RBS New Strategy

Royal Bank of Scotland has had agreement concerning the feasible sale of its U.S. distributive trades Citizens with Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, whereas Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group has likewise considered a proposal.

Certain leaders within the framework of SMFG backing consideration of a U.S. procurement that would increase the bank's procedures in the world's largest economy, whilst others are discreet because of the likely price of an obtainment.
MUFG is still in the chase to get a bank or branch chain to achieve its purpose of growing to the one of the 10 largest U.S. banks.

Intel's new acquisition

INTEL buys wearable Technology firm Basis Science

US chipmaker Intel has stepped up its investment in wearable technology with the acquisition of Basis Science, creators of the basic band, a firm known for its health tracking services and devices.

The start-up from San Francisco will be merged with Intel's New Devices Group, which focuses on wearable computing and connected devices.

Google enters artificial intelligence field

After acquiring many robotic companies, Google has also shown interest in artificial intelligence by purchasing European start-up DeepMind Technologies, an artificial intelligence company, which combines the best techniques from machine learning and systems neuroscience to building powerful general-purpose learning algorithms aiming to achieve tasks like recognizing faces in video or words in human speech, simulations, e-commerce, and games etc. 

It’s Official: Disney Acquires Maker Studios

Disney has indeed bought Maker Studios, the YouTube network that generates 5.5 billion views a month, for $500 million,along with a potential $450 million in performance-based earn outs.

With more than 55,000 channels, 380 million subscribers and 5.5 billion views per month on YouTube, Maker has established itself as the top online video network for Millennials. By acquiring it Disney will gain advanced technology and business intelligence capability regarding consumers’ discovery and interaction with short-form online videos, including Disney content.

New frames for Google Glass

Google on Monday announced a strategic partnership with Italian-based Luxottica Group to design and manufacture frames for Google Glass.

At first name Luxottica might not ring a bell, but it represents such brands as Armani, Prada, Versace, Miu Miu and of course Ray Ban and Oakley, which were selected as two first brands to open the partnership.

Project Morpheus

A few weeks ago I tested a VR helmet Oculus Rift, which made a huge impression on me . At some point, my brain is almost completely lost touch with the outside world. It is a unique and very interesting feeling, however, there are many challenges before Oculus will be ready for the mass audience.
In the meantime Sony is going to start unexplored but presumably promising market of virtual reality. The strategy of the company is the development of a new market for computer technology in the gaming industry. 

American Airlines, US Airways agree to merge: $11 billion deal

Journey towards World Largest Airline has began.

Finally the judge approved a settlement resolving U.S. regulators' opposition to a merger between AMR Corp (American Airlines) and US Airways Group Inc., allowing AMR to exit bankruptcy and close on a tie-up creating the world's largest carrier.

Ford Mustang 3D-printed in Chocolate

3D printing is one of the hottest buzzwords in the news today and it's great to see more consumers learning about the technology and its applications.  As we all know Ford has never been away from innovation and technology. Ford has teamed up with 3D System to create tiny, chocolate versions of the new 2015 Mustang. Ford and 3D Systems have collaboratively combined to provide the latter the License to go ahead and create miniature versions of the new 2015 model of the all time favorite Ford Mustang.

Mercedes-Benz Electric Drive

The German company Mercedes-Benz changed its strategy and has entered the market of electronic cars this year. The company has developed a new engines for AMG series.

Nowadays, electric car market is the most promising due to low competition and undeveloped technologies. Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a new electric car developed in partnership with California-based Tesla Motors. The company began a new strategy of entering the market through joint ventures with American company. The strategy of the company is entering a new market in terms of lack of resources in the future. The company began to actively produce Mercedes electric cars for the elite, who can afford to buy the legendary car model with an electronic motor.

Building a Global Sales Strategy: SME experience

iBwave’s shares its approaches to cracking global markets.

Today iBwave, a telecom radio planning software provider that develops indoor wireless solutions headquartered in Montreal, is one of the fastest-growing companies in North America having employees all over the world and more than 500 customers in 80 countries. How has the company,which started in 2003 as a two-man operation offering a single product developed into a global in-building standard?

Tesco enters India

UK supermarket giant Tesco signs joint venture agreement with Tata Group of India

UK's supermarket giant Tesco has sealed a joint venture agreement with a unit of India's Tata Group that will see it invest $140 million and become the first foreign supermarket to enter one of India's $500 bn retail sector - one of the biggest economy sectors in India.

WhatsApp said Yes to Facebook

Facebook to acquire WhatsApp $16 Billion Deal

Facebook has agreed to acquire messaging service WhatsApp for approximately $16 billion, including $4 billion in cash and about $12 billion worth of Facebook shares. It is Facebook's largest purchase deal to date.

Stack Media and Yahoo! Sports partnership

Stack Media has reached an agreement with yahoo! sport to form a strategic alliance. 

This agreement calls for STACK to license its unique performance-oriented videos and articles featuring top professional athletes and coaches to Yahoo! Sports and other relevant Yahoo! properties.

Avon partners with Korres in Latin America

US based cosmetics firm Avon Products and Greek brand Korres are teaming up to form a Strategic Alliance in order to expand their respective businesses in Latin America. According the agreement, Avon will exclusively develop, manufacture and market Korres products in Latin America. This long-term strategic alliance includes all major markets where Avon operates in Latin America, and provides Avon the option to purchase all of the intellectual property rights to the Korres products in that region.

Vodafone acquires Spanish cable operator Ono for 7,2 billon euros

Vodafone, British multinational telecommunications company, announced an agreement to buy Spain's largest cable operator Ono on March 17, 2014.

Vodafone has about 14 million customers in Spain, while Ono offers cable TV, fixed and mobile communications services to 1.9 million customers on its network covering 7.2 million Spanish households out of around 16 million. Ono entered Spanish broadband market at a later stage comparing to other cable companies, benefiting from the opportunity to use advanced technologies allowing to develop broadband speed of up to 200 megabits per second, which is up to 20 times the average of rival networks.

Now 7-11 belongs to Tata 24/7

Indian conglomerate Tata Group announced the acquisition of Dallas, TX based 7-Eleven, Inc for an undisclosed sum. From making the world's cheapest car to acquiring 7-Eleven, Tata has yet again proved its mark by adding another company to its long list.

With the acquisition of 7-Eleven, Tata for the first time has ventured into the convenience store business, it will be setting up a new corporation under the Tata Group of companies that will concentrate exclusively on retailing and merchandising.The new company will be called Tata Marin and will handle all business generated by the newly acquired 7-Eleven Inc.

Starbucks Coffee Company

Have you ever wondered why some companies are more successful than others? I conducted a study and found that it depends on the correct strategy of entering the market. In addition, it depends on the ability of implement these strategies at the right time.

PepsiCo packaging

I have chosen Starbucks because I was always curious how did they achieve success. The mission statement of the company is:

"to inspire and nurture the human spirit – one person, one cup and one neighborhood at a time." 

Harper Government Expands and Modernizes Free Trade Agreement with Chile in 2013

The Honorable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade, announced that Canada’s expanded free trade agreement with Chile is now in force.

“Canadian government’s top priority is to create jobs, growth and long-term prosperity for all Canadians,” said Minister Fast. “Today’s announcement of an expanded Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement [CCFTA] will ensure that Canada’s world-class financial institutions and other Canadian businesses enjoy enhanced access to the Chilean market.

Canada-South Korea trade deal pitfalls for Ontario auto industry

New trade deal fails to protect the domestic auto industry

One of the most important news of the last week came from Seoul, where Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper and South Korean President Park Geun-Hye announced that Canada and South Korea have reached a free-trade agreement, ending around nine years of on-off negotiations.

The agreement will eliminate 98.2% of South Korean tariffs and 97.8% of Canadian duties, the Canadian government said in document released to reporters. Currently, South Korean duties average about 13.3%, while Canadian tariffs average 4.3%.

BT and Dolby Partnership

BT (British telecommunication plc), London and Dolby Laboratories, USA announce partnership

BT Group plc, trading as BT, is a British multinational telecommunications services company with head offices in London, England, Great Britain. It has operations in around 170 countries. Wikipedia

Dolby Laboratories, Inc., often shortened to Dolby Labs, is an American company specializing in audio noise reduction and audio encoding/compression. Dolby licenses its technologies to consumer electronics manufacturers. Wikipedia

A partnership set to transform the power of business conferencing has been reached between BT and Dolby.
The new Dolby Voice Conference Phone, is an innovative device that dramatically improves meetings, providing great sound quality and capabilities that bridge the gap between in-room and remote participants so that all meeting participants can contribute equally.