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Infosecurity Europe says mobile workforce shift will cause security headache for many companies A report just published that highlights the rising numbers of workers are moving to a truly mobile working environment confirms what many in the IT security industry have suspected for some time. Vocollect Voice gets SAP certification for Warehouse Manager applications Vocollect, Inc. has announced that its VoiceDirect ERP 1.0 voice solution has been certified by SAP AG for integration with the SAP Warehouse Manager (SAP WM) and Extended Warehouse Manager (SAP EWM) applications. World economic forum global risks report warns of long shadow of the financial crisis The World Economic Forum have released Global Risks 2010, its annual report on the most significant and underlying global risks facing the global economy this year and beyond. Excise Movement and Control System EMCS: When and how? Two Technologies ultra-rugged handheld computer Hydrus Luna features Optional RFID Two Technologies, Inc. has introduced the Hydrus Luna RFID, an ultra-rugged and powerful hand held computer designed for long-term daily operation in the harshest working conditions. Infor to spark lean manufacturing gains at C/G Electrodes Infor ERP SyteLine along with its Advanced Planning and Scheduling module, will help the company optimise inventory, improve team member efficiency, and bolster customer service. Mobexx powers up mobile engineer management A vehicle tracking and job management system for utilities companies has been introduced to the UK by Mobexx. New Algiz 7 rugged tablet from Handheld offers ‘ultra-mobile’ ruggedness The Algiz 7 is an ultra rugged mobile 7-inch widescreen tablet that runs Microsoft Windows 7 Professional operating system and features an Intel Atom 1.6 GHz processor with 64 GB Solid State hard drive and 2 GB of DDR2 RAM. SAP CEO Léo Apotheker’s Contract Will Not Be Extended Based on Mutual Agreement SAP AG announced today that the SAP Supervisory Board has reached a mutual agreement with CEO Léo Apotheker not to extend his contract as a member of the SAP Executive Board. Invensys Operations Management and Preactor Combine to Supply APS, MES and EMI Solutions to Scandinavia Manufacturers Invensys Operations Management have announced that Wonderware Scandinavia has been appointed a network partner by Preactor International, the world’s leading specialist planning and scheduling software company. X2 Computing launches new widescreen tablet PC X2 Computing has announced the immediate availability of the X2390, a new widescreen tablet PC that integrates a high visibility touch display and high performance processing power. JDA Software Completes Acquisition of i2 Technologies strengthening market position with more than 6,000 global customers offering unparalleled supply chain optimization solutions spanning from materials to the consumer. Datalogic Mobile and I&R Partners lock out waste at Yale Commercial Locks and Hardware Yale implemented a Statistical Process Control solution from I&R Partners that features the Datalogic Falcon rugged mobile computer. The Celtic Manor Resort, hosts of the 2010 Ryder Cup, chooses In2grate Business Solutions The specialist ERP solutions provider, In2grate Business Solutions, is providing a procurement and inventory management solution for The Celtic Manor Resort in readiness for the 2010 Ryder Cup. Water Board Improves Productivity with Motion F5’s The Water Board needed a highly portable computing device that could withstand the harsh conditions associated with a mobile workforce that often encountered wet or dusty conditions. Getac announces industry’s best 5-year warranty for all Getac fully rugged notebook computers Getac Offers 2-year warranty extension ‘At No Extra Cost’ to Help IT Departments Manage Assets and Control Expenses. Essar Steel Transforms its Supply Chain Using i2 Planning Solutions i2 Technologies, Inc. have announced that Essar Steel, one of the largest global steel producers, has implemented i2 planning solutions. HighJump Software Appoints Vice President of Corporate Development to Lead Worldwide Acquisition Efforts Robert Martin will execute HighJump’s merger and acquisition strategy to extend the HighJump product portfolio and meet broader customer and market technology requirements

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