Parcel2Go Says Companies Must Take Advantage of the Tablet Revolution

(PRWEB UK) 13 October 2011

Parcel delivery specialist Parcel2Go has stressed the need for British companies to make sure their online presence is geared towards making the most of the growing popularity of tablet computers.

Analysts predict that sales of tablets such as the Apple iPad and Samsung Galaxy will explode over the coming years. Research from Gartner suggests growth will be so sharp that by 2015, retailers will ship 60 tablet computers for every 100 PCs sold. Bolton-based Parcel2Go is urging British firms to take note of the way the retail sector is heading and get up to speed with the changes in their customers' buying methods.

And as more shoppers make purchases online, so the need for companies to have access to a reliable and trustworthy parcel delivery partner has grown. Customers using eBay, Amazon and other retail websites have come to expect immediacy, and by delivering this through use of a low-cost but swift UK courier service, businesses can ensure their customers keep coming back for more.

Richard Mercer, marketing director at Parcel2Go said: "The way consumers shop is changing rapidly. Not only are more people shopping online, but they're making purchases through mobile devices such as phones and tablets.

"Recent studies have shown conversion rates to be higher among people using tablets than PCs and laptops, so businesses can't afford to ignore the need to cater for their specific requirements. Whether a firm creates its own iPad app or optimises its website for smaller screens will depend on the particular business. The thing no company can afford to do however, is stand still."

Parcel2Go, which became one of the fastest-growing privately-owned technology companies in the UK last month, according to The Sunday Times Microsoft Tech Track 100 list, now helps individuals and businesses send around two million consignments every year.

About Parcel2Go:

Parcel2Go Ltd has been offering its customers the opportunity to send a parcel to Birmingham, Mallorca, and everywhere in between, for the past 21 years. Based in Bolton, the company operates a cost effective collection and delivery service using couriers such as Parcelforce and DHL throughout the UK, Europe, and countries across the world.

For further information contact:

Email: l.yates(at)parcel2go(dot)com

Stoneleigh Companies Announces the Acquisition of Waterford Park Apartments Converse, Texas

Barrington, IL (PRWEB) November 13, 2011

Stoneleigh Companies, LLC announces the acquisition of the 224 unit Waterford Park Apartments in Converse, Texas, a San Antonio suburb. The purchase was financed through a loan issued by KeyCorp Real Estate Capital Markets, Inc. on behalf of Freddie Macs CME program. The property is the fourth multi-family acquisition by Stoneleigh in the past two years and adds a new market to its investment portfolio.

Rick Cavenaugh, President of Stoneleigh, states Our investment model is to buy existing apartment properties in great locations with internal equity while using advantageous debt structures. With debt rates at all-time lows and the strength of the San Antonio market firmly established, we are excited about adding Waterford Park to our portfolio.

The Waterford Park acquisition is part of a four property portfolio bought by Stoneleigh this week and follows the purchase of Boca Vista Apartments in Orlando in December 2009 and Waterford Hills in Charlotte in November 2010. James OKane, Senior Vice President Acquisitions/Capital Markets said Texas has always been a key focus as we are building our investment portfolio and we are excited about buying 1,040 units in Midland and San Antonio. These markets continue to outperform their peers and will be a key building block for Stoneleigh Companies.

Stoneleigh Companies is a private real estate investment and development company with an extensive track record in multi-family and development disciplines. Since 1984, the Stoneleigh team has been responsible for the acquisition and development of over 35,000 multi-family units in 37 cities and 19 states. Three new projects are slated in Texas and Colorado for 2012.

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Data Quality: Fortune 500 Companies Underlying Issue

Bethlehem, PA (PRWEB) August 10, 2011

There are bigger issues for Fortune 500 companies to be concerned about than trying to rank themselves higher than Walmart, who has held the top position on the annual list for the last 2 years. Theres an ever growing concern about the quality of ones data, whether it deals with inventory, catalogs or standard forms. More and more companies are beginning to realize they can cut costs and save time by having quality data, which is why ECCMA chose to host a 2 day summit about data quality solutions and the benefits to using ISO 8000.

ECCMA, the project leader for ISO 8000, is holding its 12th Annual Data Quality Solutions Summit at the Chateau Resort and Conference Center in Tannersville, Pennsylvania (also known as the Poconos) from October 25th through the 27th. The summit is focused on the practical implementation of ISO 8000 to improve the quality of data. Seasoned experts and newcomers from across all industries will meet at the summit to share challenges and opportunities in managing data quality.

The new standard, ISO 8000; defines the characteristics of quality as they are applied to data and identifies how the quality of data can be objectively measured. Unlike many published books on data quality, the standard represents the consensus of international experts who have been in this field for 20+ years.

By adopting this standard, Fortune 500 companies can reduce the amount of time locating an item, staffing individuals who spend countless hours figuring out why there are 5,000 Wind Turbines instead of 5,000 Steam Turbines in their inventory and now need to get that order out for more steam turbines and figure out what theyre going to do with all those wind turbines. The definition of quality in ISO 9000 is meets stated requirements therefore you can only make a claim to quality data if you can compare the data to a data requirement. Stating a data requirement is not complicated, every printed or electronic form is a statement of a requirement for data. Responding to requests for data happens on a daily basis, the problem with the quality of the data often starts with the clarity of the request for data.

Commenting on the need to be able to state a data requirement, Mr. Peter R. Benson the executive director of ECCMA stated: ISO 8000 highlights the fact that data quality is not a technical issue but a practical business concern, if the data does not meet the business requirement then it is not quality data. Making all forms and all requests for data ISO 8000 compliant is the first step towards achieving quality data.

At this summit, topics presented will be on the latest data quality solutions including a demonstration of an easy to use data quality dashboard that allows users to see how ISO 8000 data quality is measured and how to easily identify problem areas. Other topics of interest discussed will be practical insights into data governance, resolving the related issues of data portability and long term data retention. Attendees come from varies industries such as health care, finance, insurance, defense contracting, as well as, manufacturing and processing.Specific questions or concerns will be addressed during round table discussions.

Commenting on the summit, Dr. Salomon de Jager the CEO of PiLog

New Highly - Profitable Internet Publishing Business Model: Working Mom Builds Three Multi-Million Dollar Companies and is Now Sharing Her Model for Free

Austin, TX (PRWEB) October 31, 2011

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