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I can observe that , to help Retailers attract customers traveling during the busy Summer Season , Tyson Convenience  released results from a national consumer survey conducted with 1,000 U.S. adults aged 18+ to help retailers understand which prepared foods customers prefer for making their trip more enjoyable, regardless of the distance. Key Survey findings include: The number one reason (51%) American adults purchase food at a convenience store is to satisfy a craving . Americans love breakfast. Many (48%) would like to see a breakfast station serving waffles, biscuits, breakfast meats and baked goods at a convenience store. Breakfast sandwiches are so popular that more than half of Americans (51%) would purchase one at their local convenience store if they wanted to have breakfast for dinner . On the other hand, pizza rose to the top of later-in-the-day prepared foods to cross over to breakfast, with (45%) of Americans interested...

Attackers don’t attack from the outside in. They work from the inside out . They use common and sophisticated IT tools to access and escalate through internal systems. I have captured for you new paper from 451 Research which delivers real-world Insights into adversary Attack campaign strategies, planning and execution.  I can discover that,   the goal of the paper is to help security professionals understand the persona and capabilities of their adversaries and also how attack campaigns can be more easily stopped, disrupted or frustrated by a better knowledge of the attacker’s tactics, techniques and procedures.

Steadily, it is interesting to observe that , manufacturers and retailers plan to prioritize investment in big data and predictive analytics over the next years. In fact, companies are realizing that the path to success in today’s omni-channel market is to analyze and react to consumers’ preferences and behaviors, ultimately truly understanding how, why, and in which manner they wish to shop. On this momentum , data-driven technologies can help companies make more informed localized merchandising decisions that, in turn, enhance the shopping experience for the customer and improve the brand’s bottom line.

While most companies still lack the ability to mine and leverage important customer data, and are therefore failing to meet evolving shopping demands , I have a pleasure to recall that, investing in big data and predictive analytics is a game-changer in our ever-connected data-driven era where retailers and manufacturers can unlock significant competitive advantage by leveraging consumer insights to make category decisions and create localized merchandising assortments.

Steadily, one can observe that, the modern shopper has transformed the ways retailers and manufacturers operate and maintain profitability, as shoppers expect merchandise assortments to meet their needs from the first attempt.  The JDA Voice of the Category Manager survey , conducted by JDA Software Group, Inc., reveals findings from nearly 100 professionals responsible for category management and merchandising activity in North America . Survey respondents cited personalization and localization (68 percent) and increased development of digital technologies (62 percent) as the top two priorities they plan to implement within the next year to reach modern shoppers.

Steadily, for the stakes related to flexibility, efficiency, productivity, security and more, the technology is now indispensable.  In effect , in our ever-connected data-driven era, the technology brings streamlined processes.  Bullhorn ® polled an audience of staffing industry leaders and practitioners on June 8 on three key areas around staffing disruption. According to this survey, 67 percent of recruiting professionals think that automation will help human workers, not eliminate them. 33 percent of respondents said they plan to replace talent with technology to lower prices so they can build the most efficient businesses possible.  Fifty-seven percent of respondents said they see partnership opportunities with digital staffing platforms because of their attractive prices.  I can recall that, Bullhorn conducted the research based a real-time survey of 1,000 staffing professionals attending Art Papas’s keynote presentation at ...

All the serious investigations indicate that , Asia Pacific region is expected to account for the highest spending on military infrastructure and logistics globally, followed by North America. Europe agrees to create its defense fund.  According to Research and Markets , China's growing insolence in territorial disputes with its neighbors, and ongoing regional rivalries among Asian countries, and strong economic growth are the primary drivers of the region's military infrastructure and logistics market, which is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 2.71%, to reach US$16.4 Billion by 2027.

Stakes are more and more pressing so that, Research and Markets predicts that, the global military infrastructure and logistics market will value US$37.8 Billion in 2017, and will grow at a CAGR of 3.21%, to value US$51.8 Billion by 2027. The firm also predicts that , the logistics modernization initiatives undertaken by several of world's armed forces are also expected to be one of the key drivers for the growth of the market.

Competition, stakes, realities and challenges are steadily huge when it comes to protect its maritime interests; prevent various regional and territorial conflicts as well as to contain the cross border crimes and infiltration of terrorists, to name a few. Therefore, the number of strategic overseas bases and the infrastructure modernization initiatives are peaking, involving colossal costs being undertaken by countries such as the US, Russia, China, and India. One can observe that , US already have the largest number of overseas bases across the world, and China has been planning to construct overseas bases to protect its maritime interests. India has been spending heavily on constructing roads, air bases and related infrastructure to safeguard its high altitude Northern and Eastern borders.

Quebec is a rich province of Canada now billed as clean energy superpower. The economy of Quebec is ranked the 37th largest economy in the world. The economy of Quebec is based mainly on the services sector. Quebec's economy has traditionally been fuelled by abundant natural resources, a well-developed infrastructure, and average productivity. The credit rating of Quebec is currently rated Aa2 according to Moody's rating agency. In June 2017 S&P rated Quebec as an AA- credit risk, surpassing Ontario for the first time. The Institut national de la recherche scientifique is helping to advance scientific knowledge and to train a new generation of students in various scientific and technological sectors.  More than one million Quebecers work in the field of science and technology which represents more than 30% of Quebec's GDP. Quebec is experiencing faster growth of its R&D spending than other Canadian provinces. Approximately 1.1 million Qu...

Numerous opportunities are available for who wants to seize them. New Zealand is a mature market of + 4 million consumers capable to consume services. New Zealand's economy focused at different times on sealing, whaling, flax, gold, kauri gum, and native timber. New Zealand has experienced a series of "brain drains" since the 1970s that still continue today . New Zealand is heavily dependent on international trade, particularly in agricultural products.   New Zealand is vulnerable to international commodity prices and global economic slowdowns.  Its major export partners are Australia, United States, Japan, China, and the United Kingdom. On 7 April 2008, New Zealand and China signed the New Zealand–China Free Trade Agreement, the first such agreement China has signed with a developed country. The service sector is the largest sector in the economy , followed by manufacturing and construction and then farming and raw material extraction. Touris...

Ottawa is an exciting city with endless opportunities with a mature-growing market of + 1 million consumers capable to consume services. Ottawa's primary employers are the Public Service of Canada and the high-tech industry. The national headquarters for many federal departments are located in Ottawa . The city has a high standard of living. It is also rated the second cleanest city in Canada, and third cleanest city in the world. It is estimated that the National Capital Region attracts around 7.3 million tourists annually who spend about 1.18 billion dollars. The Kanata Research Park is home to many companies, mostly high-tech. In effect, Ottawa is also an important technology centre. The Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) is a major children's hospital and university teaching hospital that serves Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec. Another major employer is the health sector, which employs over 18,000 people.  Four active g...

Toronto is mature-growing market of + 2 million consumers capable to consume services. Business and job opportunities are numerous particularly business and finance, media, publishing, telecommunication, information technology and film production industries. Toronto is an international centre for business and finance. Toronto has a high concentration of banks and brokerage firms on Bay Street, in the Financial District.  The Toronto Stock Exchange is billed as the world's seventh-largest stock exchange by market capitalization. The five largest financial institutions of Canada, collectively known as the Big Five , have national offices in Toronto . The city is an important centre for the media, publishing, telecommunication, information technology and film production industries. Toronto continues to be a wholesale and distribution point for the industrial sector. According to the website Nimbeo Toronto's cost of living index ranked it tenth ...

  Canada is an exciting destination with endless opportunities in natural resources, science and technology, manufacturing, mining, and service sectors. The country is a growing market of + 35 million consumers capable to consume services. Canada is the world's eleventh-largest economy as of 2015, with a nominal GDP of approximately US$1.79 trillion. With a highly globalized economy , Canada is a mixed economy. The Toronto Stock Exchange is the seventh largest stock exchange in the world by market capitalization , listing over 1,500 companies. In 2014, Canada's exports totalled over C$528 billion , while its imported goods were worth over $524 billion, of which approximately $351 billion originated from the United States, $49 billion from the European Union, and $35 billion from China. The growth of Canada's manufacturing, mining, and service sectors has transformed the nation from a largely rural economy to an urbanized, industrial ...

South Dakota with its amazing landscapes attracts and seduces. + 1 million people live in this state. The service industry is the largest economic contributor in South Dakota . This sector includes the retail, finance, and health care industries. Government spending is another important segment of the state's economy. Ellsworth Air Force Base, near Rapid City, is the second-largest single employer in the state. The five most valuable agricultural products in South Dakota are cattle, corn (maize), soybeans, wheat, and hogs. Agriculture-related industries such as meat packing and ethanol production also have a considerable economic impact on the state. South Dakota is the sixth leading ethanol-producing state in the nation. Another important sector in South Dakota's economy is tourism . Many travel to view the attractions of the state, particularly those in the Black Hills region, such as historic Deadwood, Mount Rushmore, and the nearby state and natio...

The state is very exciting with endless tourist attractions namely the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Graceland, Beale Street, Lower Broadway, the Ryman Auditorium, the Gaylord Opryland Resort, Lookout Mountain, and the Tennessee Aquarium, to name a few. Tennessee is a growing market of + 6 million consumers capable to consume services. Major outputs for the state include textiles, cotton, cattle, and electrical power. Tennessee has over 82,000 farms , roughly 59 percent of which accommodate beef cattle. Soybeans are heavily planted in West Tennessee, focusing on the northwest corner of the state. Major corporations with headquarters in Tennessee . Tennessee is a right to work state. The Tennessee income tax does not apply to salaries and wages, but most income from stock, bonds and notes receivable is taxable. All taxable dividends and interest which exceed the $1,250 single exemption or the $2,500 joint exemption are taxable at the rate of 6%. The state...