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Add Botox ® to your Medspa in 2012: Attend The IAPAM's December 3-4, 2011 Symposium with Botox ® Training

The IAPAM's 2-Day Aesthetic Medicine Symposium is the most focused training for physicians in Botox ®, dermal fillers, laser skin resurfacing & laser hair removal, chemical peels, microdermabrasion and hCG for Weight Loss.

Las Vegas, Nevada - November 01, 2011 -- The market for minimally invasive procedures continues to grow, and to capitalize on this growth, physicians must seek out the most comprehensive, hands-on, aesthetic medicine education. The IAPAM's 2-Day Aesthetic Medicine Symposium is the most focused training for physicians in Botox ®, dermal fillers, laser skin resurfacing & laser hair removal, chemical peels, microdermabrasion and hCG for Weight Loss. Add these modalities to your practice for the new year by attending the IAPAM Aesthetic Medicine Symposium with Botox ® Training on December 3-4, 2011 in Scottsdale, Arizona.

The results of two recent surveys were published in the September issue of the Aesthetic Surgery Journal. The surveys were administered to both patients and physician members of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), and revealed that many potential patients seeking facial rejuvenation, would preferentially pursue less costly nonsurgical procedures like Botox ® or dermal fillers, due to the impact of the current economy.

To capture this market, physicians are adding aesthetic medicine modalities, from Botox ® to hCG for weight loss, to their healthcare businesses. To ensure the successful, safe and profitable addition of aesthetic medicine treatments to a medical practice or to launch a medical spa, the International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (http://www.aestheticmedicinesymposium.com) offers the most comprehensive, hands-on, 2-day training, covering: cosmetic injectables from Botox® to Perlane®, lasers, medical microdermabrasion and medical grade chemical peels. The IAPAM's Aesthetic Medicine Symposium with Botox ® Training (http://www.aestheticmedicinesymposium.com/botoxtraining) is designed by physicians, for physicians, and also showcases the most current clinical hCG for weight loss, and aesthetic practice business training. At the IAPAM's Symposium, all Botox® training is offered by Board-certified dermatologists, in a clean, multi-million dollar medical facility, not a hotel room.

Equally, in its 1-day hCG Training Seminar (http://www.hcgtraining.com), the IAPAM gives physicians everything they need to add hCG for Weight Loss to a practice. The IAPAM's hCG Training is offered the Friday before every Symposium, and provides physicians with all the resources required to offer the an hCG Diet program to existing patients, or to launch a Medical Weight Loss Clinic. This training covers the IAPAM's exclusive hCG for Weight Loss Protocol, prescription appetite suppressants & lipase inhibitors, ketogenic diet based programs, meal replacements, B6/12 injections, adding laser-assisted liposuction to your practice and includes all the forms, pharmacy contacts, and patient materials required to start an hCG weight loss program.

Finally, all physicians who complete the IAPAM's Aesthetic Medicine Symposium and hCG Physician Weight Loss Training have access to over 20 AMA CAT 1 Aesthetic Medicine and Medical Weight Management/Obesity CMEs.

Over 950 physicians and their medspa managers, registered nurses, and assistants, have attended the IAPAM's Aesthetic Medicine Symposiums and the IAPAM's hCG Physician Medical Weight Management Training. Join the ranks of physicians who have this competitive advantage, and register for the December 3-4th, 2011 Aesthetic Medicine Symposium, in Scottsdale, Arizona. Register today by contacting the IAPAM at 1-800-219-5108 ext. 704, email info@theiapam.com, or visit http://www.aestheticmedicinesymposium.com or http://www.hcgtraining.com.

Botox, Botox Cosmetic and Juvederm are trademarks of Allergan, Inc. Dysport, Restylane, Perlane are trademarks of Medicis, Inc.

About the IAPAM: The International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM)

The International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine is a voluntary association of physicians and supporters, which sets standards for the aesthetic medical profession. The goal of the association is to offer education, ethical standards, credentialing, and member benefits. IAPAM membership is open to all licensed medical doctors (MDs), dentists (DDSs/DMDs) doctors of osteopathic medicine (DOs), physicians assistants (PAs) and nurse practitioners (NPs). The IAPAM offers aesthetic medicine and hCG medical weight management programs, including: Botox ® training, medical aesthetic training, laser training, physician hCG training, and aesthetic practice business training. Additional information about the association can be accessed through the IAPAM’s website (http://www.iapam.com) or by contacting:

Jeff Russell, Executive-Director

International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM)

1-800-219-5108 ext. 704

info@theiapam.com

Forestry for People study gains support of FRA

An evaluation of the economic and social benefits provided by the forests of Scotland has taken place in the form of the Forestry for People project - attracting praise from FRA.

Seattle, United States, November 01, 2011 -- An evaluation of the economic and social benefits provided by the forests of Scotland has taken place in the form of the Forestry for People project - attracting praise from Forestry Research Associates (FRA).

The research and analysis consultancy has welcomed the release of the study, which found that the forests of Scotland have huge benefits for the local environment and many uses on a social level.

The study took the form of two extensive surveys using 1,000 people as a sample for each. Economic analysis also took place to generate a clear picture of the impact that forestry, forestry investment and the forestry industry have on Scotland as a country, and its people.

According to the study, some 13,200 people are directly or indirectly employed by the forestry or forestry products sector in Scotland, suggesting that it has a major impact on the country’s economy. Responsible forestry management even has a part to play in instilling new beliefs and behaviours in people, as they become more aware of the importance of maintaining a sustainable lifestyle.

As well as being major contributors to the economy, the study also found that Scotland's forests are visited very regularly by local people, with 37-68 million visiting in total over the past five years. Children are also active in their participation in visits to woodland and their experiences of nature are enhanced as a result.

FRA’s lead analyst, Peter Collins, said, "This study has great value in that it underlines both the financial value and the social value of forests and strengthens the argument in favour of cherishing forests through investment in projects like that run by Greenwood Management in Brazil, and other similar sustainable projects all over the world.”

FRA added that the results found in Scotland could be echoed in the developing world if enough emphasis was put on responsible forestry practices.

About Forestry Research Associates

Forestry Research Associates is a research and advisory consultancy that focuses on forestry management, sustainability issues and forestry investment around the globe.

Media Contact:

Peter Collins

Forestry Research Associates

620 Vineyard Lane

Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

Tel: (206) 316 8394

E-Mail: info@forestry-research.com

Web: http://www.forestry-research.com

The Elements Art Exhibition Now Online and Ready to View

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery is pleased to announce that its November 2011 art exhibition is now posted, online and ready to view on their website.

Jupiter, Florida - November 01, 2011 -- Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery is pleased to announce that its November 2011 art exhibition is now posted, online and ready to view on their website. The theme for this Light Space & Time art exhibition is “The Elements”.

The gallery encouraged accepted entries from all artists regardless of their experience and there were no geographic restrictions. The submission deadline was on October 29th and the gallery received and judged 473 entries from 12 different countries and from 29 different states. Due to the high volume and the quality of the entries 65 Special Recognition awards were also designated. Congratulations to the following artists who have been designated as this month’s winning artists.

1st Place Winner - Ana Pastor - "Vulcan" - http://www.anapastorarte.es

2nd Place Winner - Nico van Oosten - "Water" - http://www.nicovanoosten.exto.nl

3rd Place Winner - Jeff Rennicke - "Dreams of the Morning" - http://www.jeffrennicke.com

4th Place Winner - Stephanie Visser - "Lite and Water #1" - http://www.stephanievisser.com

5th Place Winner - Jennifer Marshall - "Sea Spray and Showers" - http://www.marshallfineart.com.au

Honorable Mention - Davide Agnelli - "Wales" - http://www.daveagnelliphotography.co.uk

Honorable Mention - Jon Holiday - "Great Falls" - http://www.photosbyjon.com

Honorable Mention - Mary Larsen - "Liquid Sky" - http://www.marylarsen.com

Honorable Mention - Megan Levacy - "Wide Listening Sky" - http://www.meganlevacy.com

Honorable Mention - Enrique Pappalardo - "Untitled" - http://www.ephotozine.com/user/enricopardo-175764

The Elements Art Exhibition can be accessed at http://www.lightspacetime.com/the-elements-art-exhibition-november-2011. Each month Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery conducts themed online art competitions for 2D artists. All participating winners of each competition have their artwork exposed and promoted online through the gallery to thousands of guest visitors each month.

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About Light Space & Time Online Gallery

Light Space & Time Online Gallery conducts monthly themed art competitions and art exhibitions for new and emerging artists. It is Light Space & Time’s intention to showcase this incredible artistic talent in a series of monthly themed art competitions and art exhibitions by marketing and displaying the exceptional abilities of these worldwide artists. Their online gallery website can be viewed here: http://www.lightspacetime.com.

Contact:

John R. Math

Light Space & Time Online Gallery

118 Poinciana Drive

Jupiter, FL 33458

Tel: 888-490-3530

E-Mail: info@lightspacetime.com

Web: http://www.lightspacetime.com

Covert Digital Guerilla Warfare Strategy Operations E-Book, Shapes Government Planning And Terrorism Networks

The Government of Canada Working With Lone Wolf Covert Operations Seamlessly Working With Aljazeera Fighting Global Terrorism.

Creston, BC, Canada - November 01, 2011 -- This creative e-book is about a civilian "covert-spy", that decides to go it on his own after he is not accepted by the Canadian military due to a psychological medical condition.

The civilian is fed up with watching the "war on terrorism" on television and the soldiers and the innocent woman and children in the Middle East being crippled and killed, in the mass bombing campaigns or suicide bombings.

He believes he can save them all from dying or being crippled, if he seamlessly enters the Middle East battlefields and creates a new war strategy in the minds of the people involved on the battlefield and in doings so; end the war on terrorism as we know it today.

The want to be spy is a bit of a homegrown psychologist and scientist mixed into one, with an uncanny ability to craft battlefield strategy, and after one year of planning decided to risk his life and go to work ending the war on terrorism.

No matter where you go," Perry says, "you can always hear 'echoes of the war on terrorism,' even silent echoes." Against this background, Perry finds and develops forty covert digital operations filled with new peace empowerment war strategy wielding logic, and releases the operations faster than terrorism and war is created in the Middle East world. As he attempted to deal with the ravages of war seamlessly, and the threat posed to the civilian way of life, the final war is shaped in the age of psychology economic empowerment reasons, and through the implementation of these "covert operations", wielding strategies, the reshaping of the war on terrorism objectives has occurred in the mind of leaders on both sides of the battlefield.

By implementing his fresh strategy of peace empowerment psychology logic, "peace plus prosperity equals power" placed on an Aljazeera blog in Palestine, Perry helps to create the shift of the war on terrorism in the Middle East. He created the fresh psychology strategy seamlessly so no physical contact with any terrorism organization has ever occurred with himself or Aljazeera; however people in Hamas, Hezbollah, Al-Qaeda or the Taliban or ISI in Pakistan and Canadian and USA and British and Israel government may have been emailed or read the information posted on the Aljazeera blog.

To request a review copy of this e-book, to arrange an interview with the author/strategist, or to discuss a movie creation opportunity please contact:

Name: Perry Ritthaler

E-mail: perryritthaler@yahoo.ca

To Purchase a copy of this e-book for $6.99 please follow the link below.

https://www.ebookit.com/books/0000001277/The-Government-of-Canada-Working-With-Lone-Wolf-Covert-Operations-Seamlessly-Working-With-Aljazeera-Fighting-Global-Terrorism.html

Market Rates Insight Launches New Webinar Series for Banks to Improve Deposit Pricing Strategies

New Three-part Webinar Series to Address Deposit Pricing, Products, and Tools & Process to Reveal Where Banks and Credit Unions are Leaving Profits Behind.

SAN ANSELMO, Calif. (October 31, 2011) -- Market Rates Insight, Inc. (http://www.marketratesinsight.com), a leading pricing intelligence research firm that tracks rate and banking products for financial institutions, is launching a series of 15-minute webinars to reveal how banks and credit unions can improve their profits with new tactics such as deposit pricing, new product terms, and new tools and processes. The first of these free webinars on building profits with better deposit pricing will be presented twice on Thursday, November 3, at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. ET. Webinars on new products and tools and processes will be presented November 17 and December 8.

In the November 3 presentation, Pat Townsley, Market Rates Insight’s Vice President of Business Development, will demonstrate how smaller financial institutions use static comparative rate data to contrast and compare competitive pricing for their deposit products in a fluid pricing market. To compete with larger banks that retire and replace unprofitable products, smaller financial institutions can identify new ways to apply fluid reporting that follows market trends to stay ahead of their competitors.

The webinar series is free to any banking executive interested in competitive deposit rate research. For more information about the series and to register for the event, contact Pat Townsley at pat.townsley@marketratesinsight.com.

About Market Rates Insight

For more than two decades, Market Rates Insight (MRI) has been helping subscribers price with precision by providing banks, thrifts, credit unions, and other financial institutions with accurate market intelligence on deposits, loans, and fees. MRI uses deposit surveys, mortgage and consumer loan surveys, fee and feature studies, scanned ads, new product alerts, and market share and money fund reports to give subscribers the intelligence they need to profitably react to emerging trends. MRI’s products include customized, web-enabled market research tools that report on rates, as well as online searchable databases, gauges, alerts, and dashboards that aggregate key client data to provide real-time views on how they stack up against market competitors.

Market Rates Insight is located in San Anselmo, California. For more information, see http://www.marketratesinsight.com.

Photos available upon request

For additional information contact:

Tom Woolf

Market Rates Insight, Inc.

(415) 259-5638

tom.woolf@marketratesinsight.com

ESCATEC signs strategic agreement with GMMI Texchem to offer one stop design and manufacturing service for medical device and system OEMs

Exhibiting at booth M25 in Hall 8b at COMPAMED, 16-18 November, Dusseldorf.

Heerbrugg, Switzerland - October 31, 2011 -- ESCATEC, the EMS innovator, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with GMMI Texchem, a leading manufacturer of complete single-use medical devices including moulded or extruded plastic components for medical use -- typically disposable items such as catheters, sensors, probes, etc. The combined skill set creates a one stop shop for the design and manufacture of medical electronic devices from the initial research and design through to volume production along with the disposable parts that gather the data from patients.

ESCATEC is one of the few contract design and manufacturing companies in the world to be certified to Class 2 and Class 3 for the manufacture of medical devices, the ISO13485 quality management standards. The company has already manufactured many different types of medical products for customers, some of which were designed from scratch by ESCATEC’s R&D department and involved the invention and patenting of new solutions. GMMI Texchem, also has a strong R&D department that specialises in medical materials research to find the appropriate plastic or polymer for a given application and is also certified to ISO13485. Its state of the art manufacturing facilities in Malaysia can handle very high volume production as they include 63 plastic injection moulding machines.

“Medical device manufacture is a key growth area for ESCATEC and this partnership with GMMI Texchem enables us to provide customers with a complete, integrated solution to their design and manufacturing needs,” said Gerhard Klauser, General Manager at ESCATEC Switzerland. “Both companies share a common philosophy of providing products designed and manufactured to the highest international quality standards.”

Dr. Frank Kubik, COO at GMMI Texchem, added, “Both companies are very excited about the new opportunities that this joint agreement opens up. The two sales teams will be able to sell the others’ capabilities so, effectively, we both have an increased sales force with an enlarged database of prospective customers.”

The two companies are joining forces for the first time on a shared booth (8bM25) at COMPAMED (16-18 November, 2011) in Dusseldorf, Germany. (http://www.compamed-tradefair.com)

For further information about ESCATEC, one of Europe’s leading providers of contract design and manufacturing services: http://www.escatec.com / enquiries@escatec.com

For further information on GMMI Texchem, a company offering complete manufacturing solutions for the medical device industry, please visit: http://www.gmmi-texchem.com or contact us: info@gmmi-texchem.com

For press information, contact: Nigel Robson, Vortex PR, Tel: +44 (0) 1481 233080, E-Mail: nigel@vortexpr.com

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Movea Executive Vice President to Moderate the MEMS Technology Showcase at the MEMS Executive Congress 2011

The Congress is an annual executive forum promoting the commercialisation of MEMS, and it will be held on the 2nd and 3rd of November in the Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa, California.

Grenoble, France - October 31st, 2011 -- Bryan Hoadley, Executive Vice President of Movea, the pioneer in motion-sensing and motion-control technologies, will be moderating the first “MEMS Technology Showcase”, a panel discussion where companies present a variety of the most unique and compelling MEMS-enabled applications in the marketplace. The panel will take place at MEMS Executive Congress which is organised by MEMS Industry Group (MIG). The Congress is an annual executive forum promoting the commercialisation of MEMS, and it will be held on the 2nd and 3rd of November in the Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa, California.

After an extended open submissions period, seven companies were selected as finalists to showcase products that demonstrate how MEMS can enable valuable new product capabilities and enhance the user experience:

- Intel’s Red Ridge: a new tablet form-factor reference design enabling OEM customers and developers to design and manufacture products using the “Medfield” platform.

- Microvision's ShowWX+: a high-brightness, handheld pico projector that lets users project images, presentations and video as large as 100 inches across from an iPhone®, iPad® or laptop-onto any available surface.

- Proteus Biomedical’s Raisin System: combining pharmaceuticals, medical devices, telecommunications and social networking in a seamless solution.

- Recon Instruments’ MOD Live: an interactive display for the world's first GPS-enabled goggles that offer real-time feedback, including speed, jump analytics, latitude/longitude, altitude, vertical distance travelled, total distance travelled, chrono/stopwatch mode, a run-counter, temperature and time.

- R0R3 Devices’ MEMS-based heart-rate monitor: offering accurate heart-rate measurement for wearers engaging in periodic motion for sports and medical applications

- Sunrex's Air Mini Keyboard: an in-air remote control with integrated keyboard used by the PayTV industry for interactive TV applications and media control.

- Syride's Sys-Evo: A light and compact electronic module for surfboards.

The panel will be fast paced and product focussed. Each finalist gets five minutes to introduce their product and do a demonstration, and a winner will be selected by the audience via SMS voting.

“This showcase will provide an excellent overview of some of the incredibly innovative ways in which MEMS are now being used to deliver enhanced user experiences,” Bryan Hoadley, explained. “Movea is excited to be working with MEMS Industry Group to host the panel where these groundbreaking new products will be presented. I look forward to seeing how these seven companies have risen to the challenges of delivering such creative solutions.”

“We are excited to showcase the power of MEMS technologies in a wide range of consumer products and are delighted to have Movea’s Hoadley moderate our first Technology Showcase,” said Karen Lightman, Managing Director at MEMS Industry Group. “Our diverse group of panelists will capture the imagination by demonstrating some very unique applications of MEMS in consumer electronics and biomedical devices. This panel truly demonstrates the MEMS inside the Machine.”

Further information about Movea can be found at http://www.movea.com. E-Mail: sales@movea.com

SmartMotion by Movea

Movea is a leading provider of motion processing software, firmware, and IP for the Consumer Electronics industry. Movea's unique motion processing capabilities enable customers and partners to quickly add motion intelligence to their products, meaning reduced risk, cost, and Time-to-Market for delivering compelling new motion-based features that create more end-user value. Movea has a global reach with headquarters in Grenoble, France, a U.S. subsidiary in Silicon Valley, California, as well as technology partners, manufacturing partners and distributors around the world.

Movea contact: Nigel Robson, Vortex PR, Tel: +44 (0) 1481 233080, E-Mail: nigel@vortexpr.com

About MEMS Executive Congress

Now in its seventh year, MEMS Executive Congress is an annual event that brings together business leaders from a broad spectrum of industries: automotive, consumer goods, energy/environmental, industrial, medical and telecom. It is a unique professional forum at which executives from companies designing and manufacturing MEMS technology sit side-by-side with their end-user customers in panel discussions and networking events to exchange ideas and information about the use of MEMS in commercial applications.

MEMS industry Group contact: Karen Lightman / klightman@memsindustrygroup.org

SmartMotion is a trademark of Movea SA.

All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

BusinessVibes hosts Webinar for Paper and Packaging Professionals

BusinessVibes, the B2B networking platform, hosted a webinar for its members in the paper and packaging industry on Wednesday, October 26, 2011. The webinar archive is available on BusinessVibes.

London, UK, October 31, 2011 -- BusinessVibes, the B2B networking platform, hosted a webinar for its members in the paper and packaging industry on Wednesday, October 26, 2011. The webinar archive is available on BusinessVibes. (brief registration required)

The webinar featured presentations from the Lithuanian Packaging Association and FIPAGO, each discussing their respective market from an industry perspective. The speakers, Jaunius Ramoska, from LPA and Toon Schrijver, from FIPAGO, discussed issues relevant to potential investors and companies looking to enter or purchase from the markets, including:

- Policy and regulatory overviews of Dutch market

- Lithuanian Packaging industry overview

- Dutch Gummed Paper industry overview

Attendees were able to submit questions to the speakers over a live chat, and also communicate with each other about business opportunities. BusinessVibes’ mission is to make it simple for businesses to find international buyers, suppliers, joint venture partners and more. There are over 500,000 members worldwide, interacting via profiles, messaging, and participation in live and virtual events.

BusinessVibes also works with event planners, providing a platform for promotion, registration, and payment for industry conferences, trade shows, and webinars. The event management features complement the online connections possible on the service, by encouraging members to interact in person, in real time.

More webinars are planned for 2011. BusinessVibes has also hosted webinars covering the Gems & Jewellery, the Textiles, the Renewable Energy and Rubber & Plastics industries, and it plans to cover Textiles, Renewable Energy, IT and more in the coming months.

If you are interested in participating in our webinars or if you want to learn more, visit http://www.businessvibes.com.

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

Micro Servers Enabling Better Network Management

TechNavio, a market research leader in the area of Data Centers recently published its report on the Global Micro Server Market 2010-2014.

London, UK, October 31, 2011 -- TechNavio, a market research leader in the area of Data Centers recently published its report on the Global Micro Server Market 2010-2014. The report discusses significant trends in the Micro Servers market for the Large Enterprises, SMEs, and Government sectors.

TechNavio’s report highlights that organizations across the globe are looking for better ways to manage complex network infrastructure. Organizational infrastructure is becoming far more complex and difficult to manage. Thus, organizations are compelled to implement newer networking equipment to reduce the overall complexity of network infrastructure. With the growing end-user need to reduce the overall network infrastructure and maintenance cost, many organizations are adopting micro servers.

Commenting on the report, an analyst from TechNavio’s Data Center team said, “The increased application of virtualization technology on servers is still reducing the need for additional micro servers in organizational infrastructure. Also, the advanced features and capabilities of the micro servers is leading to an increasing demand for a workforce with specialized skills to manage the server infrastructure.”

Key findings from the report:

- Need to Reduce the Cost of Network Infrastructure and Maintenance

- Emerging Need to Reduce Server Space

- Increased Features and Capabilities of Micro Servers

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-micro-server-market-2010-2014. Follow us on Twitter @ http://twitter.com/#!/Technavio

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

Need for Accurate Diagnosis Encouraging Growth of Medical Device Connectivity

TechNavio, a market research leader in the area of Healthcare, recently published its report on the Global Medical Device Connectivity Market 2010-2014.

London, UK, October 31, 2011 -- TechNavio, a market research leader in the area of Healthcare, recently published its report on the Global Medical Device Connectivity Market 2010-2014. The report discusses significant trends in the Medical Device Connectivity market for the Healthcare Professionals and Patients segments.

TechNavio’s report highlights that most of the companies in the Global Medical Device Connectivity market are searching for more advanced integrated solutions that can enable faster and more accurate diagnosis as well as EMR generation. Moreover, medical device providers are developing embedded systems with connectivity features and in-built servers.

Commenting on the report, an analyst from TechNavio’s Healthcare team said, “Widespread use of proprietary technology by medical device solutions and software vendors has become one of the major challenges facing medical equipment manufacturers. Moreover, the growth of wireless medical device connectivity is still in a nascent stage in most of the developing countries in the APAC region. Further, the security of wireless medical device connectivity systems need to be improved. All these factors are hindering the growth of the Global Medical Device Connectivity market.”

Key findings from the report:

- Usage of Proprietary Technology Restricting Market Growth

- Security Issues in Wireless Medical Device Connectivity

- Strategic Alliances and Partnerships

- Increased Awareness of Patient Safety

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-medical-device-connectivity-market-2010-2014. Follow us on Twitter @ http://twitter.com/#!/Technavio

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 Mammography Equipment Market 2010-2014

TechNavio today launched its report on the Global Mammography Equipment Market 2010-2014.

London, UK, October 30, 2011 -- TechNavio today launched its report on the Global Mammography Equipment 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 Healthcare team said, “The increase in mergers and acquisitions and the introduction of the three-dimensional mammography system are the key trends for this market.”

According to the report, awareness about breast cancer is increasing globally. The increasing number of patients seeking mammograms after the age of 40 has resulted in the increased use of mammography for the detection of breast cancer. The report also discusses the slow growth of the mammography equipment market in developing countries 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-mammography-equipment-market-2010-2014. Follow us on Twitter @ http://twitter.com/#!/Technavio

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 Machine-to-Machine Wireless Modules Market 2010-2014

TechNavio today launched its report on the Global Machine-to-Machine Wireless Modules Market 2010-2014.

London, UK, October 30, 2011 -- TechNavio today launched its report on the Global Machine-to-Machine Wireless Modules 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 Networking team said, “The Global M2M Wireless Modules market vendors have created the equipment identity register (EIR) to improve the security of the network. The EIR stores all the information about M2M devices such as firmware information, serial number, and location. Using this real-time information, vendors and other participants in the M2M value chain can take preventive action and improve the security of the network.”

According to the report, government regulation is one of the main drivers of the market. Many governments support and encourage the use of M2M technology for various applications such as the tracking of goods vehicles for taxation purposes. The increase in demand for M2M technology results in higher demand in the Global M2M Wireless Modules market. The report also discusses the threat of commoditization 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-machine-machine-wireless-modules-market-2010-2014. Follow us on Twitter @ http://twitter.com/#!/Technavio

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 Laparotomy Sponge Market 2010-2014

TechNavio today launched its report on the Global Laparotomy Sponge Market 2010-2014.

London, UK, October 30, 2011 -- TechNavio today launched its report on the Global Laparotomy Sponge 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 Healthcare team said, “The Healthcare sector is witnessing a trend of product bundling, which is helping healthcare organizations to acquire multiple products in one set as well as enabling vendors to push the sales of one product through combining it with other products. Thus, surgical sets containing surgical dressing and wound care products such as laparotomy sponges are witnessing increased demand.”

According to the report, there is a demand for pre-washed laparotomy sponges in developed countries and non-washed sponges in developing countries. This can be attributed to the significant price differentiation between the two. The report also discusses the number of product recalls 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-laparotomy-sponge-market-2010-2014. Follow us on Twitter @ http://twitter.com/#!/Technavio

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TechNavio Announces the Publication of its Report on the Global Green (Sustainable) Data Center Market 2010-2014

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

London, UK, October 29, 2011 -- TechNavio today launched its report on the Global Green 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 Date Center team said, “The Global GDC market is witnessing the integration of server cooling with the rack structure for more effective cooling. Many enterprises are also adopting other sources for cooling, for instance Google is using sea water cooling and evaporative cooling. Enterprises are also adopting a modular GDC design to further reduce the operating cost and provide more effective cooling methods.

According to the report, the need to reduce energy consumption and operational expenditure is the main driver of the Global GDC market. Also, with enterprises becoming more concerned about “going green”, they are adopting GDC to reduce their carbon footprint and generate less heat than that of the traditional data center. Moreover, by virtualizing GDC, enterprises are reducing storage equipment cost and energy consumption. The report also discusses how the rapid evolution of technology is leading to delay in the purchase of data centers 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-green-data-center-market-2010-2014. Follow us on Twitter @ http://twitter.com/#!/Technavio

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TechNavio Announces the Publication of its Report on the Global Green (Sustainable) Packaging Market 2010-2014

TechNavio today launched its report on the Global Green (Sustainable) Packaging Market 2010-2014.

London, UK, October 29, 2011 -- TechNavio today launched its report on the Global Green (Sustainable) Packaging 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 Cleantech team said, “The consistent growth within the Global Green Packaging market is mainly as a result of various factors that are influencing the Packaging industry. The rising need to comply with regulatory standards set by the various national authorities is one of the main reasons for growth. There is also increasing concern over the environmental hazards due to the use of excessive packaging materials and packaging waste. Many manufacturers are implementing eco-efficient methods to incorporate sustainable packaging by reducing CO2 emissions, setting waste reduction targets, and using recyclable materials. Further, consumers are becoming highly aware of sustainable packaging because of increasing health consciousness and high disposable incomes.”

According to the report, the steady growth of the Global Green Packaging market is expected to continue because of the emergence of new innovative packaging concepts. The Packaging industry is witnessing a shift in the usage of certain recyclable materials. Glass is one such material that will contribute toward the growth of the industry. Many retailers have been innovating and implementing changes in their packaging to optimize the entire system. Companies such as Kraft Foods, ConAgra, Marks & Spencer, and Wal-Mart have been playing a significant role in optimizing packaging. The report also discusses environmental concerns about the packaging production process 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-green-sustainable-packaging-market-2010-2014. Follow us on Twitter @ http://twitter.com/#!/Technavio

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