Retail Banking set for radical infrastructure makeover

- Credit crunch dramatically transforms retail banking IT investments –
 
‘Rip and replace’ is rapidly becoming the de facto standard in the retail banking sector as it struggles to use IT to gain competitive advantage, according to Elizabeth Gooch, CEO of eg solutions.

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COLT Community – a new experience in partner relationships

 

Easy to use and full of resources, Community puts the whole value chain online

10 December 2008: COLT, a leading European provider of business communications, has today further strengthened its commitment to its channel with the launch of its new partner program. COLT Community is available to partners across Europe particularly those selling to small and medium-sized business customers. Community redefines the partner relationship through a comprehensive set of tools and initiatives and places the whole value chain online, from leads and opportunities through to order tracking and account management.

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ISO 19770: A Bridge Too Far In a Recession?

 

Liken invites key IT, finance and compliance stakeholders to participate in survey.

Weybridge UK, 9.12.2008: Liken Group (www.liken.co.uk), a leading technology efficiency and IT Audit consultancy is asking IT, finance and compliance executives to participate in a survey on whether ISO 19770 is still an appropriate IT compliance standard in the current economic climate. In particular, the survey will seek to derive whether ISO 19770’s standing has been affected by industry perceptions, market trends, economic turmoil or comparisons to more recent standards such as ISO/IEC 38500. Anyone wishing to participate can do so at http://www.liken.co.uk/survey.php

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Commission pay errors cost companies over £5m a year

Survey by OpenSymmetry shows that many companies struggle with managing sales incentives

London, 8 December, 2008 – According to a survey amongst UK sales directors, companies are losing large sums of money over badly managed sales commission plans.

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Windjammer Landing named as St Lucia’s Leading Hotel

A luxury Caribbean resort was last week voted St Lucia’s Leading Hotel at the World Travel Awards, dubbed the Oscars of the travel industry.

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Wall Street Systems wins Leaders in Innovation Award for ASP Treasury Management Solution

New York and London, 5 December 2008 – Wall Street Systems (Wallstreet), the global provider of treasury, trading and settlement solutions and services, today announced that it has won the Financial-i Leaders in Innovation Award for ASP Treasury Management Solution. Wallstreet received this accolade due to its ability to innovate, as well as deliver solutions that are cost effective and help solve common business problems.

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High Quality and Residuals Make the Volkswagen Transporter a Double Winner

The Volkswagen Transporter van has been described as ‘head and shoulders’ above its rivals by the judges who chose it as the Best Medium Van in the inaugural Fleet Van Awards 2008, while the latest issue of Commercial Motor magazine has named the VW Transporter winner of a Medium Van group test against five rival vehicles, with particular praise for its quality and fuel economy.

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Access Accounting releases electronic document management solution for mid-market organisations

Colchester, UK – 8 December 2008 – Today, Access Accounting announced the latest addition to its portfolio: Access Document ManagementSE (ADMSE). The solution helps every business manage and organise their files, delivering tangible time savings and driving business flexibility into every part of the organisation.

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Stress-Free Christmas – What To Buy…Dads

Christmas can be a stressful time of year, especially when you have lots of gifts to buy. That’s why Reevoo.com is providing shoppers with gift ideas for all the family in the run-up to Christmas. This week, Reevoo looks at present ideas for Dads.

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Make the most of digital TV, broadband and home phone deals this Christmas with Santa’s Little Helper, Simplifydigital

With Christmas just around the corner, time is running out to find the best digital package for your family. There are over 15,000 different digital package deals on the market, catering for every conceivable taste. If you choose wisely, there are some great deals to be had on your digital services this festive season.

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