Monthly Archives: May 2010
North Carolina Lawyers Weigh Ethical Questions on Using Cloud Computing for Clients’ Records
By Ed Silverstein, TMCnet Contributor The North Carolina State Bar has issued a preliminary opinion that it is ethical for attorneys to use Software-as-a-Service products if “reasonable care” is taken to minimize risks to the “confidentiality and to the security of client information and client files.” The initial opinion will be published in a state legal … Continue reading
Orange Business, Customer to Test Telepresence Interconnection
By Paula Bernier, Executive Editor, IP Communications Magazines Frost & Sullivan (News – Alert) in a report last year noted that for telepresence to realize its full potential, customers that use such high-end videoconferencing systems will need to be able to talk to each other no matter what telepresence solution they use. Orange Business tells TMCnet … Continue reading
Examining Skin for Abnormalities Help in Early Detection of Skin Cancer
By Rajani Baburajan, TMCnet Contributor A new survey by the American Academy of Dermatology reports that a large number of people are not taking the time to examine their skin for any changes that could be warning signs of skin cancer or seeing a health-care provider for a skin cancer screening. Skin cancer is the … Continue reading
Julie Lyonn Lieberman Creates Educational DVD for String Players
By Rajani Baburajan, TMCnet Contributor An educational DVD created by renowned music educator Julie Lyonn Lieberman for string players, string teachers, and their students, fosters an elegant and pain-free approach to music making. “Violin and Viola Ergonomics: Determine the Optimum (News – Alert) Playing Position and Support for Your Body-Type” is the only educational tool which provides … Continue reading
After Music, Newspapers, Retailers, Telcos Face the Web, Next Booksellers?
By Gary Kim Contributing Editor Once upon a time there were large retail music stores. Try and find one these days. Hollywood Video has gone bankrupt and many think Blockbuster ultimately will face the same fate. Best Buy already plans for a future where it will no longer stock DVDs in its stores. Now e-book readers … Continue reading
China eyes curbs on loans to energy-guzzling firms
China’s central bank orders lenders to curb loans to energy-intensive industries The People’s Bank of China (PBOC), China’s central bank, issued a circular Monday requiring banks to curb lending to energy-intensive industries, a move echoing government energy-saving and pollution-reduction measures. Banks must strictly review loan applications from companies in energy-consuming industries, the circular said, adding … Continue reading
Figueres Says UN Will Set ‘Pillars’ of Climate Deal (Update1)
‘Sulabh toilets can help reduce global warming’ Bindeshwar Pathak, founder of the Sulabh movement, who plans to promote cheap toilet technology in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East region, says his technologies could also help developed nations reduce global warming. Read more on Hindustan Times ‘Sulabh toilets can help … Continue reading
Chinese Cities to Adopt Call Center Standards
By Anil Sharma, TMCnet Contributor Chinese cities will adopt the internationally recognized Service Capability & Performance (SCP) Standards to ensure service quality for call centers, said Service Strategies Corporation and its Chinese partner SEE-CMM. Officials with Service Strategies said that Call Center development is a key aspect of China’s modernizing strategy. These service operations play … Continue reading
GE Healthcare to Host Centricity Imaging User Summit
By Trupti Kamath, TMCnet Contributor GE Healthcare will be hosting a customer-focused, imaging user summit connected to the healthcare sector’s most well-attended annual conference. The GE Healthcare Centricity Imaging User Summit is scheduled on June 1, 2010, at the Minneapolis Hilton. The summit promises best-practice-sharing opportunities, roundtable discussions with GE leadership and product teams, and educational … Continue reading