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Charles Phillips Now Competing Directly With Former Employer

Charles Phillips became known all around the world when he became an Oracle executive. His moves were analyzed and did bring a huge company growth during his time at Oracle. Now Charles Phillips role as CEO of Infor steps in to compete exactly with Oracle. Infor, commonly referred to as the “biggest enterprise software company you’ve never heard of”, is gaining ground at a really fast pace, although we cannot actually say that it is a true competitor for Oracle. What is really interesting Read more [...]
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Carve-outs: One of the most difficult transactions to deal with

The field of private equity investing is complex at the best of times, but with more firms turning towards carve-outs it would be fair to say that things have become even more complicated. Taking the example of Sun Capital, this is a company who have now been involved in approximately 50 middle market carve-outs into independent businesses. Considering their overall track record, it would be fair to say that they have almost perfected the process, but it isn't easy and there are a lot of questions Read more [...]
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The Mexican economy: Umpteen reasons to be hopeful

It's a country with one of the biggest markets around (more on that later), yet it's also one which hasn't exactly experienced plain-sailing in relation to its economy over recent years. However, reports are suggesting that the Mexican economy is most certainly on the right track - and perhaps being one of the more encouraging places to invest. Following on from the above, what's fueling such growth? Here, we'll take a look. Private equity is soaring Something that has aided the situation substantially Read more [...]
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Improving Life Through Having A Fit Lifestyle

As people get old they tend to think that it is really hard to have a good life quality. This is incorrect. In reality, age is truly just a number. The only difference is that you have to make some changes as time passes. Paul Gravette showcases the fact that you can always have a really great life if you think about being fit. A fit lifestyle is not as difficult to get as you may believe at the moment. Everything basically sums up to being dedicated to what you are doing. What is very important Read more [...]
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Never Buy a Car Without Confirming Its Identity

Most people would prefer to purchase a used vehicle rather than a new one, because it makes economic sense. After all, the minute you drive a new vehicle out of the showroom, it depreciates by as much as 30%, and that is money that you are never going back. And there is nothing wrong with a used vehicle, so long as it was properly looked after. Indeed, the issue is not how to find a vehicle that is suitable for you. You just need to know what it is you’re looking for, and it is likely that you Read more [...]
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How Mobile Payments Change the Way People Live?

Nobody can longer deny how alarming it is that people are becoming more and more dependent on their phones, especially now that it’s not only used for telecommunications, but for games, entertainment, shopping, etc. as well. According to Pew Research Center, around 64% of the people in the US alone own a Smartphone. With this technology, people have gained easy access to almost every daily transaction. For instance, they can now pay their bills through the use of companies’ mobile apps. Even Read more [...]
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Top 5 Most Fun Convertibles for Summer 2016

When it comes to convertibles, it is difficult to have a bad time, regardless of whether you are the driver or passenger. Convertibles really are the perfect summer vehicle. Yet some convertibles provide a more enjoyable riding experience than others. If you are like most drivers, you desire more than adequate fuel economy and the latest bells and whistles. You want to have fun while you ride around town. Let's take a look at the top five most fun convertibles. The Mazda Miata If you are on the Read more [...]
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7 Healthy Lunches for the Office

Lunch at the office doesn’t have to be boring or unhealthy. With minimal prep work, you can pack and bring from home a lunch that your coworkers will envy. You may want to pack some extra for sharing. Salad in a Jar The salad-in-a-jar phenomenon is especially popular with office workers looking to make a portable healthy lunch. Here are a few tips on preparing your own. Add your ingredients in layers, going from wet to dry. Begin by adding your dressing to the empty jar, and then wet vegetables Read more [...]
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Infor ups the ante in its bid to take over the cloud

Since Charles Phillips arrived at Infor several years ago, it would be fair to say that the technology giant has taken some giant leaps forward. Now classed as the third largest enterprise software company in the world, Infor is attempting to up the ante and start to take even more of a market share by relying even more heavily on the cloud. As we all know, Infor has taken a somewhat different path when compared to rivals such as Oracle and SAP over the last three years. They have opted to target Read more [...]
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5 African American leaders who have taken business by storm

Once discriminated against and provided with absolutely no opportunities, there are now countless African American leaders who happen to be some of the biggest name in business. We've thankfully reached an area where diversity is rife in business and as you'll see from this list, some of the results from African American leaders is bordering on the unbelievable. Here, we'll take a look at five individuals who have taken their industries by storm. Kenneth Chenault The first man on our list is Read more [...]
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