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Des Moines, IA (PRWEB) February 08, 2012

CDS Global, in conjunction with Des Moines-based social media consultancy Lava Row, is hosting a networking mixer and screening of Page One: Inside the New York Times on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012, at Fleur Cinema (4545 Fleur Drive in Des Moines).

Premiered at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival and released theatrically the summer of that year, the documentary provides a unique glimpse into the Times’ new media fight for survival during the print crisis and how it successfully adapted to the digital age.

Kristin Runyan, chief information officer and vice president of product management at CDS Global, says, “Page One truly hits home with CDS Global as we partner with clients across the media industry to maximize their use of digital technology and help them monetize their content in a new-media world.” She adds that co-hosting the screening with Lava Row provides an opportunity to bring together our extremely talented local media and technology professionals. “This is a testament to the expertise and far-reaching influence of technology-driven companies based right here in Des Moines,” she says.

Nathan Wright, founder of Lava Row, believes Page One can provide valuable insight to CDS Global and locally based tech companies alike. “I watched Page One a couple of months ago and immediately felt that anyone who works in journalism, new media or at the intersection of both worlds must see this film. Page One will inspire and remind you that journalism is alive and well in an ever-shifting landscape,” he says.

Networking will be held from 6-6:45 p.m. Runyan and Wright will deliver introductions at 6:45 p.m. and the film will run from 7-8:30 p.m.

Admission is free. You must obtain tickets in advance at PageOneDM.EventBrite.com. The first 50 tickets ordered will include two free drink tickets, a small popcorn and a box of candy.

About CDS Global

CDS Global is a leading provider of outsourced business solutions to multiple industries, delivering an array of innovative and flexible eCommerce, order management, fulfillment, payment processing and marketing services. By maximizing the value of data, CDS Global effectively manages its clients interactions with their customers and creates a positive impact on the bottom line of its clients.

CDS Global is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hearst Corporation, one of the nation’s largest diversified media companies. Corporate headquarters are located in Des Moines, Iowa, with offices across Iowa and in Arizona, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom. Learn more at http://www.cds-global.com.

About Lava Row

Lava Row is a social media consulting and education firm based in Des Moines, founded by Nathan T. Wright in 2007. Lava Row helps large brands and corporations use social media to improve their communications and uncover new business opportunities.

Learn more at http://www.lavarow.com.

For more information, visit the Facebook event page. The event’s Twitter hashtag is #pageonedm. Please contact CDS Global’s Xochi Adamé at xadame(at)cds-global(dot)com or 515.471.5794 with additional questions.

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San Jose, California (PRWEB) January 13, 2012

Follow us on LinkedIn The computer has come a long way since the mid 70s, from being a scientists toy to now becoming a critical productivity tool for businesses, and a full fledged infotainment device for public in general. Personal computers have enveloped every sphere of modern day activity with their sheer magnitude of multiple applications. However, the transitional phase in the computing industry was wrought with numerous technological innovations. PCs have transformed into a mainstream force, which has changed the way people conduct business. PCs, inclusive of notebook PCs, personal digital assistants, desktop PCs, tablet PCs, are now common tools of business and personal life.

Laptop and Notebook computers are the primary source of revenues for the world PC industry. Globally, notebook personal computers are increasingly outpacing desktop PCs in terms of features, computing power and price. Laptops consume up to 90 percent less energy in comparison to desktops PCs. With rising energy cost and the shrinking price difference between a desktop and laptop over the entire product lifecycle makes laptop a cost-effective solution than a desktop from a TCO (total cost of ownership) perspective. The growth of worldwide notebook computer shipments is being further fuelled by the increasing popularity of consumer models that are designed to cater to the need to be mobile and for personal customization.

Netbooks or mini notebooks are changing the way people think about the mobile broadband and Internet by enabling consumers to access photos, video, music, and much more, on-the-go. By combining the affordability of netbooks with cost-effective mobile broadband solutions, developers are bringing connectivity to the masses. As a result, netbook PCs will outpace sales of traditional notebook computers in volume terms. Gradually narrowing distinction between netbook PCs and notebook PCs, and cheaper price mean netbooks offer much greater variety and appeal to multiple demographics. Also, subsidies offered by telecommunication firms for signing mobile broadband contracts play a vital role in its uptake.

As consumers continue to embrace digital lifestyle, companies will create products that reflect the sophistication and mobility that is now a priority for enterprise and non-enterprise users alike. Portable computer systems will continue to shine in coming years as consumers continue to seek consumer electronic products they can use anywhere, anytime. An extreme example of this trend is introduction of Ultra-Mobile PCs (UMPC) that delivers comprehensive PC capability in ultra-light and small-form factors for on-the-move business users. Also, Mobile Internet Devices (MIDs) are expected to surface as a result of increased usage of Fixed Mobile Convergence (FMC). MIDs enable users to have data and high-quality voice capabilities for both professional and personal use resulting in rich Internet experience.

The personal computers industry is highly volatile and is characterized by strong competition, pricing pressures, changing customer preferences, rapid technological developments, competition from well-established high-tech and electronics companies and continuous disputes over intellectual property and antitrust. With a large number of competitors, the market is characterized by price pressures from competitors and price sensitiveness on part of the customers. Frequent product launches, changing industry standards, and high level of price competition in the PC market has resulted in short product life cycles and frequent reduction in selling prices. Manufacturers constantly face the risk of excessive inventories, due to the unpredictability of market conditions.

Asia-Pacific dominates the global market for personal computers and is forecast to grow at a healthy CAGR of 11.3% over the years 2010 through 2015. Driven by a strong performance in regional markets such as China, India and South Korea, Asia-Pacific is projected to be the fastest growing regional market for personal computers over the next few years. In the upcoming years, it is estimated that price reductions; growing usage of Internet across both non-professional as well as business communities worldwide; increased urbanization levels; literacy rate of adults; and population growth; will drive growth for PCs.

The research report titled Personal Computers (PCs): A Global Outlook announced by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., provides a collection of statistical anecdotes, market briefs, and concise summaries of research findings. The report offers a rudimentary overview of the industry, highlights latest trends and demand drivers, in addition to providing statistical insights. Regional markets briefly abstracted and covered include United States, Canada Japan, Europe (France, Germany, Russia, Spain, United Kingdom and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, India, Indonesia, South Korea, and Taiwan) Africa and Middle East (Kuwait, Saudi Arabia). The report offers a compilation of recent mergers, acquisitions, and strategic corporate developments. Also included is an indexed, easy-to-refer, fact-finder directory listing the addresses, and contact details of companies worldwide.

For more details about this comprehensive industry report, please visit

http://www.strategyr.com/Personal_Computers_PC_Industry_Market_Report.asp

About Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

Global Industry Analysts, Inc., (GIA) is a leading publisher of off-the-shelf market research. Founded in 1987, the company currently employs over 800 people worldwide. Annually, GIA publishes more than 1300 full-scale research reports and analyzes 40,000+ market and technology trends while monitoring more than 126,000 Companies worldwide. Serving over 9500 clients in 27 countries, GIA is recognized today, as one of the world’s largest and reputed market research firms.

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New York, NY and Oslo, Norway and London, UK (PRWEB) November 08, 2011

Ranked among the elite for its data integration, strong survey programming and user accessibility, Confirmit, the leading global software provider for Customer Feedback, Employee Feedback and Market Research, continues on an accelerated growth path in 2011, announcing its Third Quarter results.

This past quarter, Confirmit has seen continued solid double-digit revenue growth (a trend for the previous three quarters), solid cash flow and financial performance, verifying Confirmits AAA Dun & Bradstreet rating. Due to an increasing global focus on Voice of the Customer, Enterprise Feedback Management and Market Research, Confirmits client roster expanded across vertical segments with new customers including British Standards Institute, Center for Applied Research, Inc., Cross Marketing Inc., Hafslund ASA, Purple Strategies, SHI International, SurveyMy, and University of East London.

In addition to solid double digit-revenue, recent Confirmit highlights include:

????Confirmits acquisition of Vancouver-based mobile company, Techneos in September. The combination of Techneos, which has installations in more than 55 countries, and Confirmit, the platform that enabled the completion of over 170 million surveys last year, creates a best-in-class technology offering that keeps pace with demand as more companies leverage the mobile channel via browsers and apps;
????The opening of Confirmits German office in Cologne, joining an already successful EMEA team which includes Confirmits headquarters in Oslo, Norway and offices in the UK and Russia;
????Recognition as a Leader in the Forrester Research Inc. September 2011 report: The Forrester Wave: EFM Vendors, Market Insights Platform Providers, Q3 2011; the report notes how Confirmit excels with its feature-rich EFM solution. The report also recognizes Confirmit as a differentiator with its Strong survey programming capabilities and different levels of user accessibility that allow all employees within the organization, irrespective of experience level, to leverage the solution.;
????100% technology uptime of the Confirmit Horizons on-demand enterprise feedback and Market Research platform, Q1 through Q3 with no unscheduled downtime for web-based data collection over a 9-month period;
????Faster response times, reduced by almost half of the previous times, in ConfirmitAuthoring, Reportal and Data Collection. The time it takes for Confirmit to return a questionnaire page (on average across approximately 5 to 10 million questionnaire pages displayed every day) is now only 50 milliseconds;
????The launch of its Horizons Version 16 Feature Pack, a set of enhancements to its innovative multi-channel enterprise feedback and Market Research platform that enables businesses to embrace mobile research, drive higher response rates and deliver reports faster.

This past quarter Confirmit expanded globally to reach a wider customer base, established new partnerships and announced significant additions to the standard-setting Horizons platform, said Henning Hansen, President and CEO, Confirmit. Our investment in Techneos creates a powerful combination of best-in-class tools that further advances customers in the quest for actionable business insights. Additionally, we continue to invest in R&D and talent to deliver innovative, multi-channel solutions to the growing market worldwide.????

About Confirmit

Confirmit is the worlds leading SaaS vendor for multi-channel Voice of the Customer, Employee Feedback, and Market Research applications. The company has offices in Oslo (headquarters), Cologne, Guildford, London, Moscow, New York, San Francisco, Vancouver, and Yaroslavl. Confirmit’s software is also distributed through partner resellers in Barcelona, Kuwait City, Madrid, Milan, Pattaya, Sydney, and Tokyo.

Confirmit targets Global 5000 companies and Market Research agencies worldwide with a wide range of software products for feedback / data collection, panel management, data processing, analysis, and reporting. Customers include British Airways, Dow Chemical, Farmers Insurance, GlaxoSmithKline, Halifax Bank of Scotland, HSBC, Ipsos, Nielsen, The NPD Group, Safeco Insurance, Statoil, Symantec, Virgin Media, and Wells Fargo. Visit http://www.confirmit.com for more information.

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