Pico projectors are an emerging technology set to revolutionize the global projector market by making projectors portable enough to fit into a persons pocket. Pico projectors can be in form of a small handheld device, or in the form of a tiny light-engine added as an accessory to consumer electronics such mobile phones, cameras, laptops, and PDAs.There were over 130 pocket projectors commercially available in 2009, a dramatic change from around...more
The global energy market is witnessing a shift toward waste to energy technologies due to growing energy demands worldwide, the rapid depletion of conventional sources of energy, and concerns over environmental pollution from conventional energy sources. Governments across the globe are offering initiatives and financial schemes to encourage production of energy from industrial and agricultural wastes. The report studies the waste to energy...more
KPO industry to reach 17bn by 2013-14Evalueserve, Saratoga, California, August 2010: As the Knowledge Process Outsourcing pioneer Evalueserve approaches its ten-year anniversary, it has revised its industry forecast and believes the recent Great Recession has taken a three-year bite out of the KPO industry's growth.In its widely accepted report in 2005, Evalueserve predicted that KPO industry revenues would reach USD 16.7 billion by 2010-11. However, primarily due to the Great Recession, the global research and analytics firm now estimates revenues of 17 billion will not be achieved until 2013-14. ‘While it may seem counterintuitive, recessionary times actually meant slower overall growth for offshoring knowledge services, since many firms were forced to shift their focus to survival mode,' comments Evalueserve Chairman Dr. Alok Aggarwal, ‘Most major offshoring initiatives were shelved or significantly stalled during the depths of the crisis as leadership was cutting to the bone and, understandably, worrying about their own personal situations.'Unlike the more mature Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and Information Technologyoutsourcing (ITO) practices that have...more
The global IVD market has been experiencing rapid growth, inspite of the economic recession. There has been growing awareness about health and prevention of diseases among the people, which is expected to further boost the industrys performance in the coming years. Furthermore, with countries making their healthcare services more and more...more
The Internet has opened up a whole new world of marketing possibilities. Just twenty years ago, owning and operating a small business almost always meant a local "brick and mortar" business. Today, even the smallest of businesses can attract customers through the power of global Internet marketing. Actively engaging in reputation...more
Jump on a mountain bike for healthy off-road holiday exercise, or maybe a road bike for more well travelled, sealed paths.Cambodia The awesome ancient temples of Angkor are scattered over the landscape just outside the Cambodian town of Siem Reap. Enjoy cycling around the main complexes before heading through lush rice paddy scenery to beautiful outlying temples like Banteay Srei. With a fairly flat landscape, one can easily head onto peaceful rural roads and meet friendly Cambodian people in the villages you pass. Australia Such a huge country is hard to sum up in a few sentences! City bike tours taking in Sydney and Melbourne's famous landmarks are a healthy and fun way to do your sightseeing. For those wanting to see "the outback" plenty of rural roads and national parks will ensure there's no shortage of trips to undertake. Distances in Australia can be huge, so maybe pick an area and start planning. Tasmania's pleasantly mild climate in the hotter summer months is an advantage for biking at that time of year.The Netherlands The Netherlands was made for cycling. A flat landscape, a strong local cycling culture and manageable distances made this country a dream...more
Economic crisis does not free the business industry. Small and large companies have experienced negative profits and layoffs. Global recession affects mainly the business sector.Outsourcing some functions of the business has become an effective...more
If you are on the verge of making an international move, you know it can be stressful to come up with a plan for transporting all of your belongings safely and efficiently. Packing your clothing, shoes, electronics, paintings, photos, and other items...more
Whether you are moving to an international location or you are just going away for an extended period of time for business or personal reasons, you are going to need to work out a method of shipping your luggage that will ensure your belongings...more
This might come as a surprise to some yet there is a healthy difference between shipping and moving boxes. While seemingly they both serve the same purpose, the dissimilarities between the two would become evident if you decide to ship...more
One of the factors that hamper buyers from buying online is shipping cost. Sellers who offer free shipping have more advantage of closing a sale rather than those who don't. In order for sellers to have a greater opportunity to make...more
Wrenches or spanners are available in variety. There are different wrenches available for specific jobs. It is labeled an indispensible tool because of its simple yet effective design. They have made loosening and tightening of bolts an easy...more