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DC Capital Partners Expands Footprint in Intelligence, Information Technology, and Strategic Consulting with Acquisition of Catapult Technology

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Washington, DC (PRWEB) July 10, 2012

DC Capital Partners, LLC (“DC Capital”), a private investment firm headquartered in Washington, DC, has announced the acquisition of Catapult Technology, Ltd. (Catapult), a leading Information Technology (“IT”) contractor to the federal government.

Thomas J. Campbell, President of DC Capital, said, We are pleased to have Catapult join the DC Capital portfolio of companies. Catapult has an impressive track record of outstanding performance for a diverse group of federal agencies. Our investment in Catapult positions us to further expand our capabilities and support our ultimate objective of assisting our customers in fulfilling their mission. Together with two other portfolio companies, Strategic Intelligence Group LLC (SIG) and Kickstand, LLC (Kickstand), our collective capabilities will be greatly enhanced and the solutions provided to existing customers will afford the opportunity for meaningful growth.

Mark E. Hunker, newly promoted President and Chief Executive Officer of Catapult said, DC Capital brings a depth of experience and strategic vision to our efforts. Our new relationships with SIG and Kickstand allow us to expand our capabilities, benefiting both our customers and our employees.

Catapults management and employees are exceptional. We are fortunate to have Mark Hunker leading Catapult as we move forward. He joins a dynamic team that is already working well together, Campbell added. Under this umbrella, we will continue to build upon the strong relationship with our customers and provide our employees with enhanced opportunities for growth.

Catapult Founder Randy J. Slager, while stepping down from his duties as CEO, will join the Board of Directors and remain involved in strategic planning and business development. Slager noted that, DC Capital will help complete the vision I had when I started Catapult: to become the preferred federal mid-tier firm. They bring experience, knowledge, and resources necessary for the company to further excel in this market.

The balance of Catapults current management team will remain in place: David Thornton, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President; John Scarcella, Executive Vice President, Enterprise Systems; David Lyons, Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice President, Technology & Management Solutions; and Robert Smith, Chief Administrative Officer and Executive Vice President.

About Catapult Technology, Ltd.

Catapult Technology, Ltd. is a leading provider of information technology and management consulting services to the federal government. The firms Technology and Management Solutions division serves civilian departments and agencies; its Enterprise Systems division serves defense and intelligence departments and agencies. Catapult was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland. Learn more at http://www.catapulttechnology.com.

About DC Capital Partners, LLC

DC Capital Partners, LLC is a private investment firm headquartered in Washington, DC focused on making control investments in middle market companies that provide differentiated and innovative services and solutions to the U.S. federal government. DC Capital’s investment strategy emphasizes sectors that it believes offer the most compelling growth opportunities including but not limited to Intelligence, Information Technology, Development, Security, Infrastructure and Construction and Environmental. Learn more at http://www.dccapitalpartners.com.

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Todd Heckman Joins Smart Devine as Managing Director in Their Business Advisory Practice

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Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) July 10, 2012

Todd works with his clients on a wide range of management advisory services focusing on strategic planning, cost containment, performance improvement, and information technology. He has nearly 20 years of experience assisting clients with large-scale business transformations and has specialized in ERP implementations, shared services, and post-merger integration. He has conducted numerous business reorganization projects for clients and has done extensive work with ERP implementations, shared services, and post-merger integration.

Todd has taught seminars on project management, change enablement, performance improvement and strategic planning. He presents regularly at numerous industry conferences and is a frequent contributor to industry publications.

Prior to joining SMART DEVINE, Todd was a Partner at several international accounting and advisory firms where he led the companys higher education practice. He was formerly a Partner for SMART Business Advisory and Consulting and also spent nearly 8 years with Arthur Andersen.

We are extremely pleased to have Todd join the talented team at Smart Devine. Todd has been a significant addition to our growing business advisory practice and has a proven record of being an excellent resource for clients with his considerable expertise and ability to lead complex projects, said Jim Smart, CEO of Smart Devine.

Todd holds a bachelors degree from Shippensburg University and a masters degree from Penn State University.

Smart Devine, is headquartered in Philadelphia and provides a full range of accounting, advisory, tax and investigative forensic accounting services to companies across a variety of industries.

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In Honor of Donald Trump’s Statesman of the Year Award, RCBryan & Associates Announces Business Consulting Campaign

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New York, NY (PRWEB) July 09, 2012

Business consulting firm, RCBryan & Associates is announcing a new business consulting campaign in honor of Donald Trumps upcoming recognition from the GOP as the 2012 Statesman of the Year. RCBryan & Associates has had a long standing history with the business mogul, as Trumps advisor The Apprentice co-star George Ross is a strategic advisor with RCBryan & Associates. RCBryan & Associates new advising program launched for entrepreneurs inspired by Trumps upcoming GOP recognition and status as a business mogul, find their own success.

Trump will receive his recognition on the eve of the Republican National Convention at an August 26th dinner. The new RCBryan & Associates campaign will be leading an effort to provide entrepreneurs inspired by Trumps success and his upcoming recognition, with guidance and coaching tailored to their unique needs. The newly designed program will offer professional guidance and resources entrepreneurs need to succeed during todays tough economic climate and to use the same type of consulting that Trump used along with Ross to build Trump Organization and find their own type of success as an entrepreneur.

The focus of the new RCBryan campaign will be to provide entrepreneurs, who look to Trump for inspiration, with an arsenal of tools needed to find business success within their own realm. The new effort includes access to a free RCBryan Ultimate Business Plan Guide which covers the basics of marketing, finance and competition.

About RCBryan & Associates:

RCBryan & Associates offers business coaching, mentoring, consulting and marketing coaching services to companies and investors in all different niches. RCBryan & Associates, headed by acclaimed entrepreneur, Roger Bryan features a team of the industrys most successful business coaches and mentors.

More information on RCBryan & Associates and their business coaching programs can be found online at http://www.rcbryan.com or by calling 1-888-RCBRYAN.







Enterprise Hive Announces General Availability of the First Technology Data Commons for Higher Education Technology Research

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Irvington, VA (PRWEB) July 09, 2012

For the first time, individuals can find over 100 downloadable higher education technology research reports with verified information on the technologies and software applications selected by over 13,000 institutions. Enterprise Hive and The Tambellini Group have partnered to deliver eduHiveMind.

In addition to downloadable reports including software selections by institutions for SIS, Financials, HRMS and LMS solutions, individuals with valid higher education email work addresses may rate their experience with vendor and open-source software solutions. Providing real-time vendor ratings, eduHiveMind offers higher education technology decision-makers data from colleagues at peer institutions.

Higher education decision-makers will find insights regarding the technology decisions made by institutions of similar type and size. Enterprise Hive uses a proprietary methodology to allow individuals to connect with others who share the same job roles in similar campus environments.

“Taking the guesswork out of which peer institutions have selected technology similar to what I’m considering, will save higher education decision makers untold hours,” according to Vicki Tambellini, CEO of The Tambellini Group and Enterprise Hive. Vendors will find the data commons a valuable resource when considering partnerships and new product investments. Financial managers and investors will also use eduHiveMind to research vendor market share and trends.

The data-as-a-service offering marks a major milestone for anyone that requires higher education technology market research. The need for a service like this has been discussed for years by higher education decision-makers, vendors and organizations supporting the industry. The problem is that the research is expensive to manage and the application to deliver the results did not exist. “We first started planning for this application in 2007. We are pleased to be first to offer the self-service solution for those that need information to make better decisions,” says Tambellini.

About Enterprise Hive

Enterprise Hive develops, markets and supports an enterprise-class business social software platform and solutions to meet the needs of business, non-profits, education and government organizations.

About The Tambellini Group

The Tambellini Group, LLC is the worlds leading research and advisory firm for higher education executives. TTG delivers detailed quantitative and qualitative technology research, insight and analysis specifically for education and enables informed decisions based on data. Executive level skills and services include strategic advice for executives, market research, contract negotiations with administrative systems technology vendors and service providers, and published thought leadership on business and technology issues.







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9Lenses Announces Strategic Planning Module

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Washington, DC (PRWEB) July 06, 2012

9Lenses announced today their strategic planning module that enables any leader of a company, division, group, or program to include anyone in the strategic planning process.

Executives have so many hurdles in their strategic planning process. We use cloud based software tools for many other key processes in our business, such as tracking our sales pipeline with SalesForce.com or SugarCRM, but we do not have the needed tools to truly include and gather all thought available for our strategic planning process, said Edwin Miller, the Founder and CEO of 9Lenses.

He went on to outline a series of problems we typically encounter in our strategic planning process:

Digital Broadcasting and Proliferation of HDTV to Drive Growth in Broadcast Switchers Market, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

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San Jose, California (PRWEB) July 06, 2012

Follow us on LinkedIn A key hardware component used in film/video production for selecting or switching between different video and audio signals from multiple sources, a broadcast switcher has evolved into an indispensable element of video broadcasting, and an integral part of the entire video transmission process. Switchers are used across the production world, including edit suite, remote trucks, and control rooms, among other production facilities. Such is the importance of switchers in broadcasting industry that without the same, a fully integrated video and television production cannot be realized. For instance, without a master control switcher, programs cannot be pulled together or achieve cohesion while moving from one program to another, thereby making it impossible to achieve a fully integrated television production.

The broadcasting industrys transition from analog to digital broadcasting and rapid proliferation of high-definition television (HDTV), thanks to regulatory requirements as well as consumer demand for high-quality video content, have especially set the stage for development of global broadcast switchers market. Digital broadcasting especially creates a business case for switchers, as they make it easy for broadcasters to select source video feed and route it, thereby making the process of digital broadcasting workflow more efficient. Also, with consumers demanding broadcast of major programs such as live sporting events and music concerts in HD format, the ensuing need for equipment that can enable broadcasters to add special effects to premium content has resulted in increasing the demand for switchers.

The recent economic recession however had its impact on the overall broadcasting sector, as weak budgetary conditions and tight credit markets put temporary breaks on high-value infrastructure investments, thereby slowing down broadcast activity during the period. TV broadcasters especially suffered twin blow in recent years as the global economic recession took its toll on production budgets and squeezed advertising revenue. Establishing new broadcast facilities typically involves huge capital investment for purchasing broadcasting equipment such as cameras, camera control units, lighting equipment, converters, controllers, cables, digital audio mixers, on-field audio recorders, mobile video studios, encoders, video conversion software and most importantly switchers or vision mixers. Lack of sufficient investments during recession therefore, not surprisingly, caused considerable delays in establishing new studios or upgrading the existing facilities, and launching new programs or channels, thereby affecting industry prospects for equipment manufacturers, including switcher manufacturers during the period. Recovery in global economy in the year 2010 and the accompanying resurgence in growth fundamentals such as rise in consumer demand for high-quality premium content, increase in video production, and improvement in capital spending by broadcasters however helped put growth back on track in the switchers market. Acceleration in high-value projects such as production automation, digitalization and migration to HDTV and 3D formats also has and will continue to drive demand for advanced switchers over the next few years. Additionally, with new studios, channels and OB vans being planned, new orders for a range of equipment including switchers will only increase further in the upcoming years.

With TV broadcasters across the globe promising 24-hour programming, bringing several television channels and programs in high-definition format, the need to cut broadcasting costs and improve efficiency becomes even more critical. Against this backdrop, production automation, which helps in creating more programs with high level of efficiency and reduced costs, is therefore rapidly gaining attention. This growing focus on production automation is in turn driving rich prospects for production automation systems and its key components such as switchers, which allow program directors to shift from one camera to other and cue in graphics, all in an automated environment. Demand for hybrid automation systems is especially strong and poised to benefit from this trend are component devices such as routers, character generators, and most importantly, switchers.

As stated by the new market research report on Broadcast Switchers, Asia-Pacific represents the fastest growing regional market, with dollar sales from the region waxing at a CAGR of about 14% over the analysis period. Emerging markets such as India and China with booming broadcast sectors especially are making considerable investments in latest equipment design, thus driving opportunities for advanced switcher products in the region.

Major players in the global marketplace include Blackmagic Design Pty. Ltd., Broadcast Pix, Inc., Evertz Microsystems, Ltd., FOR-A Company Ltd., Grass Valley USA, LLC., Harris Corporation, IHSE USA, Ltd., Ikegami Electronics (U.S.A), Inc., JVC Professional Products Company, Kramer Electronics Ltd., Miranda Technologies, Inc., NEC Corporation, Ross Video Limited, Semtech Canada Inc., Snell Group, Sony Electronics, Inc., and Utah Scientific, Inc., among others.

The research report titled Broadcast Switchers: A Global Strategic Business Report announced by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., provides a comprehensive review of market trends, issues, drivers, company profiles, mergers, acquisitions and other strategic industry activities. The report provides market estimates and projections in US$ Million for major geographic markets including North America, Europe (France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific and Rest of World.

For more details about this comprehensive market research report, please visit

http://www.strategyr.com/Broadcast_Switchers_Market_Report.asp

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Global Industry Analysts, Inc., (GIA) is a leading publisher of off-the-shelf market research. Founded in 1987, the company currently employs over 800 people worldwide. Annually, GIA publishes more than 1300 full-scale research reports and analyzes 40,000+ market and technology trends while monitoring more than 126,000 Companies worldwide. Serving over 9500 clients in 27 countries, GIA is recognized today, as one of the world’s largest and reputed market research firms.

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Version 3.0 Now Available for Manage Metrix, an Enterprise-Wide Business Intelligence Solution

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Redwood City, CA (PRWEB) July 06, 2012

Taurus Software and F. Curtis Barry & Company today announced the release of version 3.0 of Manage Metrix, their enterprise-wide business intelligence solution. This release delivers new functionality further empowering multi-channel businesses to achieve better control and efficiencies within areas such as marketing, merchandising and Inventory.

A successful company needs to focus on key areas that impact the bottom line. It is not just a matter of obtaining the information, it is also important to understand the results and how key performance indicators in one area of the business impact the whole. Manage Metrix combines Taurus data technology with FCBCOs guidance and experience to help me see one version of the truth. This allows our business to quickly and easily identify areas of opportunity said Joe Falcone, Vice President of Operations at Taylor Gifts.

Highlights of this new version 3.0 release include:

Backorder Trends: Out of stock situations cause more than customer disappointment. Per Curt Barry, President of F. Curtis Barry & Company, the average cost to a company is $ 8.00 to $ 12.00 per back ordered unit. This version of Manage Metrix more accurately captures historical back order situations to show the cost and identify situations, products and vendors that need attention. This information is also crucial to developing a strategy to reduce backorders.

Vendor Scorecard: This new feature ranks a selected group of vendors to easily reveal summary and detailed performance in the areas of on-time delivery, ability to fulfill inventory promises, returns due to vendor issues and compliance situations.

Enhanced Analytics to support optimized Inventory: More flexible selection criteria available to help companies fulfill customer expectations without incurring excessive inventory carrying costs while maintaining an optimal inventory level in what is usually a companys largest item on the balance sheet.

Improved visibility into merchandise profitability and performance: More details help identify common attributes of successful products. Going beyond simple gross margin, merchandise profitability gets to a net contribution level that also considers costs such marketing and fulfillment costs by sales channel, category and SKU.

Cailean Sherman, president of Taurus Software said, As more of our customers embrace Manage Metrix, we are excited about the revelations and reported results. The experiences and feedback from of our clients are key drivers to how Manage Metrix will evolve in future versions.

Before our clients can accept change, they needed to first understand where they are said Curt Barry.. With Manage Metrix, we are able to easily present the facts – good or bad – and then help companies implement practices that can help improve efficiency and profitability.

About Taurus Software

At Taurus Software, making liquid data means helping companies access their data easily. Taurus products include a variety of applications developed to help clients get more from their data by allowing them to Move, Map, Measure, and Manage data regardless of where it resides. Learn more about Taurus Software and our offerings designed for various data platforms and applications. Call 650-482-2011 ext. 1, or visit http://www.taurus.com.

About F. Curtis Barry & Co.

F. Curtis Barry & Company is a consultancy specializing in multichannel operations and fulfillment for catalog, e-commerce, and retail businesses. F. Curtis Barry & Company offer clients expertise in direct commerce systems (order management, warehouse management, and inventory management systems); warehousing and distribution; call center; inventory management and forecasting; and strategic, financial, and operational planning for all business channels. To learn more about F. Curtis Barry & Company, visit our web site at http://www.fcbco.com.

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Accelerate launched – major internal communication training initiative to improve comms practitioner strategy skills

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(PRWEB UK) 5 July 2012

The Institute of Internal Communication (IoIC) and communication training specialist Gatehouse Academy have joined forces to launch Accelerate a fast-track masterclass that puts communicators on the path to success when tackling strategic internal communication.

As internal communicators move on in their career, what makes them stand out from the crowd is their ability to translate organisational objectives into meaningful communication strategy and implement this smoothly, taking senior managers and colleagues with them.

The Accelerate masterclass has been designed to help practitioners achieve just that, providing a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of strategic internal communication within a short time frame two blocks of two days.

Subjects covered include: the fundamentals of planning; hardwiring communication to organisational objectives; choosing and using the right channels; driving engagement through leaders; becoming a trusted advisor; leading organisations through transition; managing projects effectively; creativity for communicators; and research and evaluation.

This internal communication course is fast-paced, interactive and pragmatic with a focus on equipping delegates to deliver practical solutions while also covering the vital theory. It includes techniques and insights to fine-tune those vital people skills.

Going forward, the programme offers ongoing benefits and networking opportunities for course alumni.

In addition to the training expertise of the two organisations, Accelerate is able to draw on the detailed competency framework developed by the Institute in its capacity as the professional body for IC practitioners and Gatehouses extensive experience as a leading full-service agency of advising major clients in the UK and overseas.

Institute chief executive Steve Doswell said: Internal communication has a higher status than ever before but, for the function and individual practitioners to reach their full potential, they must make a genuine contribution to achieving organisational objectives and add real value whatever the challenges. Accelerate provides key knowledge and confidence required to make this happen.

We are delighted to be working with Gatehouse on this programme which is fully integrated with our other training and development offerings and further contributes to the Institutes objective of providing learning solutions for a spectrum of career stages and circumstances.

Gatehouse director Lee Smith commented: This is an exciting collaboration focused on providing delegates with practical tools and techniques, alongside robust theory, that they can use from day one back in the workplace.

Considerable emphasis is placed on people skills as the ability to persuade, influence and ultimately become a trusted advisor is something that really makes a successful communicator stand out.

The first Accelerate course will run in central London in October.

In addition to being available as an open course, the programme can also be offered on an exclusive basis for in-house teams.

Further information is available at http://www.gatehousegroup.co.uk/accelerate or email sue(at)ioic.org(dot)uk

The Institute of Internal Communication is the only UK professional body solely dedicated to supporting internal communication practitioners throughout their career, and promoting best practice in the function, through training and development, events, awards, networking and the development of knowledge and research.

http://www.ioic.org.uk

Gatehouse Academy is the dedicated training arm of fast-growing communication consultancy Gatehouse. Launched in 2009, it provides training, coaching and professional development support for professional communicators, line managers and aspiring leaders across a wide range of sectors, including central government, financial and professional services, FMCG and oil and gas.

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Abel Communications Selected As PR Agency of Record by STX, CoPilot Live, and Presbyterian Senior Living

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Baltimore, MD (PRWEB) July 03, 2012

Abel Communications is pleased to announce that STX, CoPilot Live, and Presbyterian Senior Living have retained the growing Baltimore firm for public relations and ongoing strategic communications services. For each client, Abel will provide message development, media relations, and social media strategy and implementation.

Based in Baltimore, STX is a global sporting goods leader in lacrosse, field hockey and golf. STX ushered in the modern era of lacrosse in 1970 with its introduction of the first synthetic lacrosse stick. Abel has already helped the company tell its story of growth and category leadership in more than a dozen media outlets including The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Business Journal, and Los Angeles Times.

CoPilot Live, developed by ALK Technologies, was the first connected GPS navigation system to run on smartphones. Its award-winning navigation apps are trusted by millions of consumers around the world and are available through iTunes and Google Play. Abel has helped CoPilot Live attract reviews and features in leading tech publications such as Engadget, CNET, Macworld, and ZD Net.

Headquartered in Dillsburg, Pa., Presbyterian Senior Living (PSL) has provided retirement and senior care services for more than 80 years. It operates 25 senior living communities and care programs around the Mid-Atlantic, providing services to more than 5,400 seniors in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and Ohio. In a recent project, Abel helped a PSL resident 91-year-old yoga instructor Mabes Morrill land a spot on The Today Show to illustrate the vibrancy of seniors living in PSL communities.

We are incredibly excited to work with STX, CoPilot Live, and Presbyterian Senior Living because each company brings innovative products and ideas to the market, said Abel Communications President Greg Abel. STX is an outstanding brand recognized as the leader in lacrosse and has ambitious goals to expand globally; CoPilot Live is among the top-reviewed navigation apps on the market; and PSL is one of the largest and best-run network of senior communities and care programs in the country. As Abel Communications grows, these are exactly the types of category leading brands we intend to represent.

About Abel Communications

Abel Communications is a results-driven public relations firm that helps companies and organizations reach their most important audiences. With offices in Baltimore and Harrisburg, Penn., we offer a range of services including strategic communications planning, media relations, social media strategy and implementation, and video production. By working collaboratively with clients and putting our journalism background and instincts to work, Abel helps businesses generate buzz for their brands and leads for their products and services. We support clients in several industries, with a focus and strength in technology, healthcare, sports, and professional services. For more information, please visit http://www.abelcommunications.com.







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Great Holiday Reading: Most Popular Customer Acquisition Content from Acquirgys IntelCenter (TM)

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St. Petersburg, FL (PRWEB) July 03, 2012

Acquirgy has compiled a special July 4th edition of the most popular downloaded content into a Great Holiday Reading recommendation for marketers who use DRTV and SEM. Highlighted content for this week include these Executive Briefs, all at: http://R3B.acquirgy.net: