PRWeb.com Press Release Feed - PRWeb Press Release Account Feed http://www.rsspad.com/rss2a/139668.xml PRWeb.com Press Release Feed - Press Releases en xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com 30 US Businesses Responding to E-Waste Challenges http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2587814.htm First "60 Minutes" and now PBS "Frontline" have run alarming documentaries on the threats posed by improper disposal of old computers and electronics, or e-waste. A growing number of US businesses are combating the problem with sophisticated disposition services from companies like Converge that safely demanufacture, recycle and remarket IT assets. These services each year prevent millions of tons of materials from harming the environment and generate revenue from unwanted hardware. (PRWeb Jun 29, 2009)

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]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2587814.htm DNV and GFSI Standard Owners Host Workshop on the Latest Developments in Certification Audits http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2546094.htm The US food industry is rapidly embracing the GFSI food safety framework to increase the safety and quality of food products reaching consumers. Yet many individual producers and retailers are seeking clarification on which of the GFSI component standards will make the real difference for them. To answer these important questions DNV is hosting a workshop on July 17 for food professionals along with representatives of the major GFSI standards groups. (PRWeb Jun 17, 2009)

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]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2546094.htm Converge Exceeds Advancing Quality Standards for the Electronics Supply Chain http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2433864.htm Tougher requirements are being set by a major consortium of electronics distributors, challenging the industry to protect the integrity of the global supply chain for semiconductors and other key electronic components used in computers and other digital devices. Companies like Converge, the leading independent electronics distributor, pave the way with quality standards that continue meet and exceed the most stringent criteria. (PRWeb May 19, 2009)

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]]> Tue, 19 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2433864.htm DNV Opens Doors to New "Green" Headquarters in U.S. http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2386264.htm DNV moves North American headquarters to new eco-friendly facility to reduce carbon footprint and provide cutting edge, healthy work environment. (PRWeb May 4, 2009)

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]]> Mon, 04 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2386264.htm DNV Introduces EasyRisk Manager, A Web-Based Risk Management Tool for the US Food Industry http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/04/prweb2358424.htm DNV, a world leader in quality management and safety certifications, introduces EasyRisk Manager, a powerful online risk management tool for food companies. EasyRisk helps food producers maintain a healthy supply chain for food products. (PRWeb Apr 27, 2009)

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]]> Mon, 27 Apr 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/04/prweb2358424.htm Kids Crooked House Raising the Roof for Children's Charities http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/04/prweb2345364.htm Kids Crooked House, the award-winning maker of unique children's playhouses will auction a one-of-a-kind Surf Shack playhouse at this weekend's LA Baby & Tweens Celebration. Proceeds of this online auction will benefit the Mattel Children's Hospital at UCLA. (PRWeb Apr 21, 2009)

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]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/04/prweb2345364.htm New National Survey: When It Comes to E-Waste, IT Managers Think Security Over Green http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2197294.htm New Converge industry study reveals current trends in IT asset disposition. As volume of used IT gear rises, so does concern about security breaches. (PRWeb Mar 2, 2009)

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]]> Mon, 02 Mar 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2197294.htm DNV Opens Chicago Office to Support Growth in North America; Anchor US Food Safety Business http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1922054.htm DNV,a world leader in risk management and quality certifications is further expanding its US presence. (PRWeb Jan 27, 2009)

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]]> Tue, 27 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1922054.htm Converge Opens New Singapore Facility for Electronics Supply Chain Services http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1887384.htm Pricing for electronic components may be flat but demand for intelligent supply chain services is rising.Converge expands its leadership position in product procurement, IT asset disposition and reverse logistics services with a new new state-of-the-art facility in Singapore. (PRWeb Jan 20, 2009)

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]]> Tue, 20 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1887384.htm Converge Receives IDC's G.R.A.D.E. Certification for IT Asset Disposition http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1862424.htm Mass.-based Converge emerges as the global leader in business-class IT asset disposition. Secure disposal of ewaste is hot topic in 2009 as enterprises struggle to balance cost efficiencies with "green" obligations. By receiving IDC's G.R.A.D.E. certification, Converge continues to achieve new benchmarks for quality in this growing market. (PRWeb Jan 14, 2009)

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]]> Wed, 14 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1862424.htm Converge Supports Project Uplift to Provide Christmas Gifts to Underprivileged Children http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1775584.htm During tough economic times, local Mass. companies like Converge are doing even more to help the less fortunate in the communities where their employees live. Converge is donating over 300 Christmas gifts this year to Project Uplift. (PRWeb Dec 19, 2008)

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]]> Fri, 19 Dec 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1775584.htm Converge Joins Community Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher Program http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1738864.htm Helping enterprise customers donate "like-new" computers to good causes. (PRWeb Dec 11, 2008)

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]]> Thu, 11 Dec 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1738864.htm Converge Creates New Division to Deliver Comprehensive Reverse Supply Chain Solutions http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1642184.htm A silver lining in a dark economic cloud . . . major manufacturers and retailers of computers and other high-tech gear are beginning to find hidden value in products that have been returned or are sitting idle in excess inventory. One of the leading companies in supply chain solutions, Converge, has created a new group to help manage this "reverse supply chain" and uncover revenues and cost savings that would otherwise be lost. (PRWeb Nov 20, 2008)

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]]> Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1642184.htm Converge Expands Global IT Asset Disposition Network http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1625944.htm Converge, a leading technology supply chain company, today announces a major expansion of its international network for IT Asset Disposition (ITAD). Demand for ITAD services is skyrocketing as businesses seek trustworthy solutions for safe disposal of old computers, laptops, servers and other high-tech equipment. (PRWeb Nov 17, 2008)

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]]> Mon, 17 Nov 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1625944.htm DNV, AFS, and ASI Sponsor Regional Workshops on Implementing GFSI Food Safety Standards http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1511294.htm Food suppliers and manufacturers are invited to attend regional workshops on implementing GFSI food safety standards mandated by Wal-Mart and other major retailers. The workshops will be led by industry experts and representatives from the major standards organizations of BRC, SQF and IFS. (PRWeb Oct 22, 2008)

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]]> Wed, 22 Oct 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1511294.htm FetchDog Debuts Advanced Quick Sniff Online Shopping Capability http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1152974.htm New sneak peak shopping tool accelerates ecommerce on the leading web site for innovative dog products. (PRWeb Jul 29, 2008)

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]]> Tue, 29 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1152974.htm Converge Launches New Online Part Search Capability http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1130664.htm New search tool helps procurement professionals find electronic components quickly and efficiently. (PRWeb Jul 22, 2008)

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]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1130664.htm Best Gear For Car Trips With Your Dog http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1118734.htm In the dog days of summer, high gas prices are keeping vacationers a little closer to home. FetchDog has a line up of great car travel gear that makes it easy to take your beloved pooch along with you. Now those day trips and long weekends can be more like a real vacation. (PRWeb Jul 17, 2008)

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]]> Thu, 17 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1118734.htm Enterprise Adoption of IT Asset Disposition Skyrockets http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1104134.htm Mid-year growth data from Converge reveals bright spot in IT market. Demand for Converge's ITAD services is doubling versus 2007, indicating a major shift by corporations toward "carbon footprint" strategies and other issues posed by disposal of IT assets. (PRWeb Jul 15, 2008)

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]]> Tue, 15 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1104134.htm FetchDog Joins Star-Powered 'Broadway Barks' Adopt-A-Thon http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1095854.htm Trendy dog products company FetchDog joins Mary Tyler Moore, Bernadette Peters, Glenn Close and other celebrities for the 10th annual Broadway Barks charity event to help find loving homes for abandoned dogs and cats in New York City. (PRWeb Jul 10, 2008)

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]]> Thu, 10 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1095854.htm The Coolest Dog Products Under the Sun FetchDog's Fab Summer Collection Now Available http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1035434.htm From eco-friendly beds to motion sensing water dispensers, FetchDog has everything the modern dog could possibly want, or need, all deliciously displayed in the new Summer Collection. Shop online or order a catalog at www.fetchdog.com. (PRWeb Jun 18, 2008)

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]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1035434.htm Glenn Close Interviews Iraq War Vet in Newest “Lively Licks” Blog Posting http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1025864.htm In her "Lively Licks" blog at FetchDog.com, actress Glenn Close interviews Bill Campbell, the first Iraq war veteran to receive a canine companion through the Dog Tags program. Bill and his yellow Lab, Pax, show us how the unique bond between man and dog can help people recover from serious physical and emotional trauma. (PRWeb Jun 16, 2008)

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]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1025864.htm Converge Certified to Microsoft Refurbisher Program http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1025884.htm Boom in Reconditioned Computers Pumps New Life Into ‘Old’ IT Assets. Converge becomes one of the first companies to achieve certification to pre-install genuine Microsoft Windows XP operating systems in refurbished desktop and laptop PCs. (PRWeb Jun 16, 2008)

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]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1025884.htm Webinar Highlights Best Practices for IT Asset Disposal http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb995574.htm Converge and IAITAM invite IT pros to free online discussion June 10. (PRWeb Jun 4, 2008)

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]]> Wed, 04 Jun 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb995574.htm Converge Ranked No. 1 by Purchasing Magazine http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb975704.htm Largest independent supplier of electronic components focuses on quality and services to succeed in tight global economy. (PRWeb May 28, 2008)

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]]> Wed, 28 May 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb975704.htm Avaya Selects Converge for IT Asset Disposition http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb956244.htm Major contract signals growing strategic importance of IT asset disposition. Security concerns and environmental mandates spur corporations to strengthen procedures for phased out computer gear. (PRWeb May 20, 2008)

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]]> Tue, 20 May 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb956244.htm Vision21 Launches to Implement 21st Century Schools http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb954784.htm Think global, act local. That's the mantra of new catalyst organizations like VIsion21 who are stepping forward to help U.S. schools implement 21st Century skills. Just in time. According to a major research institute, the full cost of public education may be as high as $25,000 per student, per year. And we still are not adequately preparing our students to compete in the 21st Century. (PRWeb May 20, 2008)

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]]> Tue, 20 May 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb954784.htm Artimus Art Offers Special "School's Out" Savings http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb937824.htm Keep your youngsters' creativity from becoming household clutter. (PRWeb May 13, 2008)

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]]> Tue, 13 May 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb937824.htm Converge Awarded Quality Certifications for Electronics Inspection http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb932234.htm With electronics counterfeiting and substandard parts on the rise, quality control becomes even more vital. Converge, the leading independent electronics distributor, bolsters its pacesetting quality control programs with new IDEA certifications. (PRWeb May 12, 2008)

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]]> Mon, 12 May 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb932234.htm DNV Deeming Application Progresses to Next Stage; Accreditation Proposal Open for Public Comment http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb907684.htm DNV Healthcare makes further progress in its application to create a new quality-based hospital accreditation service. (PRWeb May 1, 2008)

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]]> Thu, 01 May 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb907684.htm Converge Announces Asset Manager 2.0 Web Application; Integrated Dashboard Tracks IT Asset Disposal and Ensures Industry Compliance http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/02/prweb719863.htm Hundreds of millions of tons of technology hardware becomes obsolete every year. This "ewaste" poses new environmental and data security risks to businesses world wide. Tracking the disposition of spent equipment, keeping it out of landfills and preventing data leakage is the specialty of companies like Converge, who today releases its new Asset Manager 2.0 web portal for comprehensive at-a-glance tracking of phased out equipment. (PRWeb Feb 25, 2008)

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]]> Mon, 25 Feb 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/02/prweb719863.htm Converge Reports Record Growth in IT Asset Disposition http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/01/prweb641141.htm Data security, compliance pressures and the constant cycle of technology acquisition and upgrade are driving global demand for IT asset disposition, or ITAD. Companies like Converge are reporting record growth and forecasting exponential demand as enterprises form strategies to deal with phased-out computers and all manner of electronic equipment. (PRWeb Jan 22, 2008)

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]]> Tue, 22 Jan 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/01/prweb641141.htm Introducing Making History Gaming Headquarters from Muzzy Lane Software http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/12/prweb575973.htm The new online Gaming Headquarters from Muzzy Lane Software is an interactive community for users of the Making History® video game. Provides convenient access to game mods, forum postings and product updates. (PRWeb Dec 12, 2007)

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]]> Wed, 12 Dec 2007 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/12/prweb575973.htm Introducing Artimus Art, the Newest Most Complete Way to Save Your Children's Artwork http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/10/prweb561882.htm Artimus Art takes the hassle out of preserving children's artwork, combining the ease of ecommerce with the polish of premium digital publishing. All in an affordable, family-friendly package. When you place an order with Artimus you don't just get a great product at an affordable price, you enjoy the benefits of Web 2.0 style community. It's all about sharing the treasures of kid art with those whom you most treasure: Your family and friends. (PRWeb Oct 18, 2007)

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]]> Thu, 18 Oct 2007 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/10/prweb561882.htm Lowering The Cost of Global Conflict -- New Demo, More Features, Lower Price for "Making History" World Strategy Game http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/06/prweb532743.htm Muzzy Lane Software, maker of smart video games, introduces new pricing and an updated playable demo that includes important new features for its "Making History" world strategy game. This unique 'what if' game hones leadership and diplomacy as players run real countries during periods of global turmoil. (PRWeb Jun 13, 2007)

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]]> Wed, 13 Jun 2007 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/06/prweb532743.htm World Affairs Icon Niall Ferguson Teams with Muzzy Lane to Create Next Generation Video Games http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/04/prweb518875.htm One of the world's leading political and economic gurus wants to create a series of intelligent video games that challenge people to engage -- through interactive computer games -- the defining conflicts of the 21 Century. A truly positive sign of the times that recognizes the unique ability of smart games to provoke thought, discussion and learning. (PRWeb Apr 16, 2007)

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]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2007 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/04/prweb518875.htm Muzzy Lane Software Announces Teacher Innovation Program http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/02/prweb503311.htm The use of intelligent video games is become part of mainstream education. To support teachers who want to explore this technology, Muzzy Lane Software has created the MAKING HISTORY Innovative Teacher Challenge, open to all high school history teachers. (PRWeb Feb 7, 2007)

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]]> Wed, 07 Feb 2007 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/02/prweb503311.htm Making History Video Game Named Top Educational Technology by Technology & Learning Magazine http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/10/prweb451516.htm Innovative video game by Muzzy Lane Software allows high school and college students to replay history as leaders of nations. Aptly titled Making History, the PC-based multiplayer game earns top honors from a leading educational technology magazine. (PRWeb Oct 17, 2006)

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]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2006 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/10/prweb451516.htm Kansas Schools Test In-Class Videogames http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/09/prweb439829.htm A consortium of high schools looks to the future in a new pilot program using the Making History® multiplayer strategy game. Six schools have already signed up to integrate the game into their social studies and history classes. (PRWeb Sep 20, 2006)

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]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2006 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/09/prweb439829.htm VisiStat Creates Alliance with Specific Media http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/09/prweb435772.htm Product integration pact combines web analytics with online ad retargeting. Single interfacce gives businesses a potent and affordable way to enhance and track their online marketing. (PRWeb Sep 11, 2006)

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