Computer: Sopra integrates the publisher Delta

The IT services company Sopra Group (1.17 billion euros in sales in 2010, 12,300 employees) is increasing in services to retail banks. This giant of the board and IT services is about to acquire Delta Computer. Sopra, which is negotiating the acquisition of 100% of the capital, does not disclose the amount of the transaction. The transaction is expected to close in early October.
Delta is a little known gem in France, especially as it carries out most of its business in Africa, the Middle East and Eastern Europe. Based in Tours, the publisher of banking software employs approximately 300 employees including 250 in the Hexagon. Founded in 1981 by Claude Delage, who always presides, the company contributes to the operation of some 150 banks in 44 countries. Foreign subsidiaries of Société Générale and BPCE use solutions such as Delta. Its turnover has doubled in less than ten years, reaching 33.5 million euros in 2010, nearly 90% for export. Its net return is greater than 10%.
At fifty-nine, Claude Delage has sought to sustain the company. Sopra Group it guarantees the maintenance of the site Touraine, which operates non-stop, a "hotline" run by thirty people. The leader should also maintain positions in the Sopra Group.Geographic coverage
For its part, Sopra Group already has an offer for the banks, gathered through its brand Evolan. The French IT services company providing a quarter of its revenue from the financial sector. "Delta completes our coverage and our catalog, at a time when banks seek to reduce costs. Our products are there to help them, "said Jean-Paul Bourbon, director of financial services Sopra Group.
Sopra is based on 243 million euros of equity after the IPO of its subsidiary Axway in June. And indebtedness of the SSII flirts with 6% of revenue, which leaves him room for maneuver for other acquisitions. "We want to strengthen our position as a solutions provider to the bancassurance sector across Europe," says Jean-Paul Bourbon.

Elders meet to many computer courses - Saint-Urbain

A new offering complements the activities of the club for seniors. Yvon Cuzon surrounded by Bernard, Raymond, Jean-Jacques and Manu, have chosen to lead the Tuesday morning computer classes toward seniors. And the offer was quick to find its audience. Tuesday 20, during the second being returned, they were full.

"From 10 am to 11 pm, it is the beginners and 11 am to 12 pm insiders note one of the speakers. For the comfort of all, the group can not extend, for against, it can create another. "Another advanced course is scheduled on Friday from 30 to 18 h 16 h 30.

Surfing the Net

After the discovery of the mouse, keyboard, keys, last Tuesday, up to the seizure of a text. "We also discover the recordings on USB sticks and we will start looking for information on the Internet during the next two sessions."

Communicate with family

Here, grannies and grandpas dynamics move primarily to learn how to use a computer to communicate with their families, to transmit pictures and make new ones. "My children are in Rennes, then with the web cam is great," said Bernard, who has used professional software, but does not know the functioning Internet.

Gisele, who was the resistance has surprised her children when she decided "to get started. It will allow me to keep in touch with my grandchildren if they go away. And then it also allows for various research, "said the former teacher.

U for the Wii by an employee of THQ

Why the advice of a simple piece of chain link gaming interest to us it, surely you ask? Just because an exclusive interview about the Wii from U Ghislaine, 72, farmer in the Perigord in the small village of Saint-Crépin-et-Carlucet and makes his own cheese from milk goat [/ off voice of Jean-Pierre Pernaut] would have been even less relevant if ever I wanted to get information on the capabilities of the Wii and what U think that someone who has really seen what the beast was capable.
Finished (well, hopefully) the speeches that express essentially the words "You know, we, we are really excited about what the Wii offers U and we will support it as best we can! After ... we are in no way is opportunistic and does not say that because the poor have to turn their thumbs on the PS3 and 360 multi while Nintendo takes advantage of the absence of direct competition for at least two years with his next-generation console. No, it's not our kind. And then you exaggerate ... we supported the Wii, look, we pulled over Carnival Games. " With this anonymous testimony from an employee of THQ fedwars.net site, we move to a new stage in the communication of the Wii U concrete. However, if you are a strong supporter of St. Thomas and you do not believe what you see, it is unlikely that you find a word of God in these writings. But put an end to this skepticism and believe all the words of the man:


What are the next game from THQ which players should be the most impatient of their output?
THQ employee: Well, personally I think the players are waiting with particular fervor out of Darksiders and Metro II: Last Light.
And on what platforms the games still see the day?
Both games are expected on Playstation 3, Xbox 360, Wii and PC U.
Are there differences between the graph of order version consoles and the PC version?
I fully expect that the PC version outperforms its counterparts in terms of graphics. And I'm sure the Wii versions of U II and Metro Darksiders: Last Light will do the same.
How U be the Wii version superior to it and PlayStation 3 versions xobx 360?
You see, the Wii is full of potential U, to the extent of its technical characteristics. I know Metro: Last Light runs at a good 50-60 fps on a PC, but I do not know exactly how U be the Wii version compared to that performance. But the Wii versions of games U "all" [Editor's Note: although the man insists on this term] developers and publishers have the potential to display an animation much smoother, better textures and additional content including versions PS3 and 360 will not be eligible. In a way, buy the Wii adaptation U instead of multiple versions present, it will be like buying a movie on Blu-Ray instead of its variation on DVD. You will truly better visuals and content amount well above any other console version. But this will happen only if a developer or publisher to take the necessary time and make enough effort instead of delivering crude oil and a port without modification.
I noticed that many PS3 games and 360 do not exploit the possibilities of a true 1080p. Will we see more games on Wii take advantage of U?
U The Wii is more powerful than the other HD consoles, so it should not encounter any major problems to display that resolution on the majority of its games. Metro II and Darksiders: Last Light will they be in 1080p on U Wii? I can not speak for the teams behind these games. I do not work with them specifically so I can not say how far they will push graphsimes of these versions, or add content. What I say is based on what I could see the Wii and is widely U capable of displaying graphics that surpass the current consoles, as I said earlier. If you want to have version "definitive" [Editor's Note: again, the man makes this point] of any game in your game library, I suggest either the PC version or the Wii ... U at least for now. This is not a picnic to the PS3/360 versions of these games. Fans of the 360 ​​and PS3 are in the majority of "gamers" who play ... point. This is why the publishers have a duty to provide the best product they can.
Today, the focus was particularly on the graphics. How do you see the evolution of graphics to go with the next console? U be the Wii she can keep up at the next face graphic machines from Sony and Microsoft?
To listen to the people within the company, they seem really excited about the features of the Wii U. I do not think anyone will be worried about anything in this regard. However, there is one thing I should mention all the same. Better graphics are not necessarily the best thing for players in the long term. Siginifient better graphics that the developers have knocked their ranks but also their budget so that the games are taking advantage of the capabilities of next-gen platforms. Costs necessary for the commitment of artists and programmers would affect so directly on the players. That's why the PS3 and 360 were up ten dollars from the previous generation made the Playstation 2, the GameCube and Xbox. Thus, with a ten times more powerful console ... can be expected to pay ten dollars more per generation. And again, these are only assumptions. I'm not saying that every editor inflate sales prices. However, the games do not sell as much as before and the production costs of big-budget games are necessarily passed on to consumers who can afford to play. I predict the future very expensive video game.


It is nice to have a conversation without compromise with someone who knows and is very aware of the needs and challenges of today's market. Beyond that, the man clearly seems to support the technical capabilities of a U Wii to good use and if one asks only believe, we must still wait to see if the next machine competition will have enough power to make us forget all these things about the Wii U. However, if such a DSK to an affable Claire Chazal, an employee of THQ gives us a little digression on the cost of video games for all players, it nevertheless has the merit of being perfectly fair and ask for excellent questions at a time when remakes HD begin to accumulate exponentially on the shelves. So ... how far would you be willing to pay more for better graphics?

My top 3 of the best fighting games

Currently on the blog, I'm a little period in my TOP. Well, I assume. I present to you some fighting games (from a combat against a what!) If today I do not like the genre too (I play Dead or Alive has now) is a style But that has been my good graces when I was young and fresh ...
3 - Soulblade (1997)

For many it is SoulCalibur which was really shine this series. Having never seen the episode Dreamcast is the first "real" game of the franchise that really sticks in my memory. Already, the introduction in computer graphics was totally worship (music to the stage) put us really in the mood. Then it was a game with swords, which was really rare back then.

I vaguely remember games such as Bushido Blade, but this game had not seemed very honest horny. Soulblade (which was said "by the creators of Tekken") offered a super punchy gameplay (unlike all its competitors) and open arenas, or they could fall off and lose the round. As round the boat on the river, for example. In addition, many weapons were offered specific effects. story mode was also really developed, and the soundscape Bloody Excellent. A must have for the PSOne, certainly.

Rayman Origins - The collector unveiled

Rayman Origins did not do much about him lately and that, moreover, then GamesCom. Today, the collector of the game was unveiled and already booked.

In this collector it will have the right to

- A collector's box exclusively as popup
- A 50-page paperback Artbook "The Art of Rayman"
- The official soundtrack
- The game Rayman Origins

This collector's box is available at low cost because the price is 64.99, given the proposed content would have been difficult to ask for more but hey the price is nice because that would put the price of a single edition.

Rayman Origins is scheduled for 24 November 2011 on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, PlayStation and Nintendo 3DS Vita.

GoldenEye 007 in eight minutes of gameplay

Activision delivers an impressive video of more than eight minutes to show off GoldenEye 007: Reloaded on the front of the stage. The menu at the famous Facility with a focus on the gameplay aspect of the game of stealth Eurocom. Ideal for exploring the PlayStation version of the game 3/Xbox 360 published on our Nintendo Wii in November 2010, an album himself proposed a new version of the classic N64. GoldenEye 007: Reloaded will be released on November 4 at home.

The selection of concerts and festivals of the week

In concert near you this week:Bernard Lavilliers / Joan Baez / Zazie / Yael Naim / Julien Dore / Miossec / Standing on the Zinc / only three / Pink Martini / The Specials / Peter Doherty / DeathIn Vegas / Booba / Xzibit / Black Joe Lewis / Barrence Withfield / Trombone Shorty / Teophilius London / The A, B, C, D of Boogie Woogie / ...Infoconcert supports:> Festi'Val of the Marne, which starts next weekend, turns 25. Unfortunately this will begin with a tribute concert to Allain Leprest that was programmed but has recently disappeared. It will still kick off 15 days of concerts in a score of 94 communes.
> Assembled by independent Les Ogres de Barback, Irfan [label] turns 10 with a concert bringing together several groups including the Sons of home Teuhpu, Monofocus and Ogres themselves in light formula. Infoconcert you kept invitations.

The artist of the week:Free Electron hexagonal rap, Booba shows once again that he did not need the system to move forward. After his recent boycott Victoires de la Musique, the rapper went from Skyrock to promote her concert at Bercy, choosing other independent FM radio generic competitor. Paris successful rapper Booba was the first French solo to complete Bercy.
The festival this week:If the festival's history is somewhat eventful Marsatac, the Marseille festival has established itself to the son for years to forge an identity artisits unconventional at the intersection of all modern music. To go live it will go to Marseille.
The selection of concerts this week:
- Monday 26/09:By going to a concert Barrence Whitfield & The Seatsniffers you go to the sources of rock'n'roll and funk. The character sets fire to all the scenes (tonight at Toulouse) emabarquant crowd that his audience in a communicative hysteria. Let off steam!
- Tuesday 27/09:Ska pioneer of 'Made in England' The Specials hit the road in 2010 more than 30 years after the release of their debut single "Gangsters" (1979) which launched their legendary album "Specials" always good to listen now . The 'rude boys' are passing tonight in Paris.
- Wednesday 28/09:Enfant terrible of rock, Peter Doherty, now freed of his judicial duties, does a new round hexagonal. Always solo, without his Babyshambles is tonight in concert at the Bikini in Toulouse for the third time.
- Thursday 29/09:Trombone Shorty trumpeter is one of the locomotives of the new wave jazz-funk currently sweeping New Orleans. His forays into rock (Lenny Kravitz, Green Day, etc.). Led him to do the show on stage. Highly anticipated, it fills tonight Maroquinerie he presents his latest album "For True".
- Friday 30/09:If his album "Bichon" worked less well than his first ("Ersatz"), Julien Doré nevertheless an artist apart. Between variety and pop, this dandy dares shifted its production and is needed as a performer on stage. He's back on tour tonight at Angouleme and until early December.
- Saturday 1 / 10:Since 2007, the evenings Open quotes of the Café de la Danse offers young talents of the song (Babx, Bertrand Belin, Jeanne Cherhal, Albin, etc.). Moments of special meetings in solo, duo or trio . Open the quotes from the road and take three of its members: Renan Luce Alexis HK and Benoit Doremus. From tonight in Conflans Ste Honorine, they will almost thirty concerts throughout France, including a series at the Café de la Danse.
- Sunday 2 / 10Seven years after the lethargic "Satan's Circus" duo Death In Vegas, aka Richard Fearless and Stephen Heller, is back with a new album: "Trans-Love Energies". Appearing in the mid-90 they have helped to bring rock and electro. Today what remains of it? After Marsatac last night in Toulouse answer tonight and tomorrow in Lyon.

Business Planning Manager H/F Job

Date: September 21, 2011
Location: Issy Les Moulineaux, FRJob Category: MarketingLocation: Issy Les Moulineaux, FRJob ID: 763546-64418Division: Marketing
Looking for a responsible position within an innovative company?

M & O Division (Marketing & Operations) is seeking a Business Planning Manager H / F Its main role will be to understand, adapt and implement the process of measuring performance and to assist the various marketing teams in monitoring their investments and to the extent the performance of their campaigns.
Referring to Director of Business Planning and Operations, he / she will work closely with the teams and marketing managers of the subsidiary as well as financial managers. He / she will (e) the implementation of marketing planning and monitoring operations at a time, budgets and performance of different marketing investments in terms of business objectives.
This person will play a key role in the deployment and adoption of investment monitoring platform that accompany the four phases of the marketing campaign management: Planning, Execution, Management Responses, Reporting.

Main activities

Analysis and measurement of the performance of marketing activities (40%)

Deploy and develop the use of tools and processes for measuring and understanding of marketing performance (Return On Marketing Investment (ROMI)) with the marketing teams, ensuring communication of these results particularly in the context of the Executive Marketing Council
- Follow up on the scorecard metrics marketing - role of consulting with officials from metric
- Define the overall pattern of performance measurement in collaboration with the director of communications.
- To ensure a standardized approach (taxonomy and processes) of performance measurement and return on investment in all marketing groups
- Ensure effective measure ROI of marketing campaigns: to develop reporting and analysis to support decisions of the various marketers
- Ensure the preparation of quarterly marketing journals: allocation of investments by marketing objectives, priorities for business (initiatives, the scorecard metrics, competitive focus ...), analysis of campaign performance by segment, audience, activities ...
- Contribute to achieving the objectives of the marketing scorecard
Metric impacted: generation and optimization opportunities

Management tools and processes of marketing campaigns (20%)

- Ensure compliance of local processes with global guidelines: Develop monitoring tools to ensure consistency and identify corrective action plans
- Training: provide knowledge of processes and tools by the people marketing
- Develop a culture of marketing performance measurement
- Representing France in the reflection and the development of tools to measure ROI.

Monitoring of planning and marketing expenses (30%)

- Planning of the marketing budget: distribution and allocation of budgets in the tools in accordance with the marketing plan.
- Ensure compliance with the budget rate: financial forecasts, fences, budgetary decisions in relation to the BPO, marketers and finance.
- To develop all the reports and tools for decision support for marketing council
Metric impacted: Quarterly Forecast Accuracy (Respect the forecast marketing expenses)

Communication activities Business Planning and Operations (10%)

- Management and communication of the timing of marketing operations
- Support the organization of meetings of division
- Document Management Division

Profile

- 3 years experience marketing
- Graduate (e) business school, masters in marketing
- Data analysis, reporting, measuring return on investment ...
- Ability to synthesize
- Knowledge of international organizations
- Passion for new technologies
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Fluent English - Good level of French