MCB Bank Deploys SunGard’s Ambit in over 1,100 Branches

MCB Bank Deploys SunGard’s Ambit in over 1,100 Branches

MCB Bank Limited, one of the leading financial institutions in Pakistan, has deployed SunGard’s Ambit Retail Banking and Ambit Islamic Banking solutions across its network of over 1,100 branches.

(Vocus) April 20, 2010

MCB Bank Limited, one of the leading financial institutions in Pakistan, has deployed SunGard’s Ambit Retail Banking and Ambit Islamic Banking solutions across its network of over 1,100 branches.

MCB Bank uses the combination of the two solutions as the core system to support its business. The Ambit Core Banking solution is an end-to-end, integrated retail banking platform that consolidates multiple applications and helps reduce IT overheads. The Ambit Islamic Banking solution helps MCB Bank support a wide range of Islamic banking contracts on a scalable, client-centric banking platform. These solutions will help the bank strengthen client relationships while increasing operational efficiency.

Atif Bajwa, president of MCB Bank, commented, “MCB is committed to its strategy of becoming the leading transactional bank in Pakistan. The deployment of SunGard’s Ambit is a major milestone in that direction. Now our customers can access their accounts from any branch among our extensive network, increasing their transactional convenience and accessibility. The deployment also equips us with tools to manage our business in an even more efficient, effective and controlled way. We appreciate the role of SunGard and its team during the roll out and look forward to their ongoing support.”

Nicholas Brewer, vice president of SunGard’s Ambit retail banking business unit, said, “The banking industry faces fierce competition. Banks must be able to offer need-based solutions faster than their peers. They must also be able to offer their clients a competitive range of banking products and alternatives across conventional and Islamic banking. SunGard’s Ambit Retail Banking and Islamic Banking solutions offer banks such as MCB Bank a combination of appropriate banking functionality coupled with scalability and efficiency.”

About MCB Bank Limited
Incorporated in 1947, MCB BANK is one of the leading banks of Pakistan with a deposit base of PKR 368 Billion and total assets over Rs.500 Billion. The Bank has a customer base of over 4 million, a nationwide distribution network of over 1,100 branches and over 450 ATMs in a market with a population of 168 million. Based on its robust financial performance, healthy capitalization, high quality assets and the country’s lowest cost deposit franchise, MCB is ranked as one of the best banks in the region.

MCB was Pakistan’s first organization to be listed on the London Stock Exchange in 2007. In 2008, Maybank, made strategic acquisition of 20% of MCB Bank Limited. Malayan Banking Berhad (Maybank) is the largest bank and financial group in Malaysia, with 374 domestic branches and 90 International branches and offices in 14 countries.

About Ambit
SunGard’s Ambit is a banking solution suite for retail, commercial and private banks. It provides banking professionals with solutions that support front-, middle - and back-office operations, as well as solutions for financial management, risk and compliance. Ambit helps banks improve customer service management, streamline business processes, comply with regulations and capture growth opportunities. For more information, visit http://www. sungard. com/ambit.

About SunGard
SunGard is one of the world's leading software and technology services companies. SunGard has more than 20,000 employees and serves 25,000 customers in 70 countries. SunGard provides software and processing solutions for financial services, higher education and the public sector. SunGard also provides disaster recovery services, managed IT services, information availability consulting services and business continuity management software. With annual revenue exceeding $5 billion, SunGard is ranked 380 on the Fortune 500 and is the largest privately held business software and IT services company.

Trademark Information: SunGard, the SunGard logo and Ambit are trademarks or registered trademarks of SunGard Data Systems Inc. or its subsidiaries in the U. S. and other countries. All other trade names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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U. S. News & World Report to Feature Knewton Interactive SAT Test Prep to College-Bound Students

U. S. News & World Report to Feature Knewton Interactive SAT Test Prep to College-Bound Students

Publisher of the most trusted college rankings is offering Knewton’s innovative SAT prep with launch of Best Colleges 2011 rankings

New York, NY (PRWEB) August 19, 2010

Knewton, the educational technology company, announced today that U. S. News & World Report will feature Knewton’s online, interactive SAT test prep at https://satprep. usnews. com (https://satprep. usnews. com). Knewton’s SAT course identifies the strengths and weaknesses of each student and dynamically adapts to address his or her precise knowledge gaps. Classes are taught by top teachers in an interactive video classroom.

“For a high school student planning to attend a selective or highly-selective college, the SAT is a stressful hurdle in an already laborious process. We are pleased to offer our readers Knewton’s products,” said Brian Kelly, Editor of US News & World Report.

U. S. News & World Report is featuring three different offerings: a Free SAT Review that provides assessments across all three SAT sections; a $49 SAT Starter Kit including detailed video explanations and live group tutoring; and a $490 SAT Complete Course providing live and on-demand classes, strategy sessions and sheets, and Knewton’s adaptive learning algorithm to target and strengthen a student’s weaknesses.

“Parents rely on U. S. News & World Report because it provides the most trusted rankings and the best content to guide them through the admissions process,” said Knewton CEO and Founder Jose Ferreira. “We are proud to offer our best-in-class SAT products to their readers, helping them be more scientific about how they prepare for the test and optimize their results.”

About Knewton
Knewton has developed the industry’s first adaptive learning engine, powering customized educational content to meet the individual needs of each student. Knewton delivers content matching each student's ideal learning arc and preferred medium. Knewton’s GMAT prep (https://www. knewton. com/gmat), LSAT prep (https://www. knewton. com/lsat), and SAT prep (https://www. knewton. com/sat) courses provide live and on-demand instruction from the country’s brightest and most experienced teachers, powered by an adaptive learning engine that targets a student’s individual strengths and weaknesses. Knewton was founded by Jose Ferreira, a former executive at Kaplan, with funding from Accel Partners, Bessemer Venture Partners, FirstMark Capital, First Round Capital and prominent angel investors. Knewton plans to apply its online adaptive learning to a wide range of education markets. For more information, please visit www. knewton. com.

About the U. S. News Media Group. The U. S. News Media Group is a multi-platform publisher of news analysis, research and rankings which includes the monthly U. S. News & World Report magazine, the digital-only U. S. News Weekly magazine, and the company's websites, http://www. usnews. com (http://www. usnews. com) and www. rankingsandreviews. com. Focusing on Health, Money, Education, Politics & Policy, Autos and Travel, the U. S. News Media Group has earned a reputation as the leading provider of service news and information that improves the quality of life of its readers. The U. S. News Media Group’s signature franchises include its News You Can Use® brand of journalism and its “Best” series of consumer guides that include rankings of colleges, graduate schools, hospitals, health plans, and more.

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Piribo: Eye Care in Finland, New Publication Announcement

Piribo: Eye Care in Finland, New Publication Announcement

Piribo, the online destination for business intelligence for the biotech and pharmaceutical industry, has now added a new report called “Eye Care in Finland”. http://www. piribo. com/publications/country/europe_west/finland/eye_care_finland. html

(PRWEB) October 5, 2006

Piribo, the online destination for business intelligence for the biotech and pharmaceutical industry, has now added a new report called “Eye Care in Finland”. http://www. piribo. com/publications/country/europe_west/finland/eye_care_finland. html (http://www. piribo. com/publications/country/europe_west/finland/eye_care_finland. html)

Eye Care in Finland report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data (2000-2005), allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they new product developments, distribution or pricing issues. Forecasts to 2010 illustrate how the market is set to change.

Product coverage: standard eye care and allergy eye care

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares

Why buy this report?

Get a detailed picture of the eye care industry Pinpoint growth sectors and trends and identify factors driving change Understand the competitive environment, the market's major players and leading brands Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop

Contents

1. Executive Summary

2. Operating Environment

3. OTC Healthcare Sales

4. Eye Care Sales

“Eye Care in Finland” is available from Piribo. For more information go to: http://www. piribo. com/publications/country/europe_west/finland/eye_care_finland. html (http://www. piribo. com/publications/country/europe_west/finland/eye_care_finland. html)

Piribo Product ID: EUR172

About Piribo.

Piribo (http://www. piribo. com (http://www. piribo. com)) is a UK-based independent online store supplying business information on the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. The website now carries over 3,800 English language titles including, market reports, studies and books and is the UK’s largest online biopharma information store. Subscribers receive a free monthly newsletter and email alerts on new titles in their areas of interest. The company was established in 2004.

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Motel 6 Puts Value First in Red States & Blue

Motel 6 Puts Value First in Red States & Blue

As election time draws near and the debates between Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate John McCain heat up, Tom Bodett tackles some of the major issues between red states and blue states. While some might argue that healthcare and the economy are the hot button items of this election, Bodett sees things a little differently. In his light-hearted podcast for Motel 6, Bodett, the famous voice behind Motel 6's "We'll Leave the Light On" campaign, shares his comical musings on the "weighty issues of national significance that the press tends to overlook," like whether red states or blue states have the best potato salad, the best selection of coffee, or the best salad dressing.

Carrollton, Texas (PRWEB) October 9, 2008

As election time draws near and the debates between Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate John McCain heat up, Tom Bodett tackles some of the major issues between red states and blue states. While some might argue that healthcare and the economy are the hot button items of this election, Bodett sees things a little differently. In his light-hearted podcast for Motel 6, Bodett, the famous voice behind Motel 6's "We'll Leave the Light On" campaign, shares his comical musings on the "weighty issues of national significance that the press tends to overlook," like whether red states or blue states have the best potato salad, the best selection of coffee, or the best salad dressing. To download the "Red State Versus Blue State" podcast in its entirety, visit www. Motel6.com.

"I think I'm like most people, not really red or blue, but kind of purple. We're all mixed up together in the middle," points out Bodett in the podcast. "But if you insist on being one or the other, I would remind you that the sign at Motel 6 has both red and blue in it, and they work together quite well, I think. Probably a lesson there."

With the best price of any national chain, Motel 6 appeals to people from both sides of the political spectrum. With more than 900 locations, Motel 6 can be found in most red and blue states, as well as Canada. And whether you plan a trip to a red state or a blue state, Motel 6 guarantees a clean comfortable bed at an affordable price--something everyone will vote "yes" for during these hard economic times. Map out your trip ahead of time with Motel 6's trip-planning Web site Goin' 6 at http://goin6.com (http://goin6.com).

"Whether you choose to Vote for Change or put your Country First, one thing we can all appreciate is humor," said Jim Amorosia, president and chief operating officer for Motel 6. "The podcast is a great reminder of the differences and unique attributes that make our country worth exploring, no matter who is president."

Tom Bodett began working with Motel 6 in 1986, and ad-libbed the tagline, "We'll Leave the Light on for You" in the very first recording session. The brand's award-winning advertising campaign proved an instant success for Motel 6, turning the chain into a household name. In 1999, Motel 6 was acknowledged by Ad Age magazine as having one of the top 100 advertising campaigns of the last century.

About Motel 6
Motel 6 offers the best price of any national chain at more than 900 company-owned and franchised locations throughout the United States and Canada. For 21 years Motel 6 has used the tagline, "We'll leave the light on for you," earning the chain the highest brand recognition in the economy lodging segment. Motel 6 was the first national pet friendly chain, welcoming pets since 1962. Standard amenities include free local phone calls, no long distance access charges, free morning coffee, data ports, Wi-Fi Internet access and cable channel line-up with premium channels including HBO, ESPN/ESPN2, and CNN. Most locations offer swimming pools and guest laundry facilities. For more information, visit www. motel6.com.

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Clements International Offers Enhanced Global Health Insurance Solution

Clements International Offers Enhanced Global Health Insurance Solution

Clements International is pleased to announce an enhanced health insurance solution for those living and working abroad - GlobalCare® Health Insurance program. GlobalCare® provides comprehensive worldwide medical and dental coverage for individuals living outside of their home country. In addition, GlobalCare® extends to meet the specific needs of expatriates with additional protection, such as emergency evacuation coverage, at no additional cost.

Washington, D. C. (PRWEB) April 20, 2007

Clements International is pleased to announce an enhanced health insurance solution for those living and working abroad - GlobalCare® Health Insurance program. GlobalCare® provides comprehensive worldwide medical and dental coverage for individuals living outside of their home country. In addition, GlobalCare® extends to meet the specific needs of expatriates with additional protection, such as emergency evacuation coverage, at no additional cost.

The GlobalCare® program includes an online suite of health and safety tools to assist members with locating and obtaining quality medical coverage throughout the world, including
International physician network Direct payment through participating hospitals Medical translation guides City profiles on health & safety

"Clements focuses on developing solutions to serve the unique insurance needs of the international community," said Tony Palumbo, President of Clements International, "We've designed our new GlobalCare® program to provide a complete solution to international health insurance at a competitive price."

About Clements International
Clements International continues as a leading innovator of international insurance programs, as it has for over 60 years. Our reputation for superior customer service and dependability has allowed Clements to remain the preferred insurance provider for expatriates and multi-national organizations around the world.

For more information on the insurance solutions offered by Clements International, please visit http://www. clements. com/globalcare (http://www. clements. com/globalcare) or http://www. globalhealthprogram. com (http://www. globalhealthprogram. com). 

Contact: Michael Crossett • Clements International • crossett(at)clements. com • 1.202.872.0060 or 1.800.872.0067

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Secretary of Education Arnie Duncan to Attend Stop Bullying Day Event Where 2,000 Students Will Sign World's Largest Stop Bullying Banner

Secretary of Education Arnie Duncan to Attend Stop Bullying Day Event Where 2,000 Students Will Sign World's Largest Stop Bullying Banner

In response to headlines attributing teen suicides to bullying, Hey U G L Y and their Stop Bullying Task Force of students designated February 10 as National Stop Bullying Day to help teens and tweens have a voice against bullying. Using skits, rap songs and their discoveries about bullying, these students will inspire their peers to find the courage to become a part of the solution and end bullying.

Rolling Prairie, IN (PRWEB) February 6, 2010

In response to headlines attributing several teen suicides to bullying, Hey U G L Y (http://heyugly. org (http://heyugly. org)) and their Stop Bullying Task Force of students designated February 10 as National Stop Bullying Day to help teens and tweens have a voice against bullying. Two events will be presented by students who have gone through Hey U G L Y's stop-bullying program at La Porte High School (LPHS) and St. Stanislaus Kosta School. More than 2,000 area students will be taking the first steps to end bullying in their lives.

Using skits, rap songs and their discoveries about bullying, these students will inspire their peers to find the courage to become a part of the solution and end bullying. Each student will take the "Stop Bullying Pledge" and then sign the World's Largest Stop Bullying Banner. The 100 lb. banner, donated by U. S. Banner Corporation of Greenville, SC and designed by Decal Arts and Signs of La Porte, IN, is the length of a football field. The banner will travel to other schools in Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Colorado and New Mexico for student presentations and signings throughout the school year.

Hey U G L Y's LPHS Stop Bullying Task Force initiated a letter writing campaign to President Barack Obama and Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. Mr. Duncan is scheduled to attend their event which takes place Wednesday morning February 10, 9:00 a. m. CST in the gymnasium of La Porte High School, 602 F Street, La Porte, IN 46350. That afternoon at 1:00 p. m. CST in the gymnasium of St. Stanislaus Kostka School, 1506 Washington Street, Michigan City, IN, a similar event will take place.

Hey U G L Y's LPHS Stop Bullying Task Force of 18 students will be presenting to 1,950 students at their assembly; while Hey U G L Y's St. Stans Task Force of 17 students will present to 140 of their peers.

In attendance at the events will be: Secretary of Education Arnie Duncan from the US Department of Education; La Porte, IN Mayor Kathleen A. Chroback; Michigan City, IN Mayor Chuck Oberlie; Principal Greg Handel of LPHS; Principal Dr. Sue Bryant of St. Stans; Hey U G L Y co-founder, Betty Hoeffner; Educational Advisor, Ingrid Voelker

Bullying is a critical issue facing students today (CDC). Approximately 864,000 teens report staying home one day a month because they fear for their safety. Nearly 5.7 million kids and teens are bullies, have been bullied, or both (National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center).

"We originally contacted Hey U G L Y to help us create an anti-bully environment," explained Dr. Sue Bryant, St. Stan's principal. "It quickly became apparent that their approach to developing self-esteem directly attacks the bully syndrome. Students who feel empowered to be genuine and accepting of others don't bully others and don't usually become victims of bullies. We feel we got more than we asked for: A great approach to creating an anti-bully environment and a new program to help our students develop strong self-confidence."

Students from Hey U G L Y's Stop Bullying Task Force have a lot to say about bullying. According to Brad: “When you bully you kind of ruin yourself. You hurt yourself after you bully each time.” Mattie thinks: "We all learned that it’s really bad to bully and how it hurts each other, people and ourselves. Now we know not to do it anymore.” Adrian believes: "Bullying is not just in one place, it's all over. If we can stop it here it can be shopped everywhere.:

The Stop Bullying events are made possible by the generous support of U. S. Banner Corporation, Decal Arts & Signs, Wrigley, Taco Bell, Kroger, Hair Cuttery, Klassman Financial, Naprapathic Medicine of New Mexico, Michigan City Community Enrichment Corporation, Purdue North Central, Kroczek’s Lawn & Landscape, gohealthinsurance. com, La Porte Herald Argus, Michigan City News Dispatch, La Porte High School and St. Stanislaus School.

Hey U G L Y (http://heyugly. org (http://heyugly. org)) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering teens and tweens with self-esteem and diversity-building programs, books, content and tools to help them counter bullying, obesity, racism and suicide. (UGLY is an acronym for Unique Gifted Lovable You.) The Hey UGLY message has reached over 650,000 students through their website, books, presentations and work with schools, community organizations and youth development professionals.

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New York Personal Injury Lawyer Offers Tips for Keeping Kids Safe This Holiday Season

New York Personal Injury Lawyer Offers Tips for Keeping Kids Safe This Holiday Season

The rush to buy toys for the tots in your life isn't an excuse to put dangerous toys in your children's hands this holiday season. Prominent New York personal injury lawyer has tips for parents on how to keep kids safe.

New York, NY (PRWEB) December 14, 2009

With only 14 shopping days left before Christmas and 10 days to the start of Chanukah, the rush to buy and wrap toys for the tots in your life isn’t an excuse to put dangerous products into your child’s hands at holiday time.

Nor is saving money, while a good idea, especially in this economy, a reason for parents to get careless and overlook the importance of safe toys for kids.

“Take a moment and look online for customer reviews, product recalls, and any news about the manufacturer,” recommends Richard Gurfein, a New York personal injury lawyer and managing partner of Gurfein Douglas, (http://www. gurfeindouglas. com) a prominent New York personal injury law firm.

As a father and grandfather himself, Gurfein says some of the most common accidents to children can be prevented if parents follow these 4 simple steps:

Step 1

BUY AMERICAN. It’s a good way to make sure toys meet safety standards set forth by the federal government.

Step 2

VISIT HEALTHYTOYS. ORG. HealthyToys performs independent safety tests and chemical analysis of common toys to determine their true levels of toxic materials, like lead. Healthy Toys also provides a list of the best and worst tested toys, reviews of independently tested products, and will even test specific toys upon request.

Step 3

CHECK FOR RECALLS. Look online for recalls and customer reviews before buying a child a toy. Look for reviews of the manufacturer and for possible recalls of other toys they have produced.

Step 4

SHOP ONLINE. Shopping online gives parents an opportunity to research as they shop. There are often a wider variety of healthy toys online than can be found in a department store.

Gurfein (http://www. gurfeindouglas. com) suggests that parents might also want to check out two additional websites that provide child product safety information: The U. S. Public Interest Research Group www. uspirg. org; and World Against Toys Causing Harm, or W. A.T. C.H www. toysafety. org.

Recently the CPSC announced a voluntary recall of “Hello Kitty” a zip up hoodie sweatshirt distributed by NTD Apparel in Los Angeles but made in China, because the drawstring through the hood poses a strangulation hazard to children. “Molly” and “Betsy” style wooden cribs manufactured by LaJobi, Inc. of Cranbury, NJ made headlines lately and were recalled after reports of the death of a one-year-old girl whose head and neck became entrapped in the headboard cut-out.

Further, Gurfein said, everything from toys to children’s furniture to cribs and even clothing can contain toxic levels of lead. 

“If lead is ingested by a young child,” Gurfein explained, “it can cause a brain injury that can lead to significant learning disabilities and impede the progress of normal intellectual development.”

Gurfein advises that if a child is injured by a toy, parents should seek medical attention immediately. He also advises parents to notify the U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and report the toy they found to be dangerous.

“After the child has received proper medical attention,” Gurfein said, “parents should consult with a personal injury lawyer who has experience handling products liability cases.

“If the child’s injury is caused by a dangerous product,” he added, “it could result in an action against the manufacturer and anyone else who participated in putting the product into the ‘stream of commerce. What’s more, when a middleman gets involved with the product, like for example a retailer who explains a product’s use, they become liable to the injured parties as well.”

Gurfein (http://www. gurfeindouglas. com) cautions parents never to buy toys for very young children with parts small enough to fit through the cardboard tube on toilet paper role. He warns that these toys are not safe for children under 3, or for any child who still puts things in their mouths. “Even latex balloons can present a choking hazard for small children. Mylar balloons are safer,” he said.

“Children under 6 years of age do not always play with toys in a safe manner,” he explained. “Toys with sharp edges or pointed tips should be avoided. And, toys that run on batteries should be inspected to make sure that battery terminals don’t come loose and rub against each other. If the two terminals do come in contact, they can cause the battery, and the toy, to overheat and burn an unsuspecting child.”

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