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WESTPORT, Conn. (PRWEB) July 31, 2008

Vertical UK LLP is based in London, with operations in Geneva, Rio de Janeiro, Houston and Singapore. It is a partnership between COSAN (Bovespa: CSAN3), the largest Brazilian independent ethanol, sugar producer and sugar cane grower with a group of managers with long term experience in commodities trading. Vertical UK LLP is today one of the largest trading and distributors of biofuels and industrial ethanol world-wide. It operates in more than 80 countries with a fully dedicated team, distributing over 800’000 tons of goods per year.

“Vertical is experiencing rapid growth and requires a platform that enables us to take advantage of market opportunities while also providing the infrastructure for proper management oversight,” stated Gaurav Mehra, CFO, Vertical. “In addition to Commodity XL™ being the only solution that met all our business requirements, Triple Point’s biofuel, agriculture and energy experience, along with its global footprint clearly made it the right choice for Vertical.”

Commodity XL for Biofuels has been adopted by leading agriculture organizations and biofuel groups, as well as energy companies, financial institutions and commodity trading houses. Commodity XL for Biofuels enables clients to profitably hedge biofuel inputs and outputs, aggregate risk across multiple commodities, easily handle new complex trade types and derivative instruments, and combine physical and financial reporting. Users can view multiple commodity positions in real-time and monitor ancillary costs of commodity movements. Commodity XL for Biofuels streamlines operations by utilizing straight-through processing eliminating data re-entry and associated errors, integrating trading with scheduling and settlement, and managing all commodities in standard formats.

“Ethanol and bio-diesel are increasingly significant factors in a highly inter-related global energy mix, and suppliers need to manage their risk exposure in relation to agricultural feedstocks and energy outputs. Commodity XL for Biofuels manages the full biofuels life-cycle including purchasing, processing, marketing and logistics,” said Peter F. Armstrong, president and CEO of Triple Point Technology. “It’s exciting when a progressive organization like Vertical, that’s helping to create a new market, recognizes Triple Point and Commodity XL as the company and product to help it achieve its business objectives.”

In addition to Commodity XL for Biofuels, Vertical selected Commodity XL PhysOps ‘Visual Cockpit’™ to manage its logistical operations. The product is a next-generation software solution for managing the logistical and financial complexities of waterborne and overland commodity shipments of bulk and packaged commodities. PhysOps ‘Visual Cockpit’ enables commodity importers, exporters, producers, refiners, manufacturers, distributors and global traders to move bulk and packaged commodities by sea-going vessel, barge, truck, railcar and pipeline. With PhysOps ‘Visual Cockpit’, global commodity traders can plan, conduct and optimize complex shipments, including those involving multiple cargos, suppliers and receivers, delivery points and border crossings.

This press release supersedes all previous communication on Vertical UK LLP I/O COSAN choosing Triple Point Technology’s Commodity XL™ software.

About Triple Point Technology, Inc.

Triple Point Technology is the established leader in cross-industry commodity and energy trading, risk management, scheduling and logistics software solutions. Triple Point Commodity XL profitably integrates physical and financial markets from the front-to-back office on a real-time, next-generation platform for all commodities, including power, oil, gas, coal, base and precious metals, agricultural products, biofuels and freight. Triple Point’s award-winning solutions are used by more than 25 percent of both Global 500 commodity trading companies and Global 500 energy companies. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Westport, Connecticut, USA, Triple Point serves clients from eight development and support centers located around the globe. More information is available at http://www.tpt.com.

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London (PRWEB UK) 16 May 2012

When applying for a new job, everyone knows the importance of getting their CV fully up to date. Any inaccuracies could really affect the chances of securing that vital first interview. But, as Equifax, the leading instant online credit information provider, is highlighting, it’s not just the CV that needs to be up to date. Equifax is also urging job seekers to think about how their credit report may look to a prospective employer.

“There will be a number of employers who will want to review a job applicant’s credit report as part of their assessment process, especially if the job is in the financial services sector or involves having to deal with money,” explained Neil Munroe, External Affairs Director, Equifax. “With the job market so fierce, job seekers need to make sure that the information on their CV and credit report is accurate, in order to guarantee that they are in the best position possible when applying for that dream job.

“The public information on an applicant’s credit file, if not correct, could potentially reduce their chances of getting past the first stage. Companies must inform an individual if they plan to carry out a credit check on them but simply requesting a copy of their credit report before applying for a new job will ensure you as the applicant knows exactly what a future employer could take into account.. It’s just another step in the ‘references’ process”, continued Neil Munroe.

Equifax is therefore offering the following advice to job seekers about what employers may see when they apply for a job.

Credit File Advice for Job Seekers

1. Verifying identity – employers may want to check this and the address registered on the Electoral Roll to verify the address provided on a CV. Sign up to the Electoral Roll at a current address.

2. Financial status – particularly relevant for jobs in the financial services sector or if the position involves money, employers will look at any history of County Court Judgments (CCJs). These stay on a credit file for six years. It is important therefore that if a person did get into financial difficulties in the past they add a notice of correction to the credit file so that potential employers can see the circumstances that led to this.

3. Bankruptcy – if bankruptcy has been declared in the last six years, this will show on a credit file, even though the actual bankruptcy status only lasts for one year. Again, it’s worth adding a notice of correction to the credit file so that potential employers can see the circumstances that led to this.

4. Repossessions – if a home has been voluntarily given up been repossessed, this will show on a credit file. Again, a notice of correction should be added to the credit file so that potential employers can see the circumstances that led to this.

“In the current climate, the key is for consumers to be as informed as possible in order to manage all aspects of their finances – and that includes getting a new job”, concluded Neil Munroe. “The Equifax Credit Report, with the facility to access credit information free for the first 30 days, gives consumers a valuable insight into their credit status. And now Equifax members can have full access to their credit report via a variety of smart phone devices anywhere and at any time with our unique mobile app.”

The Equifax Credit Report is accessible for 30 days free simply by logging onto http://www.equifax.co.uk. If customers do not cancel before the end of the 30 Day Free Trial, the service will continue at £6.99 per month, giving them unlimited online access to their credit information and weekly alerts on any changes to their credit file. It also includes an online dispute facility to help them correct any errors on their credit file simply and quickly.

The Equifax app is available free from the Apple iTunes Store on iPhone and iPad and from Google Play for Androids.

About Equifax

Equifax is a global leader in consumer, commercial and workforce information solutions, providing businesses of all sizes and consumers with information they can trust. We organize and assimilate data on more than 500 million consumers and 81 million businesses worldwide, and use advanced analytics and proprietary technology to create and deliver customized insights that enrich both the performance of businesses and the lives of consumers.

Headquartered in Atlanta, Equifax operates or has investments in 18 countries, for more information please visit http://www.equifax.co.uk.

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Philadelphia, PA (Vocus/PRWEB) March 30, 2011

The Philadelphia Area Network of Independent Industrial Consultants (PANIIC) announces today that it has begun operating in the Greater Philadelphia Area. The PANIIC website is http://www.PANIIC.com.

PANIIC members provide results-driven consulting services for manufacturers, industrials, distributors, engineers and many other businesses. Consulting services include product design and development engineering, lean manufacturing, business growth services, ISO quality consulting, human resources business development, and internet marketing/search engine optimization (SEO). PANIIC’s members bring years of experience, great ideas, proven skills and solutions, without all the overhead of large consulting firms. Because of this key advantage, PANIIC’s consultants can deliver services quickly, efficiently and cost effectively.

PANIIC consists of nine consultants and seven different independent companies that have joined together to form this network. All nine PANIIC members have a wealth of knowledge and experience working with manufacturers, distributors, engineering firms, and many other industrial-focused, business-to-business companies. PANIIC’s members typically serve companies in the Greater Philadelphia Area, including southeastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey and Delaware. PANIIC’s members have a combined industry experience of over 100 years.

“The consultants in PANIIC are all top notch, proven professionals who have been delivering high quality services to clients for many years,” comments Larry Chrzan, Principal of Blue Horseradish and a PANIIC founding member. “High quality service, great results, experience and huge value are hallmarks of the work of PANIIC’s members. Clients aren’t paying for the high overhead that is built into the cost structure of big consulting firms and other over-priced agencies. And all nine PANIIC consultants have worked together previously so we all know what each member can do.”

PANIIC’s Service Offerings

PANIIC members offer a comprehensive array of services, specializing in industrial-type B2B companies. Services are customized to each client and industry. These consulting services and their respective providers are:

Executive Coaching, Strategic Planning, Succession Planning, Lean, Executive Forums, Management Consulting – Business Growth Services, principal consultant Morrie Feinman offers hands-on, expert consulting services focused on increasing business value.
Human Resources and Business Development, Grant Writing, Technology Transfer, Strategic Alliances, University/Government Relations, Workforce Development, and International Trade Development – Center of Effort, LLC, principal consultant Mike Pahides offers a full suite of business consulting services designed to promote business growth and help companies and organizations succeed.
Lean Manufacturing Consulting – with two leading providers offering Lean Consulting, Lean Training, Value Stream Mapping, Lean Office
     Prosit Consulting, principal consultant EJ Lydon has worked in manufacturing for over 25 years, with more than 10 years experience as a lean consultant delivering lean services with over 150 companies.
     Industrial Management Services, principal consulant Tim Dromboski has a proven track record of delivering measurable results with services and training customized/personalized for each customer.
Quality Consulting – ISO Consulting, Quality Management Systems (QMS), ISO Training, ISO Audits, ISO Manuals – Delpha Quality Consulting, principal consultant Mike Delpha offers service-based ISO 9001 consulting with a results-oriented approach to lean quality consulting.
Product Design/Development Engineering – New Product Development, Engineering/Design Support, 2D and 3D CAD Modeling, Solid Modeling and Analysis, Material Selection – Triumph Engineering Group, principals Chris Yatsko and Len Wagner provide new product development engineering services to maximize a new product’s functional capabilities while shortening its time-to-market.
Web Marketing, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Search Engine Marketing (SEM)/Paid Search Advertising, Social Media Optimization (SMO), Local Search, Website Design/Development – Blue Horseradish, LLC, principals Larry Chrzan and Gary Barnes have worked on over 250 web marketing, SEO, social media and web development projects, specializing in B2B, manufacturing, engineering and industrial companies. Client results include millions of dollars in new and retained sales, with references available.

About the Philadelphia Area Network of Independent Industrial Consultants (PANIIC)

PANIIC is a group of independent consultants/businesses who together have over 100 years experience working for and providing services to manufacturers, engineers, and various other B2B/industrial companies. PANIIC members have previously worked with each other and have chosen to establish a network to offer current and new customers a wider range of services as well as enhance each others’ businesses.

PANIIC members also have an extensive network of contacts with many other consultants and service providers with a variety of specialties.

Contact PANIIC

For more information or to inquire about any service offered by the Philadelphia Area Network of Independent Industrial Consultants, please contact PANIIC via their toll-free phone number 1-888-668-1101 or visit the PANIIC website. Each PANIIC member company has a page on the PANIIC website describing their services.

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Dallas, TX (PRWEB) July 20, 2011

Paul R. Streiber, M.B.A., CFP®, financial planner and wealth manager, with Heritage Financial Planning (http://www.HeritageFinancialPlanning.com) in Dallas, Texas, works with people who start the year with very well intentioned resolutions about their financial planning and goals to get their wealth management in shape. But as the year progresses, there’s a tendency for people’s attention to be drawn to other more immediate concerns and for longer term financial resolutions to take a backseat to everyday living. So, as we move into the second half of the year, Paul Streiber offers some financial planning tips for the remainder of 2011.

Tip 1: Gather and Organize Receipts. With the situation in Washington leading to uncertainty surrounding tax rates, you’ll want to be as prepared as possible for tax time. You’ll make it easier on yourself and your tax preparer if you organize receipts and other potential tax documents now and maintain this organization for the remainder of the year, as opposed to trying to gather everything later this year during the holidays or trying to recreate everything next April.

Tip 2: Check Investment Portfolio for Rebalancing. It’s best to be keeping an eye on this throughout the year, but the returns of some asset classes have outpaced the performance of other asset classes in the first half of the year. The result may be that a portfolio constructed with a target of 60% equity securities and 40% fixed income securities has migrated to a 70% equity – 30% fixed income portfolio, for example. Paul Streiber suggests making time to calculate where the equity-to-fixed income ratio of your portfolio stands currently and if any adjustments need to be made to align your portfolio with personal financial goals and objectives.

Tip 3: Check Retirement Plan Contributions. The 2011 limit for elective contributions to your 401(k) is $ 16,500 if you’re younger than age 50, and you may make additional “catch up” contributions of up to $ 5,500 if you’re over age 50. These limits are different for Simple IRA 401(k)s and, according to the Internal Revenue Service, “generally, all elective deferrals that you make to all plans in which you participate must be considered to determine if the dollar limits are exceeded” (http://www.irs.gov). Paul Streiber says consider increasing your contributions for the remainder of the year to contribute the maximum, or as much as possible for your circumstances, because your retired self will thank your present day self and commend you on your foresight and wisdom.

Tip 4: Review Your Property and Casualty Insurance. Do this with your insurance agent or insurance company – they should earn the commission they receive when you make a premium payment. Some of those expensive or high-end goodies you found under the tree last holiday season that you haven’t yet gotten around to insuring may need a separate insurance policy or at least need to be listed separately on your homeowner’s policy. Double check your auto insurance liability limits to make certain that they are appropriate. If you have a net worth of $ 1,000,000, for example, verify you have the maximum auto liability limits, and even then you’ll likely have a limit of liability coverage on your auto policy that falls short of your net worth. In this case, discuss with your agent adding a personal umbrella liability policy to increase your liability insurance limits to cover your full net worth.

Tip 5: Diversify. Diversify. Diversify. Even with the lessons of the last few years and the constant reminders of how risky a single security can be (see Bear Stearns, Lehman Bros., AIG, etc., and more recently News Corp.), a tremendous number of investors still allocate an unhealthy amount of their valuable cash into a single stock – typically the stock of their employer. With 401(k)s, ESOPs and the like permitting investment or requiring matching contributions in company stock, there are a multitude of opportunities to tie too many dollars to a single company, including compensation, bonus, variable compensation (options and restricted stock units) and benefits. This reliance on a single company for so much of your assets subjects you to serious concentration risk. Diversify. Diversify. Diversify.

Tip 6: Have Your Estate Documents Reviewed. Please! The estate tax laws have been revised over the past several years. Existing estate documents should be reviewed and revised as needed and many who read this don’t even have a will in place, let alone other vital estate planning documents. Now is that time to get this done. Documents that should be in place for most everyone include: Last Will and Testament, Durable Power of Attorney, Medical Power of Attorney, Directive to Physicians and a HIPAA Release. There may be other documents needed based on your individual situation so consult a professional, but do it soon. Please!

Tip 7: Develop A Spending Plan. Easily one of the most important actions for personal financial success is to develop and implement a spending plan or budget. Even for those that have high incomes, proactively planning your expenditures will mean having a lot more to show for your hard work than those who spend without discipline. Having a plan for the next six months, especially to help through the holidays, will prove to be a valuable tool in achieving personal financial success.

Paul R. Streiber, M.B.A., CFP®, is a financial planner and wealth manager with Heritage Financial Planning, serving a select group of clients who require objective, fee-only comprehensive financial planning and wealth management, including retirement planning, investment management, estate planning, education planning and risk management. Streiber’s professional experience includes many years in various aspects of financial services, including personal finance, banking, and corporate finance. Prior to passing the 10-hour, two-day long CFP® certification examination, Streiber earned a Certificate in Financial Planning from the University of North Texas, a M.B.A. in Finance from the Simon Graduate School of Business at the University of Rochester and a B.A. in Economics from Drew University.

About Heritage Financial Planning

Heritage Financial Planning is a fee-only comprehensive financial planning and wealth management firm known for putting its clients first and helping them understand their current financial positions and the steps necessary to meet their goals and objectives. Heritage Financial Planning serves a select group of clients who require objective, fee-only comprehensive financial planning and wealth management, including retirement planning, investment management, estate planning, education planning and risk management. Heritage Financial Planning was founded in 2004 by Steve Blankenship, CFP®, a nationally recognized financial planner, who has helped high net worth individuals in the DFW Metroplex and across the U.S. achieve personal financial goals and objectives for more than 15 years. Heritage Financial Planning is online at http://www.HeritageFinancialPlanning.com.

The registered and trade marks in the press release identify those individuals who have met the rigorous experience and ethical requirements of the CFP Board, have successfully completed financial planning coursework and have passed the CFP® Certification Examination covering the following areas: the financial planning process, risk management, investments, tax planning and management, retirement and employee benefits, and estate planning. CFP® certificants also agree to meet ongoing continuing education requirements and to uphold CFP Board’s Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility, Rules of Conduct and Financial Planning Practice Standards.

CFP Board is a nonprofit certification organization with a mission to benefit the public by granting the CFP® certification and upholding it as the recognized standard of excellence for personal financial planning. CFP Board owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and federally registered CFP (with flame design) in the U.S., which it awards to individuals who successfully complete initial and ongoing certification requirements. CFP Board currently authorizes more than 61,000 individuals to use these marks in the United States. For more about CFP Board, visit http://www.CFP.net.

Contact:

Paul R. Streiber

Heritage Financial Planning

(817) 410-5725

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Thi’sl “Beautiful Monster” In Stores and Online now!

Saint Louis, Mo. (PRWEB) May 12, 2012

Full Ride Music Group recording artist, Thi’sl, has had the hip-hop scene buzzing with his most recent musical works. From his release of Beautiful Monster, which debuted No. 4 on the iTunes hip-hop charts, No.24 on Billboard Rap Charts, all while being completely indie. Now, with his music video release for “Hey Moma,” Thi’sl proceeds to supply his audience with quality work that points to an even more superior message.

Thi’sl’s “Hey Momma” is a video that celebrates the strength, beauty, and importance of women and mothers everywhere. As a kid growing up in the hood, Thi’sl witnessed how countless women in the community endured many hardships in an effort to open doors for the next generation. Overworked and many times fatigued, these women gave of themselves to benefit others. However, a lot of them failed to receive the proper gratitude and appreciation they deserved for the efforts.

“Hey Momma” not only pays tribute to Thi’sl’s mother and grandmother, who helped to raise him, but it also honors and encourages the women who are currently struggling in their attempt to pay bills, raise kids, and take care of themselves. Thi’sl urges mothers and women everywhere to stay strong, keep hope, and to remember their beauty, while also motivating everyone to appreciate their mothers and the women around them each day of our lives.

Thi’sl recorded “Hey Moma” at world-renown Shock City Studios in St. Louis (Yo Gotti, Chingy, MTV Networks) and partnered with producer, Skrip to construct this classic hip-hop/R&B track. Adding to the already smooth record is the velvety R&B vocals of Fitzgerald on the hook. When pairing the sounds, lyrics, and vocals/visuals in the video for “Hey Moma,” the encouraging message of the record is further displayed.

Thi’sl is currently working on a compilation album, “No Time Outs,” with the artists on his new record label, Full Ride Music Group. The album is scheduled to be released in the Summer of 2012 and is sure to be an instant hit to the hip-hop lover and general music connoisseurs alike. Thi’sl will also be featured in the 1st Annual Bubba’s Bash Benefit Concert, Hosted by PGA Master’s Champion Bubba Watson on May 29th in Columbus, Ohio. For more information follow Thi’sl on twitter at @thisl or media requests booking(at)iamthisl(dot)com

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Toronto, Ontario (PRWEB) May 09, 2012

Many technology executives believe they doing a good job of managing their IT budgets, but find it difficult to defend their expenditures, plans and budgets to their finance team and others in their organization.

Other executives struggle to get a full view of the technology resources they manage. Asset tracking systems are complex and often do not provide good insight into the services contracts, consulting, contractors, telecom agreements, and other commitments that account for the majority of IT spending. Budgeting and planning is difficult and opportunities to save money are missed. IT executives often face unpleasant surprises in the form of unbudgeted contract renewals and maintenance expenditures.

Tracker Networks is pleased to announce that Moneris Solutions has implemented the IT Tracker System to enhance their IT financial management capabilities. “The IT Tracker system is helping us to get a better view of our expenses and to validate that we are managing our budgets well as compared to the market” said Amer Matar, Chief Technology Officer, Moneris Solutions.

The IT Tracker system makes it easier for IT executives to track all of their equipment, software, support agreements, telecom contracts, consultants, services and other key expense areas. Using analysis and confidential benchmarking against the Tracker Networks market database, the system helps identify ways to save money and provide additional value to the business. “IT Executives receive a real-time report card and can factually prove that they are doing a good job of managing resources,” said Jason Doel, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Tracker Networks.

“We like the flexibility of the tool and that it is intuitive and easy to use. This will keep our users engaged and help us keep our information up-to-date,” commented Matar.

“We are very pleased with the market reception to the IT Tracker system and the over 100% growth we are seeing in our business as a result,” said Roger Mahabir, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Tracker Networks.

About Moneris Solutions

As one of North America’s largest providers of payment processing solutions, Moneris offers credit, debit, wireless and online payment services for merchants in virtually every industry segment and processes more than three billion transactions annually. Through its Ernex division, Moneris offers electronic loyalty and stored-value gift card programs. With more than 350,000 merchant locations, Moneris provides the hardware, software and systems needed to improve business efficiency and manage payments. For more information please visit http://www.moneris.com.

About Tracker Networks

Tracker Networks Inc. is a privately held software company headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Tracker Networks provides software systems to help organizations and business networks to manage technology resources, pricing, costs, contracts and other complex business data to lower costs, speed transactions and increase revenue. http://www.trackernetworks.com

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Chicago, IL (PRWEB) March 2, 2006

CHP Consulting Ltd., the leading provider of software and services to the global asset finance industry, has announced that it has secured its first client in North America – diversified commercial finance company Textron Financial Corporation of Providence, R.I.

CHP is installing its ALFA Systems technology platform to support Textron Financial’s Golf Equipment Finance Division and the Textron Financial subsidiaries of Cessna Finance Corporation (CFC) and Textron Business Services, Inc. (TBS). Together these entities finance more than 300,000 assets annually. The Golf Equipment Finance Division finances E-Z-Go golf cars and Jacobson turf care equipment, while CFC finances Cessna airplanes, Bell helicopters and other aircraft. TBS provides portfolio servicing for leasing companies, banks, and portfolio managers.

Installation of the CHP ALFA Systems software platform is currently underway. CHP is partnering with Capgemini U.S. LLC, which will be providing project integration and related services during the installation.

“North America is very important for us and we’re very pleased with the interest we’ve received in the ALFA Systems platform since entering this market less than a year ago,” said CHP Director Andrew Denton. “We’re providing Textron Financial with a unique, end-to-end, enterprise software platform to manage all aspects of its leasing operations with these business units. This is but the first of many expected client engagements in the United States and Canada.”

Denton noted that founding CHP Director Justin Cooper and Project Manager Malcolm Gordon have relocated to the United States to manage the installation process and provide ongoing support to Textron Financial and future CHP clients here. Cooper and Gordon will be working closely with Steve LeBarron, CHP Vice President of Marketing in North America.

“CHP has a very impressive track record and we are very pleased with the progress of the project. CHP is very committed to the U.S market place and their product really stands out in this market. Key requirements for us were lease and loan capability, end to end processing and proven delivery for businesses like Textron – ALFA ticks all these boxes,” said John Salvator, Vice President TBS.

About Textron Financial Corporation

Textron Financial is a diversified commercial finance company with $ 9 billion in managed receivables. It has core businesses in Aviation Finance, Asset-Based Lending, Distribution Finance, Golf Finance, Resort Finance, and Structured Capital. Textron Financial also provides financing programs for products manufactured by its parent company, Textron Inc. Additional information about the company is available at http://www.textronfinancial.com.

About CHP Consulting

CHP Consulting has been delivering system solutions to the leasing and asset finance industry since 1990. With more than 140 employees worldwide, CHP has great expertise in the industry and a first-class delivery record. Its flagship product, ALFA Systems, provides dedicated support for equipment finance, consumer finance, asset management, vehicle finance and structured finance. It is used by clients in the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia and North America. These include RBS Lombard, HSBC, Nissan Finance, Lloyds TSB, Royal Bank of Scotland, Société Générale, ING Lease, Investec, Textron Financial and Commonwealth Bank of Australia. For more information, visit http://www.chpconsulting.com.

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Boston, MA (PRWEB) May 05, 2012

The increase of smartphone ownership has created a new channel for the sale and redemption of closed-loop prepaid cards. If payments companies have their way; smartphone users will soon be using their devices to make payments, not just through buying things using an Internet application, but also at the point of sale. One could argue that the goal seems to be replacing all analog forms of payment and drawing everyone into a larger network where all of a customer’s behavior can be tracked, cataloged, and used to drive future purchases.

Much of the attention on mobile payments has centered on open-loop payments because they would open up the market to a variety of applications and get mobile payments closer to the ideal mentioned above. The real successes in mobile, however, have come on the closed-loop side, where issuers have opportunities to use this new channel to sell more cards and in some cases to solve problems of moving customers in and out of their stores, providing rewards, and creating new kinds of shopping experiences.

Mercator Advisory Group’s new report, Mobile Opportunities for Closed-Loop Issuers, examines some current applications in play as well as mobile considerations for closed-loop issuers.

“Finding technology that works with the business plan should be the first consideration. Issuers need to avoid the temptation of adopting a solution in search of a problem,” says Ben Jackson, author of the report and Senior Analyst with Mercator’s Prepaid Advisory Service. “Ultimately, focusing on the needs and desires of the customer will answer the why and how questions of mobile payments more effectively than anything else.”

Highlights of the research findings include:

The successful implementation of closed-loop mobile payments applications by several issuers

The impact of increasing smartphone ownership will have on mobile payment offerings for customers

The three ways closed-loop mobile payments are typically executed

Success stories from Fandango’s use of mobile payments and mobile ticketing and Starbucks’ mobile application

The reasons other retailers still feel reluctant to invest in mobile payments

The concerns closed-loop issuers need to consider when implementing mobile payments

This report contains 20 pages and seven exhibits.

Companies and services mentioned in this report include: Fandango, Gifttango, Starbucks, and Transaction Wireless.

Members of Mercator Advisory Group’s Prepaid Advisory Service have access to this report as well as the upcoming research for the year ahead, presentations, analyst access and other membership benefits.

Please visit us online at http://www.mercatoradvisorygroup.com.

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(PRWEB) May 03, 2011

London graphic design agency Dhub http://www.dhub.com is releasing a royal wedding collection of tableware, including mugs, plates and teapots. The design is characteristically clean and modern, yet also traditional: the perfect way to commemorate the wedding of the generation.

Dhub’s royal wedding collection has been carefully designed to capture both the traditional and contemporary feel of the marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton. This is a wedding collection for the Facebook generation of royals, recognising both the ceremony and history of the event, but also its vibrant and contemporary nature.

The range of plates, mugs and teapots reflects the changing face of the royal family over time and its continuing role in British life. The designs take the couple’s names and the Union Jack as their starting point and develop these themes to create a statement about British culture. The resulting royal wedding collection has elements that are both iconic and fresh, traditional and modern. All of the designs, as well as some of their ideas from the development process, can be viewed on line.

The creative and imaginative designs have understated appeal that will make them timeless, embodying Dhub’s own principles of strong branding and capable design along with the royal family’s ongoing relevance to British society. Each piece is marked with the date of the ceremony, 29 April 2011, ensuring that they remain collectable for future generations in the same way that previous high quality royal wedding collections have been. At the same time, the pieces are not intended to be collectables that simply sit on a shelf. They have been designed as ‘every dayables’ for the younger generation of royalists to enjoy, that will become collectable by virtue of their distinctiveness.

Dhub’s creative and respectful approach to a royal wedding collection stands apart from the cheap and opportunistic flood of ‘collectables’ on the market, and will be of interest to the new generation of British royalists as well as older royal-watchers and tourists hoping to capture something of this landmark event.

To view the Royal Wedding commemorative collection, visit http://www.dhub.com/work/identity/royal-wedding-collection.

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