Star One Public Relations: Oct 18, 2011

Experts Connection Launches New Business Series with Webinar on Driving Sales with Social Media

Social Media Expert James Durbin Provides Tips on How to Use Facebook, LinkedIn, and Other Networks to Close Top-Line Business Prospects.

NOVATO, Calif. (October 18, 2011) -- Experts Connection for Business (http://www.experts-connection.com/business.aspx) launches this month with a webinar to show executives how to harness social media to close sales. “Social Sales: Driving New Revenue Through LinkedIn, Facebook and Social Media, will be led by social business expert James Durbin, founder of Brandstorming (http://www.brandstorming.com), and is scheduled for Thursday, October 20, from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. ET, (1:00 - 2:30 p.m. PT). The Experts Connection series are sponsored by NETSHARE® (http://www.netshare.com).

NETSHARE has been hosting the Experts Connections webinars for executive job seekers for the past six years, and the Experts Connections for Recruiters series for the past three years. With the launch of Experts Connection for Business, NETSHARE will bring the same practical approach to various business topics. NETSHARE seeks out acknowledged experts with a track record for success to share their tips and techniques, and provide nuts-and-bolts advice that attendees can immediately apply to their own operation.

For the first 90-minute Experts Connection for Business presentation, James Durbin, a noted authority in online sales and recruiting strategies, will provide a live-screen demonstration outlining unique ways to use social media to close top prospects. Durbin will provide a step-by-step approach on how to use social platforms and social profiles to sell to prospects, old clients, and even your competition’s contacts.

Although this teleseminar will give special attention to Facebook and LinkedIn, the two most popular social networks, it also will touch on strategies for list-building sites such as Twitter, EventBrite, and SlideShare. During this online presentation, attendees will learn:

- How to generate prospect lists using new tools.

- How to tap LinkedIn for new information specific to a Sales Division.

- Social CRM: tracking decision-makers and executives through their social connections.

- Getting a response, including four messages proven to build your network of online connections.

- How to use mobile and location-based services for lead-generation.

- New search and profile optimization techniques to boost visibility for your personal profile.

“The growing popularity of our Experts Connection teleseminars has demonstrated that professionals want practical information that helps them succeed,” said Katherine Simmons, CEO of NETSHARE and host of the Experts Connection webinars. “With the launch of Experts Connection for Business, we have created a new online resource for professionals looking who want new tools to address a wide range of business challenges. For example, this first webinar addresses a problem that faces every business: how to harness social media to build sales. In the months to come, we will continue to tap experts to discuss practical topics that will provide new insights to help attendees conquer common problems, no matter what their business.”

The Experts Connection teleseminar series allows business professionals to connect with experts in a wide range of areas, gathering information about business-critical topics presented with an eye toward the practical, not just the theoretical. Experts Connections recruits the most knowledgeable specialists to address problems facing small companies, multi-national corporations, B2B, B2C; businesses of any size serving any market. The cost of the seminar is $100, and access is provided via web and telephone. A web archive also is available for registrants. For more information, visit the Experts Connection online at http://www.experts-connection.com/business.aspx.

About James Durbin:

Jim Durbin is the vice president of social media for Brandstorming (http://www.brandstorming.com), an interactive B2B marketing firm. As a blogger and business owner, Jim is a frequent and valued speaker on such topics as Social CRM, online marketing, and the Social Enterprise. Prior to starting his first social media company in 2006, Jim was a top performer as a Sales Executive for national firms. Jim is a graduate of Washington and Lee University and currently lives in Dallas.

About NETSHARE

NETSHARE (http://www.netshare.com) is a confidential, membership based organization dedicated to providing executives across all disciplines and industries with quality $100K plus job lists. NETSHARE also offers networking opportunities and a community of peers for the exchange of strategic information related to job search, professional development and best practices. NETSHARE has been recognized by Fortune and Forbes magazines as the best online destination for executive positions.

Contact:

Annette DiSano

NETSHARE, Inc.

(415) 883-1700

annette@netshare.com

Tom Woolf

Woolf Media & Marketing

(415) 259-5638

tomw@woolfmedia.com

TechNavio Announces the Publication of its Report on the Global Containerized Data Center Market 2010-2014

TechNavio today launched its report on the Global Containerized Data Center Market 2010-2014.

London, UK, October 18, 2011 -- TechNavio today launched its report on the Global Containerized Data Center Market 2010-2014. The report, which is based on an in-depth study of countries in the Americas and in the EMEA and APAC regions, aims to aid decision makers understand the key trends impacting this market.

Commenting on the report, an analyst from TechNavio’s Data Center team said, “Global containerized data center solution vendors are now focusing on developing green data center solutions because of the increasing end-user demand to reduce the overall power consumption of data centers. Moreover, many vendors are now providing customized containerized data center solutions because most of the standardized solutions do not fit many organizational data center requirements.”

According to the report, organizations across the globe are looking for better ways to manage complex data center infrastructure. The need for faster deployment of data centers is one of the main drivers of the Global Containerized Data Center market. Since containerized data centers are designed based on standardized components, data center deployment is much faster than that of the traditional data center. The report also discusses the increasing cost of resources and expertise and how this might affect market growth.

The contents of this report are based on research conducted on an objective combination of primary and secondary sources, including inputs from key participants in the industry. The report contains a comprehensive market and vendor landscape in addition to a SWOT analysis of the key players.

TechNavio, the market research platform of Infiniti Research Ltd, publishes periodic reports on niche and emerging technologies. For further information, please visit http://www.technavio.com/content/global-containerized-data-center-market-2010-2014. Follow us on Twitter @Technavio for daily industry updates.

Media Contact:

Ludmila Berkesova

Program Manager

Technavio

8 Wimpole Street

W1G 9SP London UK

Tel: 0044 207 637 2456

Fax: 0044 845 280 2825

ludmila@technavio.com

http://www.technavio.com

TechNavio Announces the Publication of its Report on the Global Computer-aided Manufacturing Applications Market 2010-2014

TechNavio today launched its report on the Global Computer-aided Manufacturing Applications Market 2010-2014.

London, UK, October 18, 2011 -- TechNavio today launched its report on the Global Computer-aided Manufacturing Applications Market 2010-2014. The report, which is based on an in-depth study of countries in the Americas and in the APAC and EMEA regions, aims to aid decision makers understand the key trends impacting this market.

Commenting on the report, an analyst from TechNavio’s Engineering Services team said, “The Global CAM Applications market is witnessing many trends such as integration of CAM and CAD solutions and interoperability between different solution providers. Moreover, there has been an increase in simulation capabilities and the number of machine tool manufacturers providing CAM solutions.”

According to the report, the CAM software solution facilitates state-of-the-art product manufacturing capability for the improved business processes. Two of the key drivers of this market are the increase in 3D modeling and need for high-speed machining. However, the major force that is driving the market is the ability of CAM software solutions to achieve high accuracy and thus reduce the manufacturing cost. The report also discusses the lack of product differentiation and how this might affect market growth.

TechNavio, the market research platform of Infiniti Research Ltd, publishes periodic reports on niche and emerging technologies. For further information, please visit http://www.technavio.com/content/global-computer-aided-manufacturing-applications-market-2010-2014. Follow us on Twitter @Technavio for daily industry updates.

Media Contact:

Ludmila Berkesova

Program Manager

Technavio

8 Wimpole Street

W1G 9SP London UK

Tel: 0044 207 637 2456

Fax: 0044 845 280 2825

ludmila@technavio.com

http://www.technavio.com

TechNavio Announces the Publication of its Report on the Global Collaborative Product Definition Management Market 2010-2014

TechNavio today launched Global Collaborative Product Definition Management Market 2010-2014.

London, UK, October 18, 2011 -- TechNavio today launched Global Collaborative Product Definition Management Market 2010-2014. The report, which is based on an in-depth study of countries in the Americas and in the EMEA and APAC regions, aims to aid decision makers understand the roadmap of this fast growing market.

Commenting on the report, an analyst from TechNavio’s IT Security team said, “With the advent of cloud computing technology, which offers a huge space for data storage, access, and security, there is an increasing trend of cloud-based cPDM systems because the virtual platform enables organizations to protect their network data effectively by accessing it through the cloud.”

According to the report, the effective implementation of cPDM reduces a product’s time to market by reducing overall product development time, by reducing the rework issues, and by providing a single source of product definition information. The collaborative product database shared across the entire supply chain also increases product development efficiency. The report also discusses data security concerns and how these might affect market growth.

TechNavio, the market research platform of Infiniti Research Ltd, publishes periodic reports on niche and emerging technologies. For further information, please visit http://www.technavio.com/content/global-collaborative-product-definition-management-market-2010-2014. Follow us on Twitter @Technavio for daily industry updates.

Media Contact:

Ludmila Berkesova

Program Manager

Technavio

8 Wimpole Street

W1G 9SP London UK

Tel: 0044 207 637 2456

Fax: 0044 845 280 2825

ludmila@technavio.com

http://www.technavio.com

BusinessVibes hosts Webinar for Paper and Packaging Industry

Next online conference organized by BusinessVibes will take place on 26th October at 11.00 BST and will be dedicated to associations and companies acting in Paper and Packaging Industries.

London, UK, October 18, 2011 -- BusinessVibes, the new global B2B networking platform organizes next webinar for industry professionals. The previous one, held on 21th of September was focused on Rubber and Plastics Industry; next online conference organized by BusinessVibes will take place on 26th October at 11.00 BST and will be dedicated to associations and companies acting in Paper and Packaging Industries.

This forum will stay focused on European Paper and Packaging Industry. Speakers taking active part in webinar are all representatives of European Paper and Packaging Associations. Each presenter will have around 10 minutes to talk about the subject connected with problems or issues of Paper and Packaging Industry.

The first speaker will be Mr. Toon Schrijver from FIPAGO - Packaging Association from Netherlands.

The second speaker taking part in webinar will be Mr. Jaunius Ramoska representing Lithuanian Packaging Association.

Attendees willing to listen to presenters will be able to join webinar after a quick registration. Registration form is available under link: http://www.businessvibes.com/content/paper-packaging-networking-webinar.

Webinars organised by BusinessVibes seem to be a great chance for participants to listen to the experts acting in the subject area of particular industries and learn more about industry they work in. Participants have a possibility to ask questions to the speakers and communicate with them over a live chat. Not only do they have a chance to discuss the topics presented during the webinar but also they can talk about business opportunities. Speakers can also benefit from the access to a list of attendees with contact information, which will be distributed after the webinar. The mission of BusinessVibes is to help companies and associations find international suppliers, buyers or joint venture partner, webinar is one of the devices that BusinessVibes uses to do it.

Media Contact:

Marta Munia

Marketing Executive - Europe

Infiniti Research Limited

8 Wimpole Street

London W1G 9SP

Tel: +44 20 7291 0883

Email: marta@businessvibes.com

Web: http://www.businessvibes.com

Follow us on Twitter: @businessvibes for daily updates

TechNavio Announces the Publication of its Report on the Global Data Center Colocation Services Market 2010-2014

TechNavio today launched its report on the Global Data Center Colocation Services Market 2010-2014.

London, UK, October 18, 2011 -- TechNavio today launched its report on the Global Data Center Colocation Services Market 2010-2014. The report, which is based on an in-depth study of countries in the Americas and in the APAC and EMEA regions, aims to aid decision makers understand the key trends in the overall landscape of this market.

Commenting on the report, an analyst from TechNavio’s Data Center team said, “The Global DCCS market is witnessing many new trends, mainly because of changing end-user needs and additional capabilities being offered by emerging network technologies. The Global DCCS market is witnessing many vendors now integrating cloud computing facilities within colocation services.”

According to the report, there is a growing need among organizations to reduce the overall capital and operational expenses related to data center infrastructure. DCCS provide an ideal platform for end-users to establish data center facilities at reduced capital and operational costs, and this is driving the Global DCCS market. The report also discusses increasing concerns about data privacy and security, and how these concerns might affect market growth.

TechNavio, the market research platform of Infiniti Research Ltd, publishes periodic reports on niche and emerging technologies. For further information, please visit http://www.technavio.com/content/global-data-center-colocation-services-market-2010-2014. Follow us on Twitter @Technavio for daily industry updates.

Media Contact:

Ludmila Berkesova

Program Manager

Technavio

8 Wimpole Street

W1G 9SP London UK

Tel: 0044 207 637 2456

Fax: 0044 845 280 2825

ludmila@technavio.com

http://www.technavio.com

TechNavio Announces the Publication of its Report on the Global Crystalline Solar Cell Market 2010-2014

TechNavio today launched its report on the Global Crystalline Solar Cell Market 2010-2014.

London, UK, October 18, 2011 -- TechNavio today launched its report on the Global Crystalline Solar Cell Market 2010-2014. The report, which is based on an in-depth study of countries in the Americas and in the EMEA and APAC regions, aims to aid decision makers understand the key trends in the overall landscape of this market.

Commenting on the report, an analyst from TechNavio’s Clean Tech team said, “Despite the challenges, the Global Crystalline Solar Cell market is experiencing some new trends. One of the major trends observed in the Global Crystalline Solar Cell market is the huge investment in the R&D of crystalline solar cells. The Crystalline Solar Cell industry is also undergoing mergers and acquisitions and various strategic alliances.”

According to the report, crystalline solar cells are the most popular type of solar cells, occupying about 80 percent of the total Solar Cells market, and the growth of the Global Crystalline Solar Cell market is escalating. In addition, there are several factors driving this market, including the simultaneous reduction in the cost and improvement in the efficiency of crystalline solar cells. The report also discusses the decline in solar subsidy rates and how this might affect market growth.

TechNavio, the market research platform of Infiniti Research Ltd, publishes periodic reports on niche and emerging technologies. For further information, please visit http://www.technavio.com/content/global-crystalline-solar-cell-market-2010-2014. Follow us on Twitter @Technavio for daily industry updates.

Media Contact:

Ludmila Berkesova

Program Manager

Technavio

8 Wimpole Street

W1G 9SP London UK

Tel: 0044 207 637 2456

Fax: 0044 845 280 2825

ludmila@technavio.com

http://www.technavio.com

Biotage Introduces Automated SPE Workstation for Increasing Productivity in Sample Preparation

Biotage® introduced the new RapidTrace®+ SPE Workstation. RapidTrace+ is based on the widely accepted, industry standard RapidTrace platform.

Uppsala, Sweden - October 18, 2011 -- Biotage® (STO: BIOT), a leading manufacturer of tools and technology for analytical and medicinal chemistry, introduced the new RapidTrace®+ SPE Workstation. RapidTrace+ is based on the widely accepted, industry standard RapidTrace platform. The RapidTrace+ is a robust, automated system for quickly developing rugged, reliable Solid Phase Extraction (SPE) methods in regulated pharmaceutical, clinical and forensic laboratories. The powerful, high-throughput system is dedicated specifically for SPE, eliminates bottlenecks and allows users the ability to realize the full benefits of today’s powerful analytical instruments.

RapidTrace+ is fully compatible with 1, 3 and 6 mL SPE columns; offering the greatest flexibility to laboratory SPE formats, including all Biotage ISOLUTE® and EVOLUTE® products. Productivity is increased with a new 5 position rack for 40 mL scintillation vials, allowing for larger sample volumes to be processed. With the Delay Start feature, an operator can schedule specific start and completion times allowing them to return to freshly prepared extracts.

The modular design of the RapidTrace+ allows for up to 10 workstations to be linked and controlled by one computer. In its full modular configuration, these units can process up to 100 samples per hour. Customers have reported a 92% reduction in analyst time and a 72% reduction in extraction time for a 75 sample extraction, compared to a manual vacuum manifold. Modules within a group can process different methods independently, allowing a user to interrupt operation of one module while the remaining units continue to process.

Easy-to-use and intuitive software dramatically increases the speed and reduces the effort involved in method development. Methods are developed in minutes and recalled in seconds; with the ability to insert, delete or modify steps and easily adjust parameters. The methods stored in a RapidTrace+ may also be transferred to other workstations. Additionally, methods can be saved and run concurrently for true, unattended, “multi-method” sample processing.

“We continue to show our leadership in many areas, including sample preparation.” says Toshiyuki Yachi, Vice President of Biotage Marketing. “Over the past several months, Biotage has introduced more tools, more products and more solutions than many of our competitors combined. With the capabilities of the new RapidTrace+, our ability to support customers in their endeavors is substantially improved and we will continue to bring innovative, useful and intelligent tools to support them in the future.”

While advanced analytical techniques like LC/MS/MS and GC/MS are meeting the increasing demand for greater speed and specificity in toxicological screening, conventional sample preparation methods have not kept pace. SPE in particular is an essential step in the analysis of many biomolecules, and has become a throughput limiting factor in many laboratories. The new RapidTrace+ is a result of the collaboration with professionals trying to address this situation.

For more information on the Biotage RapidTrace+, ISOLUTE, EVOLUTE or other Biotage sample preparation solutions, please email product_info@biotage.com or visit http://www.biotage.com/sampleprep.

For further press information at Biotage please contact:

Rob Thompson

Director of Marketing Communications

10430 Harris Oaks Blvd., Suite C, Charlotte, NC USA 28269

Tel: +1 704 654 4847

Fax: +1 704 654 4917

Email: rob.thompson@biotage.com

About Biotage

Biotage offers solutions, knowledge and experience in the areas of analytical and medicinal chemistry. The customers include the world’s top pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, as well as leading academic institutes. The company is headquartered in Uppsala, Sweden, with offices in China, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States. Biotage has 272 employees and had sales of 428.9 MSEK in 2010. Biotage is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Nordic Stock Exchange. Website: http://www.biotage.com

AlphaStaff Expands it Southeast Presence

AlphaStaff Group, Inc. (“AlphaStaff”), one of the nation’s largest professional employer organizations (PEO), and the only national PEO to work exclusively in partnership with insurance brokers, is expanding in the Texas market.

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. - October 18, 2011 -- AlphaStaff Group, Inc. (“AlphaStaff”), one of the nation’s largest professional employer organizations (PEO), and the only national PEO to work exclusively in partnership with insurance brokers, is expanding in the Texas market.

AlphaStaff entered the Texas market in 2006 and has recently hired several new professionals to fill their growing client demand. The company has brought on board two Human Resource Managers who will service their clients’ day-to-day needs as well as provide their brokers and clients the best HR services in the market in real-time, as well as a new director of sales. Their team has also expanded to include eight regional sales managers in the state, in Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio.

“Providing unmatched services and engaging our broker-partner base is our priority this year and was part of the catalyst for this expansion,” said Joe DeRosa, executive vice president of small and medium business sales and marketing. “AlphaStaff is committed to selling, servicing and supporting the HRO/PEO needs of the Texas marketplace and with the right team in place I am confident are doing just that.”

AlphaStaff provides a range of services for their clients’ including health insurance, payroll services, workers’ compensation insurance, workers’ compensation claims management, workplace risk management, recruiting, screening and training and more.

For more information, please visit http://www.alphastaff.com.

About AlphaStaff

AlphaStaff Group, Inc., a full range of human resource outsourcing (HRO), delivers services to small and medium sized businesses and mid-market companies through a shared employment model. The company specializes in helping companies save money, time and free up administrative resources while reducing risk and ensuring compliance. Unlike other Professional Employment Organizations (PEO) or HRO providers, AlphaStaff has a unique, coordinated delivery approach as they work exclusively with insurance broker partners to distribute services. AlphaStaff’s experienced HR professionals deliver personal and flexible service to more than 1,300 client companies in the U.S. For more information, visit http://www.alphastaff.com.

Media Contact:

Kristy Kennedy

AlphaStaff Group, Inc.

800 Corporate Drive

Suite 600

Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33334

305-448-5839

kristy.kennedy@rbbpr.com

http://www.alphastaff.com