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Los Angeles Electric Car Driving Habits Change Industry Expectations
It wasn’t too long ago when most in the auto industry were stuck in cellulose, happily churning out gas cars knowing that whatever was offered, people would buy. Unfortunately the ceiling crashed on this quaint notion a few years with a recession the country is still trying to make sense from. Regular cars no longer sold. People are no longer interested in heavy, bulky 12 MPG behemoths. Light is in. Zippy is cool, and hybrids are all the rage… at least, in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Does It Differently. Blame it on ever increasing gas prices, but Los Angels and its drivers have to contend with interminable congestion, traffic jams and road frustration. Wouldn’t you also think outside the box in these situations? It’s no surprise to find out that EV drivers in LA behave differently from the national norm. They not only travel further than those in other cities, but interestingly enough charge their vehicles more often at public locations than at home. Another point is that they are more likely to charge at night in order to benefit form the less expensive electricity rates. LA EV drivers completely grasp the idea behind using an electric car, you top it off instead of depleting its battery before recharging.
The EV Project. Thanks to the San Francisco based Ecotality and their $230 million electric-vehicle charging infrastructure EV Project, partly funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, which aims to ease the rollout of EVs and conduct research on driving patterns. The numbers speak for themselves, with more than 26 million over the anticipated 100 million miles of driving data analyzed in 18 major cities, the results are proving to challenge conventional thinking. EV drivers react differently then previously expected, nixing marketing scare tactics.
The Numbers. According to the EV Project and the Los Angeles Time show the numbers based on the LA area, which accounts for a total of 10% of the project that Leaf drivers charge away from home 24% of the time, versus 19% nationally. They travel about 28.1 miles between charges versus 27.4 miles nationally and arrive at home with more depleted charges than EV drivers in other cities.
According to Ecotality this means EV drivers have a greater confidence in their car range with no problem finding charging stations. It shows that LA drivers understand how to take advantage of time-of-use electric rates. The L.A. Department of Water and Power EV gave a rate discount of 2.5 cents per kilowatt-hour if participants charged on weekends and between 8 p.m. and 10 a.m. weekdays.
So much about “range anxiety”. EV drivers are proving they are intelligent and can plan their daily trips better than expected. This study will help shape the way automakers view potential electric car drivers. Thanks to ECOtality and the Department of Energy, marketing around EVs might be little closer to reality.


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We all need to switch to electric cars. In 2035, no gasoline cars may even be sold anymore. So if you are already looking for a new car now, an EV is a logical choice. But what exactly about road taxes?
One of the big advantages of owning an electric car right now is that you don’t have to pay road tax. That’s very nice, of course, but that’s about to change. The government introduced this scheme to encourage sales of EVs, but as more and more people own one, the government is losing tax revenue.
How much road tax will an electric car cost after 2024?
Through 2024, owners of electric cars will not have to pay road tax. In 2025, owners will still receive a 75 percent discount, and in 2026 the exemption will expire completely.
But how will the road tax for electric cars be calculated in 2026? Then, like gasoline cars, it will be based on weight. This is a significant disadvantage for EV owners. One of the characteristics of these cars is that they are heavier than gasoline cars, mainly because of the EVs’ heavy batteries.
This, of course, poses quite a disadvantage for people considering purchasing an electric car. The purchase price of an EV is still considerably higher than that of a gasoline car, making the switch less likely to pay off. Nevertheless, it is more economical in terms of fuel, given the current high gasoline prices.
What about BPM and subsidies?
Still, there are advantages to buying an electric car right now. Through 2024, an EV is exempt from BPM, a purchase tax on cars. This is a fixed amount that is increased based on the amount of CO2 emissions a car produces.
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In addition, people who buy an electric car in 2023 will also receive a subsidy on purchase. This amounts to 2,950 euros for a new EV and 2,000 euros for a used one. Be careful, however, because the subsidy pot made available by the government is limited and applies on a first-come, first-served basis.
For leasers, this restriction does not apply. Yet there is an advantage for leasers as well: they pay a lower additional tax rate for an electric car than drivers of a gasoline-powered car. However, this additional tax rate does increase slightly each year and will equal that of gasoline cars by 2026.

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‘Every Possible Initiative is being taken to protect the interests of farmers’
BARAMULLA: On the second day of his visit, Principal Commissioner, Delhi Development Authority, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Rajeev Kumar Tiwari, who is also the Central Prabhari officer for Aspirational District Baramulla, visited Fruit Mandi Sopore and interacted with various fruit growers and other stakeholders who apprised him about their issues and demands.
During the interaction, President, Fruit Growers Association Sopore apprised the Principal Commissioner about various issues faced by the fruit growers.
The association sought the personal intervention of Principal Commissioner regarding smooth passage of fruit trucks which are being stopped at various locations thereby causing damage to the fruits.
The association also demanded establishment of cold storage, crop insurance among other demands of vital significance with the Principal Commissioner.
While reiterating that farmers’ welfare is among the top priority of the present government, the Principal Commissioner said that every possible initiative is being taken to protect the interests of farmers.
He assured that all the genuine demands would be taken for their timely redressal, adding that a proper mechanism would be formulated wherein effective grading and packaging system of fruits shall be introduced in order to control erratic price fluctuation of horticultural produce.
The Principal Commissioner also said that all other demands put forth by the association will be discussed with the higher ups for their timely redressal.


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Many investors who have been investing in crypto know it’s a long-term investment. Despite the industry rallying rapidly in the past, it’s going to take years for mass adoption and blockchain technology to reach its full potential.
However, as we’ve seen with so much turmoil throughout this year, just buying and holding cryptocurrencies may not be enough to guarantee you don’t lose all your money.
Typically, one of the biggest mistakes investors make is not having the discipline and holding or even buying more as prices fall.
But in recent months, much of the risk in the cryptocurrency industry has come from projects going bankrupt as prices continue to fall. So no matter how you’re looking to gain exposure or start investing in crypto, here are the main ways to reduce risk.
It’s crucial to do as much research as possible before you buy
As with any investment you make, it’s crucial to do a tonne of research beforehand to understand what you’re buying and what its risks are. But with crypto, there is so much to consider and so many moving pieces it’s even more important that investors know exactly what they’re investing in.
If you’re looking at buying specific cryptocurrencies, you need to know what it does, who its competitors are, and what, if any, tech needs to be improved.
If you’re looking at investing in a cryptocurrency company or stock, you need to research all of its operations, the cryptocurrencies or blockchain networks it uses, as well as any other potential risks that could impact the company.
For example, Voyager Digital (TSX:VOYG) was a highly popular cryptocurrency onboarding platform for Americans. However, because it also issued loans to other companies, the stock was severely at risk this year as many funds went bankrupt.
Even if you’re looking at investing in crypto ETFs, you should ensure you research and understand how they work, even if it’s as simple as a fund that simply holds the crypto for you.
It’s crucial to ensure how the fund is buying and, more importantly, how they are holding the crypto for you, whether the company is using an offline wallet called cold storage or a hot wallet connected to the internet.
This way, you know exactly what you own and what risks, if any, you’re exposed to. That way, you can better manage your investments going forward.
We all want to buy and hold for years, but before we do that, we need to make sure we pick investment vehicles that we can have confidence in owning for years.
If you want to reduce risk when investing in crypto, remember this phrase
One of the most popular phrases you’ll learn investing in cryptocurrency, especially if you’re just starting out, is, “not your keys, not your coins.”
Keys refers to the key phrase you will get for any wallet you open, which acts as your fallback password. It’s crucial that you never share these keywords with anyone, and in fact, many advise that you don’t even keep these saved on a computer but rather on a piece of paper in a safe place.
However, more importantly, when you own cryptocurrency in an account for which you don’t have the keys, technically, while it’s your crypto, you don’t actually possess it. Therefore, if you’re storing crypto that you’re investing in an account for which you don’t have the key phrase, it’s not actually your coin.
But why is this so important?
Often investors will make this mistake, believing it’s their money and never think twice about it. As we saw, though, with Voyager Digital’s bankruptcy, it wasn’t just investors of the stock who lost money. Any crypto investor who had left their coins on the platform, rather than moving it to a wallet they own and for which they would have the keys, lost all of their holdings.
So make sure that once you buy your crypto from an onboarding platform, centralized or decentralized exchange, or anywhere else, you soon transfer it to a wallet you own to ensure that it’s safe and only you have access to it.


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From The Sunday Times
November 22, 2009
Borders UK in fight to halt collapse
Struggling book chain Borders UK is on the verge of collapse this weekend after WHSmith walked away from a rescue deal on Friday.
In an attempt to stave off administration, the high street retailer is holding talks with groups including HMV, which owns rival Waterstone’s and Edinburgh Woollen Mill.
However, it is thought that the companies it has approached are more interested in buying packages of stores.
The lack of appetite for a takeover of the whole company means that Borders could be put into administration this week. It would then attempt to sell stores to interested parties.
There have been increasing doubts about the future of the company, which has seen its capital dwindle and its credit insurance almost halve, making it difficult to obtain stock from suppliers. The business has some headroom on its bank loans, but its management is concerned that it lacks sufficient funds to make it through what is expected to be a challenging Christmas period.
Borders was bought in July from Channel 4 chairman Luke Johnson’s Risk Capital Partners, in a management buyout backed by Valco, a private equity firm. As well as reduced credit insurance, Borders has been hit by competition from supermarkets and the increasing strength of online retailers such as Amazon.
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The PlayStation Vita is out today in the US. Before it was known as the Vita, you may remember it was called the NGP. Which was a little awkward, since there had already been a handheld gaming system called the NGP. And it sure wasn't made by Sony.
It's not every day that you're able to walk into a 21st-century GameStop, hand over $50 and walk home with a Neo Geo Pocket Color, almost ten years after SNK stopped making the thing.


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Anyone who has paid attention to the industry knows about the unprecedented trucking driver shortage impacting the transportation network supply chain. The connections between supply chain success, market trends, customer demands, supply chain technology, and future growth are easy to see. Understanding the cause of this shortage and its impact on the industry as a whole remains a critical step in working to respond and react to the disruption it has caused.
Truckers are the lifeblood of the national supply chain, and the ongoing shortage has created a devastating ripple effect that echoes through nearly every industry. According to a report by Smart Trucking, Canada currently remains short by around 25,000 truck drivers, and the United States has reported a driver shortage of nearly 60,000 drivers. That means tens of thousands of drivers end up unavailable to ship food, supplies, electronics, materials, and pharmaceuticals. What factors contributed to this significant shortage, and what issues need consideration to bring in more drivers?
Learn how you can navigate through the current capacity crunch.
The reasons why the trucking driver shortage happened in the first place remain varied. Keeping trucks on the road and drivers in the seat during the shortage remains vital. Likewise, understanding some of the key contributing factors can shed valuable insight into the current driver shortages.
Younger Graduates Move Away From Truck Driving Careers
One of the most significant contributors to the driver shortage remains the simple fact that new drivers decide to pursue careers in other industries. Compared to other innovative industries and professions, trucking does not rank high on the radar of most graduates looking for a promising career elsewhere. But, that is starting to change as the importance of the industry becomes a focal point in the new age of disruption.
Hours and Pay Falls Behind What Other Industries Can Offer
Across the board, some drivers are leaving the supply chain for other work because trucking does not pay as it did. Compared to other industries, the benefits, pay, environment, and amenities seem to fall behind. This desire for better services has led to an increase in the trucking driver shortage. At the same time, the hours and pay are beginning to attain a balance as demand allows carriers to bring in better rates and offer better wages to drivers.
Low Advancement Opportunities and Poor Work Environments
Drivers, both new and experienced alike, desire stability within their jobs and want the opportunity to grow and advance. Drivers also have become more vocal about their wants and needs and less tolerant of poor work environments and technology inaction on the job. To attract more drivers, changes must be made, including making trucking a technology-rich workspace.
Difficult Job Demands Impact Drivers and Their Families
Unlike many careers, truck drivers bring much of their work home with them- even when they are not home. Long weeks away, pressures from the job, stress overpay, and everything else carries over into their home life. This ripple effect has also increased the trucking driver shortage and made drivers wary of the industry.
Current Market Volatility and Uncertainty About the Future
A final contributing factor that has impacted the current shortage of drivers remains the uncertainty surrounding the market and economy in general. With fears and concerns about the future at an all-time high, many drivers seek out more secure work rather than trying to navigate the volatility.
Combat the Trucking Driver Shortage With the Best Services from C3 Solutions
The trucking driver shortage has changed the supply chain network in ways that may never be reversed. In the face of this new normal, changes remain necessary to adapt and grow amid market volatility. Contact C3 Solutions today to request a demo of how your team can combat driver shortages with an efficient dock schedule.


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This month, we are featuring the first announcements to the public of six new games built in the NYC area. Come join us at AOL Ventures for demos, drinks and great people. This month's presenters are:
Chieh Huang, Founder of Astro Ape Studios, will be sharing the latest new game from his venture-backed studio;
Raviv Turner, Founder and CEO of Guerillapps, is demoing a new massively-multiplayer social game designed by Greg Costikyan coming out of alpha;
Derek Tumolo will present his new mobile game integrated with Foursquare;
Jane Hoffer, Founder and CEO of Ohanarama, will demo her new social game for families;
Neil Voss will show off Radballs, his latest game for iOS integrating action, music and puzzles.
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We know that Sega’s next installment of their popular House Of The Dead series is bound for arcades all over the world this year but exactly ‘when’ and ‘where’ have been burning questions for many fans. Now you can rest easy as a thread on the Dave & Busters Reddit has a little bit of information on when you can expect to come across the game.
According to Kevin Bachus of D&B, they have purchased House Of The Dead Scarlet Dawn units for all of their locations, with the intention of seeing the games in operation in time for Halloween season. These are NOT location test units but will be the final production models; Kevin also calls it the “best of the series by far.”
I reached out to Sega Amusements about this and confirmed the news with additional information/clarification that 1) Sega is filling orders on a “first come, first serve” basis and D&B has filled that. Orders are not closed so that other interested chains can still get the game in this year, just that you have to wait in line (no information was given on how long that line is but with all D&B locations getting the game, you’re looking at around 122 units to start). 2) They are still aiming to have these ship by the end of September/beginning of October; Transformers Shadows Rising still looking like it will be shipping the end of this month (for anyone curious about that).
UPDATE: For those who are curious as to how the game has been testing in Japan (I’ve yet to hear about a test out West yet however, I do know that units are in Sega’s possession in the UK), The Website Of The Dead has this list of compiled details/impressions on the game from recent testing.
So there you have it – House Of The Dead Scarlet Dawn for Halloween. We’ll certainly be paying attention to any additional news that comes along for this game!


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The locally popular Bronx Native clothing store is pulling tourists in an entirely new way.
The brand landed a pop up deal at JFK Airport to sell its iconic Bronx merchandise throughout the summer and longer at the travel hub in southern Queens.
Paradies Lagardere, the official merchandising company for the international airport was immediately drawn to Bronx Native for its authentic, city-feel that’s displayed in the brand’s shirts, hats and other merchandise.
“They told us they were looking for a local and grassroots brand to fill their shelves,” said Bronx Native owner Amaurys Grullon. “One of the representatives came into the shop to check out our gear, they loved our brand and sealed up the deal,” he continued.
In the airport’s many terminals you can find Bronx Native’s classic, navy blue ‘El Bronx’ T-shirt alongside the brand’s purple ‘Bronx Women’ fitted shirt as part of the new collection.
“This coming just months after we opened the Bronx Native Market in Hunts Point has been massive for growing the brand,” Grullon said, mentioning how many travellers have sent in photos of the Bronx Native gear while catching flights.
“We have some more very exiting projects in the works, but it feels great to see the Bronx being represented outside of the Bronx, that’s our goal and our intention, to bring the borough to the world,” Grullon exclaimed.


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Neiman Marcus and Vanity Fair, with writer Amy Fine Collins, recently hosted a luncheon in celebration of Vanity Fair’s 2013 International Best Dressed List. Guests included some of the West Coast’s best dressed women, such as Vanessa Getty, Pamela Joyner, and Sobia Shaikh. It also provided an opportunity to meet Alan Morell, the new general manager for Neiman Marcus’s Union Square store, following the move of our beloved John Capizzi to Bergdorf Goodman in New York.
Restoration Hardware recently opened its first store in San Francisco at the space originally built for Ed Hardy Antiques. The party was attended by over 800 people.
We recently dropped by the fabulous Philanthropist boutique at 3571 Sacramento Street for an event celebrating the popular store’s appearance in “LUCKY Magazine’s San Francisco Shopping Guide” (in the March 2009 issue.)


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As far back as I can remember we’ve been talking about the next generation of human-computer interface, one that seamlessly and visually merges the physical and virtual worlds in three dimensions. The 2D display we’re used to looking at -- from a tiny smartphone to a giant movie screen -- ceases to exist.
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There have been dozens, maybe hundreds of sci-fi movies and TV shows that used special effects to portray future worlds where people could intimately interact with computer-generated multimedia content as if they shared the same real space and time. That was only in science fiction … until now.
According to Magic Leap, a four-year-old South Florida-based startup that just raised one of the biggest rounds of venture capital in history, the future may be upon us in relatively short order. The nearly unprecedented $542 million round was led by Google (NASDAQ:GOOGL) and reportedly values the company at close to $2 billion -- the amount Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) paid to acquire virtual reality goggle-maker Oculus earlier this year.
Other investors include Kleiner Perkins, Andreessen Horowitz, Qualcomm Ventures, KKR, Legendary Entertainment (makers of Man of Steel, The Dark Knight Rises and Godzilla) and Vulcan Capital (Paul Allen’s venture firm). Google SVP Sundar Pichai will join Magic Leap’s board of directors while Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) executive chairman Paul Jacobs and another Google veep will join the board as observers.
Magic Leap’s founder and CEO, Rony Abovitz, is a biomedical engineer who sold his previous company, MAKO Surgical, to Stryker (NYSE:SYK) for $1.65 billion last year. His current company is headquartered in Dania Beach, Fla., near Miami and has about 100 employees.
While Abovitz calls Magic Leap’s technology “cinematic reality” to distinguish it from virtual or augmented reality, both of which have failed to deliver on their promise, to me, they’re one and the same. (In any case, the featured video on Magic Leap's site of a tiny elephant floating from a person's hands is a pretty exciting sight -- see for yourself.)
Magic Leap’s first product will be a lightweight wearable, perhaps not unlike Google Glass, that will essentially use infrared cameras to create a complete 360-degree, 3D awareness of the user, seamlessly integrate that with virtual images in real time, and project the combined images directly onto the users’ eyeballs. The wearable will do audio and video but the company plans to add touch and other senses down the road.
No wonder Google led the Series B round. This is what Glass should have been.
The only thing that really puzzles me about Magic Leap is the way nearly every article calls the company “mysterious.” That’s not how I would characterize it. Considering the company is in stealth mode, an awful lot is known about what it’s doing. Rather than mysterious, I think it appears to be so way ahead of where we are today that it’s undoable. And yet, it is being done.
At a recent talk in Santa Cruz, highly regarded game developer Graeme Devine -- formerly of Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) and Ensemble Studios -- said that when Magic Leap first contacted him in February and showed him what they were doing, he said, “No, that is impossible. I know what is possible and impossible and that’s impossible. I’ll come to Florida and I will call you charlatans.”
Now he’s their chief creative officer and VP of Games, Apps and Cinematic Reality Experiences. Devine said, “We render a digital light field into the world and make objects appear that aren’t really there. Games are no longer on a two-dimensional screen. They’re no longer on an Xbox One underneath. Games are in the room.”
He says the technology they’re developing does away with screens. And it goes way beyond games. Indeed, the implications for movies, any type of computer or device interface, and human-to-human communications are far-reaching.
Magic Leap has a tight and long-standing relationship with Weta Workshop, the special effects company for “Avatar,” “The Hobbit,” “The Lord of the Rings,” “District 9” and “Elysium.” Abovitz says his company has a team working with Weta down in New Zealand and its co-founder, Academy Award winner Richard Taylor, sits on Magic Leap’s board.
Meanwhile, Legendary Pictures CEO Thomas Tull who personally invested in the round along with his company says the technology has to be seen to be fully understood. “It was incredibly natural and almost jarring -- you’re in the room, and there’s a dragon flying around, it’s jaw-dropping and I couldn’t get the smile off my face,” he said.
Sounds like the next big thing to me. Sounds like a real game-changer. And it’s not by Apple, Google or Facebook. How refreshing.


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High Gas Prices Won't Stop RVers
More than two-thirds of RVers surveyed by RVtravel. com reported that even if today's high gas prices continue to increase, they will spend just as much time on the road as when prices were lower.
SEATTLE, WA (PRWEB) April 20, 2004
Most RVers will keep traveling even if gas prices increase according to an April survey by RVtravel. com.
Only five percent of the more than 2,400 respondents said they would stop traveling by recreational vehicle if gas reached $2.50 a gallon. More than 60 percent said they would spend the same amount of time in their recreational vehicles, although many of them would drive fewer miles.
"These results aren't surprising," said Chuck Woodbury, editor of RVtravel. com. "RVers don't move around every day so the cost of fuel isn't as significant as it is with many other motorists. Most drive to a campground then stay awhile. A round-trip of 200 miles only costs about $20 more at $2.50 a gallon than at $1.50, and that extra expense won't keep most RVers home."
RVtravel. com polls its 75,000 email newsletter subscribers every week on their opinions and habits, providing a revealing insight into the RV lifestyle. An archive of past surveys is available at http://www. RVtravel. com (http://www. RVtravel. com).
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-- To see the final results of this survey visit
Http://www. rvtravel. com/rvtravel/rvresult38.aspx (http://www. rvtravel. com/rvtravel/rvresult38.aspx)
-- We surveyed our readers the week of April 4th, 2004
-- Our surveys do not allow participants to vote more than once a day, ensuring our "ballot box" doesn't get stuffed.


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12p off each download to your iPod
Last updated at 11:44 03 April 2007
Music lovers could soon be charged 12p less to download songs to their MP3 players.
Apple currently makes customers in Britain pay 79p per song from its iTunes store, 12p more than it charges in Europe.
The European Commission has threatened to fine the company more than £300 million if it does not change the policy in two months.
The commission is conducting an inquiry into sales of downloaded music in response to a complaint by the consumer group Which?.
It said: "Consumers are restricted in their choice of where to buy music, and consequently what music is available and at what price."
The commission has also written to the major record companies including Universal, Warner, EMI and Sony BMG over the pricing policy.
If Apple takes no action it could be fined up to 10 per cent of its turnover, about £323 million.
Apple is also to start selling music that can be played on all MP3 players, not just the iPod.
This is viewed as a high-risk strategy because customers will no longer have to own an iPod to buy from the iTunes store.
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PayU and i-Pay join forces to expand access to e-commerce
PayU, South Africa’s leading online payments service provider, and iPay, a startup in the e-commerce payments space, have collaborated on an automated Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) solution that will enable South Africans to make instant, secure, and effortless EFT payments when shopping online.
The key differentiator of PayU EFT Pro to existing EFT solutions, is that EFT Pro transfers are instant. This will allow merchants to receive real time instant payment notifications, meaning that goods and services can be released to customers immediately. The solution also automatically matches payments to reference numbers, eliminating the risk usually associated with human error.
While South Africa boasts a significant internet penetration rate, our ecommerce industry lags behind by global comparison. According to PayU MEA CEO, Mustapha Zaouini, one of the biggest factors hindering uptake by South African shoppers is the low credit card penetration rate.
“A major obstacle for ecommerce in South Africa has been the general belief that only credit card holders can shop online. One of the ways we aim to tackle this and push South Africa’s industry in the right direction is through EFT Pro, which allows non-card holders the ability to transact online as effortlessly and securely as cardholders do.” – says Zaouini
PayU’s Head of Merchant Processing, Johan Dekker, added: “PayU is excited to work with i-Pay in deploying this next-gen EFT solution, as it not only leads the industry in the right direction but it perfectly complements the existing 30 plus products suite PayU currently offers South African merchants.”


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Authentic Brands has expanded its portfolio further into shoes with the acquisition of the well known brand, Rockport. Shoshy Ciment reports in Footwear News:
Authentic Brands Group has scooped up Rockport, adding another heritage shoe brand to its growing portfolio.
The company behind dozens of brand and retailer acquisitions announced on Wednesday that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware approved the sale transaction of Rockport, a Newton, Massachusetts-based footwear label. Rockport said in June that it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and would put itself up for sale. At the time, the brand said this move was to help it “review and restructure” its assets for the benefit of all stakeholders and to better position it for future growth opportunities.
As of late last month, Authentic had emerged as the stalking horse bidder for Rockport, according to a report in WWD. Terms of the bid were not disclosed, but WWD reported that Authentic said it would need to be reimbursed $1 million for expenses related to the deal if it did not go through, as well as a $1.6 million break-up fee.


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Mark Zuckerberg made waves recently with the formation of a super PAC, FWD.us, designed to build what Zuckerberg calls the “knowledge economy.”
Now, Amazon, Google, Yahoo, Facebook, eBay and other tech companies are banding together in a new group, The Internet Association, to lobby for their interests in Washington, D.C.
The common thread? They are "different in fundamentals from a Microsoft and an Apple," according to Glenn, Manishin, a technology attorney at D.C. law firm Troutman Sanders.
See more on the story in the video from Bloomberg.


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Recently pan-entertainment has become a strategy of many large game companies. The use of games and movies to cross promote each other is prevalent in many countries. Chinese gamers loved seeing the movie Kung Fu Panda 3 promoting the game by the same title, and singing sensation Jay Chou not only sang the theme song for the movie but the song also made it into the game.
Publicly-traded Chinese games powerhouse NetEase, known in the West for a joint venture with Blizzard for World of Warcraft and more recently Overwatch operations in China, has launched a pan-entertainment content strategy that’s paying off; the company’s market share for mobile games is increasing. In addition, NetEase’s mobile games revenue has surged in relation to PC games revenue, and currently stands at 66% of the company’s games revenue (having surpassed PC online games revenue midyear 2015).
One new NetEase mobile game is New Ghost (倩女幽魂 手游), and it is an enormous hit. The game is now the company’s 4th-largest mobile title, following Fantasy Westward Journey, Journey to the West (both born from long-standing hit PC game franchises), and the new hit Onmyoji which has revitalized the Anime, Comics and Games (ACG) genre. The way New Ghost became popular is because the company is doing strong cross promotions with the TV drama Just One Smile is Very Alluring. The male lead has become the spokesman for the game, and his voice is also that of the game’s main character.
The New Ghost game launched in May 2016 and immediately became a Top 20 grossing game in China. The TV drama launched August 26 and overnight the game surged into the top 5 grossing charts on iOS, and the ranking by downloads soared from #135 to #3 as well. Quest Mobile noted that daily active users (DAU) for the New Ghost game grew from 120,000 to more than 1.5 million in that last week of August. NetEase at that point launched a new version of the game to accompany the TV drama while using the show’s name. The new version now incorporates scenes and images from the show. As of this piece, it remains in the top 5 grossing games.
This concept of digital games in the mainstream entertainment channels is new to Chinese consumers. The total games market revenue (for PC online, mobile and console games) in China exceeded $23 billion in 2015, yet advertising for games has been frowned upon societally until recently. Content is also more difficult to restrict when it is used on multiple game platforms and across a pan-entertainment spectrum of TVs, movies, books and games.
The Chinese government has taken steps over the past 15 years to restrict the amount of time young people spend on digital games. This also includes the influence of games on them to protect them from the negative impact of harmful content and from spending too much time in front of a digital screen. An example of a regulation is that the minimum age to go to an Internet café is 18. Another is that gamers under 18 have to adhere to maximum time allotments in order to prevent gaming addictions and unhealthy behavior. In a related step, in 2004 the government banned TV shows that included playing PC games as well as any TV advertisements to promote PC games. By that year consoles were already banned in the country and mobile games had yet to emerge, so PC games became the focus.


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FRANKFURT (Reuters) – New car sales in Germany, Europe’s largest auto market, rose 3 percent year on year in February, rebounding from a decline in January.
New car registrations rose to 268,800 vehicles, with German makes accounting for 70 percent of the cars sold, the VDA association of German carmakers said on Monday.
New passenger car registrations in January fell 1.4 percent.
The industry’s latest models will be on display at the Geneva motor show this week, with higher production costs a hot-button issue for Europe’s carmakers as Britain could leave the European Union on March 29 without a withdrawal agreement.
(Reporting by Ludwig Burger; editing by Jason Neely)


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Gavin Kim, the director of the Windows Phone marketing division resigned today after approximately 5 months on the job.
Microsoft confirmed Kim’s decision through an official press statement, and they also mentioned something about the work Gavin Kim made.
Besides successfully promoting the Lumia family of smartphones, he also worked on the “Smoked by Windows Phone” campaign, in which skeptic users can test the speed of a Windows Phone smartphone compared to other rival smartphones: Android, iOS, Symbian or Blackberry OS.
In the past, Gavin Kim also worked in the marketing department of South Korea giant Samsung.
The Windows Phone Marketing Manager position will be occupied by Eugene Ho, who was General Software Manager at Microsoft until now.


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Bossier businesses vent frustration with downtown construction
Downtown Bossier City business owners spoke out at the Bossier City Council meeting on Tuesday to express their frustrations with the ongoing construction of the $15 million re-envisioning project that has been under way since last spring.
A mile of Barksdale Boulevard from Traffic Street to Hamilton Road was closed in May, with blocks being re-opened one by one as the asphalt was progressively replaced. The new look will include a slimmer street, water retention tubs, new sidewalks, a tree-lined road, a bike path and parallel parking. A plaza will also be installed to accommodate small festivals and food trucks.
Throughout the construction, many businesses situated on Barksdale Blvd. have experienced difficulty in sustaining customer numbers. On Tuesday, business owners explained challenges such as inadequate signage, lack of parking and restricted road access.
Bossier City attorney Pamela Breedlove spoke on behalf of Beth Carr, owner of Bayou Belle Antiques, 525 Barksdale Blvd., saying that the project has devastated Carr’s business because customers cannot find her store amid the construction.
“Her business has gone down by 50 to 60 percent every month, she’s had to lay off every employee… she is behind paying her vendors, she had to borrow money to pay rent,” Breedlove said. “If something’s not done to assist her and the other businesses, there’s not going to be any businesses down there for you when you finish this project in July.”
Bossier Arts Council board member Mollie Corbett spoke as a patron of several downtown businesses, noting the difficulty she has had getting to BAC board meetings.
“I am personally very excited about the downtown project coming to downtown Bossier,” she said. “However, I want those businesses that I love and patronize that are there right now… to still be there when this project comes in.
“I want to be able to shop at Bayou Belle, grab a beer at Flying Heart and go over to my board meetings at Bossier Arts Council in the process,” she said. “I think the number one thing we can do is make sure that signage… is all-inclusive of all of the businesses represented in that stretch of land.”
Kathleen Hemphill, owner of Hoot and Holler Archery, 601 Barksdale Blvd., said her business has lost almost $100,000 in sales since the project began in May.
“We were very excited about it and we had expected some kind of decline in our sales during the process, but we did not think it was going to be this devastating,” she said.
Pam Glorioso, city special project coordinator, said in December that a grand opening for the new downtown was planned for June 1, but she said on Tuesday that estimated completion will be in June or July.
“We can just about see the finish line, I think it’s coming along well,” she said. “We’ve tried to work around (businesses) and always grant them access to the property. It might not be a pretty situation, we’re aware of that, but we have tried to do the best we possibly can.”
City Engineer Mark Hudson said there has always been access to the businesses in some way and that the superintendent of the project has been responsive in putting out signs where he feels they need to be.
“It’s a big construction zone, and it’s real dynamic,” Hudson said. “It changes every week, but we always make sure there is access to the businesses.”
Bossier City Mayor Lo Walker said anyone with issues or concerns downtown can call himself or Glorioso to take care of the problem, and he affirmed he would check on the current signage.
“We’ve heard what you’ve said and understand the complaints, and things that are within our management control, we will address them,” Walker said.
The city council is available to assist with issues as well, council President David Montgomery said.
“We certainly are here to offer whatever services we have to those businesses that are located in downtown Bossier,” he said. “We’ll do whatever we can in our power to assist each of you in your endeavors.”


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FRANCE: PE firm PAI in acquisition talks with Labeyrie Fine Foods
PAI is in acquisition talks with Labeyrie
Private-equity firm PAI Partners is in exclusive talks to acquire a 50% stake in the holding company of French food firm Labeyrie Fine Foods.
Labeyrie is majority-owned by Basque food co-operative Lur Berri, which has a 61% stake. Another private-equity firm, LBO France, has a 33% shareholding. The
remainder of the capital is held by Labeyrie's management.
"Lur Berri is looking to develop Labeyrie and in PAI has found a potential partner with rich experience in the food industry, which has included a shareholding in Yoplait," a spokesperson for PAI told just-food.
The spokesperson said talks between PAI and Labeyrie's shareholders had begun earlier this week but could not confirm reports the proposed deal valued the company at EUR500m.
Labeyrie posted a 2013 turnover of EUR757m. It has 15 production plants, principally in France and the UK, employing almost 4,000 staff.
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As seen earlier in the year, Metal Gear Survive was announced with an initial release date of ‘2017’, and whilst that’s no longer the case, we can now confirm that there have been release dates announced, and what’s more, the game is also available for pre-order.
For those wanting to take a look at the game before seeing the release dates, take a look at this trailer below:
So, now that you’ve feasted your eyes on the announcement trailer, let’s get into the release dates, shall we?
For fans in the US, Metal Gear Survive will launch on the 20th of February 2018, and for those in the EU (also suspected AUS release date), the game will launch on the 22nd of February 2018.
If you’re wanting to pre-order the game, here’s a taste of some of the things you can expect to receive:
So, what is everyone thinking about this title? Will you be pre-ordering it? Let us know in the comments below.


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In June 2018, we started our first deep dive into London’s startup ecosystem. Our goal was to keep up on the latest trends, meet some of the main players and, of course, introduce Calcey to the crazy amount of new startups literally exploding in London right now. And we’ve seven UK startups confirmed as clients, we are delighted with the progress so far.
Here’s our six highlights from six epic months.
#1 Staying Ahead Of The Curve
Unsurprisingly, AI was the most consistently dazzling trend happening in London. The sheer breath of industry that the most exciting technology in human history is disrupting is astounding. We caught up with the Five AI Startups You Need To Know About, including autonomous vehicles that can drive on other planets, a NLP algorithm that could save us from fake news, and a voice activated communication tool for people with disabilities.
Voice Activation promises to be a monumental leap forward for our ability to communicate with AI in 2019. We heard from Bret Kinsella, one the world’s foremost figures in the voice industry, who suggested Smart Speakers Are The Gateway Drugs to more meaningful conversations with machines.
#2 Gender and Tech
We believe increasing gender parity gap is a crucial next step for the progress of the global tech industry. In the UK, only 17% of the tech industry is populated by women, with only 5% in senior management in positions. That’s why we featured Head of Analytics, Maria Koukou’s 5 Strategies for Success speech at Facebook’s new London HQ.
We also published this thought-provoking piece, Can you name five famous women in tech?
But we were sure to provide the answers, because, unfortunately, it’s a very tricky question.
#3 CEO Stories
1-2-1 Interviews with CEOs really get under the skin of what it means to run a startup. We love learning about what makes a strong leader tick and what makes young startups become fully fledged successful businesses. One of current client’s, Alex Crockford from CrockfitApp, revealed all in his How to Get 150,000+ Instagram Followers interview, while chef-turned-CEO, Caspar Rose of Fresh Fitness Food, told us how he is helping change the home-eating habits of the UK. The CEO of Doordeck—the world’s first keyless security platform—told us Why the transformation from IoT to SaaS is the pivot that matters.
#4 Green Tech
After Green Tech gathering great momentum last year last year, we’d love to see this really push-on in 2019. We interviewed IoT expert, Pilgrim Beart, who explained How IoT Is Driving Sustainable Change. We were also super impressed with mojeek, an ethical search engine, and the inspiring food waste co-operative, OLIO. They already have 700,000 users and a whopping 22,000 volunteers so they have clearly captured the UK’s public’s imagination in a big way.
#5 Pitch, Pitch, Pitch
Pitch events where boxfresh startups pitch for the hearts, minds and financial support of The Crowd are happening every week in London. They are free, fun and the best way to learn about what startups to watch out for… At the The Future Fin-Tech we heard from 11 eleven startups who have Unicorn-potential. We loved seeing 4 Startups Finally Delivering On IoT’s Promise, including a solution for single use plastic usage in the cosmetics industry. And as UK’s broken house market becomes ripe for disruption, PropTech revealed itself to one of the most competitive industries (and surprising biggest trends) in 2018.
#6 Blockchain – In or Out
We began in London in June and Blockchain was everywhere. The City was still super excited about ICO’s and in our video interview with blockchain evangelist Arfia Khan, she explained why 2018 is The Year of the Security Tokens. But since, blockchain seems to fallen off the map a little bit. Is it a conspiracy? Let’s find out in 2019.
It’s Been Epic
There’s our six highlights from six epic months. And honestly there’s so much we didn’t include. Here’s to another six…


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New Nokia smartphone with model number TA-1048 has received certification from FCC(Federal Communications Commission) in the U.S. Speculations. There is a chance it might be the Nokia 4, name was first spotted alongside other unannounced Nokia phones such as Nokia 7 Plus, Nokia 8 Sirocco through the Nokia Camera app APK teardown (by NPU).
The FCC filing of alleged Nokia 4 with FCC ID:2AJOTTA-1048 has revealed that it will be coming with a hybrid SIM slot that will support a micro SD card slot and a micro SIM slot. Another information reveals that the device will be powered by Snapdragon 450 chipset. Currently no other information has been revealed, including the price details. Hope the Nokia 4 wont launch in China as 4 will be considered as unlucky number in China (Oneplus has also omitted 4, moved from OnePlus 3/3T to Oneplus 5).
As the device is certified by FCC in US, it will be launched in the US initially. There are also some Speculations that Nokia 4 will be the successor of Nokia 3.


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AnyDesk, a remote desktop application provider, recently confirmed that hackers gained unauthorized access to the company’s production systems in a recent cyberattack. The company has stated that the problem has been remediated, and all security-related certificates have been revoked.
In a public statement, AnyDesk acknowledged that the cybersecurity incident occurred and that they have been working with experts from CrowdStrike to address the issue and inform the relevant authorities. They also clarified that the incident did not involve any ransomware. Additionally, the company assured that all security-related certificates have been revoked, and necessary systems have been remediated or replaced.
While BleepingComputer reported that source code and private code signing keys were stolen during the breach, AnyDesk has emphasized that its systems are designed not to store private keys, security tokens, or passwords that could be exploited to connect to end-user devices. As a precaution, the company has revoked all passwords to its web portal, my.anydesk.com, and is advising users to change their passwords, especially if the same credentials are used on other platforms.
Based in Stuttgart, Germany, AnyDesk provides remote desktop software, allowing users to access and control computers or devices from a different location. Despite the cyber incident, AnyDesk stated that there is no evidence of any end-user devices being affected. The company has assured that the situation is under control, and users can continue using AnyDesk safely by ensuring that they are using the latest version with the new code signing certificate.
With a customer base of 170,000 organizations, including well-known names like 7-Eleven, Comcast, LG Electronics, and the United Nations, AnyDesk has a significant user footprint. However, following the cyber incident, IT admins received an alert warning of service disruptions as the platform underwent maintenance since January 30, 2024.
The breach at AnyDesk serves as a reminder of the constant threat of cyberattacks, especially on remote desktop applications, which are frequently targeted by cybercriminals, aiming to exploit the access and control they provide over computers and devices.
The news of AnyDesk’s cybersecurity incident comes shortly after internet infrastructure provider Cloudflare disclosed that a nation-state hacker had utilized stolen access tokens and service account credentials from Okta to access a self-hosted Atlassian server used by the company. Cloudflare admitted that it had failed to rotate the credentials after Okta revealed the attack in October.
In conclusion, the breach at AnyDesk has prompted the company to take swift action in remediating the incident and revoking security-related certificates. The cybersecurity incident underscores the ongoing threat posed by cybercriminals and the importance of robust security measures to protect against unauthorized access and data breaches.


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BRUSSELS/FRANKFURT/PARIS (dpa-AFX) - Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HBGRF.PK) posted improving operating result in the second quarter. Incoming orders were up around 14 percent, while sales rose significantly for the quarter. At the end of the half-year, the Group has completely eliminated the net financial debt and improved free cash flow to 74 million euros.
Second quarter net result after taxes was profit of 27 million euros compared to a loss of 13 million euros, last year. Profit per share was 0.09 euros compared to a loss of 0.05 euros. EBITDA increased to 60 million euros from 27 million euros.
Second quarter Group sales were 542 million euros compared to 475 million euros, prior year. Incoming orders increased to 593 million euros from 518 million euros.
For the year as a whole, the company's outlook remains unchanged. It is still projecting sales to reach at least 2 billion euros.
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Best Buy Co Inc (BBY) Tumbles As Amazon Offers Geek Squad Competitor
Best Buy Co Inc (BBY) Tumbles As Amazon Offers Geek Squad Competitor
Amazon's Geek Squad-like service installs your smart home gear
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The company notes on the service page that its experts are employees, not contractors, that they have been background-checked, and that they are "licensed and certified where applicable". This will require Amazon to curate a marketplace of independent installers, contractors, and other service professionals, much like it does in the marketplace for products.
Smart-home gadgets are one of the fastest-growing segments of the consumer electronics industry, but they can be hard to set up and integrate with each other.
Amazon is offering in-home consultations to customers interested in installing smart-home technologies.
Best Buy (BBY) shares are sinking fast following a report that Amazon (AMZN) is introducing what appears to be its own version of Best Buy's Geek Squad. Sources tell the publication that Amazon has spent the past several months hiring "an army of in-house gadget experts" in order to offer free Alexa consultations and paid product installations. Amazon says that booking with its smart home consultants can help customers find solutions and technology that work best in their home. There are also Amazon job listings for "field technicians" in cities like Tampa, Hoboken, Miami, Orlando, Houston, Dallas and Las Vegas. The installations require a fee and both services are now only available in seven markets on the West Coast: Seattle, Washington, Portland, Oregon, San Francisco, San Diego, Los Angeles, San Jose and Orange County, California.
If Best Buy wasn't already aware Amazon is gunning for its business, it is now. The online retailer's latest initiative wants to bring its staffers into your home for tech support.
Whether customers actually use the service remains to be seen. Geek Squad prices vary, too: A TV installation is $150 and setting up home Wi-Fi starts at $100.
Should Amazon go after Best Buy's Geek Squad, it would be a major upset in the battle between the two retailers.
TheStreet sifted through Geek Squad's reviews on ConsumerAffairs.
Amazon is pushing Alexa as the platform of choice for smart home control, while Best Buy is promoting both Alexa and Google Home.
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Nutreco enters into Nigerian joint venture
Nutreco on Tuesday announced it signed an agreement to enter into a joint venture in Nigeria with Durante, an existing distribution partner and fish feed supplier.
The joint venture, Skretting Nigeria, will invest in the local production of extruded fish feed for Nigeria as well as the wider West African region.
Nigeria produces more than 200,000 metric tons (MT) of fish feed annually, mostly for catfish, and aquaculture production is growing by 5 percent to 10 percent annually.
The Skretting Nigeria 60/40 (Nutreco/Durante) joint venture will sell extruded fish feed and operate a plant in Ibadan, Oyo State, both for the local market and regional export. Durante’s revenue in 2013 was approximately EUR 9 million (USD 12.2 million). Sales volume is currently around 5,500 MT and, with the addition next year of a new extrusion line, is expected to double by 2016. The current market share in the Nigerian high quality extruded fish feed market is about 15 percent. Closing of the transaction is expected within the next three months.
“By entering into this joint venture we establish our presence in the Nigerian market, which is one of Africa's most important. This is Nutreco's second foothold in Africa, after our investment in Egypt last year, and expands our share of fish feed for non-salmonid species. This fits perfectly in our strategy,” said Knut Nesse, Nutreco CEO. “We intend this joint venture to provide a base for further expansion in the fast growing West African fish feed market."
As part of Nutreco's entrance into the Nigerian market it will explore — together with Oxfam Novib — how to increase the productivity of small fish farmers. In Southwest Nigeria local NGOs are engaged in assisting small fish farmers with livelihood improvement programs. Nutreco, Durante, Oxfam Novib and other stakeholders see good possibilities to assist in increasing the yield of these small fish farmers and thereby contributing to the global challenge of feeding nine billion people sustainably in 2050.


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The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan's latest decree prohibits the use of any foreign currency in any domestic commerce deals, according to a statement released by Taliban spokesperson Zabiullah Mujahid on Tuesday, November 2. According to the statement, the Afghan people should use their own money (Afghani) in all types of trade deals due to the country's current economic position and national interests.
The officially released statement which was also posted on Twitter, read, “use of foreign currency adversely impacts the economy of Afghanistan and affects the lives of the Afghan people.”
The statement warned of the repercussions if anybody violated the new directive. Despite the fact that the previous administration had prohibited the use of Pakistani rupees in the provinces bordering that country, individuals have begun to utilise rupees again in some regions next to Pakistan in the east and southeast of Afghanistan. Despite large commercial dealings within Afghanistan, Afghan traders import everything in dollars worth $8 billion each year, causing the Afghan market to be unstable and businessmen to suffer large financial losses.
According to local media reports, the US dollar is the most widely used currency in Afghanistan's marketplaces. For trading purposes, the bordering areas use the currency of neighbouring nations such as Pakistan. The decision is almost guaranteed to bring further turmoil to Afghanistan's already-fragile economy. Notably, the US, the World Bank, and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have restricted Afghanistan's access to more than USD 9.5 billion since the Taliban took control of Kabul on August 15.
Afghan merchants are encountering enormous delays in getting agricultural commodities to regional markets due to a lack of trade, regional linkages, and other obstacles. According to Khaama Press, importing basic needs and food supplies has grown more difficult, resulting in price increases during these difficult times. According to the World Bank Website, energy prices increased by 12% in the first half of this year, in line with global trends. As the Taliban grabbed control of border checkpoints and vital transit hubs, supply lines were disrupted, causing prices for essential household commodities including as food and gasoline to soar.


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Evergrande Yingxi’s core profit doubled
China Evergrande (03333) issued a profit alert. It is expected that the profit attributable to shareholders will increase by 3-4 times last year. The net profit of core business is expected to double, and the net profit of core business is expected to be about twice that of last year. The increase was mainly due to the company’s improvement in product quality last year, increased value-added products, reduced costs, increased floor space, and redemption of perpetual debt.
Last month, China Overseas sold 10% of its sales amount last month
Evergrande had a profit of RMB 5,091 million in 2016, and its core business had a net profit of RMB 20.81 billion. Based on this, it estimated its net profit for its core business in 2017 to be around RMB 41.6 billion.
In addition, China Overseas Land Development (00688) announced that cumulative contracted property sales in the first two months of the year totaled approximately HK$42.217 billion, up 21.55% year-on-year. In February alone, the contracted property sales amounted to approximately HK$16,493 million, an increase of 9.98% year-on-year. As of the end of last month, sales of confirmed shopping products were approximately RMB 26.492 billion and are expected to be converted into contracted property sales in the coming months.
China Overseas acquired a total of 11 plots in February, with a total floor area of approximately 2.731 million square meters, and a land transfer fee of approximately RMB 14.736 billion, of which 3 sites will be developed in a cooperative mode.


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Apple Music is bringing support for lossless audio and spatial audio through Dolby Atmos support to India.
During the WWDC 2021 keynote, Apple confirmed these new technologies would launch that day. However, Apple Music subscribers in India have been waiting for the feature since it was announced. According to the Apple Support Twitter account, subscribers in India will be able to use the new technology soon.
Some subscribers to the service report seeing options for Apple Music lossless audio and Dolby Atmos in the Settings app. However, those options have since disappeared and have not returned. Apple first announced lossless quality audio back in May – but confusion quickly cropped up.
After the announcement, there was some confusion about whether HomePod speakers and AirPods Max will support the high-fidelity formats. Apple has since clarified that confusion by saying HomePod speakers will receive an update to support lossless audio sometime in the future. Meanwhile, AirPods Max won’t be able to stream in lossless audio quality – even if they’re wired.
While lossless audio has made the biggest splash in the music industry, spatial audio is the true audio frontier.
Ask any gamer how important spatial audio is to re-creating an experience, and you’ll hear countless reasons. Apple executives know spatial audio is important for an immersive experience. Eddy Cue says he believes all but a small set of people can tell the difference between lossless tracks.
“The reality of lossless is, if you take 100 people and you take a stereo song in lossless, and you take a song that’s been in Apple Music that’s compressed, I don’t know if 99 or 98 can’t tell the difference,” Cue said in an interview.
Apple Music’s Zane Lowe says the focus on spatial audio will change how people listen to music. He likens it to a progression from mono, to stereo, to spatial.
“Spatial is an immersive experience with sound moving around you in different directions. We have only had that kind of experience before in cinema. Have you ever wondered how that would work with music? I have,” Zane said in a recent interview.
One key feature of 3D spatial sound is that it’s focused exclusively on sound positioning simulation. That’s closer to building a soundstage for a gaming environment than any type of music creation before it. It gives artists control over sound design like attenuation or even creating realistic doppler effects.


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The recently released ‘Travel & Tourism Economic Impact’ report indicates the travel industry in Asia-Pacific may be the only one worldwide to recover by 2023.
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MELBOURNE, Australia, November 2, 2022 (Newswire.com)
According to Inspiring Vacations, provider of exciting worldwide experiences including tours to Alaska, Scandinavia tours and everywhere in between, the pace of recovery for the tourism industry has been strong, as more places reduce or remove travel restrictions and the demand pent up during the pandemic is released.
Inspiring Vacations explains that certain factors pose a risk to the recovery of the travel industry around the world including…


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EGYPT COVID-19 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: NEW UPDATES FOR TRAVELERS
Egypt has announced new COVID-19 entry requirements that all travelers will need to follow when entering the country. Due to a recent surge of infections, Egypt is adding new testing requirements to ensure the safety of its people and visitors to the country.
COUNTRIES ALLOWED TO TRAVEL TO THE NETHERLANDS
The Netherlands opened the border on June 15, 2020 to a list of EU countries, and July 1, 2020 to an expanded list of third-party countries outside the EU. Which countries can travel to the Netherlands? We have the full country list updated below, which includes the EU nations that have been able to travel to the Netherlands since June,
All the Caribbean destinations that are starting to welcome US travelers again
From tropical rainforests to pink-sand beaches, the hundreds of islands across the Caribbean entice millions of tourists every year. That was all put on pause in March when countries and territories closed their borders and waved goodbye to the final tourists leaving their islands.


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Join Shalthis from the GKick podcast as he delves deep into the world of Hearthstone in ShoutStone, a daily YouTube video series. Each day, Shal shoutcasts the latest and greatest Hearthstone games from the likes of Totalbiscuit, Trump, and Day!
Frozenbyte, the geniuses behind Trine and Trine 2, have announced that the Goblin Menace DLC for it’s puzzle platformer will be coming out this Autumn. The new DLC will introduce six new stages, new skills and will be available in both the core game and in DLC format.
The Goblin Menace DLC has only been announced for Steam and the upcoming Wii U’s exclusive Trine 2: Directors Cut – which will include the add-on from the start. Details regarding any additional consoles/platforms on a price and release date have not been announced yet, but has been said that they will be revealed shortly.
“Trine 2: Goblin Menace is an expansion that we wanted to cultivate with a lot of time, effort and love,” said Frozenbyte CEO, Lauri Hyvärinen. “We feel this expansion is our best work to date.”
To see this new DLC in action, check out the trailer below. I think it’s pretty amazing.


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Sydney, Australia – 6 April 2023 – Matrium Technologies, a leading technology solutions provider in Australia, is proud to celebrate its 20-year partnership with Spirent Communications, a global leader in network testing and assurance solutions.
For two decades, Matrium and Spirent have collaborated to deliver industry-leading network testing solutions to customers in Australia and beyond. The partnership has been characterised by a shared commitment to innovation, quality, and customer service, and has enabled both companies to drive business success for their customers.
"We are delighted to celebrate 20 years of partnership with Spirent," said Brad Crismale CEO of Matrium Technologies. "Our collaboration has been instrumental in helping our customers achieve their business goals, and we look forward to many more years of success together."
Over the past 20 years, Matrium and Spirent have delivered comprehensive network testing and assurance solutions to customers across a range of industries, including telecommunications, finance, government, and healthcare. By leveraging Spirent's cutting-edge network testing technology and Matrium's extensive knowledge of the Australian market, the partnership has enabled customers to optimise their network investments, improve service quality, and reduce risk.
"We are proud to partner with Matrium Technologies for the past 20 years," said Mark Bateman, VP, Global Channel, SI & Alliance Sales at Spirent. "Their commitment to quality, innovation, and customer service is a perfect match for our own values. We are excited to continue our collaboration, delivering effective solutions to customers in Australia and beyond."
The 20-year partnership between Matrium Technologies and Spirent Communications is a testament to the power of collaboration, innovation, and customer service. By working together, the two companies have been able to deliver exceptional value to customers and achieve sustained business success.
All media enquiries to Deanne Holland at Matrium Technologies on 1300 889 888 or email email@example.com .


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Polyphenol-rich extracts from olive oil pomace may reduce the formation of off-flavours in meats by as much as 80 per cent, suggests new research.
The olive extract, obtained from the waste waters of olive oil pomace, performed better than a commercial antioxidant sourced from wine, according to findings published in the journal Food Chemistry.
“The polyphenol extract from the waste water of olive oil’s pomace significantly inhibited lipid oxidation in pre-cooked ground beef and pork. The antioxidant effect increased with the dose and was higher in beef than in pork,” wrote Sharon DeJong from Food Science Australia and Maria Cecilia Lanari from Argentina’s National Council for Scientific and Technical Investigation (CONICET).
Nanotechnology promises big benefits for food safety, quality, and shelf life provided the challenges it brings can be overcome, delegates were told at the Institute of Food Technology's annual conference at Anaheim, California.
"There's great potential for nanoscience in food industry applications," said Bernadene Magnuson, senior scientific and regulatory consultant in food toxicology with Cantox Health Sciences International, Ontario, Canada. The technology, which harnesses the use of particles between one and 100 nanometers in length, could be used to provide anti-microbial coatings for food contact surfaces or packaging.
Other applications include using nanoscience to engineer sensors to detect pathogens and toxins in food or to register environmental changes. For example, nanochips in smart inks used for food packaging could register warnings if the temperature of the package rose above certain programmed limits.


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The top-level figure was shared with Digital Music News on Wednesday by a Spotify executive, and later announced by CEO Daniel Ek.
Specifically, Ek referenced a figure of “over 2 million” on CNBC, a global (US+European) number.
At this point, we’re unsure of the continental mix. Last month, Spotify revealed a US-based paying population of 175,000, on a userbase of 1.4 million. That is far greater in Europe, where the paying number was 1.6 million, with more than 10.7 million users. The total – at that point – was nearly 1.78 million.
That is – roughly – a 12.5 percent increase, in a period of perhaps 6 weeks. Which helps to validate the Spotify model further, and may also be validating moves by major labels to limit the amount of free listening.
Now, the attention shifts towards f8, where Spotify is expected to a featured integration partner on Facebook Music. Stay tuned.


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Bonhams, founded in 1793, is one of the world’s oldest auction houses — and it’s long been known for both its grand sales and grand offerings in the collector car market. You can expect to see everything from Veteran cars to modern supercars on offer at any one Bonhams’ events — but for the first time, the company is set to host a sale made up completely of contemporary performance machines.
Supercars on Sunset, which takes place at the Petersen museum in Los Angeles, CA on April 10, will present high performance collector cars from the modern era — think Porsche, McLaren, Ferrari, Bugatti, Koenigsegg, Pagani, Lamborghini, etc.
One early headliner is a 2007 Saleen S7-LM — a one-owner example with 1,000 hp, a 248-mph top speed and just 300 miles on the clock. It’s one of three built.
“We are very excited to present this all-American supercar in the Bonhams Supercars on Sunset auction,” said Jakob Greisen, Bonhams Vice President and Head of US Motoring. “This new sale concept will provide the ideal opportunity for the innovative collector to invest in the most exciting high-performance machines of the modern era which are at the same time emerging as collectors’ cars, being increasingly appreciated for their design, engineering and overall impact on automotive culture.”
Other early consignments include a 2014 Ferrari 458 Speciale with 8,100 miles from new, the ex-Jerry Seinfeld 2016 Porsche 911 GT3 RS in paint-to-sample liquid chrome blue metallic, and a 2008 Porsche 911 GT2 with the 6-speed manual and 8,300 miles from new.
All the cars will be available to view in person at the Petersen on April 8 and 9 — and Bonhams is offering a virtual viewing platform as well, with condition reports and one-to-one bespoke walk-around inspections with specialists. Bidders will be able to see the cars in detail from anywhere in the world.
The auction takes place on April 10 using Bonhams Live & Online system, which allows registered bidders to bid on each car remotely but still in real time as they’re presented on the block.


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The rupee firmly held its week-end levels against the dollar on the local money market on Monday, dealers said. The rupee shed one-paisa versus the dollar for buying at Rs 98.61, however it gained two-paisa for selling at Rs 98.63, they said.
INTERBANK MARKET RATES: OPEN MARKET RATES: The rupee depicted no variation in terms of the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 99.70 and Rs 99.85 respectively, dealers said. The rupee recovered 10-paisa in relation to the euro for buying at Rs 135.50 and the local currency appreciated by 15 paisa for selling at Rs 135.75, they said.
In the first Asian trade, the dollar edged higher against the yen thanks to upbeat US employment data while the euro stood firm after rebounding from multi-month lows, continuing to shake off the impact from the European Central Bank’s monetary easing last week.
The dollar rose 0.1 percent to 102.57 yen, adding to gains made on Friday when data showed US non-farm payrolls increased by 217,000 last month, returning to its pre-recession level and offering confirmation the world’s largest economy has snapped back from a winter slump.
The dollar was at Rs 59.04 against the Indian rupee, the greenback was available at 3.1970 in terms of the Malaysian ringgit and the US currency was trading at 6.2391 versus the Chinese yuan. Interbank buy/sell rates for the taka against the dollar on Monday: 77.63-77.6320 (previous 77.63-77.63). Call Money Rates: 06.00-07.25 percent (previous 05.50-07.25 percent).
Interbank Closing Rates: Interbank Closing Rates For Dollar on Monday.
RUPEE IN LAHORE: The Pak rupee remained weak and marginally declined by five-paisa in relation to the greenback on the local currency market on Saturday.
According to the currency dealers, the dollar resumed trading at its last week closing of Rs 99.60 and Rs 99.85 as its buying and selling rates, respectively. The dollar witnessed a slight increase in its demand that led its rate up to Rs 99.65 and Rs 99.90 on buying and selling side, respectively, the dealers said.
Similarly, the rupee remained under pressure and lost its worth against the British pound. The pound was purchased and sold at Rs 167.35 and Rs 167.60 compared with last Saturday closing of Rs 167.25 and Rs 167.50, respectively, they added.
RUPEE IN ISLAMABAD AND RAWALPINDI: The rupee remained firm against the dollar on the open currency markets of Islamabad and Rawalpindi here on Monday.
The dollar opened at Rs 98.50 (buying) and Rs 98.60 (selling) against same last rate. It did not observe further change in the second session and closed at Rs 98.50 (buying) and Rs 98.60 (selling).
Pound Sterling opened at Rs 165 (buying) and Rs 165.50 (selling) against same last rate. It closed at the same rate without further change by the end of evening session.


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Facebook on Wednesday formally called upon Federal Commerce Fee Chair Lina Khan to recuse herself from antitrust proceedings towards the social media large, saying Khan had primarily predetermined that the corporate violated antitrust regulation.
“Chair Khan has persistently made well-documented statements about Facebook and antitrust issues that might lead any affordable observer to conclude that she has prejudged the Facebook antitrust case introduced by the FTC,” the corporate stated in an announcement reported by Reuters.
The FTC had introduced a lawsuit towards Facebook saying it violated antitrust regulation when it purchased Instagram and WhatsApp, however the case was dismissed by a federal decide late final month, with the courtroom giving the FTC 30 days to amend the swimsuit and refile.
The company is led by three Democrats, together with Khan, and two Republicans, and the Republicans beforehand voted towards suing Facebook. If Khan recuses herself, it’s seemingly the Democrats received’t get the bulk vote they want to proceed with the swimsuit.
Amazon similarly called for Khan to recuse herself from antitrust investigations of the corporate shortly after she was appointed by President Joe Biden final month.
Khan, who can also be a professor at Columbia Legislation Faculty, has criticized huge tech firms no less than since her days in regulation college. She additionally beforehand served as authorized counsel to a Home antitrust subcommittee that probed monopoly energy within the tech business and labored for the Open Markets Institute, which says it “works to handle threats to our democracy, particular person liberties, and our nationwide safety from right now’s unprecedented ranges of company focus and monopoly energy.”
We reached out to the FTC for remark and can replace this publish if we hear again.
It’s unclear whether or not the recusal requests will succeed. At her affirmation hearings, CNBC studies, Khan had said she didn’t consider her earlier work would require her to step except for probes of huge tech firms.


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Minecraft creator banks $350k a day
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Re-Imagining Linux Platforms to Meet the Needs of Cloud Service Providers
"Currently the topic of furious enthusing on the part of the dev
sector's fashionistas, an indie game called Minecraft is causing a
bit of a stir online. So much so, in fact, that right now it's
netting its creator in the region of $350,000 every single day.
"And with no distribution or retail chain concerns, every penny
is going back to the game's creator."


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Simon, Student: “I must change my mobile phone one more time to use mobile payment”
Eli BOMAJED: “This is less and less true. If you bought your smartphone after 2013 and if you have an Android phone embarking the NFC (Near Field Communication) technology, then your smartphone is eligible for mobile payment. Then, for security reasons, banks can decide to exclude some phones or some configurations, in particular phones that are called “rooted” or those in “debug” mode, because they don’t respond to a sufficient level of security for a payment service.
Regarding Apple phones, all the models released after the iPhone 6, allow to pay in NFC, provided that your bank took the necessary measures with Apple.”


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MUFSO, the premier event for foodservice leaders, is moving to an all-digital community platform with live and on-demand content and engagement throughout October 2020.
Powered by Nation’s Restaurant News, and built with the community of the Restaurants Rise digital initiative, MUFSO 2020 will deliver education, connection and inspiration for the restaurant industry in a new, state-of-the-art virtual tech stack.
Available live and on-demand each Tuesday and Thursday in October, Restaurants Rise powered by MUFSO will offer 16 keynotes, more than 40 best-practice sharing sessions, networking events, one-to-one or breakout gatherings, speaker Q&A, virtual exhibition booths and more. The community will bring together thousands of industry leaders set on reshaping the future of foodservice at its most crucial moment.
“We know the information, connection and community the foodservice industry needs right now will be met virtually and on demand as restaurants work to reopen and keep communities safe,” said Sarah Lockyer, group director and publisher of the Informa Restaurant and Food Group, including Nation’s Restaurant News and MUFSO. “During the continued COVID-19 pandemic, we do not feel it is appropriate to be holding large-scale conferences in person, especially when we have proven that we can all accomplish so much digitally.
“Our Restaurants Rise digital initiative continues to bring together nearly 10,000 unique members consuming content, discussing solutions and building a future for the industry,” Lockyer said. “Adding the power of MUFSO to this community in October, and investing in state-of-the-art digital technology to drive relationships, will only serve to super charge this initiative.”
Restaurants Rise powered by MUFSO is free for restaurant operators. Community members will gain access to what MUFSO has been known for throughout its 60-year history – idea sharing, innovative thinking and crucial industry insights.
“With leading industry trend analysts, subject matter experts and our own team of award-winning editors, we are putting together an unrivaled slate of content offerings from menu to marketing and finance to franchising,” said Lisa Jennings, executive editor of Nation’s Restaurant News. “MUFSO has always been about learning and connection, and that doesn’t change. In fact, with on-demand offerings, we can provide even more educational and inspirational opportunities to help operators build their businesses.”
Registration for MUFSO 2020 is now available, as are opportunities to connect with Nation’s Restaurant News about sponsorships and to join a list of engaged executives looking for more information as we build out this program.
“Our customers and partners have seen the success of Restaurants Rise and are eager to bring the power of MUFSO to that community this fall,” said Susan Szymanski, director of business development and customer success at the Restaurant & Food Group. “This digital event environment connects brands with current and potential customers, allows for thought leadership opportunities and amplifies brand messaging through live or recorded product and solution demos.
“The value that Nation’s Restaurant News and the MUFSO conference can deliver is even greater in a virtual format through lead generation and brand exposure live in October and at many touchpoints throughout the year.”
Restaurants Rise powered by MUFSO will continue to serve the restaurant and foodservice industry with leading content and engagement. As with all facets of Nation’s Restaurants News, this community is built on a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We are dedicated to amplifying all voices in the foodservice community, especially those that are underserved and not often heard.
“This is a crucial moment for the foodservice industry – and us as partners to the industry – to listen, learn and lead,” said Lockyer. “We are committed to creating a better tomorrow, and we are humbled that Restaurants Rise, and now MUFSO, are part of building strong relationships that allow people and businesses to grow.”
Title sponsors for MUFSO include the Coca-Cola Co., PepsiCo Foodservice and Johnsonville Foodservice.


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Chrome OS powering a new wave of ultra-portable laptops. The Chromebook is still in its infancy and the past few days we've seen reports that Google may in fact be working on their very own Chromebook. Now it looks like it could be powered by the new NVIDIA Tegra 4, and even have some Android included.
OUYA Android-powered game console will be arriving in stores soon. The OUYA console raised more than $8.5 million on Kickstarter and has been extremely popular and in demand from eager gamers. Today we learned that retail stores like Best Buy, Target, and more will have them in stores for $99 starting in June. So come June what will you want and need to be ready to game? Read on to find out.
NVIDIA have released a video for what will be known as PC Mondays. Each Monday they'll be showing an impressive PC Game or something similar running on their new Project Shield Android-powered gaming device. For the gamers around these parts today they have Borderlands 2, one graphically intensive game looking just beautiful on their Tegra 4 powered gaming device. Check it out below.
BLU has some big plans to shake up the smartphone space, today introducing a new line of smartphones that come complete with NVIDIA Tegra 3 processors. The new series is called Quattro, and though it may not sound like anything special, one of the big draws of the line will be that the phones are offered unlocked at a rather inexpensive price. There are three devices in all: the Quattro 4.5, Quattro 4.5 HD, and Quattro 5.7 HD.
NVIDIA was showing a bit of HAWKEN during the Project SHIELD demos at CES and as of today, it looks like they have extended that teasing a bit. This time they are doing so in the form of a live wallpaper. Simply put, NVIDIA has teamed up with Adhesive and are offering a HAWKEN themed live wallpaper app.
ASUS have a few new awesome Android tablets in the works. While all the attention was on their leaked 7-inch MeMo Pad that many thought would be a $99 Nexus, another tablet was brewing behind the scenes. This weekend the all new ASUS MeMo Pad 10 tablet has surfaced and we have an entire unboxing video to go along with it.
Project SHIELD, complete with a Tegra 4 processor, streaming PC gaming, and the distinction of being the first Android-toting NVIDIA device, top to bottom. What we've got for you here is a sort of B-roll collection of videos collected at CES from several source including NVIDIA Technical Marketing Director Nick Stam and Product Line Manager for GeForce GPUs Jason Paul. Have a peek at gaming with the device, an extended look at Tegra 4, and an in-depth explanation of NVIDIA's full intentions with this new gaming ecosystem.
CES this year was probably massive HDTVs with 4k resolutions and such, we still saw tons of Android goodness this year. The growing trend is each manufacturer (like Samsung) want their own stage at a separate event to announce their latest and greatest, so most the big hitters were missing this year from the mobile scene. However we still have plenty to show you so lets take a look.
CES 2013. It was a fun, crazy, and exciting week with all sorts of goodness. Sadly I couldn't get a Samsung rep to show me that rumored Galaxy Note III. And believe me, I tried. While we have more content coming we wanted to thank everyone involved in a quick post.


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IBM has earned the title of top Unix server vendor for the first quarter of 2001, beating out rivals Hewlett-Packard (HP) and Sun Microsystems, according to Tim Dougherty, director of e-business strategies at IBM.
Sales of IBM Unix servers increased 13 percent from the first quarter of 2000. The robust sales gave Big Blue an additional five points of market share while increasing revenue 28 percent, IBM officials said. HP's Unix server market share dropped a point as HP sales declined by 5 percent. Sun's dominant Unix server market share stood still as sales of Sun Unix servers fell by 3 percent, IBM officials said.
However, Doughterty said IBM will not rest on its laurels. "We have not been bashful in saying Sun is clearly the leader in the Unix business, and we're going after them," he said.
According to IBM, the news comes as International Data Corp. prepares to release full market share numbers for Q1 2001 on Wednesday, including figures from other server vendors such as Compaq Computer Corp.
IDC officials declined to comment on the Q1 figures prior to the report's release.