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Research conducted by TechNavio reveals that the Global GIS Technologies market in the Retail sector is expected to grow at a CAGR of 13 percent.

Research conducted by TechNavio reveals that the European Cloud Automation market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 18 percent. The report, which focuses exclusively on Europe, indicates that the market is currently driven by the need to reduce the overall organizational IT service cost.

Hocoma, the leader in rehabilitation therapy solutions for movement disorders, has selected Movea’s MotionPod for its recently launched Valedo™Motion, a low back pain treatment product. The MotionPod, a wireless, miniaturised, Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), enables a new breed of rehabilitation applications featuring a form of Functional Movement Therapy (FMT) that is both fun and interactive. Research shows that many back problems can be improved by FMT, but patient compliance has typically been a problem. Hocoma’s ValedoMotion solves this problem by making low back training entertaining and motivational.

Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, has announced the opening of Draft Carolina Burgers & Beers (http://draftraleigh.com), located at 510 Glenwood Ave. in the former Hi5 location. Focused on delivering a fresh and local menu, Draft serves more than 40 North Carolina draft beers, including Rocky Top’s own Mash House beers, and offers casual and affordable fare, featuring gourmet burgers made using fresh, all-natural Blue Ribbon Angus beef from Coastal Cattle Company in Ayden, N.C., where cows are fed all-natural feed, mother’s milk, Bermuda grass and hay twice a day, and no growth hormones, additives, antibiotics or chemical feed are used. The tavern-casual atmosphere includes five 9-foot billiards tables, an 18-foot shuffleboard table, video games and HD televisions throughout the restaurant.

Elaine Buxton, president and CEO of Confero, Inc., a national customer experience measurement firm, has announced that the firm has received a 2011 Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Pinnacle Award in the Small Entrepreneurial Business category, presented on May 3 at the Raleigh Convention Center. The award is presented to entrepreneurs whose companies have exhibited staying power, innovation and community involvement. Confero was recently presented with a Stevie® Award in the Customer Service or Call Center Consulting Practice of the Year category in the 5th annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service, and has been ranked on Inc. magazine’s Inc. 5000 list, distinguishing the firm as one of the nation’s top 5,000 fastest-growing privately held businesses.

Coldwell Banker Commercial TradeMark Properties has announced that Brian Farmer, president of advisory services at the firm, negotiated the expansion and renewal of Triangle Microworks, located in Crosspoint II, a four-story, Class A office building at 2840 Plaza Place located approximately one mile from Crabtree Mall off Creedmoor Road. Crosspointe covers 96,000 square feet and includes several suites that are immediately available. Coldwell Banker Commercial TradeMark Properties represented the landlord in this negotiation.

Developer Of Small Distributive Biofuel Refineries Partners With Designer And Builder To Build its Prototype and Commercial Scale RWR Systems

The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Triangle/Eastern N.C. Chapter raised more than $1 million to research the cause of and cure for juvenile (type 1) diabetes and its complications at its 8th annual Hope Gala (http://tekadvizor.com/JDRFNCGALA/), held on April 30 at the North Ridge Country Club in Raleigh. This represents more than a 50 percent increase over last year which was record-breaking for the Triangle/Eastern N.C. Chapter.

Local Branding And Design Agency’s Vice President Honored By Triangle Business Journal

Whether You Are Ready for a New Job or Negotiating a Raise, Career Solvers’ Barbara Safani Has Strategies to Show You How to Get What You Are Worth

Aalsa Lee of Palm Springs, California, was crowned Miss Cougar America 2011, at the 3rd Annual National Cougar Convention, in New York City.

Greg Sarcona, Ph.D., Chief Romantic Officer of Olga’s Girlfriends, will refute 3 myths about Russian Brides at four seminars in May and June, 2011.

Don Mills, president of SIA Group , a full-service insurance agency with six offices throughout North Carolina, has announced that Medina Blanton has been named the account manager for the benefits consulting department for the branch office in Jacksonville, N.C. Blanton will be responsible for cost-benefit analysis consulting, plan implementation and customer service. A graduate of Southeast Community College, Blanton is currently studying for her Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration with the University of Phoenix. She brings with her six years of experience in property casualty.

The Dr. Oz Show on February 22, 2011 ignited unprecedented interest in hCG for weight loss. The meet this consumer demand, the IAPAM is helping physicians enter this lucrative market by offering their physician-led hCG Training in Scottsdale, Arizona on June 3, 2011. Physicians will learn and receive everything they need, to start safely offering hCG for weight loss to their patients.

Local Home Builder Recognized By The Triangle Sales & Marketing Council For Excellence In The Categories Of Superintendent Of The Year And Sales Team Of The Year For Multiple Communities

Bill Horne, CEO of Laser Spine Institute, the leader in endoscopic spine surgery, has announced that the company has been named one of the top workplaces in the Tampa Bay area by the St. Petersburg Times. The award recognizes firms with 50 or more employees that place an emphasis on the quality of life of its employees. The recognition occurred in the April 17 Sunday edition of the St. Petersburg Times.

Zevrix Solutions announces Graphic Inspector 1.7.12, a maintenance update to its quality control solution which checks entire folders of graphic files for potential problems according to specific workflow requirements. The software provides graphic professionals of any trade with the most exhaustive info on multiple images and vector graphics, saving the time and hassle of checking them manually. The new version improves checkup accuracy of GIF files and images with unknown resolution.

The International Symposium of HIV and Emerging Infectious Diseases (ISHEID) Congress is announcing its HIV AIDS 2012 conference, to be held in Marseille, France from May 23 to May 25, 2012.

Vietnam's first luxury tour operator (luxurytravelvietnam.com) casts votes for the Annual Year’s Best of the Guide Awards 2011.

Sid Mitchener, technology practice partner of Vaco Raleigh, LLC, an executive placement and consulting firm, has announced that Troy Knight, director of design and gaming, has received the Triangle Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Leadership Award, which recognizes up-and-coming leaders under the age of 40 who are making a difference in the community. Award recipients are selected based on business accomplishments, community involvement and significant career milestones. Knight received the award at a luncheon on May 5 at North Ridge Country Club in Raleigh.

Gayla Bonke, owner and head chef at Chatham Street Café & Catering (http://www.chathamstreetcafe.com), located at 140 E. Chatham St., has announced that the restaurant will serve a Mediterranean-inspired lunch at the Friends of the Page-Walker 2nd Annual Herbfest on Saturday, May 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Page-Walker Arts & History Center grounds, located at 119 Ambassador Loop. Available dishes will include roasted red pepper hummus, tabouleh and cucumber salad. Herbfest is free for all to attend.

Amy Luna Manderino of Berkeley CA, will crown Miss Cougar California 2011, at the Third Annual California Cougar Convention.

May 8 Holiday Brunch Will Feature Scrambled Eggs With Smoked Salmon, Special Spring Omelet

Local Architecture Firm Recognized By The Greater Raleigh Chamber Of Commerce’s Business Awards

Leader In Endoscopic Spine Surgery Participates In Breast Cancer Awareness Event