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IBM is one of the world's largest technology companies, with businesses spanning the globe and nearly the entire high tech industry.
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IE Business School trains about 280 full-time MBA students each year at its campus in Madrid. Ninety percent of students come from outside Spain (about 40% from Latin America, 35% from Europe, and 8% from the U.S) and represent numerous countries (57 in 2008). The school’s extensive course offerings in entrepreneurship as well as its Entrepreneurship Center, which hosts seminars and training programs, have made IE a magnet for applicants aspiring to become their own bosses.
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Located in a thriving European business hub, University of Navarra’s IESE Business School gives students a unique and global learning experience. Drawing attendees from 50+ countries, the school’s full-time program offers a variety of electives and uses a case-method-based curriculum to mirror real life business situations. Students have access to a vast alumni network, and recruiters look favorably upon the school, too. About 98% of students have job offers within three months of graduation.
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IKEA is a privately-held, international home products retailer that sells flat pack furniture, accessories, bathrooms, and kitchens at retail stores around the world. The company, which pioneered flat-pack design furniture at affordable prices, is now the world's largest furniture manufacturer. The company distributes its products through its retail outlets. IKEA has shown leadership in adopting more environmentally friendly measures in its manufacturing processes.
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With each incoming class limited to 90 attendees, IMD’s full-time MBA offers an intimate learning experience with a forward-thinking curriculum. In addition to taking classes on global businesses, students benefit from the school’s approach: “real world, real learning.” This means case study discussions, leadership exercises, hands-on projects, and intensive personal coaching. Students needing a refresher beware -- the Swiss program is just 11 months, meaning it’s fast and intense.
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A look at the controversial issue of immigration in the U.S. and beyond, and how it affects business.
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This topic covers everything related to importing and exporting goods to and from the United States. Included in the discussion are rules, regulations, and best practices of those that are in this business, as well as advice for anyone who wants to get in.
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In-game advertising (IGA) refers to the use of computer and video games as a medium in which to deliver advertising. The fairly new medium, also referred to as advergaming, allows advertisers to reach a more diverse audience by embedding their ads in video games, which include the branding of objects, prices, and billboards. In-game advertising is a thriving industry that continues to grow and evolve.
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Incentive trips can take place abroad or closer to home if company results don't justify foreign travel. Incentive travel, a particularly effective approach to inspiring sales and executive teams, pays for itself. Sales incentive trips take place AFTER successful results have been produced and they are financed by revenue that has already been generated. The AIG effect resulted in some companies cutting their incentive travel programmes. During a recession, it is more important than ever for companies that are doing well to bring back incentive travel. They'll be inspiring their top performers to keep producing results despite the obstacles. Companies will also be helping the economy. This topic explores strategies for improving the effectiveness of incentive travel programmes and highlights some destinations and activities for companies to consider.
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There is growing evidence that the United States is at historic levels of income inequality, as measured in the relative differences between the lowest and the highest income earners. This has important implication for union laws, the minimum wage, CEO pay, tax policy, and Obama's promise to strengthen the middle class with good jobs. With the financial crisis, questions associated with taxing the "very rich" because of the hardships suffered by everyone else will become even more significant.
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Income investing, one of the most straightforward investing strategies, aims to pick companies that provide a steady stream of income. This topic is dedicated to discussing various methods of income investing, including the various income generating activities related to investments.
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An income tax is a tax levied on the financial income of people, corporations, or other legal entities. Each year the government makes many changes to the income tax code, leading to confusion. This topic will cover news on income tax, including how changes to the income tax regulations and tables will change the taxes paid by individuals and businesses.
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Independent films are now a sought after alternative class investment, though it is often difficult to find good unbiased information on the topic. Independent films in certain genre and budget size can often prove to be excellent investments when properly managed within tried and true structures. This topic will cover the latest on independent film investments, including information vital to those interested in investing in films and becoming "executive producers.”
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Becoming globally competitive players, Indian businesses are expanding both at home and abroad. At the same time, multinationals are putting more money into India as they gear up to meet the demands of the growing Indian market. Can the world's largest democracy become an economic superpower? That's the hope of many Indians as the country's economy is on a fast track.
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Healthcare in India is the responsibility of constituent states and territories of India. Yet India’s spending on public health remains relatively low compared to other developing countries in Asia. As the population continues to grow, the public system becomes overcrowded and inefficient. The private operators, however, are finding business is booming. The topic covers the healthcare industry in India and related stories which have a global news component.
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India remains strong a destination for outsourcing. But it's gaining momentum as a center for innovation, thanks to its prestigious engineering schools. Indian companies, such as Tata and Reliance, are also developing inventive products and business models. We take a look at innovative Indian corporations and individuals and the challenges they face.
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Indian media has a distinction! While the across globe, print media is eroding and losing market share, in India, print appears to be growing. Unlike in developed countries, the Indian people still pay for the newspaper and read it thoroughly. Additionally, electronic media is increasing its foothold throughout India. News in the country is printed and broadcast in more than 20 regional languages, posing some challenges. With its population at more than a billion, India has a media industry that ranks among the largest, though it has little foreign investment. This topic covers the latest news and information on the media in India.
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As outsourcing jobs overseas becomes the norm, India is hoping to say ahead of the pack. Check here for the latest news and trends on outsourcing jobs to India.
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In the early 1960s the Indian government started the process that would enable its pharmaceutical industry to flourish. The Patents Act of 1970 removed composition patents from food and drugs and shortened the process patents to a period of five to seven years. Though the lack of patent protection scared away some multinational companies, Indian-owned companies have started to take their place. India Pharmaceuticals covers the continued growth and regulation of the industry, as well details on new R&D; efforts.
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India will be a dominant economic force and have the youngest population in the world by 2030, yet the country still has 70% of the population in rural area. Providing quality living for these people can not be done by using traditional real estate development model given the land and environment issues. This topic discusses the latest developments in Indian real estate.
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The retail industry in India continue to boom, as more shopping centers and malls are entering the mix. But what is the scope of the retailing sector in rural India? This topic covers the entire Indian retail industry – from major chains in big shopping centers to smaller operations in the rural areas.
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India comes forth as one of the last major markets for telecoms growth. Efforts have been made from both governmental and non-governmental platforms to enhance India’s telecommunication infrastructure. India Telecom covers the entire telecom spectrum, spanning fixed, wireless, broadband, IPTV, mobile content, and more.
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India is the emerging leader in Internet users. In fact, India currently has the third -largest number of internet users in Asia, and that number continues to rise. This topic covers India’s Internet market as its users get more and more access to the online world.
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The aviation industry across the globe continues to evolve. The same is true for the Indian Aviation Industry. This topic discusses all of the issues related to the Indian aviation industry -- civil or military.
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Banking in India is the responsibility of the Reserve Bank of India. Currently India has 88 scheduled commercial banks -- 27 of which are public sector banks (with government stake), 29 are private banks and 31 foreign banks. This topic covers the latest news and information on the Indian banking industry.
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The Indian economy is the 12th-largest in the world with a GDP of $1.2 trillion in 2007. It is the world’s second-fastest growing major economy, though growth is expected to slow down due to the global economic crisis. India’s diverse economy consists of various activities, including manufacturing, agriculture, and services. This topic covers the latest news and information on the Indian economy.
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The Indian energy consumption has been increasing at one of the fastest rates in the world due to population growth and economic development. Most of India’s energy comes from coal, oil, and natural gas. As the country continues to grow, so does the Indian energy industry, which is looking for alternative options, such as nuclear power. This topic covers the latest on the Indian energy industry.
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The Indian film industry, or Cinema of India, constitutes more than just Bollywood. It includes films produced across the country, including the cinematic culture of Mumbai as well as the traditions of Begal, Assam, Orissa, Tamil Nadu, Karntaka, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh. Indian Cinema contributes more than 70% in Asia-Pacific film market, with total share of approximate US$11 billion every year. This topic covers the latest news and information on the growing Indian film industry.
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The penetration of insurance in India as a percentage of GDP is still minuscule, when compared to other countries. But the Indian insurance sector has gone through a number of phases and changes, especially since the government opened up the sector to private companies in 1999. Indian Insurance tracks the news on the regulatory framework of insurance in India, insurance issues, state of insurance companies, individual and business insurance needs, and more.
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The Indian mutual funds industry experienced unprecedented growth from 2005 to 2007, with year-on-year growth of 32%, 62%, and 68%, respectively. However the economic uncertainty of 2008 has taken its toll on this once-growing market. This topic covers the latest news and information on what’s next for Indian mutual funds.
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Indian Railways (IR) is the state-owned rail company of India, which operates most of the countries rail transportation. It has the largest rail network in Asia and is the second-largest rail under a single manager. In addition Indian Railways is among one of the world’s largest commercial or utility employers, with more than 1.6 million employees. This topic covers the latest news and information on this growing business.
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Founded in December 1999, The Indian School of Business evolved from the need for a world-class business school in Asia. A top business school, ISB is committed to its role in creating such leaders through its innovative programs, outstanding faculty, and thought leadership. Indian School of Business has formed academic alliances with The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, The Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, and London Business School.
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As India becomes greater forces in the global economy, many are wondering if their scientists can and will keep up. Indian scientists and policymakers are keen to close the science gap with the West.
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The U.S. is not the only place where innovative new startups are formed. There are many new India-based startups hitting the scene. Indian Startups covers the news and buzz on the startup ecosystem in India, including news on venture capital and capital investors, as well as merger and acquisition deals.
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Indian stock market covers all news, views, analysis, and blogs on the market in Indiay. Indian stock market includes information on the Bombay Stock Exchange and BSE Sensex. This topic also discusses how the markets around the world are affecting Indian stocks.
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Indonesia with a population of 230 million people has the potential to become one of the countries with the highest internet penetration in the world. However, being an extensive archipelago spanning 16,000 islands poses an interesting challenge for connectivity. This topic covers the Indonesian Internet landscape and provides a better understanding of Internet economy in Indonesia.
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Indonesia is one of the largest economies in Asia with an estimated GDP of $408 billion in 2007. The current global financial crisis has caused many investors to pull out emerging-market assets, despite the countries strong economic performance. The country recently announced that it will return to capital markets in 2009. Indonesia capital markets will cover news on and from the country and provide a more insightful understanding of topical issues in this market.
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The mobile Internet is growing extremely fast in Indonesia, partly due to the limitations of legacy networks. However, mobile Internet access in Indonesia is expanding exponentially mainly due to the high level of mobile phone penetration amongst the 240 million people in its population. This topic covers the latest news and information on the Indonesian mobile Internet expansion.
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Industrial agriculture refers to a type of farming livestock, poultry, fish, and crops that yields maximum results. To some industrial agriculture is one of the America's great successes, yet to others it's the country's biggest failure.
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In tough economic times, industrial design plays a very pivotal role in helping to revitalize a company’s bottom line. With the government and the industry accepting that we are in a recession, this is perhaps the best time for companies to look inward, develop new products, and redefine business strategies purely through product innovation and industrial design. This topic covers the latest news on industrial design innovation.
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Industrial robots are used in various industries, including automotive, plastics, metal fabrication, foundry, electronics, pharmaceutical, and food and beverage industries. This topic covers the news and updates related to industrial robots – the robot software, peripheral equipment, modular manufacturing cells, and service for tasks such as welding, handling, assembly, painting and finishing, picking, packing, palletizing and machine tending.
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Inflation -- a rise in the overall price level -- is one of the great bugaboos of modern economies. When prices rise too fast, that can hurt both consumers and businesses. Is excess inflation a problem today? And does the Federal Reserve need to act more aggressively against inflation by raising interest rates?
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Information architecture (IA) is the art of expressing a model or concept of information used in activities that require explicit details of complex systems. This topic covers IA as it relates to user interface design. Many large and small scale companies require information architecture for Web application, graphical user interface, and even a simple Web site.
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Information governance (also IT governance) deals primarily with the connection between business focus and IT management of an organization. With information as the lifeblood of many businesses, information governance highlights the importance of IT-related matters in corporations. Email archiving, records management and eDiscovery are all topics that should be covered here.
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Information Overload describes an excess of information that results in the loss of ability to make decisions, process information, and prioritize tasks. Information overload impacts companies of all shapes and sizes and has become a major problem, costing large organizations billions of dollars in lower productivity and hampered innovation. Few managers are aware of the extent of the problem.
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This topic opens the discussion on businesses involved in providing information security products and services, including talk of their profitability and viability as continuing entities or as takeover targets.
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According to the Information Technology Association of America (ITAA), information technology is "the study, design, development, implementation, support or management of computer-based information systems, particularly software applications and computer hardware." This topic discusses the latest trends in this expanding industry.
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Information technology expenses will discuss how to rationally cut IT operating and capital expenses during uncertain times, without hurting the company's ability to compete and thrive when growth returns.
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Infosys Technologies Limited (NASDAQ: INFY) is a multinational IT services company headquartered in Bangalore, India. It is one of India's largest IT companies, with 104,850 professionals in more than 50 offices and development centers in India, China, Australia, the Czech Republic, Poland, the UK, Canada, and Japan. Infosys pioneered the Global Delivery Model (GDM), which emerged as a disruptive force in the industry leading to the rise of offshore outsourcing.
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America’s basic infrastructure is outdate and, in some cases, failing. In order to remain competitive, we must invest in our roads, ports, bridges, transit, water systems, and broadband infrastructure. This topic covers the latest news on infrastructure financing, including use of the funds set aside in the recently signed U.S. stimulus package.
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With the new federal infrastructure spending, there is much talk about creating new infrastructure jobs. These are jobs focused on a nation's infrastructure -- energy grids, transportation, water, manufacturing, the environment, etc. This topic covers the latest news on infrastructure jobs and how they are opening new employment opportunities.
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ING Group is global financial services company providing banking, investments, life insurance, and retirement services. The company touts serving more than 85 million customers worldwide. ING has since business lines – Insurance Europe; Insurance Americas; Insurance Asia/Pacific; Wholesale Banking; Retail Banking; and ING Direct.
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Ingram Micro, Inc. is the world’s largest wholesale distributor of computer products. It sells thousands of products to some 170,000 resellers around the globe – most notably CompUSA, Wal-Mart.com, Staples, and Office Depot. Ingram Micro also offers a range of services to its resellers and suppliers, including contract manufacturing and warehousing, customer care, financing, logistics, and outsourcing management.
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The initial public offering (IPO) is the first sale of a stock by a private company to the public. IPOs are generally used by smaller companies raising capital to expand, but can be done by large private companies who want to be publicly traded.
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Economists agree that innovation (also called technological change) is the main driving force behind growth and rising incomes. Innovation economics is the study of the causes of innovation; collection of new data about innovation; and identifying policies which can help boost innovation and generate jobs.
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Yes, "innovation" is a buzzword. Yet governments and corporations alike are working on legitimate ways of measuring the success of innovative ideas, products, services, processes, customer experiences, and business models. Here, we look at the latest experiments and policies regarding innovation metrics.
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INSEAD calls itself “the business school for the world.” With campuses in France and Singapore, and more than 70 different nationalities in the classroom, students get a truly global experience. INSEAD offers the full package of an MBA degree in only 10 months, making it one of the most accelerated programs in the world. In addition, most students, around three out of four, receive job offers by graduation, and the average starting salary exceeds $100,000.
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Insider trading refers to individuals using non-public information about the company to then trade a company’s stock or other securities. This trading is often done by corporate officers, director, and significant shareholders. Though the term is most often used to refer to the illegal act, insider trading at its core is legal. This topic covers that latest news and information on insider trading.
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The insurance industry consists mainly of insurance carriers (or insurers) and insurance agencies and brokerages. This topic covers the latest news on the insurance industry, including the new Model Audit Rule (or Annual Financial Reporting Model Regulation) that requires privately held insurance companies to report on their internal controls over financial reporting similar to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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Insurance technology covers technology solutions that aim to help insurers automate business processes, better serve their customers, and optimize business performance. This topic tracks the latest news and information on insurance technology.
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Founded in 1919, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) is a non-profit, private international group that works to promote and support global trade and globalization. ICC serves as an advocate for some for the world businesses in the global economy and in the interests of economic growth, job creation, and prosperity. Delegates of the ICC are business executives, not government officials. This topic covers the latest information on the Paris-based International Chamber of Commerce, including news on anti-protectionist efforts and more.
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International Financial Reporting Standards, which are issued by the International Accounting Standards Board, provide the framework for financial reporting in many countries. In the United States, the SEC is considering allowing U.S. issuers to prepare financial statements in accordance with IFRS. Will the adoption of principles-based IFRS enhance the transparency of financial information? Will the benefits to investors exceed the transition costs for companies?
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Integrated enterprise-wide solutions are a must for the growth of small and medium businesses. Every business owner during the bootstrap looks for non-integrated solutions to keep the costs low and operate at very low budget, but then wonders when should they change gears to switch to integrated solution? Integrated business solutions is a place to track the trends.
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According to the American Marketing Association, integrated marketing communications is “a planning process designed to assure that all brand contacts received by a customer or prospect for a product, service, or organization are relevant to that person and consistent over time.” This topic will cover integrated marketing, including the best practices and tools of tradition and Web 2.0 to design and implement great and highly effective communication and branding strategies.
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Intel Corporation engages in making, marketing, and selling integrated circuits for computing and communications industries worldwide.The company offers microprocessor products and provides chipset products that send data between the microprocessor and input, display, and storage devices.
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Intel and AMD account for most of the computing power in PCs and servers around the world. These two microprocessor companies are locked in a battle to dominate graphics chips and are looking to expand into electronics and health care gadgets. Can either succeed?
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Intellectual property refers to any creations of the mind -- musical, literary, and artistic works; inventions; and symbols, names, images, and designs used in commerce, including copyrights, trademarks, patents, and related rights. This topic discusses how inventors, engineers, designers, and corporations are protecting their intellectual property.
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Interaction design (IxD) defines the structure and behavior of interactive products and services. Interaction designers create compelling relationships between people and the interactive systems they use (from computers to mobile devices to appliances). Interaction design lays the groundwork for intangible experiences. Following the fundamental tenets of user-centered design, interaction design is grounded in an understanding of real users -- their goals, tasks, experiences, needs, and wants.
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Interactive Data Corp. (IDC) delivers a comprehensive set of products and services designed to meet the needs of the front, middle and back offices at some of the largest and most well-known institutions around the world. These clients trust IDC to help support their investment activities and operational workflow through a broad range of offerings such as millions of independent evaluations of fixed income securities, a wide range of global reference data and listed markets pricing, sub-one millisecond data for algorithmic and electronic trading applications, sophisticated analytical tools for investment managers, customized web-based financial information systems, and desktop solutions. In addition, Interactive Data's workstations service more than 57,000 direct subscription terminals.
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Technology continues to create new ways to market to and create bonds with consumers. Interactive marketing covers the Internet, mobile, event, and other technologies that are creating unique consumer experiences, providing functionality, offering new advertising models, and forming stronger bonds between brands and consumers.
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IntercontinentalExchange, Inc., through its subsidiaries, owns and operates an Internet-based global electronic marketplace for trading in futures and over-the-counter (OTC) commodities, and derivative financial products in the U.S. and abroad. It is a leading online marketplace for global commodity trading, primarily of electricity, natural gas, crude oil, refined petroleum products, precious metals, and weather and emission credits. IntercontinentalExchange is headquartered in Atlanta.
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Well before the current economic crisis, greater numbers of C-level executives -- especially CFOs -- were working on a contract, interim basis. Sometimes these interim CEOs, CFOs, COOs (and other titles) are perceived as problem-solvers, sometimes as "hired guns." Real interims are practitioners who can add objectivity, detachment, and depth to the management team. This topic covers the latest information on interim executives.
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Interior design refers to the craft of transforming the insides of homes and buildings through detailed and thought out designs. It includes walls, windows, doors, finished, textures, light, furnishing and furniture. This topic covers the latest news and information on the interior design profession.
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Intermodal freight transport refers to the movement of freight containers or vehicles using multiple modes of transportation without any handling of the freight when changing modes. The hyper connectivity of the global supply chain, increased fuel costs, security concerns, and changing policy issues have increased scrutiny on global transportation infrastructure. Can better management of existing infrastructure and broader considerations on future investments improve this industry?
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International accounting deals with international standards of reporting, especially with International Accounting Standards, International Financial Reporting Standards, and US-GAAP. This topic covers the latest news on international accounting, including best practices in adjusting local GAAP to international standards.
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Given the changing and challenging global economic environment, international business education aims to look at what the business schools doing to better prepare graduates for careers in international business. What innovative new programs are being introduced to replace the out-of-date b-school programs from the past decade?
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International development projects are typically run by non-governmental organizations, governments and international organizations, such as the United Nations and the World Bank, or governmental aid agency like USAID. These projects are aimed at alleviating poverty and its associated problems, targeted to health, education, food and water, and the environment. This topic covers that latest on international development.
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International finance is a branch of economics that studies the balance of payments issues, exchange rates, foreign direct investment, capital flows, trade deficits, and surpluses, and how they affect international trade and the global economy. This topic covers the latest news and information on international finance.
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is an international organization that oversees the global financial system by following the macroeconomic policies of its member countries – especially those with an impact on exchange rates and the balance of payments. The IMF was conceived in July 1944, when 45 countries agreed on a framework for international cooperation that would be established after the Second World War. It was believed that the plan was needed to avoid a repeat of the policies that caused the Great Depression. Today, the International Monetary Fund consists of 186 member countries and works foster global monetary cooperation, secure financial stability, facilitate international trade, promote high employment and sustainable economic growth, and reduce poverty around the world.
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In most countries, international trade represents a significant share of their gross domestic products. Industrialization, technology, globalization and outsourcing are all having an effect on the international trade system. This topic will focus on articles and discussions concerning the economics, currencies, politics, and value-ethic questions concerning global commerce.
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Internet business is a fast growing business segment that requires the investment of only few dollars to begin. This topic covers the winners and losers in the Internet business, including advice on how to start an Internet business and get profitable.
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Internet marketing, also referred to as online marketing, Internet advertising, or eMarketing, is the marketing of products or services over the Internet. When applied to the subset of Web site-based advertisement placements, Internet marketing is commonly referred to as Web advertising (also Webvertising) and Web marketing.
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Counterfeiting has been called the crime of the 21st Century. As much as 600 Billion dollars worth of counterfeit products are sold around the world every year -- 20% of is sold over the Internet. There are serious health and safety issues due to substandard products and the counterfeiting of food and pharmaceutical products. The fight against Internet piracy requires the help of real experts in the areas of investigation and intellectual property protection. Internet piracy discusses the latest counterfeit products being sold on the Web, as well as ways for businesses to protect themselves. This topic covers the latest news and information on Internet piracy.
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Internet radio refers to audio broadcasts that are streamed across the Web. With the inception of sites like Pandora, will local radio stations, who simply stream their content online, have to step up and develop an online presence? This topic will explore the business of Internet Radio, including local stations, Pandora, Rhapsody, and other streaming radio.
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Internet regulation is a controversial topic, especially in the U.S. where many people think it goes against the First Amendment. This topics looks at Internet regulations in the U.S. and abroad.
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Pro-tax politicians are looking for way to start taxing all purchases made over the Internet. The idea of an Internet sales tax has many self-employed and small business owners concerned that their businesses will be ruined. This topic covers the latest news and information on the Internet sales tax debate.
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The Internet has enriched the lives of over a billion people around the world by educating, informing, and connecting users in unprecedented ways. Unfortunately, this extreme connectedness brings new Internet security risks that are difficult even for savvy users to comprehend. Banker Trojans, DNS changers, keyloggers, and other forms of crimeware are becoming the law enforcement and consumer protection story of the Internet Age. Internet security covers the latest news on keeping safe online.
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Internet television (Internet TV or iTV) is television service distributed over the Internet. Internet TV allows viewers to choose the show or channel they want to watch from a library of shows or from a channel directory. Internet TV is not the same as IPTV, as IPTV is typically offered on discrete service provider networks, guaranteeing service quality, and often require a specific IPTV set-top box. This topic covers the latest news on Internet TV growing popularity.
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Inventory is one of the single largest investments made by most businesses. Given today’s global financial crisis, the inventory management could not be more crucial. Most of today’s inventory software use cost-based settings that are only partially capable of measuring true business performance. Economic value added options may better weigh the complex tradeoffs involved with purchasing inventory, revealing available wealth.
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With the soaring price of oil, the push towards biofuels, the world's growing population and accompanying rise in living standards in developing nations, and general concerns about the global economy, commodities have almost never been a hotter investment play. This page will be dedicated to informing investors about where, when and how to invest in everything from gold futures to pork bellies.
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At a time when international stock exchanges have been pummeled, few companies have been hit as hard as growth stocks. But for those investors with the appetite, and the finances, to invest in growth stocks, the rewards can be huge -- if you bet right.
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Investing in Ireland covers companies that are setting up their businesses in Ireland and those that are investing in businesses within the country. What are the benefits to setting up a European hub in Ireland? Will the declined property values help entice investors into Ireland?
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Investing in technology will explore how companies prioritize their investment in technology (hardware and software) during a time of recession. This topic will also track the latest challenges businesses face when investing in technology.
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As an important emerging market, Turkey has always been a center of attraction for the global investors. Investing in Turkey will cover the latest developments about the country's business climate and give insight to investors who have already invested or are willing to invest in Turkey.
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Investing online is a convenient and cheap method to take part in today’s financial markets. But, consumer and businesspeople alike need to be savvy with how they invest online and with whom. This topic covers the latest news in online investing, including the use of mobile devices, security concerns, and more.
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Simply put, investment banks help companies acquire funds, which they get by going public and selling stock or through private equity. This topic covers the investment banking industry and offers insight into how companies can introduce their IPOs.
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Investment management explores the professional management of assets and securities to meet specific investment goals. Investment advisors are the firms that provide investment management services and individuals who direct fund management decisions.
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Investment scams are the scourge of the Baby Booms. Among America’s wealthiest generation, they are woefully ill-prepared for their Golden Years. Most have no idea whether or not they have enough money to retire and, if they do, how to invest their money after they retire. Over the next two decades, Boomers will retire at the rate of 10,000 every 24 hours. And the phenomenal amount of wealth they hold is a target for unscrupulous brokers who are constantly inventing new investment scams.
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An investment strategy is a set of rules, behaviors, or procedures designed to guide an investor’s portfolio selections. The strategy is designed around the investor’s risk-return trade Are the active investing strategies more effective than the passive strategies? This topic will discuss the various investing strategies and in what context they work best.
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Investor relations (IR) is a strategic management responsibility that integrates finance, communication, marketing, and securities law compliance to enable the most effective two-way communication between a company, the financial community, and other constituencies. In most companies, the investor relations department reports to the CFO or treasurer, though some are managed by the public relations or corporate communications departments.
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Apple’s iPhone rocked the SmartPhone market and continues to do so with each new release. This topic covers the latest discussion and developments related to the iPhone.
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IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) refers to digital television delivered using an Internet protocol instead of network infrastructure, though the delivery may be through a broadband connection. What does IPTV mean for the television industry? This topic covers the latest news, including how advertising is going to handle the ever growing number of TV viewers that stream their favorite shows on their computers.
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As some semblance of normalcy in the security situation returns to Iraq, and the political divisions show some sign of healing, Arab and international business firms are looking at investing in a range of sectors, apart from oil and gas. This topic is for those interested in doing business in Iraq and an opportunity to expose its real potential whilst also explaining the ongoing risks.
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Doing business in different countries comes with unique benefits and challenges – the same is true in Ireland. For example, an Ireland business that is a limited liability company enjoys low corporate tax rates and beneficial cash flow. In fact, Ireland's corporate tax rate of 12.5% is one of the lowest in the world. This topic covers the latest on Ireland Business, including information on setting up a business in Ireland and news on current Irish businesses.
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After the Irish economic miracle of the 1990s created one of the most open and dynamic economies in Europe, Ireland is transitioning to a period of more modest growth. Here's you'll find article on everything from Irish business to policy and Ireland's economy.
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Iron is the world's most commonly used metal. It is used primarily in structural engineering applications and in maritime purposes, automobiles, and machinery, with the main consumers being China, Japan, Korea, the United States and the European Union. Magnetite and haematite (both iron oxides) are the two main commercial ores of iron. Iron is also recovered from pyrites (FeS2). Iron ore is mined, processed and smelted chiefly to produce steel in integrated steel plants.
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Irwin Jacobs, co-founder of Qualcomm, and his wife, Joan, are well-known philanthropists who give to education and arts-related causes. In 2006 and 2007, gifts from Jacobs and his wife included $1 million to the San Diego Natural History Museum and $30 million to the American Society for Technion. Irwin and Joan Jacobs were named to BusinessWeek's 2008 list of the 50 Top American Givers, which recognizes the most generous U.S. philanthropists.
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Islamic architecture encompasses a wide range of secular and religious styles from the founding of Islam to the present day, influencing the design and construction of buildings in the Islamic culture. This topic covers Islamic architecture, its history, its impact on society, and new projects in the Muslim and Western worlds.
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Islamic banking and finance refers to a system of banking or banking activity that is consistent with Islamic law (Sharia) principles and guided by Islamic economics. This topic will cover the latest information on Islamic banking.
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Israel Business includes the whole spectrum of the country’s businesses and economy. This topic will discuss Israel’s international economic ties and standing; business opportunities; information technology; research and development; medicine; biotech; agriculture; tourism; and the financial sector.
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There are many information technology (IT) tools available to the oil and gas industry. This topic covers the use of information technology to make the oil and gas industry more efficient and enhance customer satisfaction.
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As more businesses are looking for things that make them stand out, they are looking to innovate in ways they’ve never considered. Many say a company’s information technology group is crucial to its ability to innovate. IT innovation covers how businesses are using their skilled IT departments help their profits grow. This topic also tracks new innovations coming out of the IT industry in general that can improve businesses’ performances.
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Keeping business secure without compromising business continuity is among the greatest challenges facing business today. From virus, spyware, and spam to intrusions, hackers, and botnets, this topic is for the IT Security professional, industry expert, and for people hoping to stay one step (or more) ahead of the "bad guys".
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In today’s computer-focused world, business professionals are always looking for IT tools that will help them work more efficiently. IT tool is a collection of the best tips, Web sites, and services that help make businesses more productive without having to spend lots of money or add on IT gurus.
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Find out about business in Italy -- from business schools to rich Italians such as Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi.
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ITIL, or Information Technology Infrastructure Library, is a best practice whose IPR is administered and managed by the OGC or Office of Government Commerce, UK. The ethos behind the development of ITIL is the recognition that organizations are becoming increasingly dependent on IT in order to satisfy their corporate aims and meet their business needs. This leads to an increased requirement for high quality IT services.” ITIL compliance is fast becoming a bench mark globally for excellence in IT Service management and is today followed by leading companies worldwide including HP, Proctor & Gamble etc. This topic covers the latest.