LiquidNet Debuts a Free Website Template Download Project

themza-logoThemza.com offers a bouquet of ready-to-use web design skins for the Joomla, WordPress, Moodle and 4images scripts, which will assist webmasters to create personal blogs, e-learning portals or photo galleries, or to revitalize their existing ones.

Dania Beach, FL (eNewsWire) May 13, 2009 – LiquidNet (www.liquidnetlimited.com), the famous web hosting services provider, announces that it has recently launched Themza.com – a new online project aimed at offering a wide variety of free templates and web design themes for PHP script-based websites such as blogs, image galleries and content management systems. New skins are being continuously added to the list of the Joomla templates, WordPress, Moodle and 4images themes currently available for download in .zip format to all the users contemplating a new personal or business website and searching for an appropriate template to accommodate its contents, as well as to those simply looking for a fresh new theme to replace their current outdated one.

Users can get acquainted with the layout and the functionalities of each particular skin by examining the demo versions provided or by simply clicking on the respective thumbnail image for a larger view. All they have to do is download the preferred template to their personal computer and then upload it to a website of their own, provided that they have already obtained an up-to-date version of the script the template in question pertains to. Users are also given the opportunity to pick an appropriate package optimized to accommodate the various free themes should they still have not found an adequate hosting service for their open source script-based website or in case they are unable to handle the whole script installation process all by themselves.

Themza.com offers free, ready-made design templates for the two most popular stable Joomla versions – Joomla 1.0 and Joomla 1.5. Using this advanced open source content management system software, users can create personal web pages, non-profit and small business platforms, corporate portals, intranets, extranets, online shops, no matter whether their website is about IT technologies, mobile solutions, nature, music, sports, cars. Most of the templates are made available in more than one skin color and offer various banner, logo and sidebar layout configuration options, customizable header and footer areas, advanced drop-down menus, modules for posting Latest News, Polls, etc. Continue reading

ad: tech Paris: Graeme Foux on Best Practices in Brand Engagement

7 May 2009 – London – Graeme Foux, founder and CEO of Knexus, provided compelling insights on brand engagement on the web at ad:tech Paris 2009. Alongside Xavier Hesse, Global Sourcing Media Director of Cadbury, the discussion focused on some key trends and best practices in online brands representation.

‘Cadbury have done some great work in the social media space such as their Wispa campaign, so it was a pleasure to be invited to share the platform with them at Adtech and talk about best practices in brand engagement on the web.’’ said Graeme.

He focused on 5 key messages that successful brands should incorporate in the online environment:

- Successful brands understand the new mindset required on the web in terms of pull rather than push marketing, and how to marry this with the new tools
- Focus on building trust and engagement, not just reach and frequency;
- Don’t try to boil the ocean with reaching all your target audience on the net – aim for the influencers
- Beware of only creating buzz and making noise – conversations create much greater value
- People talk through brands not about brands

For more information about Graeme’s content, please email sherlyn.lee@knexusgroup.com.

ABOUT KNEXUS DIGITAL
Knexus Digital, the essential digital marketing resource, delivers latest insights and market intelligence to leading global brands. We combine exclusive digital marketing content from leading experts with innovative productivity tools to drive success.

In essence, Knexus Digital helps marketing teams acquire new skills and insights to adapt to a fast-changing marketplace. In the face of global competition and shrinking marketing budgets, we provide digital marketing solutions in quick, easy and cost-effective ways.

ABOUT GRAEME FOUX
Graeme Foux is founder & CEO at Knexus, a media tech company based in London.

Graeme has worked in digital marketing for the past 16 years, both in Europe and the U.S. He is a successful entrepreneur, having built and sold one of the pioneering internet consulting businesses of the 1990’s. He founded Knexus in 2002 to focus on B2B social media, and is responsible for leading growth in both its Knexus Digital and Knexus Tech divisions.

MEDIA INQUIRIES
Sherlyn Lee
Marketing Manager, Knexus Ltd
t. +44 (0) 845 838 5316
e. sherlyn.lee@knexusgroup.com
www.knexusgroup.com

Industrymart Launches Its Industrial Engineering and Scientific Blog

The Coveted site Industrymart which is dedicated to industrial products from engineering and scientific industry has launched its Blog Related to the Industrial Engineering & Scientific Products

Catering to the products related to the Engineering Industry and Scientific Market, this blog includes information on almost all the components under this periphery. Besides containing articles and product details related to global engineering and scientific market, here one can get comprehensive information
on the latest product launches as well as product reviews. This is an article directory that also expedites news from several industries along with the recent trends and technology that have been innovated or developed in the engineering markets.

Articles are categorized as per the different categories viz, communication and networking articles, write ups related to electrical and electronic industry etc. The easy to use interface aids the person in quickly accessing the article related to the desired industry, without getting confused. Besides, one can also avail the provision of subscribing to the RRS feed and provide relevant links.

Go through the Industrial blog of Industrymart to read informative yet interesting articles, latest top stories, industrial product reviews, latest innovation and development in engineering market and scientific industries all over the world. This interface also contains value added services like giving the browser a chance to submit their article for free! For that, one can send a request mail to info@industrymart.com

Optimus Appoints Senior Vice President For MENA Region

Manu Koshy, the new Senior Vice President – Channel & Marketing, will look to forge new business alliances with vendors and develop Optimus’ channel in the MENA region.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, April 10, 2009: Optimus Technology & Telecommunications, a leading valued added distributor of technology products and IT services in the region, announced the appointment of Manu Koshy as the company’s new Senior Vice President – Channel & Marketing. This appointment comes as part of the company’s enhanced customer and partnership focused strategy. In this position, Koshy will be directly responsible for forging alliances with leading global vendors, understanding new technologies, and developing Optimus’ channel network in the MENA region. Koshy will also head the Optimus team in business development activities that will lead to identifying and bringing in the best-in-class solutions and technology to meet and exceed customer expectations.
“Over the last year, Optimus has made great progress in delivering value to our customers, channel partners and vendor partners. As we continue to grow our business regionally, it is necessary to have the right talent in place to help us achieve our goals. Koshy’s proven track record in channel and vendor management will play a pivotal role in helping us drive business growth in the MENA region,” said Meera Kaul Sawhney, Managing Director at Optimus Technology & Telecommunications.
Having worked with large business houses and delivering cutting edge IT products and services to their clients, Koshy brings with him over sixteen years of international experience in channel and vendor management particularly in the Middle East region. He has also worked with leading Indian and APAC based IT Value added distributors and vendors. As the Senior Vice President of the company, Koshy’s immediate focus will be to translate his expertise into achieving the organizational vision of Optimus, through the strengthening of its product portfolios and channel strategy. He will also focus on strengthening end-customer and channel partner relationships.
Speaking about his appointment with Optimus, Koshy said that he was extremely impressed with the dedication of the team and the vision of the company leadership, and looked forward to being able to deliver strategically focused results within short turnaround periods. “I look forward to this opportunity and am confident that our customers can definitely expect various unique product offerings and continued high quality services in the near future too” he added.
Optimus offers its customers an ‘Integrated Solution Offering’ Model and a Vendor Extension Model (VEM) through total business process outsourcing. The key strengths of the company are in local terrain knowledge and end-customer & channel relationships. Their strengths also include proactive end customer engagement with focus on technology enablement, maximization of reach through channel development and management, end-to-end support offering, efficient and customized Supply Chain Management (SCM), and effective channel motivational programs.
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Editor’s note:
About Optimus Technology & Telecommunication
Optimus is a channel development and distribution company that helps leading technology and telecom vendors to develop and create business revenue streams in the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia Regions. Headquartered in the strategic business hub of Jebel Ali Freezone, Dubai, Optimus is able to provide its vendors and channel partners the most efficient presales, sales, marketing, channel acquisition, channel management, implementation services and support services bundled with its core operation of supply chain and inventory management of technology and telecommunication products.
Optimus, through its dedicated sales teams for the enterprise and SME businesses, provides design and sales assistance to all its partners and resellers across the EMEA region. Through its automated and centralized CRM, Optimus has created seamless processes for pipeline and opportunity mapping. Optimus believes in providing value added services to its reseller base by offering support for its resellers on pre-sales, solution design, sales, implementation and 24*7 after sales support services.
For further information, please visit http://www.i-optimus.com

Cruises-Direct launch generates huge uptake in cruise holiday bookings

The new website features 30 major cruise operators and is backed up by a customer service line operated by accredited cruise holiday consultants.

Cruises-Direct has seen a year-on-year growth of 94% in cruise holidays.

Cruise operators featured on www.cruises-direct.co.uk include Celebrity Cruises<, Oceania, P&O and Royal Caribbean.

There are plans to develop the website and online features for customers further by including the option to book cruise holidays online and add more booking options allowing holidaymakers more customisation to build tailor-made holidays.

Neil Smillie, head of Holidays-Direct, said: “Our vision for the new website is to offer holidaymakers the most comprehensive range of cruises at competitive prices.“

“Even though we have only recently launched, we are already working on a number of initiatives which will give our site increased competitive edge when it comes to booking cruise trips.”

Holidays-Direct says Cruises-direct.co.uk is major part of its focus for 2009, predicting the further growth of the sector.

In recent years the image of cruise holidays as the choice of retired people has changed. Increasingly, cruise holidays have become the choice of families and younger couples who enjoy the luxurious on-board facilities and opportunities to visit a number of countries during one holiday – all at a relatively low price.

Itineraries for 2010 cruises have already been published on www.cruises-direct.co.uk for the Queen Elizabeth and Princess Cruises, amongst others.

The most popular destinations for cruise holidays are the Caribbean, the Mediterranean and the Norwegian Fjords.

About Holidays-Direct

Online travel agency www.holidays-direct.co.uk is part of the Midlands Co-operative Society Group and is a member of ABTA. They specialise in providing affordable flights and accommodation in the top holiday destinations around the world.

Midlands Co-op Travel, incorporating Ilkeston Co-op Travel, is the No 1 independent travel agent in the Midlands.

For media enquiries, please contact –

Jenny Simpson
Online News & PR Manager
WebCertain Europe Ltd
Northminster Business Park
York
YO26 6QW
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1904 780030

MindTree Announces Major Organizational Restructure

Company CEO, IT Services, Anjan Lahiri, visits Middle East to boost growth and expansion of the company in the region
Dubai, UAE, April 14, 2009 – MindTree Ltd., a global IT Solutions Company, announced a major organization-wide restructure as part of its growth plans and objective of becoming a $1 billion organization. The restructuring includes entering new market segments, setting up new business units, and new roles for senior management. Following this announcement, Anjan Lahiri, CEO of IT Services at MindTree, is visiting Dubai from April 14-17, 2009 to meet current and potential customers and partners and to boost the growth and expansion of the company in the Middle East region.
“The Middle East has become a very important region for MindTree over the last few years. We have seen a significant increase in the demand for our proven and reliable solutions since we opened our local office in DAFZA last year. We have signed a number of clients in major financial centers in the region. A strong team of industry experts who understand the local market has been a key factor in winning new business and developing strong relationships in the region,” said Anjan Lahiri, CEO of IT Services at MindTree. Continue reading

Canada Web Hosting Firm Launches development office in India

Kelowna B.C: Atomic55 Internet Technologies Inc. (http://www.atomic55.net) launches its web development services in India, Bangalore.

Web development and web design are two services that sound the same, but in actuality encompass two very different meanings. Web Development is the thought process that goes into the web site before aesthetics are even mentioned. Development literally means something that causes a situation to change or progress.

In the case of web services, that situation is your business, and Atomic 55 aims to make your business progress, by developing an intelligent web site. They develop websites based on the customer feedback and their business needs.

The firm launches its development office in India, Bangalore. It contains network of programmers & database analysts and they built customized e-commerce, marketing & content managed websites best in the web design industry.

About Atomic 55 Internet Technologies

Atomic55 Internet Technologies Inc. is a Kelowna web design firm owned and operated locally since 2001. For more information call toll free at 1.877.762.9453.

Contact Details:

Web Site: http://www.atomic55.net
Email: rgrundy@atomic55.net
Local Tel: 1.250.763.9453
Fax: 1.250.763.9480
Toll Free: 1.877.762.9453

Address:

1630 Pandosy St.
Kelowna B.C
Canada

Knexus Digital, the digital marketing resource to connect, learn and grow, has launched a Social Media Strategy programme to help busy marketers stay ahead with social media.

The 2009 programme includes a series of topics examining cutting-edge developments in social media, delivered by Knexus Social Media Strategy expert Linda Zimmer (from Marcom Interactive).

The content is available live online, can be viewed via video on demand or downloaded as a podcast.

Knexus Digital Product Manager Ashmi Ahluwalia commented ‘social media is changing all the time and our programme helps marketers say in-touch. We’re really pleased to have Linda’s expert insights from California, which is the heartbeat of social media innovation.’

The programme includes the following topics: Continue reading

Instant Cash Paying Sites Added By Easy Extra Money Online

EEMO announced today the addition of marketing firm survey sites that reward its survey-takers for registering as interested panelists. Marketing firms usually compensate survey-takers for opinion and preference after having completed a survey. Other companies compensate individuals for trying out products and services offered by Fortune 500 companies and providing their feedback.

However, there is a new breed of marketing firms out there on the internet. In order to attract survey-takers, these firms are offering money upfront just to register with them. Newer companies almost don’t have any other option but to offer compensation up front to attract survey-takers.

“It is such a hot market both for research firms and the individual entrepreneur. In order to attract the serious folks, companies are having to shell out cash up front. It is a risk they are taking as part of doing business” said EEMO’s founder in a recent press release. Continue reading

Visitoons announces launch of virtual world platform and consumer virtual chat

VisitoonsChat.com, a virtual chat portal and hosted chat system solution for webmasters and businesses hosting chat communities is launching on October 15th.

Visitoons, S.A., an Argentine startup developing a 2.5D Virtual Worlds platform announced the launch of VisitoonsChat.com, a virtual chat portal, scheduled for October 15th. Visitoons is also opening up its Virtual Worlds platform to third-party developers and Virtual Worlds content creation and branding agencies.

Visitoons Chat is an animated chat portal that has been open to the Spanish-speaking market since July 2008 and is now opening its service to the world wide community. Visitoons Chat users can meet people in virtual chat environments, using their on-screen animated avatars to interact with the rest. They can also use a wide set of social features like maintaining a personal profile, contacts lists, photo albums and more.

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