Press release:

18^th June 2008, Headingly Cricket Ground, Leeds...

PiMS Workspace, a leading UK provider of tailored accommodation solutions, announced today that Managing Director, Martin Atkinson, will be addressing the issues surrounding the working environment at the next Association of Interior Specialists’ (AIS) National Members Meeting. Attendees to the event will learn how Atkinson’s fundamental tips for managing the office design, use of space and occupancy rates can positively affect their business.

For further information or an interview with Martin Atkinson, please contact pimspr@mccint.com

Press Release: ramsac’s Dan May appointed to Surrey Chambers of Commerce Board

ramsac, a leading IT solutions consultancy, today announced the appointment of its Operations Director, Dan May, to the Surrey Chambers of Commerce Board of Directors. Surrey Chambers of Commerce represents over 1000 businesses in Surrey, providing them with information, support, a range of promotional opportunities, a voice to government and specialised services such as International Trade.

For further information please contact ramsacpr@mccint.com

Press release: eema Warns UK To Speed Up e-Identity Programme Or Risk Falling Even Further Behind The Rest Of Europe

...Executive Director Questions the Focus on Anti-Terrorism In Achieving Citizen Endorsement...

As eema, the independent European e-Identity & security association, prepares to host its annual conference, its Executive Director Roger Dean has announced that the UK lags behind the rest of the continent in its efforts to facilitate free movement of goods, citizens, capital and services across the EU. Dean has also questioned the methods used by the UK government to ‘sell’ the concept of identity cards to its citizens.

In March the UK Home Secretary, Jacqui Smith MP, outlined plans to issue compulsory ID cards this year to foreign nationals working in the UK with further rollout to follow in 2009 and 2010.

“The UK government has been unsuccessful in spinning the national identity card as a tool in its fight against terrorism, rather than focusing on the practical benefits such schemes have proven to deliver in countries that have implemented cards,” comments Roger Dean. “Meanwhile, other countries such as Austria, Italy, Germany, Belgium and Estonia have raced ahead with their own programmes, leaving the UK dragging its heels behind the rest of the continent, despite this recent announcement.”

During the 2005 Manchester pan-European governmental congress a declaration was made to facilitate free movement of goods, citizens, capital and services across the EU to encourage the Internal Market by 2010. This European eID Management Framework was further endorsed at the 2007 Lisbon assembly.

“Many countries in the EU are focused on meeting this deadline,” continues Dean. “It is clear, however, that if the UK fails to match the pace of other nations it is in danger of compromising its long term commercial competitiveness, being pushed out on a limb as the rest of Europe becomes ‘joined up’.”

During the two day European e-Identity Conference eema will bring together industry professionals and policy-makers from EU Member States to facilitate, resolve and lobby for the commercial, technical, legal and regulatory barriers to e-ID interoperability. Dean offers this challenge, “Interoperability is the biggest barrier to e-ID. Many card infrastructures aren't compatible across borders, so come and find out if yours is one of them and how this is being resolved.”

The European e-Identity Conference takes place from 10^th – 11^th June in The Hague, The Netherlands. For registration, delegate fees and further details on the conference, please visit the conference website at www.eema.org/eema2008, contact +44 (0) 1732 367007 or email eema@revolution-events.com.

To register your interest in attending as a member of the press please tel: +44 (0) 1962 888100 or email: eemapr@mccint.com. Subsidy for flights and accommodation may be available.

News Release: The Anvil Group Advises Businesses To Review Travel Policies

...Security Specialist Urges Businesses To Have A Contingency Plan in Place For All Corporate Travellers...

The Anvil Group, a specialist in crisis avoidance services, today issues advice to global businesses in light of the earthquake that hit the city of Chengdu in the Sichuan Province of China two days ago. With business travel increasing to emerging markets and ‘high risk’ territories, businesses must be sure to asses the associated risks of travel as well as ensuring crisis management and business continuity plans are up to date to ensure the safety and security of their employees.

For more information, images and interviews, please contact anvilgrouppr@mccint.com

Press release: Capscan To Help Public Sector In Northern Ireland In Responding To Citizen’s Fears Of Lost Data

...Government Computing Northern Ireland; Stand 9; Thursday 22^nd May 2008; Belfast Waterfront...

Capscan, a leading supplier of international address management solutions and data integrity services, will demonstrate at Government Computing Northern Ireland (GCNI), how public sector organisations can use Matchcode Pointer to streamline resources, whilst improving the quality-of-service to citizens, by ensuring personal information is provided to the right person every time.

To book a briefing with Capscan at the show, please contact capscanpr@mccint.com

Press release: eema Confirms Programme Details For The European e-Identity Conference 2008

...eema’s 21^st Annual Conference, 10^th – 11^th June 2008, Museum Of Communications, The Hague, Netherlands...

eema, the Independent European e-Identity & Security Association, today confirmed the programme, partners and speakers for The European e-Identity Conference 2008 – eema’s 21^st Annual Conference (www.eema.org/eema2008).

Cross-border interoperability will form the primary focus for the conference, presenting delegates and industry experts with the opportunity to debate and discuss in-depth the four key issues of policy, legal, operations and technology.

Press may attend the conference as a guest of eema (subsidy available for travel and accommodation costs). To register your name please contact eemapr@mccint.com

Press release: Plasmanet Announces The Start Of Major Research Into The State Of Internal Communications In UK Contact Centres

Plasmanet, developers of advanced software based communication solutions, today announced that it is embarking on a major piece of national research into how contact centres address the challenges of internal communication.

Over the next two months a cross section of managers and directors from contact centres of all sizes, from both the public and private sector will be invited to provide insight into their approach to internal staff communications.

To view the survey, please visit:

www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=hAwuvuiX5jJ7BC2K5BT_2f1g_3d_3d

Press release: Global mining giant calls on Surrey agency for underground 'shoot'

Needing a safe pair of hands to film a recent H&S video, Anglo American, the London based global mining company, recently called upon Surrey agency Flipside to go underground at its Union platinum mine in South Africa.

The video documents the safety success of Anglo’s ‘Zero Harm’ campaign in an environment where risk is ever-present. The team at Union mine has worked hard to turn around attitudes to safety, and the video was made to show the world how seriously big mining corporations approach the challenges of protecting their people, and the commitment of the Anglo workforce to embracing and implementing a Zero Harm culture.

For further info and images, please contact flipsidepr@mccint.com

Press Release: Exosect Appoints David Sherwood As Formulations Manager

...Intelligent Pest Control Company Further Expands Research And Development Team...

Exosect, a leading provider of Intelligent Pest Management solutions, today announced the appointment of David Sherwood as its Formulations Manager within Exosect’s Research and Development Group. The Group is responsible for Exosect’s product development projects, including improving existing and developing new formulations in terms of product field life, active ingredient release rates and shelf and packaging stability.

For further information please contact exosectpr@mccint.com

Press release: Noetica Appoints Voiceware Comunicaciones To Capitalise On Growing Spanish Contact Centre Market

Noetica, the customer interaction management (CIM) software provider, today announced that it has signed Voiceware Comunicaciones as a reseller in Spain. The leading contact centre software integrator will sell, implement and support the Noetica SYNTHESYS software framework to its new and existing clients in outsourced, utility, healthcare, telecommunications and retail markets.

For further information and images please contact noeticapr@mccint.com