Iceland Seafood International (ISI) has numerous offices located in ten countries and sells seafood products to UK retailers, and in order for the headquarters in Iceland to manage the business on a global scale, it is important that the data generated in all of its satellite offices is protected. ISI was previously using a tape-based backup service, which was not efficient or effective in its subsidiary office locations in the United Kingdom and Germany. The tape-based backup was “just about” manageable in the Iceland offices, but it was proving difficult to manage the tape backups on an international scale: The tapes weren’t being changed at the stipulated times, it was difficult to recover data from tapes located all over the world and there was the additional concern of tapes potentially going missing.

SecurStore Remote Backup Service used all its knowledge and experience to bring the most effective and efficient solution to ISI by using Asigra Televaulting. ISI’s multi-office corporate structure demanded a backup/restore service that respected remote data and ensured that it is protected to the same level as corporate data. ISI turned to SecurStore to eliminate these problems with their agentless distributed backup software service, which does not require tapes and allows a company with geographically dispersed offices to back up and recover data from a single location. Data protection is assured as encrypted data is backed up via disk over the WAN and stored offsite. SecurStore’s high-calibre services guaranteed ISI successful and fast retrieval of any data they require from any office location around the globe.

“Within minutes of starting the test phase of the SecurStore Remote Backup Service we realised the benefits distributed backup and recovery would provide us with, not just from a cost perspective, but also from a global business continuity perspective,” said Runar Bjarnthorsson, IT Manager of Iceland Seafood International.”We chose SecurStore because their service eliminates the possibility of human error and allows us to protect our entire company’s data from every global office location, which can all be managed from our headquarters in Iceland,” continued Bjarnthorsson. “We saw very quickly from initial tests how much cost we could save with agentless software by paying for the amount of data stored and not for each machine that is backed up.?

SecurStore Remote Backup Service, provides ISI with an agentless backup/recovery environment for the entire organisation, including information residing on desktops, laptops and servers. This allows ISI to protect every system on the network without the hassle of agent-based license fees, agent installation, agent-induced performance loss and annual agent upgrades. Whenever a new PC is added to the ISI network, there is no need for a backup agent to be installed, which is a complex and costly burden. ISI only pays for the total amount of compressed data stored.

Now users of Egypt Yellow Pages online and mobile properties will be able to actually see the exact locations of the businesses they find in two convenient easy to distinguish views ? street map or a satellite view.

“It is no easy process to geo-code a Yellow Pages database for an entire country,” commented Mohamed Salah, Egypt Yellow Pages Data Architect and leader of the geo-coding program. “In our business, businesses never cease opening, closing and relocating; we now have a dedicated team working full time on this project. It is a never ending process”, continued Salah.

Assisting in the effort to geo-code Egypt Yellow Pages business listings was Dot Map SAE, a leading GIS solutions provider based in Cairo, Egypt.

“The ability to map a location has become an integral part of the online and mobile experience,” stated Marc Lambert, Regional Managing Director for

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. “It is nearly impossible to purchase a smart mobile device these days without having some sort of mapping application preinstalled on the unit.”

“In the online and mobile world, mapping services from Microsoft and Google have in fact trained Yellow Pages users and advertisers on how to immediately benefit from mapping services on websites and mobile portals. Mapping services give our company the opportunity to connect buyers and sellers even more easily than before,” said Mr. Lambert with a smile. “That is what Yellow Pages is all about ? connecting buyers with sellers.”

Based in Maadi, Cairo – Egypt Yellow Pages Ltd is the official publisher of Yellow Pages branded products in Egypt. Egypt Yellow Pages Ltd is the exclusive owner of the Yellow Pages?, and Walking Fingers & Design?, YellowPages.com.eg? trademarks in Egypt and is supported by over 350 employees and 15 regional offices throughout Egypt. Yellow Pages distribution will surpass 325,000 print directories in 2008 as well as deliver many millions of page views on in YellowPages.com.eg electronic properties.

The municipality of Interlaken is among the most visited tourist destination in the country of Switzerland. Interlaken is located in the region of Bernese Oberland through which passes River Aare. On the eastern side of city Interlaken is Lake Brienz and to the western side is Lake Thun.

The city of Interlaken is most generally visited those tourist who are devoted adventure enthusiast. This is the city that offers excellent adventure filled activities all through the year to indulge. That is to say, Interlaken Switzerland is a have for adventure-seeking fanatics. From hang gliding to canoeing, from paragliding to skydiving and skiing you will ample opportunities that would no doubt challenge your ego. You may explore the city either via train or by bus. Walking tours is yet approach to get acquainted with the city. The star attraction of the city being the awe inspiring Jungfrau Mountain which stands four thousand one hundred and fifty eight meters (4158m) tall is quite a spectacle. Accommodations in the city are hard to find. Since Interlaken city is an all year round tourist destination therefore Interlaken Hotels are available for service 365 days a year. If you love mountainous regions then do head for the streets of H?heweg where you will find excellent lodges and Interlaken Hotels offering the best of facilities and services to make your stay in Interlaken memorable.

Swimming

The Lakes of Thun and Brienz offer excellent opportunities to swim. Besides these, another well known place to enjoy swimming is in the Neuhaus area. Here, you will alss get the facilities of changing rooms, showers, a restaurant and caf? among others. “Burgseeli” in Ringgenberg-Goldswil is pretty nature reserve where swimming along with water lilies and ducks is possible.

Walking

Among the finest ways to explore the city of Interlaken is to do it on foot. A quiet saunter along the coastlines of Thun Lake or Brienz Lake is exactly what would mesmerize your senses and take you to a different world. Yet another trail to stroll is this two hours walk that begins from the area of West train station to the region of “Neuhaus”. This track wil take you along the River Aare and through the beautiful nature reserve of Neuhaus at the Lake of Thun.

Biking

Biking is again one of the most sought after activities that visitors and tourists love to indulge in.Here you may experience the fun of mountain biking around the region of Lake Brienz and also visit the magnificent waterfalls of Giessbach that lies on the way. Or else you may even visit Lauterbrunnen on bike and explore the Tr?mmelbach-Waterfalls also known as (Tr?mmelbachf?lle) inside out. Along side do not miss the prettiness of Bernese oberland.

Besides these you may even indulge in adventure sports like rock climbing, white river rafting, bungee jumping, sailing, sledging, skiing, snow boarding, cross country skiing, ice skiing and night sledging among others. With so many activities to enjoy and mind blowing sports? you are literally spoilt for choices.

Have a gala time in Interlaken.

Egypt SEO and SEM Participation to Web Development

There is almost zero participation from Egypt when we are talking about SEO (search engine optimization) and SEM (search engine marketing) which is one of the major aspects for web development to prosper. In Egypt, businesses there don’t bother so much having a look at the probable market expansion using the online stream of traffic with web development practices like web design of a business site and search engine marketing. The primary reason for this is because of the high costs of investing for an unknown and literally risky, unproven result. The business owners in Egypt don’t yet realize the market with the use of internet and they don’t see so much with the current web development yet just like other countries in Asia. Because there are only a few handfuls of business there who venture into the online market and take a ride in web development, only a few manage to understand its effectiveness. They feel that there is nothing to prove. As a result, Egypt has been left behind when it comes to SEO and SEM and other aspects of web development in Egypt.

Realizing Foundation through Web Design and Development

Today, however, the only refuge that business owners can resort to is to have a website designed. There is no stopping this urge from getting on the line for many businesses now. Although many business owners in Egypt think it is enough just to say that they can also be found when regular customers search for them online, they now resort to other online marketing schemes which unconsciously contribute to the overall web development of the country. They were not thinking at all about market expansion using online stream and marketing methods such as SEO and SEM but taking part with the online battle gave them an idea today. While this business concept has been going along in Egypt web development and Egypt Web Design, there are a few web design and web development services that try to penetrate the market which is only getting a small attention today.

SEO and SEM Condition in Egypt

This year, many outside factors have contributed to the fast development of the web marketing arena in Egypt and this is a good start. Realizing the need to market any business online is starting to become part of the people’s consciousness and in the coming months, we can expect more development to come pouring in. With the implementation of an extensive marketing promotion using web design and other methods, businesses are starting to realize that web development in Egypt indeed is going to improve and it is an inevitable history in the making. Simple and small web design companies now start to sprout within Egypt and this is because of the realization for the need to market business websites and not just have some writing in the calling cards that owners give to customers and clients. Web development in Egypt is little by little improving in numbers and the competition is starting to propel higher and faster than expected. Search engine optimization and search engine marketing also has improved because of the sheer need to promote business and hopefully, this will be the start of a fast web development phase and the availability of a professional web design service in the whole of Egypt.

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The city of Lucerne in Switzerland is among the most sought after holiday destination. With beautiful scenery of mountains and pretty lakeside views Lucerne attracts millions of tourists and visitors every year. The best known attraction of the city is the Lake Lucerne from where Reuss River originates. Well known for its quaintness and rich cultural life, the everydayness of Lucerne city is the true essence of the land of Switzerland. Like the city even Lucerne Hotels are a class apart. Rendering the finest of accommodation facility these hotels make lodging in Lucerne a wonderful and a memorable experience. To reach the city of Lucerne which is located in the central region of Switzerland you may board train from the city of Zurich. From Zurich it would take you approximately 45 minutes to reach Lucerne. From Geneva, Lucerne is around 245 kilometers away and from Berne it is 92 kilometers away.

Lucerne Hotels are a class apart. Offering the best of facilities and boasting of world class service Lucerne Switzerland Hotels make the best of your trip. And among the many places of interest to in Lucerne some have been mentioned below.

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The Picasso Museum

This museum is a haven for all the Picasso fanciers. From exhibiting the personal photographs and intimate portraits of the famous artistes to the collections of art works? here you will get a chance to explore it all. The Picasso Museum is basically a 17th century structure that houses the studio of the artiste and many paintings that displays domestic and familial scenes.

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The Chapel Bridge

Constructed in the 14th century for security reasons, the Chapel Bridge is deemed as a landmark of the city Lucerne. The Chapel Bridge is made completely out of wood and is said to be the oldest of all wooden bridge existing in Europe. The best way to explore the bridge is to tag along with walking tours for a detailed description and facts about the Bridge. While walking over it you can savor the portraits of Swiss history and art.

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Mount Pilatus

Overlooking the beauty of Lucerne City, Mount Pilatus is a beautiful mountain high on natural splendor. This is a perfect place for not only adventure freaks but for those who are looking out for some peaceful time and ambience. To reach the top of the mountain you may either board the cogwheel railway from Alpnachstad or reach via cable-car in from Kriens. Or if you like it then you may even reach the top on foot.

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Old Town

In the city of Lucerne lies the region of Old Town which is quite a tourist attraction. Lively squares, quaint streets, pretty locales and bewitching ambience? Old town is extremely mesmerizing.

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Musegg Wall

Erected in the year 1386, the Musegg Wall is a very famous tourist attraction. For the visitors only three towers are open for viewing. This includes M?nnli, Schirmer and Zyt.

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Rosengart Collection

The museum of Rosengart in Lucerne was constructed very recently. Exhibiting the collection of artiste Paul Klee and Pablo Picasso, this museum also showcases the many exquisite art works of artistes and painters like L?ger, Monet, C?zanne, Mir?, Matisse and Braque of 19th and 20th century.

Artspages, a leading digital distributor from Norway, and RightsFlow, a provider of licensing and royalty services, announced today that Artspages will utilize RightsFlow’s proprietary mechanical licensing system (“FLOW”) to license, account, and pay publisher royalties for DPD, interactive streams and limited downloads, including subscription and ad-supported models on behalf of Artspages’ label clients.

“Partnering with RightsFlow helps us solve a common headache for our distributed labels – clearing publishing rights for the United States,” stated Dagfinn Saetra, Managing Director of Artspages. “Now our labels can tap into the knowledge base of RightsFlow in remedying the situation and adapt to the recent rates set by the Copyright Royalty Board.”

“RightsFlow is very happy to announce this latest agreement with Artspages,” stated Patrick Sullivan, President and CEO of RightsFlow. “We are excited to help further Artspages’ goal in helping their labels in providing a one-stop solution to handle their mechanical licensing, accounting, and royalty needs.”

Under U.S. Copyright Law, mechanical licenses are required for music to be distributed through online music services. The current U.S. statutory mechanical rate for permanent downloads is 9.1? for songs five minutes or less and 1.75? per minute for songs over five minutes. Limited download and interactive streaming services generally pay a mechanical royalty of 10.5 percent of revenue, less amounts owed for performance royalties. RightsFlow’s licensing service utilizes the bulk licensing system of The Harry Fox Agency, Inc. (HFA), a leading U.S. music rights licensing organization, to ensure publishers and songwriters are properly compensated under U.S. law.

About Artspages:
Artspages is a leading digital distributor based in Oslo, Norway providing distribution services for labels worldwide to iTunes, Amazon.com, Beatport, Napster, and Rhapsody among others. Clients include Border Music Distribution, Jazzland, Propeller Recordings, Division Records, and Tell? Records.

About RightsFlow:
RightsFlow offers Mechanical Licensing & Royalty Solutions for labels, distributors, and online music services. We specialize in obtaining bulk mechanical, DPD, and ringtone licenses including streaming, tethered, and limited downloads rights. Our proprietary “FLOW” system allows us to license, account, and pay royalties directly to the Harry Fox Agency (HFA) and the thousands of publishers not represented by HFA. Today, RightsFlow services over 1,200 labels for mechanical and DPD licensing. Some of the many clients we service include marquee companies such as EMI Music, Muzak, Active International, Artspages, CD Baby, Mint Records, IODA, Pandigital, TV Land, Audible Magic, One Italia, YouLicense, Constellation Wines (Blackstone), X5 Music Group, Zebralution, 180 Music, La Cupula Music, C.A.M. Original Soundtracks, BFM Digital, and Disc Makers, among others. For more information on RightsFlow’s services and management team, visit http://www.rightsflow.com