Mountain View, Calif and Framingham, Mass (PRWEB) November 14, 2011
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Columbus, Oh (PRWEB) December 01, 2011
Today, Forbes ranked e-Cycle LLC #68 on its annual list Americas Most Promising Companies. One of only three Ohio companies to appear on this prestigious list, e-Cycle was the only company from Central Ohio to receive a ranking.
Forbes Americas Most Promising Companies list features 100 privately held up-and-comers with compelling business models, strong management teams, notable customers, strategic partners and precious investment capital.
Sizing up younger, privately held companies is hard: Their fortunes can change very quickly and theres a dearth of public data, says Forbes Executive Editor Brett Nelson. We took a more comprehensive approach to evaluate their health and potential.
To sharpen its search, Forbes teamed up with CB Insights, a Manhattan-based data firm that tracks investment in high-growth private companies. With $ 650,000 in grants from the National Science Foundation, CB has developed complex software called Mosaic that mines myriad online sources (from press releases and social networks to job boards and court filings) to come up with one, algorithmically derived score that measures a private companys health. Forbes married Mosaics data-crunching with old-fashioned reporting to assemble a list of rising stars with bright growth prospects. To view the complete the list, please visit http://www.forbes.com/ampc.
e-Cycle is the leading provider of wireless mobile buyback, data deletion and recycling services for businesses and major organizations. The company achieved 558 percent business growth between 2007 and 2010 and created more than 75 green jobs at its Ohio headquarters.
We are thrilled to be recognized by Forbes this year. I am extremely proud of the hard work and dedication of the entire e-Cycle team to provide unparalleled service for our clients, said Christopher Irion, founder and CEO of e-Cycle. Our success, however, would not be possible without the growing commitment to responsible e-waste reuse, recycling, and data security by the organizations that we serve. We applaud their environmental stewardship and thank them for their continued trust.
About e-Cycle
Ranked the #5 fastest growing, privately held environmental services company by Inc., e-Cycle helps organizations take a more responsible, secure and profitable approach to wireless mobile phone recycling. e-Cycle collects used mobile devices from businesses and major organizations, reimbursing them for devices that retain value and recycling all others at no charge. The information on every phone is either deleted or destroyed through the industrys most rigorous mobile data security measures. e-Cycles clients include financial institutions, healthcare organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and technology companies, among others. Since its founding in 2005, e-Cycle has purchased more than $ 13 million worth of retired mobile phones and recycled more than eight million wireless devices. For more information, visit http://www.e-Cycle.com.
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Miami, Florida (PRWEB) November 29, 2011
The North American chapter of MEF, the global trade association for mobile content and commerce, has today released its Global m-Commerce Whitepaper series with the goal to demystify the complexities of mobile payments and address key industry issues which are barriers to consumer adoption.
The series, unveiled at MEF Americas 2011 in Miami, the annual event attended by thought leaders from across North and Latin Americas mobile content and commerce ecosystems, includes eight definitive guidelines on key areas such as payment models, privacy and taxation.
Active MEF Members, from across the mobile value-chain contributed to the m-Commerce Initiative, which follows the release of MEFs Global Consumer Survey.
The survey highlights key market intelligence on consumer trends impacting widespread adoption including the data that in the U.S. 83 percent of respondents use their mobile phone to research a product, with 69 percent completing a purchase transaction using their mobile. Globally 27 percent of consumers would use mobile to make purchases more often if security was addressed.
MEF North America is also collaborating with the Accredited Standards Committee (ASC) X9 to produce a comprehensive and practical Global Payment Matrix guide providing clarity on the wide range of business models now available for m-Commerce and to support the development of industry standards for mobile transactions by ASC X9.
“MEF North America is developing a practical mobile commerce framework that companies across the value chain can use to navigate an increasingly complex ecosystem,” says Gary Schwartz, CEO of Impact Mobile and Chairman, MEF North America. “We are addressing regional concerns that include privacy and security and help promote consumer and merchant trust in the new channel. The resulting Whitepapers are practical hands-on guides for any company that is looking to monetize digital, virtual and physical content via the phone.”
The need to drive adoption through building trust and consumer confidence were key topics debated this week by the executives attending MEF Americas 2011 where speakers included SPRINT, Nokia, Macys, VISA and Coca Cola.
The North American series of Whitepapers is part of the global m-commerce initiative by MEF and Rimma Perelmuter, Executive Director said were delighted that MEF North America has released the first series of Whitepapers as part of the global m-Commerce Initiative. The goal is to offer unique and practical tools for our members and the wider industry to drive consumer adoption through highlighting successful business models that are positively addressing consumer needs to advance the mobile channel opportunity within a regulatory framework.”
The following companies contributed to the North American Whitepaper Series:
Gowlings Privacy and m-Commerce
Impact Mobile Mobile Shopper Engagement and Conversion
Jumptap Advertising and m-Commerce
OpenMarket m-Commerce Payment Solutions
Polar Mobile Making Money from your Mobile Content in the App Economy
Sixth Sense Media Brands and m-Commerce
SNR Denton Regulation and m-Commerce
SNR Denton Tax and m-Commerce
About MEF Americas
MEF Americas: Mobile Content & Commerce is the essential two day gathering for thought leaders & deal makers from across North & Latin Americas mobile content and commerce ecosystems.
The exclusive two-day event founded in 2010, focuses on issues, strategies and case studies from the content, finance, retail and brand verticals, as well as cross-border opportunities, barriers to entry, in-market insight and business development. In addition to the exceptional opportunities for facilitating business development while making important new contacts, delegates will also gain the benefit of MEFs extensive global m-commerce and content expertise.
With keynotes from Nokia, Sprint and Coca Cola, panel discussions with over 50 speakers, interactive sessions and open networking, MEF Americas: Mobile Content & Commerce offers delegates an unrivaled environment in which to learn, discuss and debate the issues facing the mobile content value chain.
About MEF
MEF is the global community for mobile content and commerce. It is the leading trade organization for companies wishing to monetize their goods, services and digital products via the mobile connected device. MEF provides competitive advantage to its diverse membership, shapes industry growth, connects thought leaders and spearheads groundbreaking initiatives which explore and promote monetization opportunities.
With global headquarters in London and operational chapters and offices in Asia, EMEA, Latin America, Middle East and North America, MEF is a member network with global reach and strong local representation, ideally placed to drive market growth. Established in 2000, MEF provides an impartial, consistent and powerful voice for the foremost companies and entrepreneurs from across the mobile content and commerce value chain.
Contacts:
MEF North America
General Manager
Marjorie DeHey Daleo
Press
Anmore Media International
Tony Dillistone
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Reston, VA (PRWEB) November 17, 2011
Simplexity, the Internets leading solutions provider of wireless sales and services, is proud to announce it received the coveted Amway North America Partner of the Year award for 2011. At a ceremony held October 13, 2011 at the Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida, Simplexity was presented with the top honor in recognition for its outstanding customer service and support as an Amway North America Partner Store.
More than 100 of Amway North Americas top merchants and suppliers participated in the annual event recognizing top performers across a broad range of industries for exemplary customer service, outstanding business support, creativity, innovation, flexibility and investment into the program. Past winners for this prestigious award include Barnes & Noble, Levi Strauss & Co. and Office Depot.
The Simplexity team, headed by senior director Chad Stockman, is committed 365 days a year to building this strong relationship, said Andy Zeinfeld, chief executive officer, Simplexity. Accepting the esteemed Partner of the Year award is a testament to their dedication and we are grateful to everyone involved in this effort to better serve Amway North America and the Independent Business Owners they support.
Stockman added, We are honored with this award for Partner of the Year. We are very committed to ensuring the finest online shopping experience for Amway North America and this award further validates Simplexity’s dedication to customer satisfaction and service.”
Simplexity owns and operates Wireless Marketplus, an online shopping portal that is part of Amway North Americas website. Wireless Marketplus features hundreds of cell phones and smartphones from leading manufacturers such as HTC, LG, BlackBerry, Motorola and Samsung, and offers service plans from the top wireless carriers in the United States. Here, Amway Independent Business owners can research, buy and activate cell phones quickly and easily. With just a few mouse clicks, they can shop for the latest cell phones, including popular Android-powered devices. Business owners can also speak to a Simplexity wireless specialist through a dedicated toll-free number should they ever need assistance with finding the device and rate plan that best fits their needs. Moreover, they can shop with confidence knowing that they are getting an incredible price – up to hundreds of dollars lower than retail stores, on their wireless purchase.
About Simplexity
Simplexity is the Internets leading wireless solutions provider. Based in Reston, Virginia, Simplexitys proprietary e-commerce platform enables businesses to enter the complex wireless marketplace by offering turnkey and customized wireless solutions, which include wireless sales and order acquisition, online merchandising, order processing, activation and provisioning, equipment procurement and logistics, billing, customer service, and management analytics. With its expansive marketing network that includes thousands of private-branded websites and affiliates, Simplexity sells wireless products and services for some of the most recognized brands in the world, including RadioShack, Sears, Kmart, Target, Overstock, Sony, TigerDirect and Newegg. Through its subsidiary, Simplexity MVNO Services, Simplexity also offers Mobile Virtual Network Enabler (MVNE) solutions for MVNOs that encompass voice, data, sms, mobile broadband, machine 2 machine (M2M) on both prepaid and postpaid platforms. For more information about the company, its products and services, visit the Simplexity corporate website at http://www.simplexity.com.
About Amway
Based in Ada, Mich., Amway is part of the Alticor group of companies, founded by the DeVos and Van Andel families. Alticor is the parent company of Amway Corp., Access Business Group LLC and Alticor Corporate Enterprises. The company offers consumer products and business opportunities, as well as product development, manufacturing and logistics services in more than 80 countries and territories worldwide. The company reported annual sales of $ 9.2 billion for the year ending December 31, 2010.
Contact
Megan E. Murray
Simplexity
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(PRWEB) November 19, 2011
Global Intelligence Alliance (GIA), a global strategic market intelligence and advisory group, releases results from its 2011 Global Market Intelligence Survey, which show that nearly 70% of North American companies intend to increase their investments in competitive intelligence (also known as market intelligence) in 2012-2013.
As a program, competitive intelligence collects information about market players and strategically relevant topics and processes it into insights that support decision-making. It helps organizations understand their business environment, compete successfully in it, and grow as a result.
In the Global Market Intelligence Survey conducted in March 2011, GIA looked at the current state of competitive intelligence in 192 large and mid-sized North American companies in the US and Canada, and compared the results with other countries.
The prevalence of competitive intelligence programs in North America was found to be high, with 84% of companies reporting that they have a systematic competitive intelligence function in place. Of these companies, another 84% indicated that their investments in competitive intelligence have paid off. This is higher than companies in Western Europe, indicating that North American companies manage to derive greater value from their competitive intelligence programs and are therefore likely to invest further.
Some other survey findings include: