Archive for February, 2012
Telit Wireless Solutions Announces High-Performance GPS/GLONASS Module for Navigation Devices
Posted: February 29, 2012 at 4:33 pm
RALEIGH, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Telit Wireless Solutions (AIM: TCM.L - News), a global leader in machine-to-machine (M2M) wireless technology, today announced a new dual GPS/GLONASS module that dramatically improves navigation performance by providing access to both the Russian GLONASS global navigation satellite system and U.S. GPS.
Telit Location Solutions new Jupiter SL869 provides three times the usual satellite visibility by accessing to up to 22 satellites compared to the six or eight satellites normally available through standard GPS, providing optimum performance for any navigation application, from personal and asset tracking to automotive solutions.
The Jupiter SL869 reduces the delay from several minutes to seconds for a navigation device to acquire its position after being powered on. The module also reduces the incidence of lost satellite coverage, especially problematic in urban areas with tall buildings, by enabling additional satellite fixes that reduces blind spots. Finally, the module enables more accurate positioning, better pinning a person, car or an assets true location on a digital map.
Accessing the combined GPS/GLONASS constellations is a major step forward in navigation, providing the best satellite geometry to obtain the most accurate position possible more often, said George Arnott, vice president, Telit Location Solutions, a business unit of Telit. The difference in performance between standard GPS and GPS/GLONASS is like night and day. Telit is proud to be one of the first OEM module providers to offer this innovation to the global market.
With the identical form factor of previous product generations, the Jupiter SL869 can easily replace standard GPS modules in devices and applications. The product also features automatic jamming immunity, automatically blocking up to eight radio frequency interferers, increasing the performance of the GPS.
With its first official product launch under the Telit umbrella, Telit Location Solutions has released a leading-edge navigation module thats destined to have a major impact on the GPS industry, said Oozi Cats, CEO of Telit. As with all Telit products, customers will also receive premier global support from design to deployment.
Formerly known as Navman Wireless OEM before being acquired by Telit in January 2012, Telit Location Solutions has more than 20 years of experience serving the GPS market and has sold millions of its high-performance Jupiter GPS modules worldwide.
For further information about Telit, visit http://www.telit.com.
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Building consumer trust critical to online marketing success, researchers find
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So what makes consumers more willing to give out their personal information? A paper just published in the Journal of Service Researchby professors at The University of Alabama, Troy University and Loyola Marymount examined the factors that affect a consumers willingness to reveal basic and sensitive personal information online.
The researchers found four basic factors that individually, or in combination, affect the likelihood that consumers will divulge personal information. Specifically, their study suggests that (a) sensitive information is riskier to divulge and therefore less likely to be disclosed, (b) giving consumers control over how their information will be used by the firm can increase disclosure, particularly if that information is sensitive in nature, (c) customizing the web experience to provide enhanced web benefits can increase disclosure particularly if the firm also enhances consumer control and lowers consumer privacy concerns specific to their website, and (d) web strategies that lower privacy concerns can increase disclosure particularly when the requested information is sensitive.
While the acquisition of sensitive information is often the goal of online marketers, our research suggests that control, customization and trust-building activities to reduce privacy concerns are critical to convincing consumers that it is in their best interest to divulge such information, saidDr. David Mothersbaugh, professor of marketing at the Culverhouse College of Commerce at The University of Alabama and one of the authors of the study.
Given consumers reluctance to provide sensitive information, firms should be vigilant in obtaining the least amount of sensitive information possible, while still effectively marketing to their customers, saidDr. Sharon Beatty, professor of marketing at Culverhouse and another author of paper. They also should note the importance of building trust in their firm, as well as providing consumers control to the use of the information, before attempting to obtain this information.
Some firms are already changing their websites to conform to what the research has found. Google recently changed its privacy policy to emphasize both a consumers control over the personal information they share, as well as the perceived benefits of Google using such information.
A section called privacy tools gives consumers, according to Google, meaningful choices to protect your privacy through features like encrypted searches, incognito mode in Chrome, off-the-record chatting, and general personalization opt outs. As Google states on the website, our new policy simply makes it clear that we use data to refine and improve your experience by getting consumers better search results, ads and other content (google.com).
This is, or should be, the goal of any website, the researchers said.
New privacy policies and features to help users control personal information will help make such goals transparent and, in theory, easier to achieve, saidDr. Katherine Lemon, Accenture Professor at Boston College and editor of the journal. More firms can follow Googles lead to redesign their websites and privacy polices so they can encourage customers to willingly disclose additional information.
In recognizing the burdens of disclosure and the difficulty of overcoming consumer concerns, firms should consider, the researchers said, matching their information requests to the specific needs at hand.
A one-size-fits-all strategy to information gathering is not appropriate,Mothersbaugh said. Firms must consider both their information needs and the privacy concerns of their various consumer segments and request the least sensitive information possible for effectively marketing to each of those segments.
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The Institute for Engineering Career Development: The Fastest Way to Advance Your Engineering Career – Guaranteed
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Breaking News: Institute for Engineering Career Development launches soft skills training program tailored specifically for engineers to help them in their personal and career development.
Ridgewood, New Jersey (PRWEB) February 29, 2012
This innovative and affordable engineering and personal development program has been designed specifically for engineers who desire to improve their soft skills and leadership abilities in order to make the leap from engineer to manager. Utilizing the power of the web, IECDs platform consists of monthly live, content-rich webinars with Fasano, a licensed professional engineer, accomplished speaker, and engineering career coach where he will provide insights and tools to assist engineers to achieve greater success through developing superior people skills.
Some of the topics that Fasano will expand upon include how to become a clear communicator; the need for honing your networking skills to build solid professional relationships; conflict resolution techniques, and why sharpening your public speaking skills is a must to excel in the field of engineering. The IECD has already been referred to as a top engineering leadership program.
While I thoroughly enjoy giving keynote presentations and seminars throughout the country, I wanted to share my knowledge of successfully building a stellar engineering career to a wider audience, hence the IECD was born, says Fasano. Making this program affordable and easy to access was one of my top priorities. I know firsthand how well defined soft skills can enhance ones engineering career. Whether the engineers goal is to rise up through the ranks of the firm where he or she is employed, or become a thriving entrepreneur, becoming a member of the IECD will accelerate their progress towards achieving their goals.
Fasano is so sure of the success of his program that he is offering an ironclad guarantee. If after three months of utilizing this program, members dont witness any improvements in their career or personal development, they are eligible for a full refund. Engineers can become members of the Institute for Engineering Career Development community for as little as $10 per month and immediately start improving their soft skills and leadership abilities through monthly webinars and executive coaching. Fasano also offers executive coaching through the IECD, both live and through email for those who desire one-on-one training to fast track their progress from engineer to manager.
This revolutionary new developmental training community for engineers was launched on February 1st, and until April 1st, 2012, enrollment fees will be waived. To join this vibrant community of like-minded ambitious engineering professionals, visit http://EngineerSuccessProgram.com
Anthony Fasano, AKA Your Professional Partner, CEO and founder of Powerful Purpose Associates, is a nationally recognized professional coach and inspirational speaker specializing in the area of engineering career development, as well as leadership skills. Fasano has been a keynote speaker at hundreds of events and has had a huge impact on many professionals including engineers in their transition from engineer to manager. Fasano sends out brief but powerful daily e-mail messages to professionals worldwide called A Daily Boost from Your Professional Partner, which help inspire professionals to career success. To sign up for these motivational tips, go to the Free Career Resources page at http://www.PowerfulPurpose.com.
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Professional, personal development classes available at NMSU-Carlsbad
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CARLSBAD New Mexico State University-Carlsbad is now offering classes for community members to help them shape professional and personal skills.
According to Jade Ybarra, an administrative assistant at NMSU-C, the college's Community Education Program offers a multitude of benefits that meet several needs of the Carlsbad community.
"One of the goals of NMSU-C is to provide learning opportunities to all of its residents and also the opportunity to meet others in our community with the same interest," Ybarra said Tuesday.
"Our program provides these opportunities through classes in different categories such as arts and crafts, computer skills, languages and hobbies and leisure."
The first class will be held Thursday on the fundamentals of Microsoft Word. This course is set up to help students gain speed and confidence, become more familiar with the word processing program and to be more productive on their laptop or desktop computer.
From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, the second class, called "Fun Making Collages," will allow students to use magazine clippings, wall paper, lace, buttons and other craft material to build a collage of memories, Ybarra said.
On March 29, NMSU-C will offer another computer-based class - the Microsoft Excel fundamentals class. It will enable students to become familiarized with the MS program, including how to keep track of their personal accounting more efficiently.
"Microsoft Excel is demanded
At the end of the month, residents can hone their artistic skills with a class on making artistic Easter eggs on March 31.
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CDEL March 2012 Conference Schedule
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BEIJING, Feb. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China Distance Education Holdings Limited (NYSE: DL - News) ("CDEL" or the "Company"), a leading provider of online education in China focusing on professional education, today announced that senior management will present at the following conferences:
Management will be available to meet with investors throughout the event. Interested investors may refer to the contact details below to request a meeting.
For further information, including presentations for download, please visit the Company's website at http://ir.cdeledu.com/.
About China Distance Education Holdings Limited
China Distance Education Holdings Limited is a leading provider of online education in China focusing on professional education. The courses offered by the Company through its websites are designed to help professionals and other course participants obtain and maintain the skills, licenses and certifications necessary to pursue careers in China in the areas of accounting, law, healthcare, construction engineering, information technology and other industries. The Company also offers online test preparation courses to self-taught learners pursuing higher education diplomas or degrees and to secondary school and college students preparing for various academic and entrance exams. In addition, the Company offers online foreign language courses and offline business start-up training courses. For further information please visit http://ir.cdeledu.com/.
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Lingling Kong, IR Manager
Tel: +86-10-8231-9999 ext1805
Email: IR@cdeledu.com
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The Income Tax School Ranked #1 for Online Tax Education
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With the new IRS Regulation of Tax Preparers here, a basic competency test and continuing education are now a requirement. Trendlists.com announced that The Income Tax School has been ranked as the #1 Income Tax Online Education Website in its list of Top 3 online tax education websites.
Richmond, VA (PRWEB) February 29, 2012
TrendLists.com cited the comments below in Ranking The Income Tax School at #1 in its list of Top 3 Trusted Income Tax Online Education Websites.
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People who want more than just study income tax online could also choose to train their employees here or have a tax business of their own, lots of opportunities here.
Those who are interested could check out a lot of stuff in this income tax online school. People are properly guided here--how to start and other things that they need.
Charles E. McCabe, CEO of Richmond-based The Income Tax School, noted that new IRS Regulation of Tax Preparers became effective January 1, 2012 that will require all unenrolled preparers (those who are not CPAs, Enrolled Agents or attorneys) to complete 15 hours of Continuing Education (CE) annually from an IRS Approved CE Provider such as The Income Tax School. In addition, currently registered preparers must pass a new IRS Preparer Competency Exam by 2013. After April 2012, all new preparers must pass the exam before they can be issued a Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) by the IRS to begin practicing as tax preparers.
According to the IRS, higher standards will boost service and protections for taxpayers, increase confidence in the system and yield greater compliance with tax laws. Previously, preparers have been regulated only in California and Oregon. McCabe commented: The new IRS regulations will also provide independent tax professionals who meet the new standards with more credibility and position them as an affordable, professional alternative to large accounting firms.
The Income Tax School offers an affordable Tax Pro Career Package which includes the Comprehensive Income Tax Course to prepare people with no prior tax or accounting experience or education for new careers as tax preparers. Students learn to prepare all Form 1040 tax returns, including self-employment. The Comprehensive Course covers every subject on the IRS Competency Exam and includes a free IRS Exam review. The package also include a free guide to comply with IRS preparer regulations and a 50% discount on the graduates first year seminar package to meet the IRS Continuing Education requirement. A Tax Pro Business Package is also offered with practice management guides to get started as a home-based tax business owner.
After completing the Comprehensive Income Tax Course and gaining experience as tax preparers, graduates may continue their education by taking Advanced and/or Small Business Tax Courses. The Income Tax School offers a certificate program including the Comprehensive and four advanced courses leading to the designation of Chartered Tax Professional (CTP). A graduate of the CTP program is encouraged to then become an IRS Enrolled Agent (EA), the most significant credential a tax professional can attain. The CTP program covers all topics on the IRS EA Exam and CTP graduates are offered a high-quality EA Exam Review at a discount.
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