PRWeb.com Press Release Feed - PRWeb Press Release Account Feed http://www.prweb.com PRWeb.com Press Release Feed - Press Releases en xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com 30 Converge Expands Singapore Facility to Provide IT Asset Disposition Services http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/01/prweb3440224.htm Worldwide demand for IT asset disposition fuels new e-waste hub in Asia (PRWeb Jan 13, 2010)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/01/prweb3440224.htm Converge Expands Global Reverse Supply Chain Services http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3111364.htm Major consumer electronics companies are finding hidden value in the "reverse" side of their supply networks. Converge is expanding its just-in-time supply chain services to help OEMs and retailers streamline their service inventories manage product returns more efficiently. (PRWeb Oct 27, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3111364.htm Climate Change Impacting Seas and Ports, Experts Call for Action http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3055514.htm World Maritime Day is a focal point for issues confronting the shipping industry and commerce between nations. In New York City tomorrow top experts such as DNV's Dr. Mark Trexler gather to assess the state of the industry and develop new ideas for addressing the impact of climate change on ports and shipping. (PRWeb Oct 15, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3055514.htm Converge Launches Online Marketplace for Computer Systems, Peripherals and Components http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3036924.htm Using a real-time bidding and alert system, the Converge Online Marketplace will offer a wide range of in-demand components and user-ready systems from the company's thriving reverse logistics and IT asset disposition networks. (PRWeb Oct 13, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3036924.htm Baker Hughes Selects Converge for Global ITAD Services http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb2974204.htm Another major enterprise IT user chooses Converge for secure handling of phased-out computer devices. With 36,000 employees, Baker Hughes chose Converge because of its global network, advanced security procedures and transparent, real-time tracking of IT assets as they are being decommissioned. (PRWeb Oct 1, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb2974204.htm Electronics Industry Event to Focus on the Fight Against the Proliferation of Counterfeit Components http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/09/prweb2941364.htm IDEA Offers Counterfeit Inspection Training Seminar at Upcoming IMAPS/NASA Workshop and Exhibition (PRWeb Sep 25, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/09/prweb2941364.htm Converge Posts New On-Demand Seminar: Best Practices in Vendor Managed Inventory http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/08/prweb2772044.htm An inside look at a new trend among major technology manufacturers. (PRWeb Aug 20, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/08/prweb2772044.htm Converge Gives Local Math and Science Teachers Real World Training http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/08/prweb2737394.htm Unique program allows middle and high school teachers to gain real-world experience at a major technology company and bring those lessons back into the classroom. (PRWeb Aug 11, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/08/prweb2737394.htm US Businesses Responding to E-Waste Challenges http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2587814.htm First "60 Minutes" and now PBS "Frontline" have run alarming documentaries on the threats posed by improper disposal of old computers and electronics, or e-waste. A growing number of US businesses are combating the problem with sophisticated disposition services from companies like Converge that safely demanufacture, recycle and remarket IT assets. These services each year prevent millions of tons of materials from harming the environment and generate revenue from unwanted hardware. (PRWeb Jun 29, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2587814.htm DNV and GFSI Standard Owners Host Workshop on the Latest Developments in Certification Audits http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2546094.htm The US food industry is rapidly embracing the GFSI food safety framework to increase the safety and quality of food products reaching consumers. Yet many individual producers and retailers are seeking clarification on which of the GFSI component standards will make the real difference for them. To answer these important questions DNV is hosting a workshop on July 17 for food professionals along with representatives of the major GFSI standards groups. (PRWeb Jun 17, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2546094.htm Converge Exceeds Advancing Quality Standards for the Electronics Supply Chain http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2433864.htm Tougher requirements are being set by a major consortium of electronics distributors, challenging the industry to protect the integrity of the global supply chain for semiconductors and other key electronic components used in computers and other digital devices. Companies like Converge, the leading independent electronics distributor, pave the way with quality standards that continue meet and exceed the most stringent criteria. (PRWeb May 19, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2433864.htm DNV Opens Doors to New "Green" Headquarters in U.S. http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2386264.htm DNV moves North American headquarters to new eco-friendly facility to reduce carbon footprint and provide cutting edge, healthy work environment. (PRWeb May 4, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2386264.htm DNV Introduces EasyRisk Manager, A Web-Based Risk Management Tool for the US Food Industry http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/04/prweb2358424.htm DNV, a world leader in quality management and safety certifications, introduces EasyRisk Manager, a powerful online risk management tool for food companies. EasyRisk helps food producers maintain a healthy supply chain for food products. (PRWeb Apr 27, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/04/prweb2358424.htm Kids Crooked House Raising the Roof for Children's Charities http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/04/prweb2345364.htm Kids Crooked House, the award-winning maker of unique children's playhouses will auction a one-of-a-kind Surf Shack playhouse at this weekend's LA Baby & Tweens Celebration. Proceeds of this online auction will benefit the Mattel Children's Hospital at UCLA. (PRWeb Apr 21, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/04/prweb2345364.htm New National Survey: When It Comes to E-Waste, IT Managers Think Security Over Green http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2197294.htm New Converge industry study reveals current trends in IT asset disposition. As volume of used IT gear rises, so does concern about security breaches. (PRWeb Mar 2, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2197294.htm DNV Opens Chicago Office to Support Growth in North America; Anchor US Food Safety Business http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1922054.htm DNV,a world leader in risk management and quality certifications is further expanding its US presence. (PRWeb Jan 29, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1922054.htm Converge Opens New Singapore Facility for Electronics Supply Chain Services http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1887384.htm Pricing for electronic components may be flat but demand for intelligent supply chain services is rising.Converge expands its leadership position in product procurement, IT asset disposition and reverse logistics services with a new new state-of-the-art facility in Singapore. (PRWeb Jan 20, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1887384.htm Converge Receives IDC's G.R.A.D.E. Certification for IT Asset Disposition http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1862424.htm Mass.-based Converge emerges as the global leader in business-class IT asset disposition. Secure disposal of ewaste is hot topic in 2009 as enterprises struggle to balance cost efficiencies with "green" obligations. By receiving IDC's G.R.A.D.E. certification, Converge continues to achieve new benchmarks for quality in this growing market. (PRWeb Jan 14, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1862424.htm Converge Supports Project Uplift to Provide Christmas Gifts to Underprivileged Children http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1775584.htm During tough economic times, local Mass. companies like Converge are doing even more to help the less fortunate in the communities where their employees live. Converge is donating over 300 Christmas gifts this year to Project Uplift. (PRWeb Dec 19, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1775584.htm Converge Joins Community Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher Program http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1738864.htm Helping enterprise customers donate "like-new" computers to good causes. (PRWeb Dec 11, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1738864.htm Converge Creates New Division to Deliver Comprehensive Reverse Supply Chain Solutions http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1642184.htm A silver lining in a dark economic cloud . . . major manufacturers and retailers of computers and other high-tech gear are beginning to find hidden value in products that have been returned or are sitting idle in excess inventory. One of the leading companies in supply chain solutions, Converge, has created a new group to help manage this "reverse supply chain" and uncover revenues and cost savings that would otherwise be lost. (PRWeb Nov 20, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1642184.htm Converge Expands Global IT Asset Disposition Network http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1625944.htm Converge, a leading technology supply chain company, today announces a major expansion of its international network for IT Asset Disposition (ITAD). Demand for ITAD services is skyrocketing as businesses seek trustworthy solutions for safe disposal of old computers, laptops, servers and other high-tech equipment. (PRWeb Nov 17, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1625944.htm DNV, AFS, and ASI Sponsor Regional Workshops on Implementing GFSI Food Safety Standards http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1511294.htm Food suppliers and manufacturers are invited to attend regional workshops on implementing GFSI food safety standards mandated by Wal-Mart and other major retailers. The workshops will be led by industry experts and representatives from the major standards organizations of BRC, SQF and IFS. (PRWeb Oct 22, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1511294.htm FetchDog Debuts Advanced Quick Sniff Online Shopping Capability http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1152974.htm New sneak peak shopping tool accelerates ecommerce on the leading web site for innovative dog products. (PRWeb Jul 29, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1152974.htm Converge Launches New Online Part Search Capability http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1130664.htm New search tool helps procurement professionals find electronic components quickly and efficiently. (PRWeb Jul 22, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1130664.htm Best Gear For Car Trips With Your Dog http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1118734.htm In the dog days of summer, high gas prices are keeping vacationers a little closer to home. FetchDog has a line up of great car travel gear that makes it easy to take your beloved pooch along with you. Now those day trips and long weekends can be more like a real vacation. (PRWeb Jul 17, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1118734.htm Enterprise Adoption of IT Asset Disposition Skyrockets http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1104134.htm Mid-year growth data from Converge reveals bright spot in IT market. Demand for Converge's ITAD services is doubling versus 2007, indicating a major shift by corporations toward "carbon footprint" strategies and other issues posed by disposal of IT assets. (PRWeb Jul 15, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1104134.htm FetchDog Joins Star-Powered 'Broadway Barks' Adopt-A-Thon http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1095854.htm Trendy dog products company FetchDog joins Mary Tyler Moore, Bernadette Peters, Glenn Close and other celebrities for the 10th annual Broadway Barks charity event to help find loving homes for abandoned dogs and cats in New York City. (PRWeb Jul 10, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1095854.htm The Coolest Dog Products Under the Sun FetchDog's Fab Summer Collection Now Available http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1035434.htm From eco-friendly beds to motion sensing water dispensers, FetchDog has everything the modern dog could possibly want, or need, all deliciously displayed in the new Summer Collection. Shop online or order a catalog at www.fetchdog.com. (PRWeb Jun 18, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1035434.htm Glenn Close Interviews Iraq War Vet in Newest “Lively Licks” Blog Posting http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1025864.htm In her "Lively Licks" blog at FetchDog.com, actress Glenn Close interviews Bill Campbell, the first Iraq war veteran to receive a canine companion through the Dog Tags program. Bill and his yellow Lab, Pax, show us how the unique bond between man and dog can help people recover from serious physical and emotional trauma. (PRWeb Jun 16, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1025864.htm Converge Certified to Microsoft Refurbisher Program http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1025884.htm Boom in Reconditioned Computers Pumps New Life Into ‘Old’ IT Assets. Converge becomes one of the first companies to achieve certification to pre-install genuine Microsoft Windows XP operating systems in refurbished desktop and laptop PCs. (PRWeb Jun 16, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1025884.htm Webinar Highlights Best Practices for IT Asset Disposal http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb995574.htm Converge and IAITAM invite IT pros to free online discussion June 10. (PRWeb Jun 4, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb995574.htm Converge Ranked No. 1 by Purchasing Magazine http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb975704.htm Largest independent supplier of electronic components focuses on quality and services to succeed in tight global economy. (PRWeb May 28, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb975704.htm Avaya Selects Converge for IT Asset Disposition http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb956244.htm Major contract signals growing strategic importance of IT asset disposition. Security concerns and environmental mandates spur corporations to strengthen procedures for phased out computer gear. (PRWeb May 20, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb956244.htm Vision21 Launches to Implement 21st Century Schools http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb954784.htm Think global, act local. That's the mantra of new catalyst organizations like VIsion21 who are stepping forward to help U.S. schools implement 21st Century skills. Just in time. According to a major research institute, the full cost of public education may be as high as $25,000 per student, per year. And we still are not adequately preparing our students to compete in the 21st Century. (PRWeb May 20, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb954784.htm Artimus Art Offers Special "School's Out" Savings http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb937824.htm Keep your youngsters' creativity from becoming household clutter. (PRWeb May 13, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb937824.htm Converge Awarded Quality Certifications for Electronics Inspection http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb932234.htm With electronics counterfeiting and substandard parts on the rise, quality control becomes even more vital. Converge, the leading independent electronics distributor, bolsters its pacesetting quality control programs with new IDEA certifications. (PRWeb May 12, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb932234.htm DNV Deeming Application Progresses to Next Stage; Accreditation Proposal Open for Public Comment http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb907684.htm DNV Healthcare makes further progress in its application to create a new quality-based hospital accreditation service. (PRWeb May 1, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb907684.htm Converge Announces Asset Manager 2.0 Web Application; Integrated Dashboard Tracks IT Asset Disposal and Ensures Industry Compliance http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/02/prweb719863.htm Hundreds of millions of tons of technology hardware becomes obsolete every year. This "ewaste" poses new environmental and data security risks to businesses world wide. Tracking the disposition of spent equipment, keeping it out of landfills and preventing data leakage is the specialty of companies like Converge, who today releases its new Asset Manager 2.0 web portal for comprehensive at-a-glance tracking of phased out equipment. (PRWeb Feb 25, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/02/prweb719863.htm Converge Reports Record Growth in IT Asset Disposition http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/01/prweb641141.htm Data security, compliance pressures and the constant cycle of technology acquisition and upgrade are driving global demand for IT asset disposition, or ITAD. Companies like Converge are reporting record growth and forecasting exponential demand as enterprises form strategies to deal with phased-out computers and all manner of electronic equipment. (PRWeb Jan 22, 2008)

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