recently, Oliver was able to grow a pumpkin that weighs 448 pounds.
Growing produce is not Gerald's main job. He works in a record store but spends most of his free time tending to his pumpkins.
When asked about his interest in growing pumpkins beyond their regular size, Gerald says that he traces it back to his father. He said, "My dad always said if you're going to do something, do it properly." Although it did not particularly talk about the father and son's hobby, Gerald thinks he took his father's advice seriously, "I started growing giant pumpkins, I've taken it to an extreme."
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Why Spotify Allows Unlimited Free Music
THE music streaming service, Spotify, now allows unlimited free listening. This is seen as a great step forward: the company’s technology is getting better, they’re getting better at selling ads and all that sort of stuff. This may or may not be the actual reason they’re lifting their previous limits though:
Spotify’s advertising engine and paid customer conversion funnel are finally working well enough that today it eliminated all limits on free, ad-supported web listening in all countries. It’s an important milestone for the scalability and sustainability of Spotify’s business that contrasts with other streaming music services like Ex.fm and Rdio that are stumbling or shutting down.
Yeah, well, all of that could be true of course. But it does all sound rather like it came from a company press release, doesn’t it? “We’re doing great so we’re being nice to our customers” sorta stuff.
There could be another reason of course:
The move comes less than a week before the high-profile launch of Beats, which is challenging Spotify with an enormous marketing campaign that includes promotional deals with AT&T and Ellen DeGeneres and is expected to include an advertisement that airs during the Super Bowl. Unlike Spotify, Beats will launch without a free tier after a 7-day trial, making it harder for them to attract casual users and then convert them to paying customers.
Oh, right, this change comes just before a large and well financed competitor launches? Offering something that that new company won’t offer at all?
So, given that we all know that capitalists are greedy thieving bastards who’ll do anything for a profit which way are we going to run here?
I’d say screwing the competition is the driving force myself…..


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The Independent Agency Search and Selection Company (IAS) and its international partner AdForum.com have joined forces to introduce their quarterly top five ads in South Africa, judged by Ad Forum and the international community that it serves.
Every quarter the top five creative advertisements will be recognised and announced. Advertising agencies will need to complete their profiles on Adforum.com or register if not already a subscribing agency to the IAS.
“The aim of introducing these awards is to create a platform for the creative works of South African advertising agencies to be celebrated as well as noted by international agencies. We want to ensure that our agencies are seen to be a creative force to be reckoned with, at an international capacity,” says Johanna McDowell, managing director of the IAS.
Agencies can be nominated for the print or television commercials that they upload to their AdForum.com profiles. The first top five advertisements will be announced at the end of June 2013.
“Our partnership with the IAS allows for us to experience the level of creativity from Africa, this gives us an opportunity to showcase the true global standard of advertising from all facets of the world,” says Philippe Paget from AdForum.com.
Through their partnership with AdForum.com the IAS is now able to offer its subscribers the exclusive opportunity of being placed on AdForum.com’s 20 000 strong international database.
With nearly half a million monthly users, AdForum.com is the leading information provider focused on the global advertising and communications industry. AdForum.com gathers information on 20 000 agencies across all disciplines i.e. advertising, media, design, digital and PR and 120 000 campaigns. (TV, print, interactive, etc.)
“The IAS believes that the role of awarding individuals motivates and inspires others to rise to the occasion and challenge themselves to continue to strive for professional excellence. And by pushing the industry benchmarks and making improved global industry standards, IAS and AdForum.com are in turn motivating its members to become more creative and seek more opportunities to set a touchstone that others can either follow or choose to surpass,” says McDowell.
Entries close on 21 May 2013 and winners will appear on the both the AdForum.com and the IAS websites respectively.
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High consumption of so-called ultra-processed foods is associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, independent of other risk factors including weight and nutritional quality of the diet, a new study indicates. The results suggest a possible modifiable target for prevention of diabetes, say the authors.
"To our knowledge, although ultra-processed foods consumption was previously found to be associated with increased risks of cancer, cardiovascular diseases, mortality, depressive symptoms, and metabolic disorders, no prior prospective epidemiological study had evaluated their association with type 2 diabetes risk," write Bernard Srour, PharmD, MPH, PhD, and colleagues in their article published online today in JAMA Internal Medicine.
The study involved 104,707 participants in the ongoing, web-based NutriNet-Santé study in France, the majority of whom were women (79.2% vs 20.8%).
Participants, who were a mean baseline age of 42 years, provided repeated 24-hour dietary records on their consumption of more than 3500 food items. They also reported on major health events, including type 2 diabetes; the findings were further confirmed using medication reimbursement data.
Rates of type 2 diabetes among the lowest and highest ultra-processed foods consumers were 113 and 166 per 100,000 person-years, respectively.
Over a median follow-up of 6 years, the consumption of ultra-processed foods was found to be associated with a significantly higher risk of type 2 diabetes, with a hazard ratio (HR) of 1.15 for each 10% increase of ultra-processed foods in the diet.
The study was supported by the French Ministry of Health, Public Health France, National Institute of Health and Medical Research (INSERM), National Institute for Agricultural Research (INRA), National Conservatory of Arts and Trades (CNAM), and the University of Paris.
Highly Processed Foods Association With Diabetes, Not Just Weight Gain
The results remained significant after adjusting for factors including nutritional quality of the diet, other metabolic comorbidities (HR, 1.13), and importantly, weight change (HR, 1.13).
A recent National Institutes of Health study, also reported by Medscape Medical News, linked consumption of highly processed foods to overeating and weight gain, but these latest findings suggest effects independent of weight gain linking this type of food to diabetes risk, say the French researchers.
"Even if participants did not gain weight during follow-up, they were at risk of developing diabetes if their ultra-processed [food] consumption was higher," Srour, of the Nutritional Epidemiology Research Team, INSERM, INRA, University of Paris, France, told Medscape Medical News.
The absolute amount of ultra-processed foods consumption, in terms of grams per day, was further associated with type 2 diabetes risk, even after adjusting for the intake of unprocessed or minimally processed foods (HR, 1.05 for a 100 g/day increase).
"Even though the consumption of un- or minimally processed foods is associated with a lower type 2 diabetes risk, the association between ultra-processed foods and a higher risk of type 2 diabetes is not fully due to a lower simultaneous consumption of un/minimally processed food," Srour noted.
As also recently reported by Medscape Medical News, Srour and colleagues published work, also from the NutriNet-Santé study, showing a 10% higher intake of ultra-processed foods and beverages was associated with about a 12% increased risk of cardiovascular disease, coronary heart disease, and cerebrovascular disease over approximately 5 years.
The team has also reported links between ultra-processed foods and an increased risk of cancer, mortality, depressive symptoms, and inflammatory bowel syndrome.
Proposed Mechanisms Range From Poor Nutrition to Chemical Additives
Srour and colleagues propose a variety of mechanisms that might explain the link between higher consumption of ultra-processed foods and risk of type 2 diabetes.
In terms of nutrition, processed foods are known to have poorer quality, containing higher levels of sodium, energy, fat, and sugar, and they are lower in fiber, while also commonly having a higher glycemic index, the authors note.
Other mechanisms, however, may include alteration of gut microbiota and endocrine disruption because of the food production process and packaging.
Processed food products, for instance, often have longer shelf-lives because of the use of preservatives, and therefore have longer exposure to harmful chemicals such as endocrine-disrupting phthalates and bisphenol A, the latter of which was associated with type 2 diabetes risk in a recent meta-analysis.
Other physical and chemical processes, such as high-temperature heating, are associated with the production of contaminants posing health risks, such as acrylamide, found mainly in fried potatoes, biscuits, cakes, and coffee, which have been associated with insulin resistance.
"Ultra-processed foods usually go through several physical and chemical processes such as extruding, molding, pre-frying, (or) hydrogenation, possibly leading to the production of new compounds with potential cardiometabolic disruption properties," the authors write.
"They also typically contain food substances of no or rare culinary use (eg, some varieties of refined sugars, hydrogenated oils) and various types of cosmetic additives (eg, emulsifiers, sweeteners, thickening agents, colorants), with cardiometabolic effects postulated for some," they continue.
Highly Processed Foods: "We Continue to Eat Them"
Leading ultra-processed food culprits include sugary and artificially sweetened sodas, energy drinks, industrial dairy desserts and milkshakes, fats and sauces, sugary products, such as candies and chocolate, and processed meat, a well-known risk factor for type 2 diabetes, Srour noted.
And even putting aside mechanisms for their role in disease, one thing appears clear from a recent small, but intriguing, study: ultra-processed foods are designed to make us want more, and so far manufacturers are succeeding in their aim to increase consumption.
As discussed in a recent Medscape commentary, the study involved volunteers who were given ultra-processed diets for 2 weeks and diets with unprocessed foods for a separate 2 weeks, with equally abundant portions of food in each arm.
Remarkably, when on the ultra-processed foods diet, participants consumed an average of 500 calories/day more than on the unprocessed diet and gained about a kilogram along the way, while they lost about a kilogram during the unprocessed foods period.
The study underscores that "through feats of science and engineering, corporations have created foods that smack us right in the pleasure centers of the brain, and we continue to eat them even after we shouldn't," noted F. Perry Wilson, MD, an assistant professor in the Department of Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, the author of a commentary.
"Maybe this is one of those things that if we simply acknowledge, we can avoid," Wilson concluded.
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Desperate for revenue and unwilling to cut spending for fear of alienating their union donors, the progressives who control my beloved state’s legislature have revived a dumb idea thought dead: taxing Internet commerce. In this case, by requiring Internet merchants who advertise through California-based businesses to collect sales tax on all transactions made within the state.
It takes a special kind of dumb to come up with this, friends:
Nonetheless, those tracking the debate say that Democrats in the legislature could attempt to push it through in the coming weeks and months, playing off of widespread concern about the state’s fiscal mess and inability to cover its financial obligations.
Just this month, Americans for Tax Reform (ATR) issued a letter to California legislators noting that a vote in favor of the plan, which was rejected by Gov. Schwarzenegger last year, would be scored by the organization “as a tax increase.”
Other opponents meanwhile are speaking out against the proposal, noting that California is unlikely to in fact collect additional tax revenue, should the plan move forward. In North Carolina, where such legislation was recently instituted, opponents say online retailers stopped advertising with in-state marketing affiliates, such as blogs and websites, rather than collecting and remitting the tax. That example has marketing affiliates themselves arguing that were this tax increase pushed through, not only would it damage their businesses, but it would actually have a negative, as opposed to neutral or positive, impact on the state budget.
Mattias Larsson of Marina Del Rey, California, who runs the website DefinitiveDeals.com, opposes the plan, arguing that his business “will be devastated by the sales/use tax nexus bill,” and adding that he paid “well over $50,000 in California personal income tax last year”—a tax bill that could be lower in future were retailers to yank ads from his site, as has occurred in North Carolina.
Ryan Owen of Santa Monica and Savings.com meanwhile believes that in addition to threatening California’s existing revenue stream from him business, were the proposal to move forward, it would threaten jobs. “Not only will the major merchants not collect the use tax for California, but 25,000 small businesses will suffer, hire less people and pay less income tax,” he said in a statement.
There’s also a constitutional question based on a court decision holding that a business has to have a physical presence in the state, which is the reason Dell, for example, collects tax on its Internet sales – they’re also available at the local Best Buy.
But, constitutional questions aside, this is just bad policy that will make a bad situation worse. As the examples above make clear, e-merchants who advertise through California companies will have a great incentive to switch their businesses to states that don’t force them to collect sales tax (which, don’t forget, is an added expense for the business). I’m sure low-tax Nevada, for example, which is suffering from some of the highest unemployment in the nation, would love to have the jobs.
Californians and California businesses are taxed enough already, and there are only three real solutions to the state’s budget crisis:
- Raise revenue by exploiting the vast resources we have. Assemblyman Chuck Devore has proposed renewed licensing for offshore drilling using safe slant-drilling technology. With over $120 billion in proven resources off the coast, royalty fees could generate tens of billions in new revenue without raising taxes.
- Cut taxes on businesses and cut back on the bureaucratic impediments to business expansion in the permitting and environmental review processes. This would give businesses an incentive to come here, instead of leave, and to hire more people.
- Cut spending. I know, with our legislature, it’s like asking a wino to put down the bottle. But it has to be done, absent new revenues. And, thanks to the profligate ways of the legislature and, yes, the People, who approved bond issue after bond issue, the necessary cuts will be painful. But they’re also very much needed, if this problem is ever to be fixed.
But, I don’t hold my breath in hope that Assembly and Senate Democrats will come to their senses; they’re professional legislators who see the enactment of patronage programs and the donations they get in return as their whole reason for being. Recovery will be a long, slow process of legislative and fiscal reform, unless a crash forces their hands.
Until then, California keeps doing it’s best impression of Thelma and Louise:
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The number of small business transitions continues to be strong for the first quarter of 2019. In fact, despite a small decline, small business transitions remain at historically high levels.
Looking at the Statistics
According to a recent BizBuySell article entitled, “Number of Small Businesses Changing Hands Dips Slightly, But Market Remains Ripe for Buyers and Sellers,” now is still very much the time for both buying and selling a business. It is true that the number of businesses sold in the first three months of 2019 dropped by 6.5% when compared to 2018. Yet, it is important to keep in mind that the number of completed transactions remains very strong. Likewise, inventory is increasing, with a 6.1% increase in listings in Q1 of 2019 when compared to the same period in 2018.
While the market is indeed strong, the BizBuySell article did note that some experts feel that there are signs that the market could become more challenging moving forward. In part, this is due to the prospect that interest rates and financing could become increasingly challenging and more expensive. These factors indicate that now is a smart time to both buy and sell a business.
Likewise, the financials of sold businesses in Q1 remains strong. In fact, the median revenue of sold businesses jumped 6.5% when compared to Q1 2018. Now, the median revenue stands at $540,000. However, cash flow continues to hover around the $100,000 for five years in a row.
What are the Top Regions?
Currently, the top markets by closed small business transition are Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Miami Beach, Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater and Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington. The top markets by median sale price are Charlotte-Gastonia-Concord, San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, Denver-Aurora and Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington.
A Consistently Strong Market
Overall, the experts at BizBuySell believe that the market remains very strong and active. They believe that the wave of retiring baby boomers looking to exit their businesses, historically low interest rates and the rise of the next generation of entrepreneurs are helping to fuel a great deal of activity.
According to Matt Coletta, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, M&A Business Advisors, “We are seeing more quality businesses coming on the market with good, clean books than I have seen in my 25+ years in the business.”
If you are considering buying or selling a business, then now is an excellent time to jump in. Working with a business broker is a great way to ensure that you find the right business for you at the right price.


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In February, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) approved licenses to build two new nuclear reactors on the Vogtle Electric Generating Plant site in Burke County, Ga. They are the first new licenses the NRC has approved in more than three decades.
Construction employment increased in December by 17,000, driven by gains in nonresidential construction employment, according to an Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) analysis of new federal employment data.
It makes sense in this age of expanding digital offerings that consumers want choice. The days of top-down markets are rapidly dwindling. Even the retail delivery of electric power is succumbing to this trend.
While experimenting with high-frequency current, inventor Nikola Tesla developed an electrodeless lamp, but the concept remained largely unexplored for the next century (except as a novelty lamp in the 1980s).
In the ongoing pursuit of a more sustainable energy future, the efficient use of power in existing buildings is taking on an ever-expanding role. The White House recognizes this growing movement and has invested a healthy amount of federal dollars into it.
The renewable-power industry is one of the greatest showcases of human innovation and ingenuity, drawing energy from sources that are clean, free and infinite. It also seems to possess a flair for the dramatic.
The nation’s largest hydroelectric facility is about to get an upgrade. As its 75th anniversary approaches, aging transmission lines at Washington’s Grand Coulee Dam will be removed and replaced with safer, more reliable lines.
As the renewable power revolution carries on, wind power continues to lead the way. According to the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), the trade association for the U.S. wind energy industry, 2011 was a year of many milestones, and 2012 promises more of the same.
It’s not often in the United States that something can generate widespread, near unanimous support, and even less likely for it to completely ignore political party lines. According to a recent poll, solar power is currently enjoying that kind of popular appeal.
By now, the electrical industry is well aware that national energy standards have eliminated the manufacture and import of fluorescent magnetic ballasts for 4- and 8-foot standard and energy-saving T12 lamps, with few exceptions.
Leading construction experts and economists are certain about one thing in construction right now: The future is mostly uncertain because consumers are scared, and too many Americans are unemployed. Economists see 2012 as a big question mark because of the risk of a double-dip recession.
California has long been a pioneer in renewable technologies, in particular, solar power. But blazing a trail and staying on it are two different things. In this case, the Golden State has managed to succeed at both.
As the popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) begins to grow, so will the opportunities for electrical contractors. In fact, the two are a natural pairing. Both rely on a steady current of electricity. Without it, they can’t work.
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As Samsung’s patent war with Apple rages on, the former has wasted no time in busting the latter’s balls–well, at least those of its devotees–in a new spot that launched not so coincidentally around the time the iPhone 5 hits shelves. Once again, 72andSunny takes square aim at the fanboys and girls anxiously waiting for hours in line for Apple’s next great product (even a huge storm couldn’t drive away the hordes we saw standing outside a Best Buy in Union Square on Tuesday), which according to Samsung boasts many of the same features that are already found in the Galaxy S III. The ultimate kicker, though, is that with a barrel full of snark in tow, Samsung and 72 convey the message here that the iPhone is now better suited for moms and dads. Zing! Credits after the jump.
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| Source: Western Forest Products Inc.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Western Forest Products Inc. (TSX: WEF) (“Western” or the “Company”) third quarter 2023 financial and operating results will be released on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.
Western will host its third quarter 2023 analyst conference call on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. PST (12:00 p.m. EST).
Steven Hofer, President and Chief Executive Officer, Stephen Williams, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and Glen Nontell, Vice President, Corporate Development, will discuss the Company’s third quarter 2023 results followed by a question and answer session with the analyst community.
To join the conference call, dial:
Toll-free from Canada and the US: 1-800-952-5114
From Toronto: 416-340-2217
To access the instant replay of the call, dial:
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The instant replay will be available until December 9, 2023 at 8:59 p.m. PST (11:59 p.m. EST).
About Western Forest Products Inc.
Western is an integrated forest products company building a margin-focused log and lumber business to compete successfully in global softwood markets. With operations and employees located primarily on the coast of British Columbia and Washington State, Western is a premier supplier of high-value, specialty forest products to worldwide markets. Western has a lumber capacity in excess of 1.0 billion board feet from seven sawmills, as well as operates four remanufacturing facilities and two glulam manufacturing facilities. The Company sources timber from its private lands, long-term licenses, First Nations arrangements, and market purchases. Western supplements its production through a wholesale program providing customers with a comprehensive range of specialty products.
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I guess Intel wasn't so happy about all those reports saying its CEO, Paul Otellini, characterized Windows 8 as "half-baked." The chipmaker went so far as to issue a statement yesterday, calling such reports "unsubstantiated" and touting both Intel's relationship with Microsoft and its high hopes for Windows 8. Here's that statement in full:
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 26, 2012 – Today Intel Corporation issued a statement in response to unsubstantiated news reports about comments made by Intel CEO Paul Otellini in a meeting with employees.
Intel has a long and successful heritage working with Microsoft on the release of Windows platforms, delivering devices that provide exciting experiences, stunning performance, and superior compatibility. Intel fully expects this to continue with Windows 8.
Intel, Microsoft and our partners have been working closely together on testing and validation to ensure delivery of a high-quality experience across the nearly 200 Intel-based designs that will start launching in October. Intel CEO Paul Otellini is on record as saying "Windows 8 is one of the best things that ever happened to Intel," citing the importance of the touch interface coming to mainstream computing and the huge wave of exciting new Ultrabook™, tablet and convertible device innovations coming to the market.
The "unsubstantiated" reports were based on a Bloomberg story, which itself quoted "a person who attended the company event." According to that unnamed tipster, Otellini said Windows 8 was being "released before it's fully ready." Otellini allegedly added, "Releasing the operating system before it's fully baked is the right move, and Microsoft can make improvements after it ships." (Those quotations are, I believe, paraphrased.)
Now, it's worth noting that Intel is calling this story unsubstantiated, not false. The chipmaker also makes no claims about Windows 8's readiness for prime time. Nothing in the statement directly contradicts the purported quotes from the Bloomberg report, either. Otellini's on-the-record enthusiasm about Windows 8 certainly isn't at odds with the view that releasing the software early is "the right move." We may never know what was said in that employee meeting—or even if the meeting ever took place—but Intel's statement doesn't look like an terribly strong denial to me.
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Inside Joe Fresh's new Fashion Incubator in Toronto
Last year, retail giant Joe Fresh shook things up by partnering with Ryerson University to open The Joe Fresh Centre for Fashion Innovation, an incubator program that promotes the growth of fashion-oriented startups and the Canadian fashion industry as a whole. A whopping $1 million investment allows it to facilitate up to 21 small businesses over a span of four years.
Modeled after the university's award-winning DMZ incubator program and existing as part of their Fashion Zone, the Centre supports entrepreneurs by providing ample workspace and access to startup funds, as well as endless resources, services, mentorship and networking opportunities.
With the aid of a panel of fashion and business leaders, The Joe Fresh Centre selected six pioneering companies to take under its wings last fall. Though vastly distinct from one another, each innovator shows promise and breaks new ground in their respective spheres.
For instance, Love Winter is a footwear brand offering Russian Valenki felt boots with removable galoshes for harsh Canadian weather, whereas StyleID is a mobile app that helps customers shop the fashions they see on television.
Formen, a men's makeup and skincare line, is a particularly intriguing startup on the current roster. The company focuses on inconspicuous cosmetics and clinical skincare, topped off with clean, consistent branding.
Because such a product isn't as readily available in the West as it is in countries like South Korea, there's an opportunity for immense growth - especially with the resources offered by the incubator program.
I spoke to Andrew Grella, the brand's founder, who said his next moves include obtaining exclusive rights to the formulas and distributing in Asia's existing men's cosmetics market. Both goals are within close reach as The Joe Fresh Centre offers access to legal services and connections to international department stores.
Blanc de Noir, Klothed and Wear Your Label are more names on this first cycle. When these entrepreneurs complete the 18-month program, they'll walk away with valuable experiences, refined skills and a whole whack of new connections. Ryerson will also grant them academic certificates as an added bonus.
While Joe Fresh's program is certainly not the first of its kind (The Toronto Fashion Incubator has been nurturing young entrepreneurs forever), its dedication to developing small businesses - as well as Canada's fashion industry - is respectable all the same.
The Joe Fresh Centre for Fashion Innovation is now accepting new applications online through February.
Photos by Jesse Milns.
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This month celebrates the launch of French interior designer, Christian Liaigre’s latest design bible and coffee table book, showcasing the work of 12 of his recent projects from around the world.
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Haute 100 Miami: Romero Britto Designs Exclusive Samsung Accesories for the ‘Rich Accessory Collection’
The Miami Design District isn’t just for the big brands, newcomer Felio Siby is planting its first flag on 39th Street.
The luxury shops just keep on rolling in Miami’s design district.
Check out where designer Hayden Lasher creates her gorgeous, high-end, Henri Bendel-worthy handbags.
A team of London-based labels have created capsule collections to celebrate the yellow minions ahead of the spin-off film release in June.
Impeccable finishes, walls exhibiting pieces by local artists and Ready-to-Wear that injects contemporary edge into a classic fashion brand is just some of what you’ll find at Louis Vuitton’s brand-new, five story boutique in the heart of Miami’s Design District. Refurbished vintage furniture, display cases and drawers with gold inlay and historic photography captured by NASA in the 1960s are more of the details we found particularly notable when we previewed the new digs last week.
As part of d3’s plan to build a fully integrated, thriving community including all aspect of the design industry, an impressive mix of over 220 local, regional, and international creative talent from across different sectors joined the project during the course of 2014.
Five London designers have been shortlisted for the highly coveted BFC/GQ Designer Men’s Wear Fund 2015.
Sonya Molodetskaya goes to a haute garden party with designer Stella McCartney and previews her new Autumn 2015 collection


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Prefer a cold machine wash to a hot one? Scientists warn that potentially harmful bacteria could be surviving cold washes, turning your spin cycle into a breeding ground for germs.
The tomato sauce stains might have disappeared, and they may smell fresh, but you may not have adequately rid your clothes and towels of harmful germs during that last wash cycle.
Gone are the old fashioned days of washing clothes in 100C water. But scientists believe that some of today’s popular gentle washes are creating a ‘bacteria soup’ where contagious bugs such as E.coli and Salmonella are being spread.
Hygiene expert Dr Lisa Ackerley has called for a heightened awareness of what is being named the ‘Sick Laundry Cycle.’
“Consumers believe that normal laundering produces ‘clean’ clothes but this does not necessarily translate to ‘hygienically’ clean,” said Dr Ackerley.
Scientists observed as many as one million bacteria in just two tablespoons of cold wash water. Some estimates have found 100 million E.coli bacteria in the average washing machine load at any one time.
“The trend towards reducing washing temperatures and water volumes alongside using gentler detergents has affected the efficacy of the laundering process for reducing bacteria on contaminated clothing. It’s time to re-evaluate the hygiene of our laundry.”
The Sick Laundry Cycle doesn’t just refer to the unsuccessful removal of bacteria from clothes; it also raises concerns about cross-contamination between underwear and kitchen textiles, such as tea towels and napkins.
As Dr Ackerley explains, “low-temperature washing provides optimal conditions for germs to breed and multiply in favourite hideaways such as the detergent drawer and door seals.”
Her concerns are supported by German study on clothes contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus, which has been previously inked to skin and urinary tract infections, as well as pneumonia.
Segregating clothes from bedding and towels is your safest way to avoid cross contamination and spreading bacteria. While a cold wash is fine for some outer garments, a hot wash in water above 60C is recommended for bedding, underwear, and textiles that come in close contact with skin.


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After years of suing thousands of people for allegedly stealing music via the Internet, the recording industry is set to drop its legal assault as it searches for more effective ways to combat online music piracy.
The decision represents an abrupt shift of strategy for the industry, which has opened legal proceedings against about 35,000 people since 2003. Critics say the legal offensive ultimately did little to stem the tide of illegally downloaded music. And it created a public-relations disaster for the industry, whose lawsuits targeted, among others, several single mothers, a dead person and a 13-year-old girl. - wsj.com


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KP Snacks has issued a product recall after pieces of plastic were discovered inside a packet of crisps.
The company issued the warning over some McCoy's multi-packs with a before date of June 15 and code 3066.
The products affected are six-packs of classic, salt and malt vinegar, and cheddar and onion - as well as 15-packs of classic flavour.
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The European Commission has ordered Ireland to recoup 13 billion euro from tech giant Apple over a sweetheart tax deal.
About 6,500 migrants have been saved off the Libyan coast in one of the largest rescue missions this year.
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P&G is providing more reasons than ever to celebrate the London 2012 Olympic Games with three exclusive salons for Mums, athletes and media to enjoy complimentary beauty and grooming treatments throughout the duration of the London 2012 Olympic Games.
The Salons are located in The Olympic Village, The Paralympic Village, the International Broadcast Centre and Main Press Centre (IBC/MPC) complex and the Wella Studio in central London. Guests will be treated to a range of treatments including professional haircuts, colour from Wella Professionals, party styling by Pantene, grooming by head&shoulders, Gillette and Braun, skin consultations by Olay and makeup treatments including patriotic nail art by Max Factor.
The P&G Salons will offer up to 25,000 treatments over the course of The Games – that’s 25,000 opportunities to say “thank you”. P&G launched its ‘Thank You Mum’ campaign to celebrate and recognize the contributions of all mums across the world for their hard work and daily sacrifices, particularly the role of Mums of Olympians as the true heroes behind the Games.
I was invited to the P&G Salon at the Wella Studio to receive an Olay facial and make up from Max Factor and take a look around. I thought it was a lovely idea to treat the heroes behind the heroes and say a huge ‘Thank You Mum’ for their tireless hard work in getting their kids to the Games. Jessica Ennis and Victoria Pendleton have both visited the P&G Salon at the Wella Studio to get some well deserved pampering.
Visitors to P&G Salon at the Wella Studio can also take advantage of a lounge area where guests can relax and enjoy a photographic exhibition entitled the Beauty of the Olympic Games: a gallery of Olympic Athletes which tells the unique stories of some of the most influential and famous women who have competed in the past 100 years of the Olympic Games.
Don’t forget to check out the P&G Beauty Recommended App, a beauty app packed full of insider tips, knowledge and three exclusively curated ‘Beauty Spots’ tours of London.


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A new wrinkle to a minor league baseball team's annual preseason mailer has more than paid for itself in ticket sales.
The Hudson Valley Renegades, about 60 miles north of New York City in Fishkill, NY, placed an 8 1/2-inch by 3 7/16-inch insert into its four-panel preseason mailer to 30,000 fans on the team's mailing list. Fans, who got the piece in mid-April, could order tickets to six games for the price of five — $28.75 versus the regular price of $34.50.
“This year we said, 'Let's drop a piece in there,' since there were no extra postage costs,” said Steve Gliner, president and general manager of the Class A New York-Penn League team that is affiliated with Major League Baseball's Tampa Bay Devil Rays. “We started to get a big run in inquiries and orders off of that piece, and it's paid for itself already.”
Producing and including the insert cost $1,000.
“We can attribute the sale of 150 mini-packs to that insert alone, and we've sold a total of 3,000 mini-packs and have about 300 left,” he said. “A six-game package makes a lot of sense. It's not a huge commitment in terms of time and money. Many of these fans will attend three or four of the games and give the rest to friends and business acquaintances.
“Our reserved seats sell out first, and our reserved grandstand seats are the ones that are remaining. It's a matter of getting tickets committed to at this point — well before the season starts.”
Along with the lower Hudson Valley, recipients live in western Connecticut and New York City. The team does not use direct mail to prospect.
“We've found there is a lot of crossover,” Gliner said. “And since we do a lot of advertising, we believe we are hitting prospects in that way.”
The house list consists mainly of middle-income married couples with children. Almost 50 percent have a college or professional school degree. Previous ticket purchasers make up 80 percent of list. Those simply asking to be placed on the mailing list account for at least 15 percent, while sponsors and advertisers make up the rest.
The main mail piece, which measures 8 1/2 by 14 inches, includes information about promotion dates, how to buy individual, group and season tickets as well as skybox seats; and a discount for groups. Tickets range from $12 for premium box seats to $4.75 for general admission grandstand. A full schedule and a seating chart are included. The home opener is June 18 while the regular season finale is Sept. 4.
“The main goal of that piece is to get all of the information about our season into people's hands,” he said. “Many people make their choices based on our promotion schedule. Every year people know to look for this piece.”
The mailer also mentioned 350 priority numbers that could be obtained to buy tickets the weekend of May 4-5, before they go on sale to the general public May 6.
“When the mailing hits people's homes, we immediately begin receiving phone inquiries, so we know this is what makes them respond,” he said.
The direct mail piece — including production, printing and postage — cost nearly $10,000. That amount has remained fairly consistent as the 9-year-old team has used the approach since its second season of existence.
Last year the team sold out 29 of its 38 home games. Just 4,200 tickets went unsold for the year out of a potential maximum sale of 170,772 tickets.
“We never sit back and say things are fine,” he said. “We are always looking for ways to get the word out that tickets are available. The direct mail piece is our primary way of communicating with our fans.”


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Online construction products merchant group CMOStores.com has announced that Sue Packer is appointed as managing director and Dean Murray as executive chairman.
Packer previously served as CMOStores.com’s chief financial officer for two years, after joining the company from RS Connect Group. She has held a number of CFO roles, including five years with Vodafone Automotive UK.
The appointments underline CMOStores.com’s commitment to continuous growth and improvement. By consolidating its senior team, the company is setting a firm foundation for its future success – and with 2020 already proving to be a bumper year for sales across all six e-commerce ‘superstores’, the company is expecting to close the year with increased revenue and profits across the group.
Commenting on her new role, Packer said: “When I first joined CMOStores.com two years ago, I was excited to be joining a high-performing business. Now, moving into a new role, I’m not only proud of what we have achieved in those two years, but hugely looking forward to continued growth and innovation as we look to realise our long-term strategic ambitions.
“We have a talented team of people who are always looking for new ways to offer our customers the products they need, at the right price, exactly when they need them, and I feel privileged to be leading the company at this time.”
Murray added: “CMOStores.com has grown in scale and stature in the time that I have worked with the company, and I am very pleased to be taking on this new position and continuing to guide the company to even greater growth and prominence within the industry.”


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Recognized Crypto Investor Believes U.S. Crypto Ban Would Increase Crypto Adoption
A few days ago, the U.S. Congressman Bradley Sherman, proposed the Congress to ban virtual currencies for U.S. citizens. The Democrat representative explained that digital currencies harm the U.S. dollar and its presence in the market. Would a ban in digital assets have a positive or negative effect in the crypto space?
How Would The Crypto Market Be Affected With a U.S. Ban?
As Bitcoin (BTC) starts growing again in the crypto market, the U.S. Congressman Bradley Sherman, is calling other representatives to introduce a bill to outlaw digital currencies.
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“I look for colleagues to join with me in introducing a bill to outlaw cryptocurrency purchases by Americans. […] An awful lot of our international power comes from the fact the U.S. dollar is the standard unit of international finance and transactions.”
He explained that virtual currencies are also being used by criminals and terrorist groups. For example, ISIS and Hamas are using Bitcoin to receive donations from supporters all over the world. At the same time, he claims that they are also used for tax evasion, drug dealing and more.
The main question is whether a U.S. ban on cryptocurrencies would be bullish for the whole cryptocurrency market. The first thing we can do is to compare the United States with China and what happened when the Asian country banned digital assets. The market fell substantially during a bull market and the number of investors fell as well. China was one of the most important markets for virtual currencies.
According to Anthony Pompliano, such a measure would be bullish for Bitcoin and digital currencies. Pompliano said that Sherman seems to be scared of a world in which non-sovereign currencies are the default. Thus, if that happens, this would show that Bitcoin works as it should. There is currently no better advertisement for Bitcoin such as this one. Banning it would show how difficult is for the U.S. to have control over it and it would just simply confirm the validity of the most popular cryptocurrency.
Although in China it has a very negative effect on the market in the short-term, it confirmed that Bitcoin and other virtual currencies can be used even during the government’s shutdowns and prohibitions.
Currently, the most popular crypto has a market capitalization of $125 million and each BTC can be purchased for over $7100 in some exchanges.
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Fintech startup Revolut can now function as a bank. The London-based startup has received a European banking license to offer traditional banking services to its customers, and thereby expand its range of products and services.
Revolut had applied for a license through the Bank of Lithuania and is now “leveraging passporting rules” to operate in other European countries.” Passporting rules refer to the laws that allow banks operating within the European free market to expand their functionality to territories of other member states.
Currently, Revolut features an in-app bitcoin and cryptocurrency exchange and works more like an e-wallet. The firm is looking to unfold its new services to customers in smaller markets and then in larger jurisdictions like the U.K., France, Germany, and Poland.
Customers in these countries will be able to apply for direct deposit and receive deposit insurance on up to €100,000 through the European Deposit Insurance Scheme. Later on, customers will be eligible for traditional banking services like overdraft protection, traditional personal and business loans, a real current account, and a non-prepaid debit card. Customers can, therefore, expect to see quite a few changes in the coming months.
Revolut believes that the insurance benefit will attract more users to opt for Revolut for their salaries and other transactions involving large sums of money. The firm claims that the monthly transaction volume generated by users is around $4 billion.
The firm claims that approximately 8,000⎯10,000 individuals are opening a Revolut account every day. The process of opening an account in Revolut is pretty simple and straightforward as users do not have to undergo the cumbersome KYC processes.
Founder and CEO of Revolut, Nikolay Storonsky, commented on the development saying, “With the banking license now secured, commission-free stock trading progressing well and five new international markets at final stages of launch, we are living up to our reputation as the ‘Amazon of banking.’ Our vision is simple: one app with tens of millions of users, where you can manage every aspect of your financial life with the best value and technology.”
Back in April, Revolut revealed that it had raised $250 million in a Series C investment round, giving them an overall $1.7 billion valuation, thus making them a tech “unicorn.”
Around one year back, Revolut had also started supporting cryptocurrencies and currently allows its users to “gain exposure” to Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Litecoin (LTC), Bitcoin Cash (BCH) and Ripple (XRP).


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Mumbai, Jul 4 (PTI) Corn prices have shown weakness during last week in the futures as well as the spot markets on reports of the government allowing imports, according to the US Grains Council (USGC).
"The actual users have been urging the government to allow import of maize as the prices are high as the average delivered prices reached Rs 18,500 per tonne in some centres," USGC Representative for India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, Amit Sachdev said.
"There has been some agreement that tariff-rate quota (TRQ) may be allocated to state-run trading company PEC to import 500,000 tonne of maize and this has led to some stability in the market and prices did drop in the futures as well as the spot markets," Sachdev added.
However, the drop in price was not much (0.46 per cent) to Rs 15,655 per tonne and this could be temporary correction.
In Nizamabad prices were up by 2.59 per cent to Rs 17,328 per tonne, in Karimnagar up 2.66 per cent to Rs 17,366 per tonne, Sangli up 0.54 per cent to Rs 18,600 per tonne and Davangere down 0.14 per cent to Rs 17,650 per tonne.
Futures contracts were down by 5 per cent, the July delivery was down by 5.16 per cent to Rs 15,620 per tonne, August delivery down 5.17 per cent to Rs 15,960 per tonne, September down 5.09 per cent at Rs 16,230 per tonne, October down 4.84 per cent to Rs 14,730 per tonne.
Overall sowing for maize in India is also lagging behind by 21 per cent, Sachdev said.
Overall deficiency on Monsoon in June is 11 per cent, but there is hope that there will be pickup in July and that could boost sowing, he added.
Globally, the maize prices were also weak. In the US, the prices dropped as USDA report projected that farmers have planted more corn and higher corn inventory as well.
Total corn acres planted in the US were 7 per cent higher than last year at 94.148 million acres.
This is also the third higher planting since 1944.
As on June 1, the stocks were 119.88 million tonne, 6 per cent more than last year, Sachdev said. PTI SM NRB ABI


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Thursday, January 21, 2010
VIDEO: 2010 Opel Meriva MPV Filmed Inside, Out and on the Road
Having already published a whole bunch of photos and information on the 2010 Meriva, Opel and sister brand Vauxhall came out with a couple of videos of their newest entry in the small MPV segment that will have its world premiere at the Geneva Salon in March.
The practical five-seater model with suicide rear doors will be offered with six turbocharged diesel and gasoline engines, spanning from 75HP to 140HP. Watch both videos after the break.


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If you live in New York and you’ve been keeping on top of your Flavorpill newsletters, then you already know that this Saturday night the annual Cut&Paste Digital Design Tour lands at Webster Hall. (If not, we’re disappointed in you. And so is your mother.) You might also remember Cut&Paste from the interview we ran last month with founder John Fiorelli.
According to John, one goal of the 16-city, global competition is to help educate the public about the perspiration that goes into good design: “We think learning more about what designers do as part of their process — deliberation, research, experimentation, iteration and technique — would help clients be better collaborators while leading better projects.” And this year’s edition brings both 3D and motion-design categories into play along with the 2D, which means that more up and coming designers than ever are going to get some much needed exposure — in this economy, it’s hard out there for a design pimp.
If you’re not in NYC, don’t despair; you can watch a live Webcast of the competition here. We’ll see the rest of you at Webster Hall, 7:30 p.m. sharp! And remember: it’s *BYOM.
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Hyundai will not lose money like GM, says company leadership
"GM now faces a situation in which it actually loses money every time it sells a vehicle," Mr. Kim said at the Korea International Trade Association in southern Seoul. He listed GM vehicles’ quality problems; loss of standards for spare parts by too much outsourcing; and lack of competitiveness because of high wages and union relations.
Mr. Kim said Hyundai is to use Toyota Motor Company as the model to follow, stating the Japanese company does not have labor disputes like General Motors and has already frozen its employees’ wages (though he must have missed this post).
Afterwards, Kim went on to discuss Hyundai receiving approval from the Chinese government to open a second engine plant in China after Hyundai partners with and transfers its technology to a local firm.
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As the worldwide web continues to change the game of nearly every industry, Jason Kyle, long-time NFL veteran seized the opportunity and made the connection for thousands of professional athletes and businesses using the internet’s global reach. With millions upon millions of marketing dollars designated by corporate America only going to 10 % of all professional athletes, how do the other 90% procure major corporate riches… [read more]
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The hedge fund run by James Dondero held 2.74M shares of the technology company at the end of 2017Q4, valued at $65.78M, down from 5.59 million at the end of the previous reported quarter. (NYSE:TWTR) on Thursday, January 4 with "Sell" rating. The rating was maintained by Barclays Capital with "Overweight" on Monday, March 7. (NYSE:TWTR) for 9,922 shares.
Sky shares rose 4.1 percent to 13.62 pounds by 1107 GMT - well above the offer price, implying that some shareholders anticipated a bidding war. The cable TV firm announced its plan to bid for Sky in February. A woman walks past the NBC and Comcast logos on 30 Rockefeller Plaza in midtown Manhattan in NY, U.S., February 27, 2018. Yet the contest between Fox and Comcast has been complicated by a $52.4 billion offer from Disney past year to swallow most of Fox, including its existing ...
For a total of 681,513 shares it increased its holding in Avangrid Inc by 219,904 shares in the quarter, and has risen its stake in Forterra Inc. The ROA ratio is calculated by comparing net income to average total assets, and is expressed as a percentage.
Finally, Zacks Investment Research upgraded Lloyds Banking Group from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating and set a $4.25 price target for the company in a report on Tuesday , March 6th. Horta-Osório said the strength of the results had led to the start of a £1bn share buyback programme last month to return money to stakeholders. This metric reflects the average amount a stock's price has differed from the mean over a period of time.
In addition to the 2014 breach, a hack the previous year affected all three billion Yahoo user accounts, according to findings disclosed by Verizon after the acquisition. However, Verizon-owned Yahoo could also be facing some liabilities as there are several lawsuits on both the hacks that the company suffered in 2013 and 2014 but failed to disclose.
In the wake of other attacks, Vancouver police have steadily escalated security around special events where thousands of people make a soft target, including placing "heavy barriers" such as garbage trucks used at Canada Day gathering and the Celebration of Light.
Wells Fargo has "Buy" rating and $200.0 target. It also reduced its holding in Korn Ferry Intl (NYSE:KFY) by 14,683 shares in the quarter, leaving it with 1.96M shares, and cut its stake in National Storage Affiliates. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink . Also, General Counsel Suzette M. Long sold 528 shares of Caterpillar stock in a transaction on Tuesday, January 30th.
Visit this page to enter your MacBook Pro's serial number to find out if it's one of the affected units (which were manufactured between October 2016 and October 2017). If Apple confirms that the battery needs to be replaced, it will be done, free of charge, at an Apple Authorized Service Provider, an Apple retail store.
Takeda was unavailable for comment. Takeda acknowledged its offer in a brief statement, confirming that the company did make. Shire shares surged as much as 6.2 per cent in London, valuing the company at about £37 billion ( €42 billion).
In a statement this morning the Commission described the Government measure's scope and design as being "consistent" with its health objectives, namely in the area of tackling obesity and other sugar related diseases. "However, as committed members of the EU, Ireland is intent on complying with our binding legal obligations in this regard", Donohoe said. Apple and Ireland have rejected the finding and are appealing...
Inspector-General of Police Mohd Fuzi Harun said that the motorcycle was discovered at the Danau Kota township in Setapak, Kuala Lumpur . "The American administration is not only biased towards Israel , but fully embraces its illegal policies to a point they have become part of United States ideology and policies", said the Foreign Ministry.
Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan (R) meets with visiting Pakistani Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif in Beijing , capital of China, April 24, 2018. The US and Japan began underscoring Indo-Pacific strategy previous year in an explicit attempt to rope in India against China. "This includes cooperation in building capacities and capabilities of the Afghan national security forces", the Defence Minister said.
CPTA's SI was 126,200 shares in April as released by FINRA. MTC touched GBX 18.72 during the last trading session after GBX 0.6 change.Mothercare plc has 1.09M shares volume, 5.88% up from normal. The stock of Pets at Home Group Plc (LON:PETS) earned "Buy" rating by Shore Capital on Thursday, January 25. Macquarie restated an "outperform" rating on shares of BT Group in a research report on Wednesday, January 3rd.
The total housing inventory rose 5.6% to 1.67 million homes available for sale, 7.2% lower than last March and the 34th consecutive month of year-over-year decline. First-time homebuyers comprised 30 percent of existing-home sales in March, up from 29 percent February. The study published by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) reveals that Hawaii has the lowest affordability score based on calculations using prices, mortgage figures and income data.
Describing it as a "disgraceful situation" Sinn Féin's finance spokesman Pearse Doherty called for the bank to appear before the Oireachtas Finance Committee while it was described as a "cause of serious concern" by Fianna Fail finance spokesman Michael McGrath.
It began with President Donald Trump's tweet that criticized OPEC's efforts to restrict global crude supply and raise the price per barrel. It cost $38 to fill an average-sized tank of gasoline in Tennessee. "The price of oil is about 25 percent more than previous year, as what used to be a global supply glut, is now tightening". And while the annual summer peak is still a couple of weeks away, AAA spokesman W.D.
The institutional investor held 89,805 shares of the consumer electronics and appliances company at the end of 2017Q4, valued at $1.57M, up from 66,691 at the end of the previous reported quarter. Highbridge Management Limited Liability Company stated it has 50,698 shares or 0.02% of all its holdings. Texas Permanent School Fund owns 1.05M shares.
Amazon latest perk. free delivery to your auto. Its latest iteration, Amazon Key In-Car, relies on the vehicle's internet connection to remotely open the trunk so packages can be delivered. "We have offered in-car delivery in Europe since 2015 through programs in the Nordics and Switzerland, and we believe that receiving packages should be as easy and convenient as ordering them online", said Anders Tylman-Mikiewicz, Vice President of Consumer Connectivity Services at Volvo Cars.
SoftBank and Tiger Global own little more than 20 per cent each of Flipkart , Naspers holds almost 13 per cent stake, Accel 6.4 per cent, while the Bansals own just over 5 per cent each of the company, according to data from business intelligence platform paper.
Bond yields in the eurozone and United Kingdom were also higher on Monday but 10-year gilt and Bund benchmarks remain below their peaks for the year. The 10-year yield stood at 2.43 percent at the end of 2017. On Monday, the dollar had grown almost 1 percent for its biggest daily percentage rise in almost one month, gaining more strength after breaking the 108 yen level.
The retailer, one of Hasbro's largest customers, filed for bankruptcy in September, had a awful fourth quarter and then announced the liquidation of several divisions, including the US. Sales of franchise brands, which include Transformers and My Little Pony, collapsed 19 percent to $361.7 million. But, he added, it could take a year before the company sees sales rise again.
Following the fallout from the defeat, the England worldwide admitted the mentality within the squad could be having an impact upon results. Chris Smalling is giving England boss Gareth Southgate food for thought as the World Cup in Russian Federation inches closer.
USA crude oil and condensate exports to Europe are expected to hit an all-time high of around 550,000 bpd in April, according to shipping programs, and traders expect the record pace to continue this year as US oil is growing popular with European refiners, often at the expense of oil cargoes from OPEC nations and Russian Federation.
About $3.40 of the earnings per share were attributable to a new accounting method for unrealized gains in Alphabet's investments in startups such as Uber Technologies Inc. Any new regulations meant to prevent the social networking giant from gathering information that isn't explicitly permitted by its customers likely also would apply to the likes of Amazon .com ( AMZN ), Alphabet's Google and other comparable outfits.
Skytop Capital Management Llc who had been investing in Nxp Semiconductors N V for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $36.13 billion market cap company. for the previous quarter, Wall Street now forecasts -400.00% EPS growth. After $2.28 actual earnings per share reported by The Travelers Companies, Inc.
Since 2016, nearly 11 tons of drugs have been collected in Nebraska. The goal is to provide a safe, convenient and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, said Jean Hammack, the public education coordinator at the Nebraska Regional Poison Center.
Under that scenario, Sears would then lease the stores to keep running them, as it has been doing for numerous stores it has sold in the last few years. It doesn't put a dollar figure on what he's willing to pay - the letter says those specifics will come later. ESL valued the Parts Direct and home services division at $500 million.
At 3.30 p.m., the wider Nifty50 of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) provisionally closed higher by 20.65 points or 0.20 per cent at 10,584.70 points. Sector-wise, realty rose 1.78 per cent, healthcare 1.29 per cent, consumer durables 0.68 per cent, IT 0.67 per cent, teck 0.55 per cent, oil & gas 0.49 per cent, auto 0.33 per cent, PSU 0.25 per cent and bankex 0.24 per cent.
It's official: NASA has a new leader. And scientists say Bridenstine's views could stifle NASA research on climate change. On Thursday, the U.S. Senate confirmed Bridenstine as NASA's 13th administrator. Rubio had said that he'd prefer a space professional leading the agency, though some suggested the objection was based on Bridenstine's comments against him during the 2016 election.
Players are warned that this is an early test and that, as such, "some aspects may not function as expected". "During the test period and beyond, we will be actively listening to player feedback and using it to improve the build, so please be sure and share your comments, questions, and concerns in the thread below!" the announcement said.


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Google Consent Mode: why do you need to adopt it now and what are its new features?
Last December, while you were getting ready to decorate the Christmas tree and singing Christmas carols, you may have received a concerning email from Google with the subject line “Consent Mode”.
Right at the end of 2023, there were some very important updates in the world of digital marketing related to the use of digital data.
We’ve summarized what’s changed and what needs to be done to comply with Google’s new guidelines.
Consent Mode: what it is and what are the benefits of this tool?
First, let’s understand what Consent Mode is. It is a Google tool that allows us to send data to Google Analytics and Google Ads while respecting user preferences in a simple and effective way.
Compared to other methods used on platforms like Meta or TikTok, Consent Mode is a great way to respect user consent because it allows us to send so-called modeled data based on the behavior of similar users. Instead of completely blocking the sending of information every time the user chooses not to be profiled via our cookie banner, we can decide to send anonymized data to Google.
This data is called cookieless because it doesn’t contain personal or identifying information about the individual user.
However, sensitive information is not lost: thanks to Consent Mode, we can estimate the data lost in this first phase based on the data of those who have agreed to be profiled!
Google says that, on average, Consent Mode can recover about 65% of the ad-click-to-conversion paths (between the click on the ad and the conversion) that are lost due to the user’s cookie consent choices.
This is therefore the great advantage of Consent Mode, without its use all this information would be lost.
Why is everyone talking about Consent Mode and what happens from March 2024?
Consent Mode is a new feature that Google is requiring advertisers in the European Economic Area to use on Google Ads.
This is due to the recent Digital Markets Act (DMA), the new regulatory framework stipulated by the European Union, which aims to limit the market power of large digital platforms (Meta, Amazon, Google, etc.), to guarantee fair competition between digital operators. This was formalized and approved in September 2023, with a 6 month grace period.
Precisely for this reason, starting from March 6, 2024, Google will require the use of consent mode so that Google Ads tags work correctly. By doing so, Google will be able to verify that users’ choices have been respected and that there is a process for verifying the information sent.
What does this mean for advertisers? Without its adoption, we would no longer be able to exploit many fundamental functions, including:
What is Consent Mode v2?
So, here’s the deal with Consent Mode v2. Google made it mandatory, but they also gave it a little upgrade. Now, you can get more specific about the levels of consent users express.
If you’re hearing about additional consent states, that’s because there are two new parameters added to the default ones (ad_analytics and ad_storage). These new parameters let you specify exactly what data gets sent. Here’s the breakdown:
Consequently, it will be possible to make more targeted choices and activate these features not for all users who have accepted profiling cookies, but only in certain contexts (in some specific countries for example).
Consent Mode: what to do in the coming months?
To avoid a significant decrease in the quality and quantity of data collected, which would limit the ability to create effective campaigns, it is essential to prepare and implement Google Consent Mode by March 6, 2024.
If it has already been implemented, make sure it is updated to the new version and that each parameter is sent correctly.
It will then be essential to monitor how other players such as Meta and TikTok are acting, first and foremost, to adapt to the increasingly stringent regulations linked to the Digital Markets Act. This will allow us to quickly identify any new mandatory features that need to be implemented.
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Costa del Sol appeals to Spanish golfers all year long
A new advertising campaign is aiming to attract Spanish golf tourists to the Costa del Sol during the summer months. The sport will be promoted nationwide, through both online and offline campaigns.
Andalusia is already extremely popular among European golfers, year-round. A recent study showed it was the favourite destination for golf tourists from the UK, Germany, France, and the Nordic countries.
“Golf remains one of the highest growth sectors on the Costa del Sol. 2013 was the best golf tourism year out of the last five, and 2014 is predicted to be even better,” said Elías Bendodo, head of Malaga’s tourism board.
Andalusia received nearly 430,000 golf tourists in 2013, 1.1% more than in 2012.
Despite this popularity, however, the summer has traditionally been a low season for the sport in the region. Bendodo explained that this new campaign aims to, “lessen the effects of seasonality associated with golf in the summer months.”
To do so, it will target the growing ranks of Spanish golfers. Spain’s Royal Golf Federation has estimated the number of Spaniards playing golf has jumped from 45,000 to 320,000 over the last two decades.
The new campaign will attempt to lure potential golf tourists to the Costa del Sol by showing low-cost golf can easily be combined with a family holiday, with not all members of the party needing to get into the swing.
The campaign will include advertising online and offline, with special promotion reserved for Golf Booking Now, a website where golfers can book package holidays to Spain.
Research has found golf visitors stay in a holiday destination longer and spend more than the average tourist. Golf tourists typically visit for an average of 13.3 days, spending an average of almost €90 euros per day. Non-golf visitors stay, on average, 9.3 days and spend only around €60 per day.
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The casino app or website will geotag your location to confirm you are in the state and then proceed to produce your account. Two of the retail casinos in Connecticut will partner up with an online casino. Mashantucket, who runs Foxwoods Resorts Casino, has partnered with DraftKings, while Mohegan Sun has partnered with FanDuel.


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Final Fantasy XVI is the latest game to be hit by COVID-related development delays, with the game’s producer Naoki Yoshida announcing in a letter posted to Twitter that work on the upcoming PlayStation 5 RPG has been set back by about six months. Furthermore, Yoshida announced that the next major reveal for the upcoming title — originally promised for sometime in 2021 — is now being pushed out to sometime in spring 2022.
It’s not too surprising that Final Fantasy XVI has been hit by delays. As the first flagship Final Fantasy game for a next-generation console, the development process is a massive effort spanning development teams around the world. “In an effort to offset the effects of COVID-19, we’ve had to decentralize that workforce by permitting staff to tackle their assignments from home,” Yoshida’s letter explains. “This has unfortunately hampered communication from the Tokyo office, which, in turn, has led to delays in — or in extreme cases, cancellations of — asset deliveries from our outsource partners.”
Still, the delay means that what’s already been a long wait for Final Fantasy fans eager to see more of the upcoming title will be stretching even longer, especially considering that Final Fantasy XVI was first revealed in September 2020, before the PlayStation 5 had even launched. Since that initial reveal, there still hasn’t been a new trailer, any more information on the game, or even an estimated release window.
Final Fantasy XV — the last numbered release in the main series of the franchise — was released over five years ago in November 2016. Square Enix has kept players busy in the interim, though, with more recent releases like Final Fantasy VII Remake and the ongoing expansions for its online MMO, Final Fantasy XIV — whose most recently expansion, Endwalker, is in such high demand that Square Enix had to suspend sales of the games to try to mitigate server queues. (Yoshida is also the producer and director for Final Fantasy XIV, in addition to his work on Final Fantasy XVI.)
Still, there is hope on the horizon for Final Fantasy fans: Yoshida’s letter notes that the team has spent most of 2021 addressing its COVID-related delays and plans to “better focus” on things like improving the game’s graphics, combat mechanics, cutscenes, and more going forward, ahead of its “next big reveal” in spring 2022.


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How the subscription economy is changing retail
“Subscription box services have exposed a gap in the retail market: namely, a desire for an exciting, convenient, and curated way to purchase products.”
Tens of millions of Americans now pay monthly for regular deliveries of everything from meal kits and pet toys to clothing and makeup.
But what do we really know about the fast-growing trend of eCommerce subscription services? Our new report takes a deep dive to answer:
- Who is the core audience for subscription boxes?
- What attracts them to the subscription economy?
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In November 2017, the Green Flower Foundation team visited Ethiopia to explore the country’s horticulture landscape and seek partnership opportunities. A key stakeholder group for the Foundation’s projects are private sector horticulture producers who are potential employers for apprentices and graduates of the Foundation’s educational programs. While there are many horticulture and floriculture producers in Ethiopia, few of them have focus on organic practices. GreenPath Food is certainly a pioneer in this field.
The team met with Eric Couper, co-founder and Operations Director of GreenPath Food. Before starting the company in 2015, Eric worked with Ethiopia’s Agricultural Transformation Agency (ATA), advising the Ministry of Agriculture on a number of initiatives. GreenPath benefits from a diverse team with vast experience of organic farming and on-the-job training. He explains that GreenPath is a specialty food company for premium organic food products and is Ethiopia’s first and only organic certified fruit and vegetable company, under the EU Organic Standard.
GreenPath works with more than 70 smallholder partner farmers, specifically in the Butajira area. They teach farmers how to improve their yields, use permaculture practices and harness export opportunities to meet the growing demand for healthy sustainably produced food. Eric explains that, in fact, demand for organic produce abroad is significant and their customer base in Europe and the MENA region is growing.
While customers increasingly demand organic food, organic farming is not always easy. Beyond water scarcity and access to seeds, organic producers need to devote significant amounts of time and resources to meet certification requirements, attend to inspections and keep transparent records.
Nonetheless, the opportunities for scaling up are there for GreenPath and they are interested in contributing to the education and training of staff and farmers in the field and accommodating apprentices of Green Flower Foundation’s organic horticulture programmes.
For more information about GreenPath, visit their website: http://www.greenpathfood.com/


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Google Android G1 Get’s Official UK Release
T-Mobile has finally announced that the official U.K release date will be the 30th October.
Pre-orders for the Google G1 have already notched up 25,000 in the U.K already!
It seems a global buzz is defying the predictions of some analysts.
The HTC manufactured handset is expected to notch up 600,000 sales by the end of the year, which will give the iPhone some stiff competition for the expectant busy Christmas period.
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Idris Elba, Regina King and more star in the film, but sources said the main cast members did not test positive
The free trial wasn't the only way to nab Netflix content for free, as the company also operates the Netflix Watch Free site, which offers some of the streamer's biggest titles for no charge.
At AMC's current cash-burn rate, reserves would be depleted by the end of this year or early next year, Kansas-based AMC said.
Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos is hitting back at critics who have been loud in their distaste of the controversial film “Cuties” that has spurred intense backlash since it debuted in September.
New Netflix series “Emily in Paris” took a dig at a famed Chicago deep-dish pizza chain, which the restaurant called “heartless.”
The coronavirus pandemic has threatened the future of Hollywood, as movie theaters struggle to stay afloat and the releases of big money blockbusters are either delayed or switched to streaming services.
Netflix, Amazon, Facebook and Google may see volatility after a huge options bet.
Previews and promotions for the film, also known as "Mignonnes," led many to call on Netflix to remove it from its library and had the hashtag “#CancelNetflix” briefly trending.
How Netflix's "Get Organized With The Home Edit" and "Tidying Up With Marie Kondo" are boosting demand for storage supplies.
“Tiger King” subject Jeff Lowe is going after his former business partner Joe Exotic over his popular new fashion line.
Netflix missed out on Monday's broad market rally following new data from research firm YipitData that reveals the release of controversial french film 'Cuties' has prompted the streaming service to reach a record churn of daily domestic subscribers.
Netflix is resuming the production of its original film “Red Notice,” according to two of its A-list actors.
The controversial Netflix film “Cuties” is “despicable,” Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., told “Fox & Friends Weekend” on Sunday, adding that "Netflix should be penalized" for featuring the film, which he says sexualizes children.
The Missouri senator says the 2020 coming-of-age film — which depicts children dancing provocatively in scanty outfits — "raises major questions of child safety and exploitation,
The movie will serve as the actress' directorial debut.
The reality series will air its last season on E! next year.
Netflix has nearly 200 million subscribers around the world
Sen. Josh Hawley on Thursday informally invited Netflix to discuss its controversial film, "Cuties," before Congress.
Joe Exotic may be having a difficult time in prison, but his brand is continuing on by way of a popular clothing line that’s reportedly selling like hotcakes.
Coca-Cola is redirecting its budget previously used for traditional commercials in order to get the attention of streaming service users.


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The Asmodee Group is opening up its trove of board game IP to video game developers, inviting companies to license and adapt a catalogue of more than 250 titles.
Previous digital success with the likes of Ticket to Ride, a best-seller in the app stores, has prompted a wider initiative to give developers greater access to Asmodee’s portfolio, promoting games such as Dobble, KeyForge and Braintopia.
Developers looking for a deeper publishing partnership, including development and marketing support, can also lean on Asmodee Digital, the world’s largest platform for board game conversions.
"Asmodee has established a world-leading platform for developing and publishing authentic and compelling digital versions of the best board and card games,” says Nicolas Godement, Asmodee Digital’s COO.
“Now, while we can’t wait to disclose some of the exciting titles we have been working on, and to sign new ones, we also look forward to working with the experienced licensing team at Asmodee Entertainment to further expand the range of interactive games based on our sterling array of Asmodee properties."
The company will be open to meetings at GDC this year, though the games industry event looks likely to be cancelled due to concerns over the coronavirus.
Andy Jones, Head of Asmodee Entertainment, adds: “This is a fantastic opportunity for developers, publishers and of course, Asmodee Entertainment to enter into many new licensing partnerships and further explore the wealth of Asmodee titles through interactive games across all platforms and genres.”


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Company sees key milestones in funding, customers, and new executive hires
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., – February 8, 2022 – Viakoo, the leader in IoT vulnerability remediation, today announced exceptional growth in 2021 and continued momentum into 2022. Since its launch in October 2021 of the Viakoo Action Platform™ suite of cyber modules backed by a Series A funding round, the company has met the growing demand for enterprise IoT device management and vulnerability remediation at scale, expanded its executive leadership, investment in product development, and go-to-market activities.
“Viakoo saw exceptional growth last year, as the company continued to gain traction protecting some of the largest organizations from ongoing cybersecurity threats facing IoT systems,” said Bud Broomhead, CEO, Viakoo. “On the heels of our funding announcement, the official launch of our flagship cyber module suite, and expansion of our key executive team, we’re well poised to continue the development of exceptional enterprise solutions that protect millions of devices globally.”
In 2021, Viakoo reached a milestone of over one billion usage hours, supporting over a million devices across hundreds of customers and thousands of users. As a snapshot of the company’s customer base, three of the top five healthcare organizations use Viakoo, along with 25 percent of Ivy League Schools and 35 percent of the Top 20 Silicon Valley companies.
Viakoo also completed a System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2SM examination resulting in a CPA’s report stating that management of Viakoo maintained effective controls over the security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy of the Viakoo Action Platform. The SOC 2SM report is designed to meet the needs of existing or potential customers who need assurance about the effectiveness of controls used by the service organization to process customers’ information.
Expanding Executive Leadership
In 2021 Viakoo expanded its executive leadership bench with key new hires in engineering, sales, and marketing. David Nelson-Gal, co-founder and CTO of Viakoo, is also taking on the role of CISO. David has been instrumental in developing Viakoo’s solutions and ensuring the company adheres to a comprehensive, Zero Trust cyber security policy. He is a well-known Silicon Valley engineering leader, who headed datacenter high availability products group for Sun Microsystems. He has a BS and MS in Computer Science from the University of Michigan.
Venkata Nambula is now Viakoo’s VP of engineering, with a strong background in Security, Cloud, Networking, Identity, and Mobility. Prior to Viakoo, he built products and teams at MobileIron, Brocade, Foundry and NetContinuum. Venkata attended University of Kentucky for MS in Computer Science, and National Institute of Technology in India for his BS in Computer Science.
Matthew Hutchinson is Viakoo’s VP of marketing, a veteran enterprise marketing leader in cybersecurity. Before joining Viakoo, he held marketing leadership positions at WhiteHat Security, Thales, Fortinet and Nozomi Networks. Matt has a BA in International Relations from Syracuse University and MBA in Technology Management from the University of New Mexico.
Earning extensive industry recognition and third-party validation, in 2021 Viakoo was named a Gartner® Cool Vendor in Cyber-Physical Systems Security. It was also selected as a winner in the IoT Evolution Excellence Awards as a leading IoT platform provider, The Cloud Awards for “Best Use of Cloud in IoT”, and a Gold Winner in the Cybersecurity Excellence Awards for “Best IoT Security Platform.”
Viakoo is partnered with leading IoT discovery tool vendors, and is trusted by customers across mission-critical industries including enterprise, municipal services, government, and healthcare. For more information, please visit www.viakoo.com
Viakoo enables customers to defend their IoT attack surface. Viakoo’s vision is for every connected enterprise device to be 100% visible, operational, and secured. The agentless Viakoo Action Platform keeps distributed unmanaged and IoT environments secure and continuously operational at the lowest risk and cost. Automated device cyber hygiene is reliably updated at scale with firmware, passwords, and certificates to elevate security posture and system performance to enterprise IT expectations. Viakoo Inc. is a leader in cyber hygiene for connected devices, located in Mountain View, California, USA. Follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
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