(Hong Kong) Intertek, the leading provider of quality, safety and environmental services, has helped Lenovo to assess the life cycle environmental impacts of its new generation of desktop – Thinkcentre M90z. (more…)

(Charlotte, N.C.) Class management software provider, Jackrabbit Technologies, was recently chosen by The JAM Brands as the number one gym management system for cheer gyms. By combining efforts, The JAM Brands and Jackrabbit can offer a uniquely beneficial business management system to studio owners that is a proven catalyst to business growth and efficiency improvements. (more…)

(Charlotte, N.C.) Class management software provider, Jackrabbit Technologies, is making marketing to prospects and inactive students much easier – and more cost effective – for its system’s users. Owners and managers of the Jackrabbit system – which include a wide variety of class-based businesses - can now build an Unlimited Lead File that can be used in marketing campaigns that will drive growth in their businesses. (more…)

(Research Triangle Park, N.C.) Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) today introduced three new ThinkServers to bring growing businesses, branch offices and managed service providers server technology that fits their performance needs and budgets. With models starting under $900, the ThinkServer RD230, RD240 and TD230 mark Lenovo’s entrance into the value dual processor server market. The trio offers unexpected features for the price, such as remote management, energy saving configurations and advanced data protection. (more…)

(Durham, N.C.) Freudenberg IT announced it is now an SAP-certified provider of cloud services. The internationally active IT service provider is one of the first SAP partners to receive SAP certification of its cloud services. As such, Freudenberg IT can operate its customers’ SAP applications in the dynamic environment of cloud computing. Freudenberg IT has designed its cloud services specifically for the requirements of SAP software. (more…)

(Cary, N.C. ) Strategic Guru, a full service marketing and communications agency, announced today the launch of their “Second Annual Worst Website Ever” contest. The purpose of the contest is to find the website of a business or organization that is most in need of a makeover. The winning entry, chosen by popular vote, will receive a prize package valued at over $9000 that includes refreshed design, copy-editing, development and search engine optimization services. (more…)

(Charlotte, N.C.) Mariner unveils new branding this month, updating their look to reflect their leadership in business intelligence, data warehousing and performance management solutions that help clients achieve their goals. (more…)

(Washington, D.C.) Waymon Armstrong, the owner of a small business that uses computer simulations to help government and private sector clients prepare for and respond to natural disasters, medical emergencies and combat, was today named National Small Business Person of the Year by Karen Mills, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration. Mills made the announcement during ceremonies at SBA’s celebration of National Small Business Week 2010. (more…)

(Charlotte, N.C.)  Jackrabbit Technologies, introduces three new team members that enhance the quickly-growing business management solution provider’s customer support and development teams. Jackrabbit provides web-based solutions for classed-based businesses, helping owners or managers of gymnastics and cheer gyms, child care centers, camps, dance studios, martial arts schools, music schools and swim schools operate and grow their organizations more efficiently and effectively. Anne Lafferty and Susan Lylerly come on board as Customer Service associates and Bill Price joins as Senior Software Developer as Jackrabbit continues growth in 2010 by making a 33% expansion to its team. (more…)

(Charlotte, N.C.) Mariner and Microsoft invite school district and Department of Education leaders to participate in its webseries on Tuesday, May 18th at 11am EST, 8am PST. The series, entitled “Managing for Performance: From the School to the State House,” highlights education analytics that improve student achievement and are the backbone of data-driven initiatives in K-12 organizations across the country. Previous sessions in the series, which began on January 19th, are available on-demand. (more…)

(Charlotte, N.C.) Jackrabbit Technologies, leading provider of web-based solutions for classed-based businesses, will participate in Jeff Metzger’s Small Business Boot Camp taking place at the Double Tree Suite Hotel in Cincinnati, Ohio, May 13-17, 2010. This will be the final opportunity for owners and managers of kid’s sports organizations to experience Metzger’s Boot Camp. Jackrabbit has been a noted Associate Company for Metzger’s Small Business Boot Camps and will support his efforts in teaching strategies to help those in the kids’ sports industry establish and reach their goals for operating and growing their businesses in this Boot Camp session. Because Jackrabbit’s business management system helps owners and managers leverage technology to improve their operations, it is a perfect compliment to Metzger’s Boot Camp philosophy. (more…)

(Charlotte, N.C.) Jackrabbit Technologies, leading provider of web-based solutions for classed-based businesses, will play a key role in the 2010 Business Brain Trust Conference taking place May 2-4 at the Luxor Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV. Jackrabbit supports the Conference as a Diamond Level Sponsor. Mark Mahoney, Jackrabbit’s president and cofounder, will act as a lead facilitator during conference activities. He will also be available, along with other Jackrabbit team members, to answer questions about how Jackrabbit can help children’s activity centers operate their businesses more efficiently and effectively. (more…)