Expert Financial Duo in Canada Join SearchMarketMe as 109th and 110th Agency Owners in Growing Internet Marketing Business Opportunity Network - Houston Chronicle

SearchMarketMe welcomed two new Agency Owners this week to its growing network of internet marketing business opportunity owners, as Syed Tirmizi and Mohsin Minhas, both of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, contracted with SearchMarketMe for training and support in opening and operating their internet marketing agency. They become the 109th and 110th Agency Owners in the SearchMarketMe Network, respectively.

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SearchMarketMe welcomed two new Agency Owners this week to its growing network of internet marketing business opportunity owners, as business partners Syed Tirmizi and Mohsin Minhas, both accountants with Master's degrees, contracted with SearchMarketMe for training and support in opening and operating their internet marketing agency in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They become the 109th and 110th Agency Owners in the SearchMarketMe Network, respectively.

"We could see what is happening in the internet marketing industry, we could see the potential, and we began investigating possibilities," said Tirmizi, who together with Minhas, carefully researched the SearchMarketMe business opportunity over a period of seven months, speaking with five different Agency Owners within the SearchMarketMe Agency Owner Network.

"We like the business model of SearchMarketMe," said Tirmizi. "It will give us the training, support and tools to help us build the internet marketing agency we want."

"Syed and Mohsin have been studying, researching and preparing for this for quite some time," said SearchMarketMe's President, Boyd Karren. "We're pleased that their careful research led to contracting with us for training and support as they open their internet marketing agency. It's no smal thing to be a trusted partner in helping someone achieve business ownership goals."

Tirmizi and Minhas have already built inroads into internet marketing, having recently launched an online directory for local businesses within Calgary's growing community of Southern Asians.

"We started with the directory, and will offer internet marketing services to all kinds of businesses throughout Western Canada," said Tirmizi.

"Syed and Mohsin have a unique opportunity for their internet marketing agency," said Karren. "The online directory they launched recently has already helped position themselves as online experts within the Southern Asian community in and around Calgary, and as entrepreneurs, they'll likely have additional opportunities present themselves."

Tirmizi and Minhas will begin their training March 30 & 31, via the SearchMarketMe "Accelerated Business Start-up Event," which will feature the secrets of success from the network's most successful Agency Owners. Additionally, the special one-day "Content-palooza" content marketing training event will be held on Monday, April 2. This live training event will feature five live Webinars on content marketing, presented by SMM staff and Agency Owners.

ABOUT SEARCHMARKETME LLC

SearchMarketMe, LLC is a Seattle, Washington-based training and support organization that assists entrepreneurs in opening and operating independently-owned and independently-branded internet marketing agencies around the world. It developed the Money U business model for small marketing agencies and is the only scalable internet marketing business opportunity in the world. SearchMarketMe's 110 Agency Owners are located in North America, India, the Middle East and Africa. For more information about the Agency Owner program, visit SearchMarketMe's website and request the New Opportunity Overview.

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Expert Financial Duo in Canada Join SearchMarketMe as 109th and 110th Agency Owners in Growing Internet Marketing Business Opportunity Network - YAHOO!

SearchMarketMe welcomed two new Agency Owners this week to its growing network of internet marketing business opportunity owners, as Syed Tirmizi and Mohsin Minhas, both of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, contracted with SearchMarketMe for training and support in opening and operating their internet marketing agency. They become the 109th and 110th Agency Owners in the SearchMarketMe Network, respectively.

Seattle, Washington and Calgary, Alberta (PRWEB) March 21, 2012

SearchMarketMe welcomed two new Agency Owners this week to its growing network of internet marketing business opportunity owners, as business partners Syed Tirmizi and Mohsin Minhas, both accountants with Master's degrees, contracted with SearchMarketMe for training and support in opening and operating their internet marketing agency in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They become the 109th and 110th Agency Owners in the SearchMarketMe Network, respectively.

"We could see what is happening in the internet marketing industry, we could see the potential, and we began investigating possibilities," said Tirmizi, who together with Minhas, carefully researched the SearchMarketMe business opportunity over a period of seven months, speaking with five different Agency Owners within the SearchMarketMe Agency Owner Network.

"We like the business model of SearchMarketMe," said Tirmizi. "It will give us the training, support and tools to help us build the internet marketing agency we want."

"Syed and Mohsin have been studying, researching and preparing for this for quite some time," said SearchMarketMe's President, Boyd Karren. "We're pleased that their careful research led to contracting with us for training and support as they open their internet marketing agency. It's no smal thing to be a trusted partner in helping someone achieve business ownership goals."

Tirmizi and Minhas have already built inroads into internet marketing, having recently launched an online directory for local businesses within Calgary's growing community of Southern Asians.

"We started with the directory, and will offer internet marketing services to all kinds of businesses throughout Western Canada," said Tirmizi.

"Syed and Mohsin have a unique opportunity for their internet marketing agency," said Karren. "The online directory they launched recently has already helped position themselves as online experts within the Southern Asian community in and around Calgary, and as entrepreneurs, they'll likely have additional opportunities present themselves."

Tirmizi and Minhas will begin their training March 30 & 31, via the SearchMarketMe "Accelerated Business Start-up Event," which will feature the secrets of success from the network's most successful Agency Owners. Additionally, the special one-day "Content-palooza" content marketing training event will be held on Monday, April 2. This live training event will feature five live Webinars on content marketing, presented by SMM staff and Agency Owners.

ABOUT SEARCHMARKETME LLC

SearchMarketMe, LLC is a Seattle, Washington-based training and support organization that assists entrepreneurs in opening and operating independently-owned and independently-branded internet marketing agencies around the world. It developed the Money U business model for small marketing agencies and is the only scalable internet marketing business opportunity in the world. SearchMarketMe's 110 Agency Owners are located in North America, India, the Middle East and Africa. For more information about the Agency Owner program, visit SearchMarketMe's website and request the New Opportunity Overview.

Boyd Karren
SearchMarketMe LLC
206-445-0535
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Growing your business through acquisition - Miami Herald

Now is an interesting time to consider acquisitions. Baby boomers are beginning to retire, and their children may not have interest in the family business. As a result, plenty of opportunities will arise in the next few years as businesses change hands. This year may present additional opportunities because of uncertainty about tax increases on capital gains.

Many investment bankers and business brokers are working with businesses that are for sale. However, finding a business to buy — one that’s not already on the market for an exit — is a major challenge. There are ways to find these opportunities, such as talking to your competitors or your accountant, but this is like finding a needle in a haystack. Engaging an intermediary such as a mergers and acquisition attorney may be a wise choice.

Managing the risks involved in an acquisition can be equally complicated. Acquisitions might provide business owners with a way to grow and strengthen their companies, but they can also present unique challenges.

For a smooth acquisition process, get your strategy in place now.

Know why acquisition as a growth strategy makes sense for your business. You might think buying a business is only for large corporations, but this is not the case. An acquisition can jumpstart growth — buying an existing enterprise means the foundation is already in place. For example, the firm may have employees with talent and experience as well as a hard-to-replicate customer base. By finding a business with a good track record or a desired geographic footprint, you can improve your own company.

Stick to what you know. Looking for a business to acquire so you can expand? Choose wisely. While buying direct competitors is one way to approach acquisitions, you can also consider similar companies in different geographic areas or complementary companies for cross-selling purposes.

Don’t bet the farm. Be sure you have the financial resources available for the acquisition, which include integration costs and working capital. Be realistic about estimated costs and the time investment required to complete the deal. You cannot take your eye off your existing business or starve it for capital for the sake of an acquisition. Even the cost of lawyers, accountants, and other professionals who will assist during the due diligence phase can be a significant expense, and you don’t want to cut corners when it comes to professional guidance.

In most cases, it is not worth “betting the farm” — taking on too much debt or using all of your capital— to purchase another company. If it turns out that the deal isn’t as good as expected, your existing business may be threatened. And considering many business owners have the majority of their net worth in their business, excessive risk can threaten your financial security.

Research in advance. Acquiring companies can be a shortcut to growth, but there is risk involved. Before contacting the company you want to buy, get as much information as possible. Some of the best opportunities might be competitors you have known for years who are ready to sell. You may have an advantage over other rivals if you know the families and have an existing relationship.

Don’t rationalize buying a business. Be objective regarding what you are really getting and what it is worth. A team of experts can help you analyze your potential purchase, its value and its fair price so you do not overpay. Be careful not to get caught up in a deal simply for the sake of the deal. Many times it is better to just walk away, because the opportunity may reappear later on more favorable terms. A deal can be like a train – one might leave the station, but generally it will be followed by another train.

Plan your approach. As enthusiastic as you might be to expand, many small business owners feel threatened during initial contact. Even if you and your representatives experience a lukewarm reception, keep in mind you can see results in the future. Playing your cards right means you could be contacted in six months, one year, or later. It is important to stay in touch. Sellers generally need a reason to sell, such as illness, divorce, or retirement. Since they generally cannot replace their income with the proceeds of a sale, they need a triggering event.

Prepare an employee transition plan. Employees make up a significant part of a company’s value, so make sure they are on board with the transaction. Keep them informed and engaged to avoid hostility, anxiety or demoralization. Not only is a communications policy extremely important, but so is face-to-face interaction. Never underestimate the value of employees.

Know how you are going to pay for the business. Can you borrow? Do you have excess capital? If you don’t have the capital to fund an acquisition, you can also look at the assets or cash flow of the company you’re acquiring. The appropriate mix of equity and debt is deal-specific. Many times, sellers will be part of the solution by taking back seller financing. Creativity is a plus. Banks are eager to lend, but only in the right circumstances.

Plan the integration of your new business up front. Many companies don’t plan their post-acquisition integration strategy with enough foresight to anticipate changes in company culture. Without proper execution, the strategic advantages that attracted you to the deal in the first place may disappear. A poor integration plan can minimize the value of the acquired business as well as your own.

Let’s say that you’re not looking for acquisition opportunities at this time. Establishing relationships with businesses that you could acquire in the future will keep you informed about how you can leverage your business in your industry, and how certain geographic locations might be acquisition targets. You might also discover opportunities to buy a division or product line of a company.

Although companies are not always available when you are looking, sometimes you just need to be opportunistic. Don’t let them pass you by.

James Cassel is co-founder and chairman of Cassel Salpeter & Co., an investment banking firm headquartered in Miami that works with middle market companies.

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Growing your business through acquisition - Miami Herald

Now is an interesting time to consider acquisitions. Baby boomers are beginning to retire, and their children may not have interest in the family business. As a result, plenty of opportunities will arise in the next few years as businesses change hands. This year may present additional opportunities because of uncertainty about tax increases on capital gains.

Many investment bankers and business brokers are working with businesses that are for sale. However, finding a business to buy — one that’s not already on the market for an exit — is a major challenge. There are ways to find these opportunities, such as talking to your competitors or your accountant, but this is like finding a needle in a haystack. Engaging an intermediary such as a mergers and acquisition attorney may be a wise choice.

Managing the risks involved in an acquisition can be equally complicated. Acquisitions might provide business owners with a way to grow and strengthen their companies, but they can also present unique challenges.

For a smooth acquisition process, get your strategy in place now.

Know why acquisition as a growth strategy makes sense for your business. You might think buying a business is only for large corporations, but this is not the case. An acquisition can jumpstart growth — buying an existing enterprise means the foundation is already in place. For example, the firm may have employees with talent and experience as well as a hard-to-replicate customer base. By finding a business with a good track record or a desired geographic footprint, you can improve your own company.

Stick to what you know. Looking for a business to acquire so you can expand? Choose wisely. While buying direct competitors is one way to approach acquisitions, you can also consider similar companies in different geographic areas or complementary companies for cross-selling purposes.

Don’t bet the farm. Be sure you have the financial resources available for the acquisition, which include integration costs and working capital. Be realistic about estimated costs and the time investment required to complete the deal. You cannot take your eye off your existing business or starve it for capital for the sake of an acquisition. Even the cost of lawyers, accountants, and other professionals who will assist during the due diligence phase can be a significant expense, and you don’t want to cut corners when it comes to professional guidance.

In most cases, it is not worth “betting the farm” — taking on too much debt or using all of your capital— to purchase another company. If it turns out that the deal isn’t as good as expected, your existing business may be threatened. And considering many business owners have the majority of their net worth in their business, excessive risk can threaten your financial security.

Research in advance. Acquiring companies can be a shortcut to growth, but there is risk involved. Before contacting the company you want to buy, get as much information as possible. Some of the best opportunities might be competitors you have known for years who are ready to sell. You may have an advantage over other rivals if you know the families and have an existing relationship.

Don’t rationalize buying a business. Be objective regarding what you are really getting and what it is worth. A team of experts can help you analyze your potential purchase, its value and its fair price so you do not overpay. Be careful not to get caught up in a deal simply for the sake of the deal. Many times it is better to just walk away, because the opportunity may reappear later on more favorable terms. A deal can be like a train – one might leave the station, but generally it will be followed by another train.

Innovations in mobile technology and a smart acquisition strategy contributed to the South Florida tech company’s strong earnings growth and global expansion. The goal is to help people work and play — from anywhere. 1332126767

Even though gaming legislation died this session, the need for gaming lawyers is exploding in South Florida with no signs of a letup.

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Research and Markets: The Impact of Generics on Pharmaceutical Growth Opportunities - A Growing Threat that Offers ...

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/52d660/the_impact_of_gene) has announced the addition of the "The Impact of Generics on Pharmaceutical Growth Opportunities - A Growing Threat that Offers Future Opportunities" report to their offering.

While generic penetration has been on the rise in the major developed markets for some time, the current and continuing difficult economic environment is stimulating political and payer actions to accelerate the trend.

Combined with this, pharma is experiencing a wave of blockbuster patent expiries, with almost $30 billion in US sales (at 2010 levels) exposed by the largest 10 drugs which are expected to experience generic competition for the first time in 2011-2012.

As a result, companies must focus on optimizing their late-stage lifecycle management strategies to maximize at-risk product revenues. But at the same, time generics should be considered not just as a threat but also as an opportunity going forward.

The report, The Impact of Generics on Pharmaceutical Growth Opportunities, has been written to support companies with their strategic plans to maximize revenues within the shifting pharmaceutical landscape. The insights, analysis, and support provided can be used by both the branded and generics side of the business.

Key Reasons to Purchase:

Compare your company's lifecycle management strategies with those most appropriate for maximizing generic defense Assess the opportunities available to move into the generics side of the pharmaceutical industry, both in the established and emerging markets Understand the various opportunities that exist to optimize revenue in preparation for your product's patent expiry Benefit from the analysis of multiple case studies to help support your company's/brand's strategy moving forward Learn from the assessments of actual tactics companies have taken, both branded & generic, to drive future revenue growth in this new era of generics

Key Topics Covered:

Executive summary

The impact of generics in 2011 and beyond

The impact of generics on the pharma market in 2010 Key events/trends impacting generic usage in the major pharmaceutical markets Key patent expiries in 2011 and 2012 Generics driving emerging market growth

Revenue optimization at patent expiry

Pediatric exclusivity Strategic pricing (including coupons and co-pay cards) Authorized generics Pay for delay deals Citizens petitions Reformulation and combination drugs Next generation drugs Prescription to over-the-counter switch

Generics as an opportunity

Big pharma with generics operations Emerging markets: a generics opportunity

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DataCore Software Expands Channel Partner Ecosystem to Capitalize on Fast Growing Storage Hypervisor and Virtualization Market Opportunity - Business Wire

Makes it Easier to Sell and Deploy Profitable Software and Appliance-like Solutions; Targets New Microsoft Resellers and Builds Upon Growing Base of VMware, Citrix and Storage VARS

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, DataCore Software, the storage hypervisor leader and premier provider of storage virtualization software, is simplifying the process of selling and implementing its SANsymphony-V storage hypervisor by announcing significant new tools and enhancements to its Partner Program. Demonstrating its unrivaled commitment to the channel, DataCore’s Partner Program helps create new revenue streams and provides enhanced tools to global channel partners.

“Our partners are the key to success and our growth is tied directly to their accomplishments”

DataCore has both realigned the Partner Program and introduced a host of new benefits and rewards. New features include “door opener” starter systems, configuration tools, and virtualization sales playbooks, all making it simple and rewarding for partners to begin selling profitable storage virtualization and SAN management software solutions. Additionally, a new Business Solution Partner level has been added to the existing premier Silver and Gold Partner tiers, enabling organizations to select the program that best suits its individual needs. Some of the highlights include:

Business Solution Partners: At this level, partners are eligible to sell DataCore software licenses, maintenance, and renewals; qualify for lead registration discounts; and have the ability to access the DataCore Partner Portal and live-trial demo site. Business partners now have the opportunity to quickly get started selling entry level SANsymphony™-V solutions with only a minimum set of on-line training needed in order to install and support these storage hypervisor systems. Silver and Gold Solution Partners: Silver and Gold partners benefit from marketing programs and special promotions, greater presence on the DataCore website, eligibility to earn training vouchers for qualifying sales and more. Gold partners also have dedicated account managers to assist in developing business and quarterly sales plans, and can earn quarter-end channel rewards on all eligible product sales.

“DataCore is truly dedicated to the channel community and making it easier for partners like us to profit from growing storage and virtualization opportunities,” said John Wood, vice president, Derive Technologies. “As large-scale IT projects can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars to implement, including countless man hours, organizations want to make the right decisions about their storage needs before heading down a wrong and costly path. Storage and virtualization are incredibly hot sectors, and DataCore has made it easier for us to successfully win new customers and deliver an infrastructure platform that allows for more upsells and services. All while making customers happy and putting money in our pocket.”

Making it Simple to Configure, Install, and Deploy ‘Appliance-like’ Solutions

In addition to a wealth of sales, marketing, and training tools available via the DataCore Partner Portal, all three levels of DataCore™ partners will now have access to the new SANsymphony-V Rapid Configuration Wizard and step-by-step guides which can help them quickly install and implement the most popular SANsymphony-V configurations for their SMB customers. For those partners who already sell and package Dell, HP, and IBM-based server platforms to support virtualization and cloud projects, it is now easier to add DataCore software to the mix and profit from delivering and installing powerful SAN appliances and storage management platforms as part of an overall virtual infrastructure solution.

Expanding Market Opportunity with the Right Focus: Partner Quality versus Quantity

Having deployed more than 20,000 software licenses, DataCore is committed to its channel model and expanding the base of authorized partners who are well trained and qualified to install its solutions to maximize customer satisfaction.

To fulfill the growing demand, DataCore is actively recruiting new Microsoft virtualization partners who are focused on Hyper-V, virtual desktop, and private cloud projects, as well as the base of VMware and Citrix partners in need of virtual storage infrastructure and SAN management solutions. DataCore has a strong history with Microsoft, having recently joined the Microsoft System Center Alliance and Microsoft Partner Solutions Center. It is also working closely with Microsoft resellers globally to deploy joint solutions combining Microsoft System Center and SANsymphony-V.

New Sales Playbooks, Marketing Tools and Training

DataCore has implemented critical new messaging, programs, and marketing tools to ensure consistency and better communication with its partners and their prospects. Essential to making their business a success, these tools include a partner starter package with key information including “DataCore Workshop” seminar in a box, ‘white boarding’ for business executives, virtualization playbooks, storage hypervisor webinars, and access to partner webcasts and newsletters.

Additionally, DataCore offers a full range of training classes to ensure that partners are well equipped to position, scope, implement, and upgrade solutions for the SANsymphony-V storage hypervisor. Classes are available in both traditional instructor-led and online formats. All DataCore partners also have the opportunity to participate in DataCore’s SANcollegeSM online training program and instructor-led classroom training sessions.

Compelling Sales Value Proposition

DataCore’s SANsymphony-V storage hypervisor enables partners to build on their virtualization, cloud, and storage practices. Partners can grow sales by offering a compelling business value proposition with a solution that virtualizes existing and new storage devices and works across both physical and virtual worlds, making it easy to penetrate new accounts, enhance existing storage investments, and provide an enduring infrastructure platform to deliver future services and add-on sales.

“Our partners are the key to success and our growth is tied directly to their accomplishments,” said Linda Haury, vice president of worldwide marketing, DataCore Software. “We’ve listened closely to our channel partners and their feedback has guided us in developing this new structure. As a result, we have built a five-star, award winning channel program that brings partners the tools and resources they need most to expand their business.”

About DataCore Software

DataCore Software develops storage virtualization software leveraged in virtual and physical IT environments to obtain high availability, fast performance and maximum utilization from storage. DataCore's SANsymphony-V storage hypervisor is a comprehensive, yet hardware-independent solution which fundamentally changes the economics of provisioning, replicating and protecting storage for large enterprises and small to midsize businesses. For additional information, visit the DataCore website at www.datacore.com or call (877) 780-5111.

DataCore, the DataCore logo, SANsymphony, and SANcollege are trademarks or registered trademarks of DataCore Software Corporation. Other DataCore product or service names or logos referenced herein are trademarks of DataCore Software Corporation. All other products, services and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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Westinghouse Electric Canada Formed to Meet Growing Business Opportunities and Strengthen Ties With Customers and ...

PITTSBURGH , Jan. 26, 2012 /CNW/ - Westinghouse Electric Company LLC today announced the formation of Westinghouse Electric Canada , Inc. to better serve its Canadian customers, strengthen its ties with Canadian suppliers, and align itself more appropriately with the regulations and requirements in Canada to meet growing business opportunities there. The headquarters will be located in Toronto , Ontario.

"The formation of an official Canadian entity is consistent with our strategy to increase business in the country," said Jim Ferland , Westinghouse president, Americas. "Our Canadian customers have increasingly turned to us for nuclear power plant services, and upgrades to automation and controls. We're meeting their needs both in terms of quality and competitive pricing," said Ferland, "but with the creation of Westinghouse Canada , we will better provide our worldwide capabilities and experience in a fashion that will meet the specific needs and aspirations of Canada's viable nuclear energy industry."

Westinghouse currently has more than 150 Canadian suppliers that provide a range of products and services for the Westinghouse product lines of Fuel, Services, Automation, and Nuclear Power Plants. Additionally, by establishing Westinghouse Canada , Westinghouse is further positioning itself for future new nuclear power plant business there. Utilities in Canada are expressing interest in the Westinghouse AP1000® pressurized water reactor (PWR) – widely regarded as the safest, most-advanced PWR technology currently available – and the Westinghouse Small Modular Reactor, a 200 MWe class integral PWR currently under development that is suited for smaller electrical grids, distributed generation, and process heat requirements.

With 15,000 employees worldwide in affiliated companies, Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, a group company of Toshiba Corporation (TKY:6502), is the world's pioneering nuclear energy company and is a leading supplier of nuclear plant products and technologies to utilities throughout the world. Westinghouse is the largest nuclear energy provider in the US with more than 9,000 employees there. In 1957, Westinghouse supplied the world's first PWR in the Western Pennsylvania town of Shippingport. Today, Westinghouse technology is the basis for approximately one-half of the world's operating nuclear plants, including 60 percent of those in the United States and 40 percent worldwide.

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Westinghouse Electric Canada Formed to Meet Growing Business Opportunities and Strengthen Ties With Customers and ...

PITTSBURGH , Jan. 26, 2012 /CNW/ - Westinghouse Electric Company LLC today announced the formation of Westinghouse Electric Canada , Inc. to better serve its Canadian customers, strengthen its ties with Canadian suppliers, and align itself more appropriately with the regulations and requirements in Canada to meet growing business opportunities there. The headquarters will be located in Toronto , Ontario.

"The formation of an official Canadian entity is consistent with our strategy to increase business in the country," said Jim Ferland , Westinghouse president, Americas. "Our Canadian customers have increasingly turned to us for nuclear power plant services, and upgrades to automation and controls. We're meeting their needs both in terms of quality and competitive pricing," said Ferland, "but with the creation of Westinghouse Canada , we will better provide our worldwide capabilities and experience in a fashion that will meet the specific needs and aspirations of Canada's viable nuclear energy industry."

Westinghouse currently has more than 150 Canadian suppliers that provide a range of products and services for the Westinghouse product lines of Fuel, Services, Automation, and Nuclear Power Plants. Additionally, by establishing Westinghouse Canada , Westinghouse is further positioning itself for future new nuclear power plant business there. Utilities in Canada are expressing interest in the Westinghouse AP1000® pressurized water reactor (PWR) – widely regarded as the safest, most-advanced PWR technology currently available – and the Westinghouse Small Modular Reactor, a 200 MWe class integral PWR currently under development that is suited for smaller electrical grids, distributed generation, and process heat requirements.

With 15,000 employees worldwide in affiliated companies, Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, a group company of Toshiba Corporation (TKY:6502), is the world's pioneering nuclear energy company and is a leading supplier of nuclear plant products and technologies to utilities throughout the world. Westinghouse is the largest nuclear energy provider in the US with more than 9,000 employees there. In 1957, Westinghouse supplied the world's first PWR in the Western Pennsylvania town of Shippingport. Today, Westinghouse technology is the basis for approximately one-half of the world's operating nuclear plants, including 60 percent of those in the United States and 40 percent worldwide.

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Westinghouse Electric Canada Formed to Meet Growing Business Opportunities and Strengthen Ties With - PR-USA.net

 Westinghouse Electric Company LLC today announced the formation of Westinghouse Electric Canada, Inc. to better serve its Canadian customers, strengthen its ties with Canadian suppliers, and align itself more appropriately with the regulations and requirements in Canada to meet growing business opportunities there.  The headquarters will be located in Toronto, Ontario. 

"The formation of an official Canadian entity is consistent with our strategy to increase business in the country," said Jim Ferland, Westinghouse president, Americas. "Our Canadian customers have increasingly turned to us for nuclear power plant services, and upgrades to automation and controls. We're meeting their needs both in terms of quality and competitive pricing," said Ferland, "but with the creation of Westinghouse Canada, we will better provide our worldwide capabilities and experience in a fashion that will meet the specific needs and aspirations of Canada's viable nuclear energy industry."  

Westinghouse currently has more than 150 Canadian suppliers that provide a range of products and services for the Westinghouse product lines of Fuel, Services, Automation, and Nuclear Power Plants.  Additionally, by establishing Westinghouse Canada, Westinghouse is further positioning itself for future new nuclear power plant business there.  Utilities in Canada are expressing interest in the Westinghouse AP1000® pressurized water reactor (PWR) – widely regarded as the safest, most-advanced PWR technology currently available – and the Westinghouse Small Modular Reactor, a 200 MWe class integral PWR currently under development that is suited for smaller electrical grids, distributed generation, and process heat requirements.

With 15,000 employees worldwide in affiliated companies, Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, a group company of Toshiba Corporation (TKY:6502), is the world's pioneering nuclear energy company and is a leading supplier of nuclear plant products and technologies to utilities throughout the world. Westinghouse is the largest nuclear energy provider in the US with more than 9,000 employees there. In 1957, Westinghouse supplied the world's first PWR in the Western Pennsylvania town of Shippingport. Today, Westinghouse technology is the basis for approximately one-half of the world's operating nuclear plants, including 60 percent of those in the United States and 40 percent worldwide.

SOURCE Westinghouse Electric Company LLC

 

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Westinghouse Electric Canada Formed to Meet Growing Business Opportunities and Strengthen Ties With Customers and ...

PITTSBURGH , Jan. 26, 2012 /CNW/ - Westinghouse Electric Company LLC today announced the formation of Westinghouse Electric Canada , Inc. to better serve its Canadian customers, strengthen its ties with Canadian suppliers, and align itself more appropriately with the regulations and requirements in Canada to meet growing business opportunities there. The headquarters will be located in Toronto , Ontario.

"The formation of an official Canadian entity is consistent with our strategy to increase business in the country," said Jim Ferland , Westinghouse president, Americas. "Our Canadian customers have increasingly turned to us for nuclear power plant services, and upgrades to automation and controls. We're meeting their needs both in terms of quality and competitive pricing," said Ferland, "but with the creation of Westinghouse Canada , we will better provide our worldwide capabilities and experience in a fashion that will meet the specific needs and aspirations of Canada's viable nuclear energy industry."

Westinghouse currently has more than 150 Canadian suppliers that provide a range of products and services for the Westinghouse product lines of Fuel, Services, Automation, and Nuclear Power Plants. Additionally, by establishing Westinghouse Canada , Westinghouse is further positioning itself for future new nuclear power plant business there. Utilities in Canada are expressing interest in the Westinghouse AP1000® pressurized water reactor (PWR) – widely regarded as the safest, most-advanced PWR technology currently available – and the Westinghouse Small Modular Reactor, a 200 MWe class integral PWR currently under development that is suited for smaller electrical grids, distributed generation, and process heat requirements.

With 15,000 employees worldwide in affiliated companies, Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, a group company of Toshiba Corporation (TKY:6502), is the world's pioneering nuclear energy company and is a leading supplier of nuclear plant products and technologies to utilities throughout the world. Westinghouse is the largest nuclear energy provider in the US with more than 9,000 employees there. In 1957, Westinghouse supplied the world's first PWR in the Western Pennsylvania town of Shippingport. Today, Westinghouse technology is the basis for approximately one-half of the world's operating nuclear plants, including 60 percent of those in the United States and 40 percent worldwide.

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UNICON Study: Mobile Learning Offers Growing Opportunities for Executive Education Programs Around the Globe - Consumer Electronics Net

Company News: Page (1) of 1 - 01/12/12January 12, 2012 -- Minneapolis, Minnesota (PRWEB) January 12, 2012

New research from UNICON (International University Consortium for Executive Education) reveals that many business schools across the globe have untapped opportunities to provide innovative executive education learning programs facilitated by mobile technology. The UNICON report, Going mobile in executive education, is based on research conducted by UNICON member Ashridge Business School in the United Kingdom. It analyzes the potential impact of mobile technologies on the executive education learning landscape around the world. The report looks at mobile learning, and how portable technologies -- smartphones , PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants), handheld computers and personal media players -- can support and extend the reach of teaching and learning.

The report finds that some learning providers are embracing mobile learning and developing new approaches to learning. Included in the report are detailed case studies of: Abilene Christian University (USA), The Open University (UK), Ashridge Business School (UK), Harvard Business School (USA), Seton Hill University (USA), IMD (Switzerland), EPIC, (UK), and Skill Pill, University of Cape Town (South Africa).

While the research highlights examples of innovative applications of mobile learning in business schools, universities and the private sector around the globe, it concludes that many more executive education providers today could be maximizing the vast potential of mobile devices for learning.

The future of executive education is about choice and personalisation. Our survey makes clear that providers should not wait for the industry to settle, said UNICON Chairman Bill Shedden, who also serves as Director of the Centre for Customised Executive Education at the Cranfield School of Management in Bedford, England. Our recent State of the Industry survey also found that while many executive education providers are moving cautiously, they have begun experimenting with technology and in many cases are taking more technology initiative than clients expect or demand. In other words, executive education clients look to university-based providers to help them understand what new technology is important.

The global nature of businesses and the growing capabilities of powerful mobile devices mean that adopting new technologies in learning is essential to continuing to attract clients in the competitive executive education market, Shedden continued. UNICON is dedicated to helping its members learn more about how to effectively adopt new technologies and to remain industry leaders in university-based executive education programs around the globe.

Mobile technology can help provide executives with pre- and post-course support, and the latest mobile learning applications can extend their access to a multimedia-rich education. It also provides a means for participants to stay connected with one another as professional resources after a program ends. Other benefits of mobile learning identified by the report include:
    Just enough learning highly applied, easily digestible learning for busy executives.    Just-in-time learning convenient, flexible and relevant learning at the exact moment learning is required.     Just-for-me learning learning can be accessed via mobile devices in many different ways, which means that there are opportunities for it to appeal to many different learning styles.    Mobile devices can facilitate collaboration. SMS texting reminders, knowledge sharing forums and ask a question forums enable and enhance interaction between participants and instructors.

Research Fellow at Ashridge Business School and UNICON report co-author Dr Carina Paine Schofield noted, Advances in mobile technologies and high levels of mobile phone penetration are changing the way that learning is being adopted and used in educational contexts, and it has evolved into more than e-learning with a phone. Mobile learning offers easier access to learning materials so students can be more productive with their time. It empowers executive education providers to serve up learning in multiple formats audio, visual or text to suit individual learning styles.

Ashridge Business School was one of the first executive education providers to establish an online learning resource. Its online learning platform, Virtual Ashridge, lets students home in on certain interests and choose a style of learning that fits their personality without information overload: some may want to listen to an audio file or read text, while others may want to take part in an online discussion.

Director of Learning Services at Ashridge Business School Tony Sheehan said: Mobile learning offers a powerful opportunity to introduce learning on demand. It allows individuals to connect to executive education at a time that suits them and in a way that can support current business challenges. Learners are no longer dependent on the classroom, as mobile devices allow learners to connect in times of reflection a long train journey, a daily commute where the mind is alert and open to new insights.

During these times of austerity, mobile and e-learning tutorials also provide a cost- and time-efficient way of educating staff that avoids the travel and accommodation costs of off-site courses, Sheehan added.

About UNICON
Founded in 1972 as an association of executive education program directors, UNICON has evolved from an informal common-interest group into an incorporated non-profit consortium committed to advancing the field of university- and business school-sponsored executive education. Membership is composed of nearly 100 educational institutions from the Americas, Europe, Asia and Africa.

UNICON is committed to the principle that academically based executive education provides a combination of thought-leadership at the highest levels of rigor, masterful learning environments and practical application that cannot be replicated by non-academic providers.

The organization sponsors and conducts research studies that bring to the forefront this unique value of business-school-based executive education. It also provides industry/operational knowledge and networking opportunities for members through conferences, workshops, research, benchmarking, website, newsletters, job postings, discussion boards and forums and other activities.

The UNICON report, Going mobile in executive education: how mobile technologies are changing the executive learning landscape, was written by Dr. Carina Paine Schofield, Trudi West and Emily Taylor of Ashridge Business School.

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