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Qualicode and CellTrak Deliver Integrated Mobile Scheduling and Health Record Solution

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Schaumburg, IL and Montreal, Canada (PRWEB) June 19, 2012

Qualicode Software and CellTrak Technologies announced today that they have entered into an expanded partnership agreement whereby CellTrak will contract its healthcare scheduling solutions (HC) to Qualicode and expand its strategic relationship with them. The new relationship will provide an integrated mobile solution with Qualicodes industry leading scheduling software and CellTraks mobile solution platform bringing the new solution to Quebec and the rest of Canada.

Qualicode is the leading software company in home and community care field in the province of Quebec. Their cost-effective software solution is found in over 125 health care facilities throughout Quebec, serving 65% of Community Health and Social Services centers (known as: Centre de sant

iRadeo Announces Major Growth Spurt; Musicians and Podcasters Flocking to Start Radio Streaming

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Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) June 01, 2012

iRadeo, a one-stop solution to create and broadcast your own radio stations and audio streams in just a few mouse clicks, is reporting significant growth in sign-ups, as users are looking to start their own radio streaming broadcast.

With a year-on-year growth that is outpacing the industry average, iRadeo is becoming one of the largest radio streaming companies in the world.

The rapid growth is further strengthened by iRadeos user friendly platform which is ideal for radio stations, podcasters, musicians, music fans, promoters and music labels who want reach a global audience.

The growth spurt follows a recent launch of upgraded radio streaming packages that offer additional disk space, unlimited band width to support mobile streaming, as well as iOS and Android Support.

iRadeos radio streaming packages start at 3GB of audio storage, unlimited bandwidth, and unlimited stations. A FREE version is also available.

“Already helping thousands of broadcasters reach millions of listeners, iRadeo is strategically positioned for a new phase of growth, and supporting existing and new users of radio streaming with a limited ramp-up time. The upgraded iRadeo packages will allow musicians and podcasters to reach even more listeners around the world, says the company founder.

For more information, please visit http://www.iradeo.com.

About iRadeo

iRadeo is an all-in-one solution for radio stations, podcasters, musicians, music fans, promoters and music labels. Our platform is easy to implement and scalable with a variety of plans to fit the needs of our users. No matter what your message is, iRadeo provides a powerful way to deliver it to an unlimited audience. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.







Social Signals are Taking Over Backlinking in SEO, Daniel Tan Speculated

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(PRWEB) June 02, 2012

Savvy web marketers are turning to social media marketing to boost their social signals and spending less time on backlinking efforts due to the new search engine algorithms in determining the best websites.

In March of 2012 Google announced that backlinks are no longer the priority when searching for the sites that will ultimately rank the highest in its search engine. Following suit to Googles initiative, the other search engines, such as Bing, are following suit. Social signals are the new measure for how effective online marketing is going to be in order to rank highly in the search engines and gain the necessary exposure for businesses to compete effectively in todays marketplace.

Backlinks used to be the holy grail of creating an effective online presence and were used by search engines to determine how valuable a website was. The more high quality backlinks a website gained the more of a resource they were considered to be and the higher the search engines would rank them in their search pages. With the onslaught of social media, that has all changed. For a website to become well known, it must gain social signals by way of Facebook Likes, Twitter shares, Google +1s and other social media engagement. This is because search engines realize that real peoples opinions count more than being able to beg, borrow or buy backlinks that have little reference to how much the public actually values a website.

Danny Sullivan of Search Engine Land says, “Both Google and Bing have added many social search features over the past year. Theres also been talk about using social signals to help rank regular search results.”

In order for websites to succeed with social signals, there must be a measurement and tracking systems in place that allows them to analyze and strategically plan their social media marketing efforts. That is WordPress plugins such as Social Metrics Pro comes in. It allows web marketers who are serious about search engine optimization success to have an easy to use platform to track and monitor their social marketing and social signal results.

Daniel Tan, the partner of Social Metrics Pro, who has also worked with several major companies and startups informed that Social Signals are found to have correlation with ranking improvements, as high as 60% on many cases.

“We have been tracking social signals on the sites we manage and we do notice that the correlation of social signal with ranking improvements are now more obvious than the past, and this is an interesting observation”, Daniel commented. “It’s not surprising to see backlinks get less weight and social signals get more weight, as social votes are often backed by a real person, much more reliable than an anonymous backlink”.

For readers who’d like to know more about social signals, Daniel has written a great article on Social Signal.







New Novel Explores the Power of God

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PLANO, Texas (PRWEB) June 04, 2012

In the writing of his new novel, The Arm of the Lord: End Times Mystery (published by WestBow Press), author G. Terrell Cotter was motivated by one irresistible muse: conviction.

I was inspired by the calling that except for hearing and believing the Gospel people will spend eternity separated from God, remembers Cotter. In the End Time mankind will lose a sense of God consciousness. I want the reader to understand Gods providential plan to redeem fallen mankind and creation.

In The Arm of the Lord, Cotter presents an exploration of the Day of the Lord with a separate commentary on prophetic apocalyptic Scripture. He offers a portal to what the Bible says is an inevitable future when God reconciles His creation to Himself. The title of the book a Hebrew idiom for the power of Yahweh is a prelude to Cotters exploration and in-depth analysis of Gods grace, power and righteousness.

I wrote this book in response to the oversight and na

School Choice International Announces Acquisition of Dwellworks Education Advising Services

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White Plains, NY (PRWEB) June 04, 2012

School Choice International (SCI), the leading global educational consulting service provider, is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Education Advising Services (EAS) division of Dwellworks, LLC.

Gibbs & Soell Establishes Joint Venture To Better Serve European Clients

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New York, NY (PRWEB) June 04, 2012

Independent business communications firm Gibbs & Soell, Inc. has expanded its European capabilities through a joint venture with int/ext Communications AG in Basel, Switzerland. The joint venture encompasses Gibbs & Soells existing operations in Zurich and dramatically strengthens the firms depth and breadth in the region.

Weve worked with int/ext Communications under our Public Relations Organisation International partnership and as we looked at our need to develop a stronger foothold in Switzerland, it was the perfect opportunity to align more closely with their team, said Luke Lambert, Gibbs & Soell president and CEO.

The JV structure provides our clients the perfect combination of local expertise and connections that int/ext Communications has in Switzerland with the deep market understanding and business communications expertise that clients expect from Gibbs & Soell.

About int/ext

Founded in 1993, int/ext Communications (http://www.int-ext.com) provides a range of internal and external communications services to clients in industrial products, healthcare, technology, and logistics/transportation markets, as well as non-profit and government sectors. The firm supports national and international clients with strategic counsel as well as with planning and realization of superior projects. int/ext Communications is CMS II (Consultancy Management Standards II) certified. It is a leading Swiss consultancy, with broad expertise in corporate and marketing communications, issues and crisis management, and quality improvement and change management programs.

About Gibbs & Soell

Gibbs & Soell is an independent business communications firm that was founded in 1971. Headquartered in New York, Gibbs & Soell has offices in Chicago, Raleigh, N.C., and Basel, Switzerland. The firms global network extends across nearly 40 countries through its Public Relations Organisation International partnership. Employing a blend of business and communications strategy, Gibbs & Soell is a trusted adviser to corporations, organizations and brands seeking to engage consumer and professional audiences along the entire value chain. Gibbs & Soell offers communications expertise in business consulting, consumer marketing, employee engagement and sustainability consulting for the advanced manufacturing, agribusiness and food, home and building, and professional services markets. The firm provides custom programs and solutions to enhance reputation, market products, engage employees, build brands and improve sales. For more information, please visit http://www.gibbs-soell.com.







CloudLink Partners With App47 to Empower Millions of Android Tablet Devices

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Reston, VA (PRWEB) June 05, 2012

App47, a Northern Virginia-based provider of advanced enterprise mobile application management services, recently announced its partnership with CloudLink, an Austin, Texas, company that connects Android tablets to strategic applications and cloud services. The two companies have collaborated to equip tablets with innovative content and capabilities at the manufacturing level by preloading the devices with a customized toolbox featuring best-of-breed applications and cloud solutions.

Were looking forward to launching the solution platform within the next few weeks, said CloudLink founder Brandon Frye. CloudLink empowers our tablet partners with the ability to differentiate in a competitive marketplace, at the same time solving their internal storage limitations and security concerns.

Frye noted that CloudLinks Android tablet Toolbox, powered by App47, currently includes cloud storage, security, remote desktop, print sharing, credit card processing services, password management, and a host of other business-critical apps. In addition to App47, partners include SugarSync, PrintShare, Avast, F-Secure, Mobile Dynamix, PayAnywhere, EasySign Mobile, and Catch.

We plan continual enrichment to our broad selection of best-of-breed applications, allowing customers to truly leave their laptops behind, added Frye. All of these will be easily available and manageable thanks to App47.

Reinforcing the effectiveness of the Toolbox solution with respect to enterprise mobile app management, App47 CEO Chris Schroeder explained that whether youre like CloudLink, who will be providing millions of users with a pre-populated marketplace, or you’re a smaller organization with hundreds of employees, the app store approach is ideal for any enterprise that needs true mobile app lifecycle management.

This isnt just about easy app installation, said Schroeder. This is about mobile app management from deployment through upgrade, evaluating security, and providing ultra-deep performance analytics. The app store certainly facilitates app acquisition, but our Mobile Application Management (MAM) solution is what really brings our value to the partnership.

Schroeder went on to detail how CloudLink partners will now have previously unavailable insight when evaluating app performance, seeing much more detail than merely whether or not an app was downloaded and deployed. Analytics will be as specific as time and length of use, implementation of specific in-app features, even device and network operational conditions conducive to performance troubleshooting and issue resolution.

Based in Austin, Texas, CloudLink connects tablets to strategic applications and cloud services, dramatically advancing the capabilities of tablets for a range of consumers from entry level to enterprise users. Equipping tablets with innovative content and capabilities at the manufacturing level, CloudLink preloads best-of-breed applications and cloud solutions, creating a mobile devices productivity toolbox. In addition to solving internal storage limitations, CloudLink empowers tablet partners with the ability to differentiate themselves in a competitive tablet marketplace. To learn more visit http://www.cloudlinkco.com.

App47 specializes in the enterprise mobile application management (MAM) lifecycle from deployment, through management, to performance analytics and ROI, while ensuring enterprise and user data privacy and optimized mobile user experience. App47 offers free versions of its enterprise and developer edition and allows users to automate mobile application deployment by creating their own self-service enterprise app stores. To learn more, visit http://www.app47.com.







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New Reed Construction Data Market Intelligence Solution cbus Takes Off at AIA 2012 National Convention

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Norcross, GA (PRWEB) June 05, 2012

Reed Construction Data and InfoTech International announce the release of cbus, a dynamic and comprehensive market intelligence solution that delivers unparalleled visibility into the construction industry.

Officially introduced at the AIA 2012 National Convention in Washington, D.C., cbus drew an unprecedented number of building product manufacturers, with continuous demand for demonstrations throughout the three-day event.

We are incredibly excited about the reception from the market for cbus, stated Daimon Bridge, Head of Market Intelligence, Reed Construction Data. We knew this exceptional tool would generate demand, but the attention has surpassed all expectations. Many of our customers switched to cbus from a competitors service – a strong indication of just how attractive and disruptive cbus will be.

cbus provides unmatched insight into the construction market through live project information from Reed Construction Datas powerful database. Visually intuitive and interactive, cbus on-demand intelligence gives building product manufacturers the right information to monitor company performance, product demand and the competition delivering intelligence manufacturers need to develop sound, strategic business solutions and stay a step ahead of the competition.

We saw immediate potential in cbus, as it gives us the ability to benchmark against our competitors and opportunities, track performance and develop targeted marketing and sales strategies, stated Justin Hardy, Marketing Manager, Knauf Insulation, a new cbus customer. The screens have a clean, simple look that gives us the ability to obtain rich data quality that brings real value.”

cbus delivers intelligence from day one, without time-consuming setup or definition of preset terms. Customers can immediately view reports for the market segment of their choice and drill into the information at any time to see the actual projects driving the data points.

Reed Construction Data understands the importance of quality, real-time, actionable intelligence in strategically evaluating the market and competitive landscape and turning that into measurable execution plans, said Iain Melville, CEO, Reed Construction Data. We launched cbus to give building product manufacturers exactly those capabilities.

To get more information about cbus market intelligence or to schedule a private viewing with a customized intelligence report, click here.

About cbus

In creating Cubist art, Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque took real-life objects, broke them down, and then presented them from unique and innovative new angles and viewpoints. Inspired by Cubist art, the cbus market intelligence solution looks into a multi-faceted database of construction information and artfully brings the multidimensional data into focus, revealing dynamic marketing opportunities and insight to drive business success.

The Reed Construction Data booth at this years AIA convention combined the unveiling of cbus with an exhibit of Cubist artwork by artist Edelweiss Picasso Calcagno. The charming Ms. Calcagno made guest appearances throughout the AIA convention.

About Reed Construction Data

Reed Construction Data, a division of Reed Business Information and the Inaugural Strategic Partner of the AIA, is a leading North American provider of construction information. Reed Construction Datas diverse portfolio of innovative products and services includes national, regional and local construction data, building product information, construction cost data, advertising channels and market intelligence solutions to construction industry professionals in the U.S. and Canada.

About InfoTech International, LLC

InfoTech International, LLC provides cloud-based software solutions that combine advanced mathematics and innovative technology. InfoTechs big data analytic capabilities bring on-demand business intelligence and management metrics to the construction industry. Its Project Tracker Lite (PT Lite) software helps businesses strengthen their lead and sales execution process, increase channel visibility and build stronger customers relationships.







Law Firms Struggle with New Paradigm: Successful Firms Embrace Corporate Model

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Denver, CO (PRWEB) June 06, 2012

In recent years, law firms have been faced with new economic and business realities. The old model of the institutionalized law firm wherein each lawyer takes turns managing the firm, is being trumped by the reality of changing attorney-client arrangements and the growing necessity of paying careful attention to support staff development. Many firms are learning that they are in need of an employee development plan just as much (and sometimes even more) than their corporate counterparts.

There is an onset of increased mergers, downsizing, and a new model of partnerships with like-minded businesses, in order to offer a variety of services to clients, who are looking for complete solutions versus simply the services of one or two attorneys. These include accounting services, project management support, temporary CEO assignments, and strategic business planning services, potentially all under the umbrella of one law firm.

The core challenges in making this transition include developing competencies in staff members that have not been previously addressed, such as taking personal responsibility for outcomes, learning successful communication tactics, finding new ways to handle conflict, paying attention to behavioral styles, and managing not only a single role in the firm, but also self-management with respect to the entire firm and long-term career planning.

Law firm employees are now being asked to interact and work successfully with a variety of professionals, and increase their personal effectiveness in order to help their firms make the transition to the new paradigm that offers a variety pack of services along with new and flexible arrangements.

Employee Development Systems, Inc. is now providing programs, such as Increasing Personal Effectiveness that help firms address the core issues they have encountered in these new situations, and shows all the law firm staff employees how to perform more effectively with each other and with outside communication.

Specifically, the Increasing Personal Effectiveness program is being utilized by law firms to successfully instruct employees in the importance of personal accountability, help them develop professional competencies, and develop an understanding of how behavior impacts personal and professional effectiveness, specifically in the legal setting.

About Employee Development Systems, Inc.

Employee Development Systems, Inc. is a Colorado-based professional development firm that was founded in 1979 and offers employee development, management development, leadership and professionalism courses and accompanying behavioral style assessments, surveys and other tools. Employee Development Systems, Inc. provides services worldwide to Fortune 500 clients as well as small to medium-sized businesses.

The organizations mission is to enhance the interpersonal skills needed to perform at a more productive level, to develop a workforce that adapts to change, and is creative and innovative and to make the client organization the employer of choice. This is accomplished through establishing trust, building relationships and fostering behavioral change. Employee Development Systems, Inc. training and development initiatives address employee engagement, multiple generations in the workplace and the ramifications of social media and collaboration.







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