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New partnership in field service management for Latin America

TOA Technologies and Tecnocom have established a strategic partnership to offer comprehensive field service management solutions across Latin America.

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Neglecting to ensure that electronic equipment is thoroughly tested before purchase can cost businesses time and money—not to mention the disastrous consequences of an unforesee

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Defense procurement dominates federal contracts

In a reversal from 2010, the top 20 contract opportunities planned by US federal agencies for fiscal year 2011 are dominated by procurements out of defense agencies.

Sony profits from weaker yen

Sony has doubled its earnings forecast for the full year to March 2013

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Kenyan and Chinese Premiers agree multi-billion dollar deals

 Kenya has formally signed a series of infrastructure contracts with China worth around $5 billion

Boeing sees growth in Asia Pacific

Boeing has announced sale agreements with two Asian airlines for a combined total of 43 new aircraft, highlighting the significance of the region for aircraft manufacturers.

Telecoms giants in procurement deal

Deutsche Telekom and France Telecom-Orange have signed an agreement to combine their procurement activities of customer equipment, network equipment, service platforms and IT in

Lafarge and Anglo American to create construction materials company

France’s Lafarge and UK mining company Anglo American have announced they are to combine their tarmac and cement businesses in the UK.

Could Alstom become the focus of an international takeover battle?

Moves by German company Siemens have raised the prospect of a takeover battle over French firm, Alstom