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Phillip Naples, Co-founder and CEO of Insurtech Startup Layr is a 2020 recipient of the Innovator Award. The Innovator Award is presented by the Georgia State University Risk Management Foundation to individuals and companies changing and influencing the insurance and risk management industries in dynamic ways. The award will be presented at the Foundation's 6th Annual Risk Science and Insurance Leadership Awards -- Riskies.

It has been over 14 years since New Englanders have seen the likes of pro tennis. The last time a pro tennis tournament of this caliber was local to New England, it was held at the Longwood Cricket Club in Brookline Mass. This year marks the birth of the Thoreau Open, which will feature top-ranked players from all over the world, including those who will play in the 2019 women's US. Open. Players representing over 30 countries will compete for $60,000 in prize money.

Machine-to-machine (M2M) communications is an emerging technology and industry sub-segment poised to change the way that business is conducted, impacting everything from traditional telephony and IT operations to ERP, SCM, public safety, homeland security, and more.

Investors have been encouraged to read Impact Investing: Transforming How We Make Money While Making A Difference by Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA) in order to gain a wider understanding of impact investing.

Water Utilities: Global Industry Guide is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the Water Utilities industry. It includes detailed data on market size and segmentation, textual analysis of the key trends and competitive landscape, and profiles of the leading companies. This incisive report provides expert analysis on a global, regional and country basis.

Does the tobacco industry have a viable long-term future as the prevalence of smoking falls and tobacco control threatens the jewels in the crown of the industry - the major cigarette brands? Or can the industry maintain itself though expansion in developing countries and pricing strength via NPDs? Is the answer OTP, total tobacco strategies and nicotine delivery without tobacco combustion? This report covers the key findings of Euromonitor International's latest tobacco research.

With 75.1 million residents in 2010, Iran is one of the most populous countries in the Middle East. It is also one of the youngest countries in the world. Even though it is ageing at a rapid rate, the nation is still very young, with a median age of 26.7 in 2010. However, high inflation rates, high unemployment and the government's subsidy reform plan will have an impact on the economy. Households are expected to become more price-sensitive and look for lower cost consumer products and services.

More evidence that wine may be the new favourite among alternative investors has been unearthed, according to Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA).

GlobalData's clinical trial report, "Interstitial Cystitis Global Clinical Trials Review, H2, 2011" provides data on the Interstitial Cystitis clinical trial scenario. This report provides elemental information and data relating to the clinical trials on Interstitial Cystitis. It includes an overview of the trial numbers and their recruitment status as per the site of trial conduction across the globe. The databook offers a preliminary coverage of disease clinical trials by their phase, trial status, prominence of the sponsors and also provides briefing pertaining to the number of trials for the key drugs for treating Interstitial Cystitis. This report is built using data and information sourced from proprietary databases, primary and secondary research and in-house analysis by GlobalData's team of industry experts.

GlobalData's clinical trial report, "Otitis Media Global Clinical Trials Review, H2, 2011" provides data on the Otitis Media clinical trial scenario. This report provides elemental information and data relating to the clinical trials on Otitis Media. It includes an overview of the trial numbers and their recruitment status as per the site of trial conduction across the globe. The databook offers a preliminary coverage of disease clinical trials by their phase, trial status, prominence of the sponsors and also provides briefing pertaining to the number of trials for the key drugs for treating Otitis Media. This report is built using data and information sourced from proprietary databases, primary and secondary research and in-house analysis by GlobalData's team of industry experts.

Founded in 1888 by Dr Wallace Abbott, a Chicago physician, Abbott is a healthcare company that develops and manufactures products and services that span the continuum of care - from prevention and diagnosis to treatment and cure. Abbott's principal businesses are pharmaceutical, nutritional and medical products, including cardiovascular devices and vision care, diabetes care and diagnostic point-of-care (POC) products.

This report is the result of an extensive survey drawn from ICD Research's exclusive panel of leading pharmaceutical industry executives. It analyzes how procurement expenditure, business strategies and practices are set to change in the pharmaceutical industry in 2011-12. This report gives you access to the category-level spending outlooks, budgets, supplier selection criteria, business challenges and investment opportunities for leading purchase decision makers. The report also identifies future growth of buyers and suppliers and e-procurement. This report not only grants access to the opinions and strategies of business decision makers and competitors, but also examines their actions surrounding business priorities. The report also provides access to information categorized by region, company type and size.

Suncare: Global Industry Guide is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the Suncare industry. It includes detailed data on market size and segmentation, textual analysis of the key trends and competitive landscape, and profiles of the leading companies. This incisive report provides expert analysis on a global, regional and country basis.

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Major General Contractor places an order for specialized lead flashing at Nuclead Inc. Nuclead is one the few suppliers of lead products who also has the capability to both supply lead flashing and to fabricate to the tolerances required by this order.

Alternative investment advocacy group, Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA) has spoken out in favor of investing in rare Scotch whiskey as an alternative to stocks and shares.

A new survey showing art and antique prices rising has prompted Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA) to promote the asset class as a viable option to investors.

GlobalData's report, Polycarbonate Industry Outlook in France to 2015 - Market Size, Price Trends and Trade Balance provides an in-depth coverage of France Polycarbonate industry. The research presents Polycarbonate demand and production forecasts, end use demand forecasts, price trends, and trade balance data. Overall, the report presents a comprehensive coverage of France Polycarbonate industry including all the major parameters.

GlobalData, the industry analysis specialist, has released its new conference alerts, "The Seventh International Congress on Vascular Dementia - Post Conference Review and Analysis". The conference alert is an essential source of information and analysis on the emerging therapies and new disease management techniques.

GlobalData's "Oil and Gas Quarterly Deals Analysis - M&A and Investments Trends, Q3 2011" report is an essential source of data and trend analysis on mergers and acquisitions (M&As) and financings in the oil and gas industry. The report provides detailed information on M&As, equity/debt offerings, private equity (PE), venture financing and partnership transactions registered in the oil and gas industry in Q3 2011. The report provides detailed comparative data on the number of deals and their value in the last five quarters segregated into deal types, segments, and geographies. Besides, the report provides information on the top PE, venture capital (VC), and advisory firms in the oil and gas industry.

Global fruit/vegetable juice sales are characterised by vastly different consumer preferences by region for juice types and flavours, making the building of uniform global brands especially challenging. This report examines differences in distribution and growth strategies undertaken by fruit/vegetable juice manufacturers in the context of 2010 juice sales performance, and identifies the key factors that determine future growth prospects over the period to 2015 for the category.

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This report is the result of an extensive survey drawn from ICD Research's exclusive panel of leading transport industry executives. It analyzes how business strategies and practices in the transport industry are set to change in 2011-12. This report gives you access to the category-level supplier selection criteria, business challenges and investment opportunities for leading purchase decision makers. The report also identifies future growth of buyers and suppliers, M&A and e-procurement. This report not only grants access to the opinions and strategies of business decision makers and competitors, but also examines their actions surrounding business priorities. The report also provides access to information categorized by region, company type and size.

GlobalData's clinical trial report, "Hemophilia A Global Clinical Trials Review, H2, 2011" provides data on the Hemophilia A clinical trial scenario. This report provides elemental information and data relating to the clinical trials on Hemophilia A. It includes an overview of the trial numbers and their recruitment status as per the site of trial conduction across the globe. The databook offers a preliminary coverage of disease clinical trials by their phase, trial status, prominence of the sponsors and also provides briefing pertaining to the number of trials for the key drugs for treating Hemophilia A. This report is built using data and information sourced from proprietary databases, primary and secondary research and in-house analysis by GlobalData's team of industry experts.

GlobalData's "M&A Activity In The Unconventional Oil & Gas Segment - Q3 2011" report is an essential source of data and trend analysis on mergers and acquisitions (M&As) and asset transactions in the unconvetional oil and gas segment. The report provides detailed information on M&As and asset transactions registered in the unconventional oil and gas segment in Q3 2011. The report provides detailed comparative data on the number of deals and their value in the last five quarters segregated into deal types and geographies.

GlobalData's "Private Equity and Venture Capital Investments in Medical Equipment Industry - Q3 2011" report is an essential source of data and trend analysis on the private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) investments in the medical equipment market. The report provides detailed information on PE and VC transactions registered in the medical equipment industry in Q3 2011. The report portrays detailed comparative data on the number of deals and their value in the last five quarters subdivided by deal types, subcategories, segments, and geographies. Additionally, the report provides information on the top private equity, venture capital, and advisory firms in the medical equipment industry.

Currently there are over 30 different mobile payment solutions each with their own technologies, advantages, and disadvantages. Existing mobile solutions are categorized based on the payment settlement methods that are prepaid (using smart cards or digital wallet), instant paid (direct debiting or off-line payments), and post paid (credit card or telephone bill).