Geneva News (Switzerland)

For Any Student Formerly Studying at City University in Zurich, Geneva Business School is extending an invitation for you to join us in Geneva to finish your studies.

After capital increase and reinforcement of Management High-Tech Bridge has successfully obtained ISO 27001 certification.

Suite à son augmentation de capital et au renforcement de son Management, High-Tech Bridge a été certifié ISO 27001.

On November 29, 2010, SGS Industrial Services appointed Len Beale as Vice President Infrastructure and Building, based in the United Kingdom. Len will focus on the management of global business development for infrastructure and building.

In December 2010, SGS announced Paul Zieger to head its newly opened Global Supply Chain Services Competence Center in Vienna, Austria. Paul assumed responsibility for the leadership of the center.

In October 2010, SGS appointed Jale Cairney as the new Vice President Global Risk Management. Starting in January 2011, Jale will focus on the development of the Global Risk Management Competence Center for the SGS Industrial Services business line.

The Geneva Business School expanded it's growing network of partner schools last Friday by signing a new agreement for a dual BBA degree with ESC Chambery Savoie.

SGS announced Laurent Pradere as the new Global Sales Manager for Industrial Services in Europe. Due to his extensive Sales and Marketing know-how, Laurent Pradere will focus on supporting the growth of SGS Industrial Services in this region.

Geneva, Switzerland: Swiss Remote International, a leading Virtual Office provider based in Geneva, Switzerland announced today that it has officially launched its eBay store to offer Virtual Offices at a discount.

On November 1, 2010, SGS announced Pascal Sutz as the new Vice President of Nuclear Services. Since the nuclear industry is on the up and the number of new nuclear power plants is growing,Pascal Sutz will focus on the development of nuclear services.

Safe Host, Switzerland’s premier data centre and business continuity services provider, is bringing online 900 SQM of additional tier-3 space at its Geneva data centre for April 2011.

Members of the Geneva Business School Management Board recently attended the IACBE Regional meeting in Zurich.

Kenes UK, part of the Kenes Group, is pleased to announce its recent appointment as the professional congress organisation behind a range of groundbreaking medical conferences.

After a period of consolidation, Alyotech has taken up an undisclosed shareholding in CipherTech SA, a Geneva based company.

(Singapore… September 6, 2010) During a ceremony at the Pico Headquarters in the Asia Pacific Dental Federation/Asia Pacific Regional Association (APDF/APRO) confirmed the appointment of Kenes Asia as Long-Term Professional Congress Organizer (PCO)

Easymodelling.com, a major web based software provider for international modeling and talent agencies, has announced an exclusive partnership with the international communications firm SITmobile.

The“The Canned Products market in Europe” covers 16 countries and puts direct human consumption at Euros 32.3 billion in 2009, or 2.9% of the all food and drink market of Euros 1111 billion.

From October 5-7, 2010 SGS will attend the North American Offshore Wind Conference & Exhibition 2010 and present its services at stand no.313.

On September 14, 2010, SGS, as a silver sponsor, attends the Inaugural Peruvian Energy & Infrastructure Finance Forum at the JW Marriott Hotel in Lima, Peru. SGS expert, Santiago Mazzuchelli Urquijo will present a case study on the Maple Ethanol.

The European Commission is proposing to replace the Construction Products Directive with a new Construction Product Regulation. SGS will support manufacturers of construction products in their preparation for the Construction Product Regulation.

Jason Scott was appointed by SGS as the new Strategic NDT Operations Development Leader for Asia. He will focus on developing strategic operations in Non-Destructive Testing and Project Management globally but with a particular focus on Asia.

On July 1, 2010, SGS was awarded a one-year contract to conduct Supply Chain Services for the construction of a new metallurgical plant by one of Russia’s largest producers of pipes, railroads and metal products.

SGS India recently added the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) Test Method 701 TM1; Fire Test for Flame Propagation of Textiles to their list of capabilities.

Color vision and assessment skills are extremely important for anyone involved in the visual assessment of color especially in color related business such as textiles, printing, graphic design and cosmetics.

SGS marks the official opening of its Solar Testhouse, the new SGS photovoltaic laboratory in Hartha, Germany.

Eco-innovation is likely to dictate fashion trends 20 years from now. The clothing industry has to constantly adapt to decreasing resources and increasing consumer demand for eco-friendly products.

For over ten years German veal has been successfully inspected and tested for illegal or undesired substances under the watchful eye of the Kontrollgemeinschaft Deutsches Kalbfleisch (KDK) as part of their Field Monitoring Program on Veal.

The EuP Directive has been updated at the end of 2009 by a new directive that specifies ecological planning requirements for energy-related products, 2009/125/EC. This new Directive’s terms are expanded to cover a wider range of products.

Consumer demand for jeans with a worn and faded appearance has contributed to the continued use of sandblasting in key production nations. The process has however been prohibited for producers within the European Union since 1962.

Cotton demand has increased globally, while adverse weather conditions have lead to a decrease in yields from organic and non organic cotton fields. Shortage reports will continue in the future if no changes occur in supply and demand quantities.

The new SGS-CSTC Auto Part Lab located in Kanqiao testing centre in Shanghai, China was officially opened 3 March.

High sodium intake is an increasing health concern worldwide. High blood pressure, heart disease, strokes, heart failure and kidney disease are but a few of the negative impacts of excessive consumption of Sodium Chloride (salt).

Walking with the Vain Cattle revue/ A future classic indeed- A journey that should be experienced once in a life time.

SGS attends the 6th Annual Mexican Energy & Infrastructure Finance Forum in Mexico City. Adrian Shaw, Head of SGS Project Finance Services, will present a case study about a 25 km highway project crossing Mexico City.

bforex has affirmed its place as a premier Forex broker, receiving awards from the prestigious World Finance Banking Awards for Best FX Broker 2010 for both Latin America and Australasia, and Best Financial Derivative Trading Provider 2010.

Travelindex Network launches and announced today the release of its comprehensive travel guide on South Africa; SeeAfrica - Only in South Africa (www.seeafrica.com).

SGS sponsors the Development and Agency Finance Conference 2010, taking place from June 17-18, 2010 in Washington DC, USA.

edenly has released the latest in a series of thematic jewellery collections. This collection of diamond pieces encorporates a tribal and wild influence.

GCI announced on Africa Day the extension of the Smart Water for Green Schools project to four more schools in Ghana. In addition, GCI is working towards ratification of the UN Watercourses Convention in Africa, specifically Ghana & Burkina Faso.

Our works include print, sculptures, wood cut, lithography and screen printing. Prints are more affordable than original paintings and are the most popular form of buying and collecting art.

You can have a sneak peek of several art pieces from a wide assortment of artists sitting comfortably at your home and with the help of a few mouse clicks.

You make your requests and the magic takes place at your fingertips… with a click the ring of your dreams is made a reality.

Pyxle, a global provider in internet and web development expanded its operation by inaugurating a new BPO venture in Geneva, Switzerland aiming to serve the European clientele with website design, software development and search engine optimization.

edenly offers us a new romantic jewellery collection, the sort you would imagine pulled out of a magicians hat to dress up a rock princess, a punk queen or an eternal dreamer… ‘A new generation of Alice in wonderland’ no less…

Ferrier and Partners is now offering a new educational webinar for commodity futures traders.

edenly, launched a jewellery design contest with 60 young artists from the parisian fashion school, ESMOD under the theme of "Eden: Glamour Paradise". The collection is now complete...

As unique as a marriage proposal, a white elephant symbolises the strength and individuality of an amorous union. This is the theme of the new diamond Lune d'éden solitaire collection from edenly.

Did you know that when you are a Fan of edenly.co.uk on Facebook, you receive a promo code every month? Moreover, when the group reaches 1000 members, a gold and diamond necklace will be given to one of the Fans!

Living like a Parisian for a few days seems tempting to you? Escalea Apartments is specialized in furnished apartment rental for short term stays: a particularly interesting alternative according to the high prices hotels are proposing.

GCI today announced the launch of the Smart Water for Green Schools project together with Pureology Serious Colour Care®. The partnership aims to promote smart water systems and water conservation at local, national and international levels.