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Small businesses are grappling with how to manage the dramatic growth of critical files, email and media. Meanwhile consumers are creating and purchasing vast amounts of digital content, including music, movies, photos, e-books and videos. To help them have greater control over of their data, Intel Corporation today announced its next-generation Intel Atom processor-based storage solution.

Recognizing the ongoing, real-time growth of storage demands, this solution, powered by the Intel Atom processor D2550 or the Intel Atom processor D2500, combines impressive multimedia capabilities, energy efficiency and excellent performance to deliver the personal cloud to businesses and consumers.

Intels next-generation Atom processor provides an ideal solution for powering intelligent storage system designs that will act as a personal cloud inside the office or home, and will deliver better ways to store and access data, said David Tuhy, general manager, Intel Storage Division. With a range of systems designers on board, the Intel Atom processor-based storage solution raises the bar in how data is stored, managed and shared.

Meeting the Business Challenge: A Personal Cloud

Businesses such as retailers, financial services firms, medical and legal offices require on-site solutions to store and access data locally, as well as the ability to access that data remotely. With this solution, businesses can provide their employees with a personal cloud storage experience so they can have fast, secure access to files from work, home or on the road from any connected device. This solution also supports multiple file transfer protocols so companies can share data and content regardless of the operating system.

Broad Security Capabilities

With security of paramount concern to businesses, this solution is supported by the McAfee AV SDK and VirusScan which will give small businesses a valuable tool for protection against data corruption and virus attacks. Centralized backup of all devices also assures businesses that their data is protected. Businesses with video surveillance systems can attach up to two monitors to a single platform-based storage device and view up to four camera feeds that feature HD-quality clarity.

Content Vault for Consumers

Devices featuring this storage solution also act as centralized media platforms for storing movies, music, video, games, photos and other content.

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Kotak MoneyWatch is a white labeled solution offered by Kotak Mahindra Bank to its customer for Personal Finance management. This Personal Finance tool is powered by Perfios Solution. A link of the Perfios Solutions website will be given on Kotak Mahindra Bank website. Customer will have to click on this link and register for usage of this tool. Currently only Platinum service is being offered and Kotak customers will be able to enjoy this Free of cost till March 2013. Post March 2013, the standard service will be made available and hence Kotak customers who have availed the Platinum services will be downgraded to Standard Perfios user, which can be upgraded by paying a discounted cost.

Benefits

Kotak MoneyWatch offers a 360 degree view of ones personal finance in an automated way. The tool also helps in tracking, monitoring and managing finance with very little manual intervention. EASY CONSOLIDATION The tools can add all the financial relationships such as bank accounts, fixed deposits, insurances, ULIPs, gold, mutual funds, PPF, credit cards, loans, equities etc. so as to give a complete picture of all finances at one glance. EASY INTELLIGENCE Simple upload of e-statements to the site, and MoneyWatch will automatically pull out all financial data, to update the records. EASY ANALYSIS Various transactions are auto-categorized so as to ascertain a variety of analysis on the spending patterns, Capital Gains, Profit and Loss reports, etc. EASY TAX The Income Tax Wizard helps in Income Tax computation and Tax Filing automatically from the stored data. It can generate various reports such as Balance Sheet, AIR, Cash Flow Statements and Capital Gain Reports. EASY BILLING Add various billers such as telephone, electricity, gas, internet, etc. MoneyWatch sends alerts so due date is not missed EASY STORAGE Important financial documents like PAN Card, Form 16, Tax Returns, etc. can be securely stored for easy retrieval and access from anywhere, anytime. EASY PLANNING Track the movement of various investments, so as to know their performance over various time periods. The patterns thus revealed will help to have a better control over personal finances of self as well as that of the entire family. EASY ACCESS You can access MoneyWatch from a computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone, no matter where you are.

Salient Features

1) Steps to Register:

Customer has to Signup for Kotak MoneyWatch using his/her email id. He/she can visit http://www.kotakmoneywatch.com to Sign-up for Kotak MoneyWatch. The registration for Kotak MoneyWatch is done for Platinum service offered by Perfios. Platinum service is free only upto March 2013. Post March 2013, the user will be converted to Standard Perfios user.

2) Benefits of Platinum Services are as follows: Unlimited number of accounts, auto updates, statement uploads and e-mail forwarding, number of accounts that can be shared to other Perfios users, SMS alerts and reminders, document storage. Automatic handling that includes Equity Bonus, Dividents, Split etc. Reports in different formats, Windows-only smart update tool, Perfios mobile, export data, Income Tax Wizard, No ads, Password back-up and reports among others.

3) Login to Kotak MoneyWatch:

Customer to login from http://www.kotakmoneywatch.com. Customers to login with their email id & password. In case the customer faces any issue, he can write down an email to kotak@perfios.com for all his queries.

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Summary: Intel is diving into the personal cloud storage space with a new Atom-based platform targeted towards both consumers and small businesses.

SAN FRANCISCO -- Intel is getting into the personal cloud storage game with the introduction of its own Atom processor-based storage solutions aimed towards both consumers and small businesses.

Essentially, these are network-attached storage appliances powered by either the Intel Atom D2550 or D2500 processors for securing, backing up and sharing content through the cloud. The cloud technology comes in through an exposed HTML IP address (with a secure login), and the end user can access that IP address either through a regular desktop browser or it can look like a drive.

Intel said it has been focused on developing reference architectures to meet the costs and performance points they need on both personal and public clouds on systems running on Atom chips.

"Ballooning data is a fact of life," according to David Tuhy, general manager of Intel's Storage Group, while presenting the processor giant's new cloud storage platform during a media briefing on Thursday morning.

While this might seem like a bit of an understatement, managing data (whether it be personal data, big data, or any other kind), presents a both major opportunity and challenge for every arm of technology.

Citing recent research from the Aberdeen Group, Intel reports that SMB storage volumes are increasing by 30 percent annually, while consumer digital storage needs will grow from 329 exabytes to 4.1 zettabytes.

One of the things challenging for small businesses are growing requirements and policy driven on them by data retention. Tuhy cited HIPAA, in particular, which has rules that vary by state by state but does require healthcare organizations to retain up to five years worth of data to the life of the patient.

"Data loss is far too common," Tuhy asserted, citing more research from the University of North Carolina that 2,000 laptops are stolen or lost every day while 32 percent of data loss is caused by human error.

He argued that all of this speaks to fact that both consumers and businesses need a better way to maintain their data integrity.

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NEW YORK, Oct. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Success comes in many forms, and true icons know it's rarely achieved without the help of others. The makers of Johnnie Walker announced today the launch of My Label is Black, a nationwide program designed to celebrate the Hispanic community and give back by supporting and mentoring men on the journey to achieve their true potential. Involving several key elements, the Johnnie Walker My Label is Black platform will include engagement with iconic celebrity influencers, a large-scale advertising campaign, partnerships with leading charitable organizations in New York, Miami and Los Angeles, and consumer events.

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"We have a history of connecting with our Hispanic consumer, whose achievements in this country inspire us every day," said Yvonne Briese, Vice President of Whisky for Diageo. "We wanted to continue our longtime support with some very special programs that give life to Latino successes in a uniquely Johnnie Walker way, with equal parts sophistication and celebration."

Celebrating Success One of the most critical measures of success for any program is its ability to inspire others to join the cause. With that spirit in mind, the Johnnie Walker My Label is Black program has partnered with some of the most renowned Latino celebrities in the country to get the word out, host events in key Hispanic markets, star in impactful advertising, affect positive social giving and celebrate success. These include:

"I've been fortunate over my 14-year career to experience success and reach the top of the charts," said Don Omar. "But I have never lost sight of the support I received and what truly put me here: my fans and those who stayed by my side along the way. Through this partnership with Johnnie Walker, I'm doing my part to return the support I've been shown all these years, and inspire that in others. I'm proud to say My Label is Johnnie Walker Black."

Giving BackAs part of the campaign, Johnnie Walker has forged partnerships with organizations that are equally committed to this important message to make substantial donations, working with them through the implementation phase of the funds, leading dedicated workshops and personal life / job skills coaching for Latino men.

"Our organization prides itself on making a tangible difference in the lives of men who need it most, and we often do that by partnering with like-minded companies," said Gary Field, Executive Director for Career Gear. "Johnnie Walker is one such partner that has created a fantastic program, and I'm honored to say that My Label is Johnnie Walker Black."

Career Gear (www.careergear.org) is the program partner for New York. This group is dedicated to assisting men who seek to better themselves against great odds. Career Gear and Johnnie Walker My Label is Black will provide a lifeline of ongoing support, providing underserved men the mentoring to move from poverty to self-sufficiency.

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CHICAGO, Oct. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --While the men's global perfume and fragrances market remains strong-driven by celebrity endorsement and associations with success, until recently, perceptions have remained fixed in China associating fragrance as a female-only category. However, according to new research from Mintel on the perfume and fragrance market in China, perceptions are starting to change and the men's fragrance market is beginning to make a splash, showing 20% growth from 2008 to 2011.

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The value of the men's fragrance market stood at RMB 689 million in 2011 - up 20% in just three years. This compares with growth in the women's category standing at 10%, indicating that there is plenty more room for growth. Mintel's research also shows that a growing number of males are beginning to shift towards prestige fragrance usage. Prestige sales grew in value by 19% to RMB 422 million by 2011. Indeed, while mass fragrance annual percentage growth rate stood at 6% in 2011 - for prestige it was 8%.

Lui Meng Chow, China research analyst at Mintel, said:

"The word perfume often has feminine overtones among male consumers, however, thanks to the popularity of Japanese and Korean TV dramas, fashions from these countries are shaping Chinese men's perceptions of personal grooming. As a result of this trend, younger male consumers are shifting away from their conservative traditions and have been impressed with concepts which promote individual expression. This has caused manufacturers to launch male-specific brands, including toiletries, despite the fact that they were previously associated with being a woman's product."

"Now this trend is extending into prestige and luxury brands and products, from aftershave to eau de toilette. Most Chinese males tend to enter the beauty-care category in the middle to high-end product category, buying into those products with credible quality, thus they are willing to spend more in their first experience of grooming products," Lui Meng Chow continues.

Overall, the fragrance market in China grew 32% in value from RMB 3.2 billion in 2008 to RMB 4.2 billion in 2011. According to Mintel's research, the majority of urban consumers in China use fragrance to become more attractive and well-groomed (60%) or stylish (53%). And as retail channels have developed rapidly, the outlets where Chinese consumers can purchase fragrance have diversified. Today, nearly half (46%) of Chinese consumers say they purchase perfumes and fragrances from a specialist perfume shop, 37% buy at a department store and a similar number (35%) say they purchase online. Meanwhile, 31% claim to purchase fragrances from supermarkets and hypermarkets.

"As the distribution channels for beauty and luxury are growing out from tier one cities, this has created the opportunity for fragrance to grow in the future. Also, as Chinese consumers are gradually expressing their individual identity to reflect their social status, fragrance has become one of the fashion accessories used by consumers to express personality," Lui Meng continues.

Mintel's research also reveals that 80% of urban Chinese consumers claim to wear a fragrance that reflects their personal style, 78% claim that wearing a fragrance helps them stand out more at social or formal gatherings and 45% always look for the latest release of perfumes so as to stay ahead of the trend. However, it's not all about personal image. Some 39% of fragrance users still use fragrance with the more functional purpose of eliminating body odor, and 42% of respondents own or wear fragrance because they received it as a gift.

"Fragrance is regarded as a luxury item, especially if it is internationally branded. Acquiring it means buying into an identity, and also expresses an emotional sense of belonging to a luxury or stylish group identity which serves as a status symbol. Following the implementation of the 1980s Open Door policy, western culture and style have significantly influenced consumer developmental trends in China, with foreign investment also having a major impact on the Chinese economy and income in these regions. All these have resulted in demand for and spending in luxury products including fragrances, toiletries and make-up amongst the affluent and emerging middle income Chinese." Lui Meng concludes.

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DALLAS & FORT WORTH, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Mouser Electronics, Inc., a top global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, extends its gratitude to its supplier partners that co-sponsored the 2012 Izod IndyCar Series. They include TTI, Inc, Sager, Murata, Molex, TE Connectivity, Phoenix Contact, Littelfuse, Panasonic, KEMET, Ohmite, Hammond, Harwin, ebm-papst, Omron, BIVAR, Fluke, and Amphenol.

The racing program is made possible by our co-sponsors, who play a key role in its success. Mouser would like to thank these partners for their commitment and passion for this dynamic program, said Larry Johannes, Mouser Electronics Vice President of Strategic Marketing. Our mutual goal is to provide our customers with a speed-to-market advantage and the high-tech world of IndyCar is the perfect test bed for some of these innovative products. We truly appreciate the support from our supplier partners.

This year, supplier co-sponsors were invited to join Mouser and KV Racing as VIP guests at the high-profile races, which included Long Beach, the Indy 500, the Firestone 550, Sonoma, and Fontana. The guests were shown behind the scenes of the IndyCar industry through meet-and-greets with Tony Kanaan, pit and garage passes, and suite access with a stunning view of each track. Suppliers got to see first-hand how their components and technology play a vital role in this high-performance sport.

To maximize branding and reach new customers, Mouser encourages its supplier partners to take full advantage of their IndyCar sponsorship by co-hosting Indy-themed, customer-centric contests, ads, events and special marketing initiatives.

Littelfuse was proud to join Mouser and KV Racing as co-sponsors of the No. 11 Mouser Electronics/GEICO/KV Racing Technology Chevrolet/Firestone IndyCar, said Cathy Whittaker, Director, Global Marketing Communication, Sales Channels & Operations for Littelfuse. Our Speed2Design campaign, coupled with our highly successful Tech Talk program, afforded our contest winners a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get up-close and personal for a first-hand view of racing technology.It also allowed us to communicate the critical importance of circuit protection across multiple technologies, including wired and wireless race communication between the driver and pit crew.

Participating in the IndyCar race sponsorship program with Mouser has allowed Molex to reach new customers in a unique forum, added Fred Bell, Vice President of Global Distribution at Molex.

With the support of many of Mousers top suppliers, the team experienced a great season, filled with excitement, anticipation, and some very close racing. Champion driver, Tony Kanaan, who drove the No. 11 Mouser Electronics/GEICO/KV Racing Technology Chevrolet/Firestone IndyCar, logged seven Top 6 finishes during the 2012 season, including three Top 3 showings a season-high 2nd place at Milwaukee and two outstanding 3rd place finishes at Iowa and the podium finish at the historic Indianapolis 500.

Mouser first set its sights on an IndyCar sponsorship in 2011 as an innovative way to connect with the industrys top engineers and as a high-profile showcase for its valued supplier partnerships. This successful, high-tech showcase united Mouser and KV Racing Technology with IndyCar champion Tony Kanaan behind the wheel. To view a video interview with Kanaan during his recent visit to Mousers corporate headquarters, click on http://mou.sr/GSTKHT.

Throughout the season, engineers were invited to take the Mouser 500 Challenge, a series of three engineering challenges to help find design solutions to various technical problems relating to the high-speed sport of IndyCar. To learn more about Mousers 500 Engineering Challenge and the winners, visit http://www.mouser.com/500challenge/.

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Giants' Luke Power is chaired off after playing his 300th game. Source: Getty Images

LUKE Power has added to a bulging trophy cabinet by winning the AFL Players' Association's Madden Medal today.

The medal is awarded to the retiring player who has demonstrated on-field excellence, personal development and growth, as well as community spirit over the course of their playing career.

Power retired at the end of the season after playing 302 matches with Brisbane and GWS, including the Lions' three premierships from 2001-03.

"Not too many players retire with three premiership medals, 300 games and the accolade of captaincy at two different clubs," AFLPA CEO Matt Finnis said.

"The respect he has earned from teammates across the board is testament to his endeavour, values and selfless approach to footy.

The work he has done for his fellow players has been exceptional and having worked closely with Luke during his role as a delegate, board member and eventually the President of the AFL Players Association. I can say he is one of the most impressive individuals I have come across in this game. "

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GLENWOOD, Ill., Oct. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Landauer, Inc. (LDR), a recognized leader in personal and environmental radiation measurement and monitoring, outsourced medical physics services and high quality medical consumable accessories, today announced that it appointed Greg Groenke to President of Landauer's IZI Medical Products business effective immediately.

"Greg is an experienced healthcare professional with a proven track record of leadership and strong operating results," said Bill Saxelby, President and Chief Executive Officer of Landauer, Inc. "Greg's demonstrated proficiency in strategy and product development, along with his medical device regulatory and manufacturing experience within the surgical, orthopedic spine and interventional radiology segments, will enable him to make an immediate impact on our organization."

In this role, Mr. Groenke will set and lead the strategic and operating direction for the IZI Medical Products business. Prior to Landauer, Mr. Groenke served as Senior Vice President/General Manager of Environmental Technologies at Cardinal Health, where he was responsible for a $650 million global business. He has extensive experience in medical device product development and was responsible for business development earlier in his career with Cardinal Health. Prior to joining Cardinal Health, Greg worked for Johnson and Johnson's Ethicon Endo Surgery business.

Mr. Groenke earned a Master in Business Administration from The University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management and a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from The University of Minnesota.

"Landauer is a world leader in radiation science and services, and I am delighted to join such a dynamic, innovative company," said Mr. Groenke. "I believe there are extraordinary opportunities to grow and build shareholder value as we achieve our strategic growth initiatives. I look forward to working closely with the IZI employees, as well as our customers, shareholders and business partners."

The Company is also very pleased to announce that Helen Shafer, the founder of the IZI business, will continue to work with Greg in a new capacity as Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives. "I am very excited about the opportunity to work with Greg and the Landauer team to help realize the full potential of the IZI business that I have grown over the last 15 years. Greg's arrival will give me an opportunity to balance my personal and professional responsibilities, and I am committed to working with Greg to expand the IZI platform."

"The combination of Helen's experience, knowledge of the industry, and her approach to business development coupled with Greg's product development and marketing capabilities will drive continued product development and market expansion for our Medical Products business segment. IZI Medical Products will be an integral part of Landauer's growth strategy going forward," said Saxelby.

About LandauerLandauer is a leading global provider of technical and analytical services to determine occupational and environmental radiation exposure and is the leading domestic provider of outsourced medical physics services. For more than 50 years, the Company has provided complete radiation dosimetry services to hospitals, medical and dental offices, universities, national laboratories, nuclear facilities and other industries in which radiation poses a potential threat to employees. Landauer's services include the manufacture of various types of radiation detection monitors, the distribution and collection of the monitors to and from customers, and the analysis and reporting of exposure findings. The Company provides its dosimetry services to approximately 1.7 million individuals globally. In addition, through its Global Physics Solutions subsidiary, the Company provides therapeutic and imaging physics services to the medical physics community. Through its IZI Medical Products subsidiary, the Company provides medical consumable accessories used in radiology, radiation therapy, and image guided surgery procedures.

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WELCOME to our monthly series called Bible School Business School (BSBS).

Report by Brett Chulu

BSBS takes insights from the historical culture of the ancient Near East as depicted in the Bible, applying them to business, leadership and personal development.

The instalment, a sequel to last months BSBS article, looks at the role of gathering performance evidence and tying together performance and reward management. Our key thought is that performance management is a leadership imperative.

The parable of talents recorded in Matthew 25:14-30 illustrates the principles of effective performance management within the context of integrated leadership roles.

Two critical lessons for business leaders who want to build an above-average strategy-execution or performance management culture that outlives individual talent and individual leaders are considered.

The New King James Version (NKJV) renders Matthew 25:19 this way: After a long time the lord of those servants came and settled accounts with them. Here is a nugget of wisdom that is often taken as commonsense but is rarely practised.

The lord, who in an organisational setting is a metaphor for the supervisor or leader, must set aside time to settle accounts. It is from this idea of settling accounts that we get the idea of accountability. An effective performance management system leads to a strong accountability culture. Of interest is the manner in which the accounts were settled.

In sharp contrast to prevailing practice in Zimbabwe where the supervisor is the one who normally dominates the performance appraisal conversation, (which in all honesty is more of an interrogation session than a dialogue) the leader in the parable used what we can refer to as the hear the account approach. Matthew 25:20 (NKJV) brings to view this performance appraisal approach: So he who had received five talents came and brought five other talents, saying, Lord, you delivered to me five talents; look, I have gained five more talents besides them. This pattern is repeated with all servants, showing that this was an established performance appraisal practice in the organisation.

Two key components of the hear the account approach emerge. First, it is the supervisee, who must narrate how they have performed. The supervisors key role is to carefully listen to the supervisee narrating the account of his/her performance. This narrative is not an unfocused monologue. The servants in the parable knew the standards on which to report. The pattern of their narratives is consistent: They began by restating the inputs or resources that were made available to them. This was followed by stating the tangible results they brought.

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The personal development professionals at the Self Development Site have announced a new free report on the importance of personal development in honor of the 2012 Mental Illness Awareness Week.

Houston, TX (PRWEB) October 04, 2012

This mental health week was designed to help more people around the nation understand the serious issues surrounding mental health needs and the way in which personal development can help people overcome certain mental health set backs. Numerous celebrities such as Catherine Zeta Jones and Brooke Shields have been adamant on bringing attention to mental health in the past few years and have helped compound the efforts of the National Alliance on Mental Issues to promote mental health awareness during this week long event.

The new report from the Self Development Site will work to compound the efforts of this mental health week and help those who may need some personal development assistance find ways to do so. The report will detail how self development can help individuals in all areas of their live including their careers, relationships, parenting and finances. The new report, which is being offered for free in time for the 2012 Mental Illness Awareness Week is currently available on the company website for free.

To find out more about the company and the best ways to seek professional personal development services visit the company website online at http://selfdevelopmentsite.com/.

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