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It is Wednesday 07 March 2012; the day that the tech-world has been waiting for.  I love my Ipad especially with SNS lik FB i can keep pages up to date like GDS International do.

Yes, 10 a.m. (Pacific Time), and Steve Jobs' men would be busy with the launch of their NEWEST, the third-generation iPad. Hey Susan, what are your plans – Apple event, or the client meeting (Enigma Marketing)?!

When the whole world is submerged in an economic crisis, the Japanese automaker gives a fresh hope, to many.

Yes, the prototype of the 5-door hatchback (Invitation) of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd has been unveiled by Vince Cable (Business Secretary) at the Geneva Motor Show; hey Alan – it is high time you had changed your old car for the client meetings (Oracle Advertising, and other); come on – wait some more for Nissan's new baby!

It seems Michael S. Dell wants to keep it a secret; he is not on an expedition, but on a hunt!

Yes, the Texas-based Dell Inc. is on the hunt for the Chief Technology Officer (CTO); it has been more than three years the company has had one. Hey Wayne, are you still buried under the work of ANB Promotions Ltd.? See, my brand (HP) is more popular than yours (Dell).

After disappointments from the US and the European markets, Tata Motors Ltd. is now looking up at China, with hope!

I was occupied with a client project (Blackcode Advertising), and was even on a hunt for some UK Business News, when the story about Jaguar Land Rover struck me.

The 67-year Michiyoshi Mazuka (Chairman, Fujitsu Limited) is giving a tough time to Tim Cook, and Choi Gee-Sung.

My friend Raymond (he works for Coulson Organisation) shared this story; he is quite sure that his brand Apple would always be the market leader. Well, let us see!

The Q3 and Nine-month results (FY 2011-12) of India-based Tata Motors Limited is out.

Amanda – since Tata Motors already ranks well, they may not perhaps need your services (Web Technologies Inc.), for the time being. (Smile!)

After the tattered GREEK dreams (of Wind Hellas), the UK-based mobile telecommunications company (Vodafone Group Plc) has its eyes fixed on something NEW on the home-ground.

Some of my friends are in the squad of James Greaves (Appco Group Malaysia); and I dedicate this news to some that are very good at shooting the breeze – folks, be ready 'as usual' for a debate on this topic! (Laugh!)

Boon Siew Honda is preparing to stretch its wings further!

I was engrossed with Enza Marketing Review over the web, when the news about Honda struck my system.

The high-efficiency Ford Focus with 1.0-liter EcoBoost (petrol-powered) has been uncovered from the company's assembly at Saarlouis (Germany), which has about 6,500 skilled workers on board to meet up the requirements.

I have a B-MAX, which I love more than anything else; it has always brought me good luck; whether on a business deal with my clients - Enigma Marketing or others, or for family outing I ONLY prefer my B-MAX over my other cars.

What are the minimum necessities of a brand? You might have many definitions and different answers. But what is the logic required for a brand to get into the heart of as many as consumers as possible? Here the answer is simply "the Google". You may think why?  

It is not long since 'Google' has been ranked the world’s “simplest” brand in a survey that showed, consumers are willing to pay a premium for brands that provide simple communications and experiences. And, Google found its place on top 10 among other technology and online retail brands like Amazon, John Lewis, Tesco, Lastminute.com and Apple. And, it is not easy for any brand or marketing companies like Oracle Advertising, to gain the heart of all the consumers in terms of experience.

Tim Cook and his men are up to lure Asians with sleek and user-friendly gizmos; but ALL Asia won't be easy bait for Apple Inc.

Apple's high-end devices are doing wonders in different parts of the world; my daughter Amanda who works for Clover Advertising is addicted to her iPhone 4S.

Apple Inc. has its back to the wall, after a verdict from the Dutch court that Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 does not infringe on its patents.

My cousin Amanda who works for Sirius Star Marketing is not happy, as the judgment is against her favorite brand – Apple! Well!

Latest surveys have something to tell all the Manufacturers of gadgets and tech companies who make frequent updates and quick new innovations. The study that was done on consumers titled "Navigating the Product Mindset", in which nearly half of the consumers (48%) “Feel high-tech manufacturers bring new products to market faster than people need them.”

Consumers say that new products are released too quickly. Two-thirds of those surveyed also “feel manufacturers do not conduct thorough testing before launching new products.” Internet Marketing companies like Web Listings Inc. also have noticed that, people do browse for stuff like this when new updates come, but are often not seen impressed in their online reviews.

Free online games can make your child victim to cyber-attacks.

You heard it right, hackers it seems love CHILDREN that are usually not tech-savvy (not like the daughter of my friend Stefan from Redwoods Advance, who knows a lot more than an adult like me, Huh!).

The market leader in semiconductor chips, Intel Corporation has finally entered the Smartphone market. The announcements came at the International Consumer Electronics Show 2012 in Las Vegas.

Yes, both Lenovo and Motorola will be leveraging the “Intel power” to bring in new revolution in the field of technology and communication. Even though I had to meet with a client from Sirius Star Marketing, I managed to be at Las Vegas for the CES 2012.

The Rochester, New York based Eastman Kodak Co. is back to the drawing board, after three, in-a-row resignations of the Directors from its board.

Eastman Kodak Co. 'once' famed of cornering the market with photographic equipment and supplies, it seems is going bankrupt, and might go out of the business by 2012, ONLY if they fail to cut their losses...; as, to survive in the long run, it seems they may have to find solace in Flash Organisation Ltd., and/or others.

People that go the extra mile in anything always succeed, and no wonder, men like Robert J. Pera, who does not live high on the hog is one of the most successful business entrepreneurs, today, after leaving his ex-employer, Apple Inc., working there as a wireless-engineer.

Well, it is more about five years that he has been successfully running the Ubiquiti Networks, which is into high-end wireless networking products; the higher sales volume/profit margins of the company this year outstrips even the figures of Apple, which the gentleman was previously employed with. And then, be it Apple, Appco Group, or other renowned companies, a good-base definitely helps many, to climb the ladder, further...

We are aware of Social media and how great it is as marketing tool. We know it is better than other marketing tools, and the difference is all about how we make use of it to send our message out.

Secondly we have been emphasizing a lot on Search Engine Optimization (SEO) a tool that every big and small company takes into account for their marketing purpose. A recent survey among small business partners shows that 40% of business owners use social media with a pinch of SEO to it. The survey was conducted by Web Listings Inc., and they found how companies like to post their updates and comments on social websites like Twitter, Facebook and other sites.

A business consultant was asked by his client to virtually explain about what can be done with their business, “If he can do anything better, if so what could that be?” The business consultant said, I am oftentimes asked a lot version of this question, but nowadays it got me to recollect that it’s nearly a year and that I should pass the answers to that question to everybody who asks this question. So here it goes.

On meeting this business executive from Appco Group, Singapore, the consultant stated that by 2012 companies should fully adopt technology and to wholly integrate it throughout every facet of your business; from marketing, how to communicate with clients and staff, to how you handle you’re administrative tasks and control your business, etc.

Just as any businesses brings in new reforms to their products or in the way they run the business Barnes & Noble Nook Color eReader, is coming with up with a software update. Those of you who are owners to this eReader will experience the delight of having something new.

The update is rolling out sometime in the coming week and will be free. The update is bringing a bunch of different things to the Nook Color. The Nook Color is getting new streaming content with movies and TV. Many marketers bring in reforms to their products and businesses with special discounts and gifts, which are useful to their customers and make them happy. Direct Marketers like Appco Group, always want its consumers and clients to be happy and contented with their service.

As part of making the new skinny laptop category a success, Intel is helping out smaller PC making companies to build and to supply branded ultrabooks. For this event to be a success, Intel will be holding a meeting on Wednesday in Taipei as a "matchmaker" between large device manufacturers like Foxconn, Pegatron, Compal, and Quanta and smaller brands.

In the marketing business this may seem to be a competition, or in a way another business. Often larger companies like Web Listings Inc does this with smaller ones, in order to go  branded with their items. The list of prospective ultrabook brands include companies like Epson, Onkyo, Viewsonic, Mustek, Motion Computing, WiPro, and Positivo.

Often you will see the normal address printed on global brochures and the sign on the way into one of the offices, typically they are London Paris, New York to name a few.  Where however is the next top destinations going to be in the years to come?

You can see many companies now looking outside North America to base themselves to keep driving operating costs down and stay competitive on the global markets.  Sure there are companies like Appco Group who are bucking the trend and focusing on growing in the US.

Notwithstanding the legal conflict with Samsung, Apple has no option, but to continue getting its significant parts from Samsung for its iPhone. The significant parts include the iPhone 5's main processor- the A5, besides system memory and flash memory--components that jointly comprises the electronic core.

These days most of the ERP system is based on cloud computing technology, which is very adaptable. This application can be installed on your own server and data can be stored anywhere, and also your network too. The service provides will not have any control on your business, but high-test priority should be given to data security.

3D Organisation Ltd ever since its inception in the year 2004 has been going places. The company today has more than 15 offices spread far across in Brazil and Sweden. Today the company is termed to be one of the foremost sales and marketing company in Manchester. The company has some of the best strategies to serve its client in the best possible manner.

 

3D Organisation has been helping their customer and clients to get maximum results on their investment through some quality marketing campaigns through the use of 'Human Commercial' this has been practiced throughout the UK and other places globally.

 

The company brings with it immense experience in marketing and have added to their list many blue chip clients. Today, 3D Organisation Ltd has made a place for itself in the marketing sector with new and better methodologies that bring in more profitable results.

The benefits of cloud computing and Google Apps go far beyond just business communication and productivity. Today through Google Apps Market place there are a growing number of cloud applications for every aspect of business.

Virtually there are many vendors who offer products and services through Marketplace that incorporates directly with all other Google Apps for business. So all that you need is to get started with what makes it look simple from messaging to other real time communication experience and with whole lot of reporting features with cloud computing.

There was a tweet in my timeline on Sunday reading: "I guess you can't see who's checking out your profile on googleplus. That's definitely a plus for me".

Well my curiosity to check how good it is and I found it's just the same old thing; upload a new picture, put a brief description about me and hit the button and there you go, a new social networking profile.

I wondered if Google+ is the answer to Facebook by Google. If so why should I migrate from Facebook when I have all my contacts attached there.  

A close introspection and I learned Google+ is quite a face-lift with good improvement to take over the reigns of facebook. The Search engine giants kept the hype and the sudden rush of users forced Google to stop the invite mechanism. The Insane demand," as they say Google's head of social Vic Gundotra announced on the service.
“We need to do this carefully, and in a controlled way.”

What I saw on Google+ to feel the difference was the Circles;- Friends, Family, Acquaintances and following. I had trouble in the beginning and it took me a while before I became comfortable with it. Personally I didn't find it interesting compare to Facebook, which is so open less complicated or congested. Now that everyone is going gaga over this latest social media, I only hope if Google capitalizes upon 600+ million Facebook users.

Being an online leader, the pressure was always on Google to make its presence in the social networking media, where most of Internet users hang around. Google anyway will find it hard to digest the popularity of Facebook, and let's wait and see how it develops with Google+.

Vibrating Steering Wheels will now help you to turn your car, if you unnoticed a turn coming your way. A team of engineers (Cagatay Basdogan and colleagues )from Koç University in Istanbul, Turkey have found that equipping a steering wheel with a pair of vibrating motors similar to those found in mobile phones, makes it easier for drivers to navigate. Their system augments existing GPS devices by vibrating on the left or right side of the wheel when you need to make a turn, and vibrating on both sides when approaching a roundabout.

The researchers have tested this idea with a driving simulator, asking 12 volunteers to navigate a virtual city while hearing loud noises or distracted by a passenger attempting to strike up a conversation. On average the participants made three-and-a-half navigation errors when using a non-vibrating steering wheel, but this dropped to just one error when the motors were switched on.

Basdogan and his team have embedded the motors into a leather cover that can be placed over the steering wheel of any car, but future cars could also have motors built into the wheel. The team is into test their system in a real car soon, and they are also experimenting with adding extra motors to convey even more navigational information. They will present the system at the World Haptics conference in Istanbul later this month.

Apple have gained patents for a number of apps earlier. Now, it is seemed that Apple have gained patent for movie app. Soon we'll be able to buy movie tickets direct from our iPhone in the future.

The US Patent & Trademark Office, have published a patent that Apple have discovered lately. The patent shows how you would be able to buy movie tickets with your iPhone, and it also seems to feature some sort of integration with iTunes Music trailers, and also the iPhone’s calendar.

Apple’s patent basically covers systems and methods relating to generating context-based movie information. A future iOS device may include a movie application that could obtain show times of one or more movie theaters. For example, the iOS device could obtain the show times from a data source (e.g., a server).

Researchers at Disney have tried and proved successful on creating video game illusions on a gamer, who is so much involved in a game. Here's how you'll feel it .. "YOU are playing a video game, and your avatar is creeping into a haunted house at the dead of night. Suddenly, you freeze in your chair. Something is crawling up your back..."

Whether this idea appeals you or not, the researchers have made such sensations possible by inventing a system that fools players into thinking that objects are moving against their skin. Their brainchild, known as Tactile Brush, creates the illusion of being touched by anything from falling rain to crawling insects.

One of the illusions the team employs is called apparent tactile motion. If two vibrating objects are placed close together on skin in quick succession, people often experience this as a single vibration moving between the two points of contact. In a related illusion, known as a phantom tactile sensation, a pair of stationary vibrations is sensed as a single stimulus placed in between the two.

Although, apparent motion has been around since the early 1900s and phantom sensation since 1957, but this is the first time anyone has used them to provide precise tactile feedback.

The team is also working on a wearable device with vibrators in the sleeves and around the torso. Disney wants to develop systems that could augment the company's amusement park rides. The riders could experience the sensation of wind and rain sweeping over them, or insects crawling over their backs.

The team is trying to get this into movie theatres and, it would help movies to compete with DVDs and home cinema. So, movie theatres will become more like amusement parks. Movies will engage all the senses.