Dinsdag 20 maart a.s. organiseert UBIFRANCE Parijs, UBIFRANCE Amsterdam en Wine4Trade voor de derde keer op rij de Rendez-Vous Vins & Spiritueux’. Meer dan 50 wijnproducenten uit heel Frankrijk zullen aanwezig zijn.   Deze professionele wijnproeverij vindt plaats in het Rosarium, Amstelpark 1 te Amsterdam en is uitsluitend bedoeld voor vakhandel, horeca, cateraars, sommeliers en pers. Toegang vanaf 10.30 uur.   Datum:  Dinsdag 20 maart 2012, vanaf 10u30. Plaats: Rosarium Amsterdam, Amstelpark 1 Meer informatie: Francien Hoogvliet, 020 7941962/-65 francien.hoogvliet@ubifrance.fr http://www.wine4trade.fr.actua.aditelsoft.com/index.php?art=2&th=186

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Descriptif UBIFRANCE Pays-Bas est le service de l’Ambassade de France chargé de l’accompagnement des entreprises françaises sur le marché néerlandais. Constituée d’une équipe bi-culturelle de 11 personnes et organisée autour de quatre filières d’activité, elle propose aux entreprises françaises une gamme complète de produits et services d’accompagnement pour leur développement sur le marché néerlandais. Basé à Amsterdam, notre fait partie du réseau UBIFRANCE dont le siège est à Paris. Composé de 76 bureaux dans le monde, UBIFRANCE constitue le dispositif public d’appui au développement international des entreprises françaises.   Fonction   Poste de Chargé de développement au sein de la filière Infrastructures, Transports, Industrie de la mission Economique Ubifrance d’Amsterdam. Poste à temps complet régi par le droit néerlandais (recrutement à partir de mars 2012). CDD de 6 mois avec une période d’essai.   La filière I.T.I. Infrastructures, Transports, Industrie est composé de 2 personnes dont 1 chef de filière et un chargé de développement. Le Chargé de développement sera responsable des secteurs transports, logistique, métallurgie, sidérurgie, industrie mécanique, aérospatiale et construction navale.     Le Chargé de développement exercera les activités suivantes : recherche de partenaires commerciaux néerlandais pour les entreprises françaises  ; recherche d’informations sur les opportunités et les acteurs majeurs dans chaque secteur, sur les évolutions juridiques et réglementaires, sur les appels d’offres; réalisation d’études de marché, de veilles sectorielles et de fiches marchés ; visite de salons ; o rganisation de missions collectives.     Profil et compétences souhaités :   Formation supérieure + langues : néerlandais et français obligatoires ; Connaissances économiques et commerciales ou expérience en entreprise ; Bonne capacités d’initiative, d’adaptation et d’organisation ; Bonne capacité relationnelles et de travail d’équipe ; Esprit d’analyse et de synthèse ; Connaissance des outils informatiques de base (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)   Candidature :   Vous pouvez adresser votre lettre de candidature accompagnée de votre cv à   Mme Annick Chevalier, à l’adresse indiquée ci-dessous : Stadionweg 137 1077 SL Amsterdam Ou par e-mail : annick.chevalier@ubifrance.fr     Pour de plus amples informations sur le poste, vous pouvez contacter Mme Annick Chevalier au +31 (0)20 794 19 68    et consulter le site internet d’Ubifrance : www.ubifrance.fr/Pays-Bas

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Frankrijk, (bio)logisch verrassend! Frankrijk is één van de belangrijkste producenten van biologische producten in de EU. Het aantal Franse bio-landbouwers, met 20 604 bedrijven eind 2010, zit stevig in de lift met een stijging van 25% ten opzichte van 2009.  De detailhandel in Frankrijk laat een groei van 10,8% zien over 2010.    De door de Agence Bio (overkoepelende organisatie voor bioproductie in Frankrijk) gepresenteerde cijfers spreken van een groei die doorzet in een industrie die verder diversifieert en zich structureert.  Ook voor 2011 rekent het Agence Bio op een verdere dynamische ontwikkeling.   Hoewel in Frankrijk ook wordt gewerkt volgens de EU richtlijnen voor biologische landbouw, is het merendeel van de biologische productie gecertificeerd door de Franse overheid, wat kenbaar is aan het logo AB. Deze certificering gaat, in een aantal gevallen, beduidend verder dan de Europese regelgeving.   De De producten staan voor authenticiteit, waarbij de smaakbeleving van de producten op de eerste plaats komt. Eenvoudig en puur, duurzaam gekweekt of geteeld, vaak al decennia lang. Door vaklui die hun beroep ernstig nemen, regionale gastronomie met ingrediënten waar je de natuur en de seizoenen in proeft. Frankrijk heeft het bijna allemaal!   Het Franse aanbod op de BIOVAK 2012 is divers en interessant, zonder uitzondering onderscheidend in kwaliteit en originaliteit. Het betreft zowel verse als houdbare producten. De 9 exposanten zijn met zorg gekozen. Enerzijds omdat het assortiment een welkome aanvulling zou kunnen zijn op de in Nederland verkochte producten, anderzijds vanwege de originaliteit van het geboden gamma.   De Franse Handelsdelegaties van UBIFRANCE in België en Nederland heten U van harte welkom op stand C 133-142   George van der HILST T. 020 794 1963 M. 06 39 76 23 80 E. george.vanderhilst@ubifrance.fr   Op de website www.biovak.nl vindt u meer informatie over de BIOVAK. De Franse deelname aan Biovak wordt georganiseerd door UBIFRANCE Nederland (tel: 020 794 1960, email: amsterdam@ubifrance.fr) Hier kunnen geïnteresseerden terecht voor al hun vragen met betrekking tot een bezoek aan de vakbeurs en het paviljoen.

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Een productie van 50 miljoen hectoliter wijn maakt van Frankrijk weer de grootste wijnproducent van Europa Na 5 magere jaren is Frankrijk opnieuw de grootste wijnproducent van Europa. In 2011 bedroeg de totale Franse wijnproductie 50 miljoen hectoliter, een groei van 11% ten opzichte van 2010. Volgens de laatste schattingen van de Europese Commissie is bij aartsrivaal Italië de productie afgenomen met 17% tot 42 miljoen hectoliter. Deze afname is veroorzaakt door de vele saneringen. In Spanje zijn de wijnoogstopbrengsten met 9% gedaald tot 36,5 miljoen hectoliter. Op wereldniveau zijn 16 lidstaten van de Europese Unie gezamenlijk voor meer dan de helft van de wereldproductie verantwoordelijk. De Europese wijnoogsten zijn met 2% afgenomen, wat neerkomt op een productie van 160,3 miljoen hectoliter. De Fransen zouden moeten profiteren van deze tendens en dan met name de Franse wijncoöperaties, die voor bijna de helft van de productie verantwoordelijk zijn (de rest komt voor rekening van de onafhankelijke wijnboeren). Volgens Denis Verdier, voorzitter van de Vignerons Coopérateurs de France ((CCVF), zal de stijging van het Franse wijnvolume geen groot effect op de prijs hebben, omdat de volumes in de rest van Europa zijn afgenomen. Vraag en aanbod zijn hierdoor volledig in balans. Verdier hoopt dat Frankrijk een inhaalslag kan maken die de crisis van de afgelopen 3 jaren kan doen vergeten. De stemming is in ieder geval weer een stuk positiever.

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International auditing firm KPMG has confirmed the appeal of the Lille region (in northern France) for non-French investors. According to the independent survey conducted by KPMG and published in November 2011, 85% of respondents, representing the 1,077 subsidiaries of foreign-owned groups established in Northern France, recommend the region. According to KPMG, the international auditing firm, the prime reason companies choose to establish a subsidiary in Northern France is the strategic location the region offers. The Lille region lies at the heart of Europe’s leading consumer catchment area. Two-thirds of the companies surveyed highlighted their aim to reach the markets of northern Europe (including France) as having driven their decision to invest in the region: an impressive 82% of companies see this locational advantage as crucial to their success in these markets. The high quality of the local labour force also satisfies the companies: 60% were satisfied with the region’s labour force — a proportion reaching 75% of respondents in the field of trade and logistics. Undoubtedly, this is another reason businesses choose to settle in region surrounding Lille. Regarding the quality of life, seven out of 10 business leaders say that they are satisfied with the region’s cultural dynamism and tourist potential, and close to two-thirds approve of the sports facilities available in the Lille region. The local geography and environment are also a cause for satisfaction among foreign-owned companies: 80% indicate that they are satisfied (or fairly satisfied) with the region in this respect. Northern France is a region whose attractiveness is not always fully appreciated by outsiders: prior to their arrival, 46% of decision-makers surveyed had a good image of the region, but a third (33%) admitted to having a negative perception. Once established, however, only 1% of these decision-makers have retained this negative view, while 68% of respondents indicate that they are satisfied (or very satisfied) with the Lille region. With hindsight, none of the companies surveyed see their location in the Lille region as a handicap. On the contrary, 60% describe the move as an asset to their businesses, especially those hailing from the Benelux countries, and 27% see the relocation as strategic in terms of the company’s development in northern Europe. Moreover, a majority of the companies surveyed have felt genuinely welcome in northern France: close to 60% of respondents consider the welcome given to expatriates to be satisfying or very satisfying. Despite being a border region and a hub for pan-European trade, the Lille region has a strong identity rooted in its history. Indeed, a third of respondents believe that the region stands apart from the rest of France, especially those from Germany and the Netherlands, who acknowledge a stronger cultural affinity with the region. Lastly, the Lille region is founded upon powerful ethical values that are important to businesses. Respondents were asked what "values" they associated with the region: "work", "fighting spirit", "energy" and "hospitality" were widely mentioned by those surveyed. This gives an overview of the positive image that the region enjoys with international investors. About Nord France Invest Nord France Invest is the publicly funded investment-promotion agency for Northern France (including the city of Lille and its surroundings). The agency helps businesses to develop and make the most out of their move to the region of Northern France. Drawing on expertise across a wide range of fields, Nord France Invest and its network partners offer personalised and fully confidential services to investors, free of charge, from the initial decision through to the launch and follow-up. In pursuing these aims, Nord France Invest draws on the skills of its own staff, combined with expert input from an extensive network of regional and international partners. For further information, please go to: www.investinnorthernfrance.com

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  After publishing Microsoft Outlook plug-ins for several years, AddOnMail of France has announced the arrival of the latest version of its leading product, PSTStation Corporate for Outlook — the PSTStation Corporate 3.5 . Jean-Christophe Cisse, CEO of AddOnMail, explains, "PSTStation Corporate 3.5 is a genuine breakthrough in migrating PST files for [Microsoft] Exchange 2010. With our product, a company with tens of thousands of users is finally able to plan a genuine migration for its PST files." "With PSTStation Corporate, a company will cut the duration of its PST file migration project by at least 50%. It will also save over 50% of the cost, since no development is required and everything is processed automatically," adds Jean-Christophe Cisse. This increase in efficiency is possible thanks to the software package’s unique open PST file management and incremental message-processing technology. The migration can therefore be run 24/7, even while users are reading or writing their messages. PSTStation Corporate 3.5 features a powerful connector to import PST files into Exchange 2010 users’ mailboxes. The software also includes a function for the detection and identification of PST files within the corporate network; the technology to select source messages to be archived; and, additionally, a powerful multithread connector to inject messages into Exchange 2010. Furthermore, AddOnMail’s new software solution features many post-archiving functions, such as the automatic PST file removal from user profiles, message deletion from the PST source once archived, and the possibility of marking PST files as read-only. PSTStation Corporate has already won the trust of many companies in France and in the United States, including in sectors such as banking and manufacturing.  About AddOnMail   AddOnMail is an IT specialist company, providing more than 20,000 users worldwide with powerful tools and specialised services. Honoured as the best innovative product at the Microsoft Tech-ED trade show in Copenhagen (Denmark) in 2004, AddOnMail is based in Paris (France) and recently opened a branch in Canada. AddOnMail publishes archiving and electronic-message-management solutions, especially those stored on user workstations. The company helps businesses locate messages within their corporate network. AddOnMail also helps IT managers secure the data thanks to its archiving and backup functions, as well as functions making it possible to move data to other, more secure (or cheaper) storage space. For further information, please go to: www.addonmail.com   For further information, please contact : Quote ref. : FTPB3672 Ms Katherine WOODS - Press Officer UBIFRANCE Press Office in London Tel: +44 (0) 207 024 3640 katherine.woods@ubifrance.fr   View other press releases at : http://www.ubifrance.com/uk/  

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WALLIX, a leading European IT-security company, has finalised an increase in share capital of €2 million to be carried out with Thierry Dassault Holding (TDH), the personal holding group of Thierry Dassault, and Auriga Partners, an independent venture-capital firm. As part of the deal, Thierry Dassault will acquire a stake in software developer WALLIX, which is to become a public-limited company. WALLIX has completed discussions with the Auriga Partners investment fund, therefore preparing itself to embark on an ambitious international-development plan together with Thierry Dassault, a specialist in economic intelligence and the President of Keynectis, a European leader in technologies and advisory services. WALLIX, which operates in the UK out of its offices in Reading (in southern England), designs and develops software applied to IT security. "Through the years, the security of information exchanges on IT networks has become a fundamental challenge for businesses. My acquisition of a stake in WALLIX contributes to the strengthening of French companies’ investment strategies for such fundamental IT-related subjects. I hope that WALLIX may be able to take its place rapidly among the leading European players as is the case today for Keynectis, which I have supported since its creation in 2004," says Thierry Dassault. "WALLIX is positioned in a rapidly growing market with a strong added value, and we are very happy to finance and support the large-scale international developments which lie ahead," underlines François Lainée, Associate at Auriga Partners. Since the launch of its WALLIX AdminBastion (WAB), the IT-security solution developed by the company in 2008, WALLIX has positioned itself clearly in the IAM (Identity and Access Management) market. WALLIX’s solutions strengthen the security of access to IT systems, user-account management, and the traceability of computer activity. Indeed, WALLIX is one of very few companies in the world to have developed a technology of ’session recording’, which allows the recording of individual network-connection sessions and reproduces them in video-logs. Having analysed the growing success of the WALLIX’s IT-security products on the market, and in order to accompany European product deployment, WALLIX has decided to reinforce its own capital with new financial partners. In order to do this, the company has entrusted a mandate to LD&A, the corporate-finance specialist, with a view to working together in raising capital through potential investors. "This capital raising is going to strengthen significantly our pool of investors and our asset base, which constitutes a strong signal, for our key clients, in terms of the lasting nature [of the business]," declares Amaury Rosset, Financial Director and Partner of WALLIX. The capital raised will essentially be dedicated to the development of alliances with new strategic partners, as well as to the international expansion of the company, with the recruitment of value-added resellers (VARs) within the EU (including Britain) and in Switzerland. "Our development plan was able to appeal to leading investors and to the IT-security market at the same time. In a more robust setting, from now on, we envisage strengthening our presence in England, in Germany, in the Benelux countries as well as in the southern European countries that surround the Mediterranean, and in the Persian Gulf. Our objective is the accompaniment of the introduction of corporate governance and respect for regulatory and legal requirements, of dematerialization, and of ensuring the security of public (or private) Cloud Computing," explains Jean-Noël de Galzain, CEO of WALLIX. "Given the growing impact of cyber criminality, and how far we have fallen behind in Europe [in this respect], we are even more motivated to provide our clients with means of IT controls and to build up an innovative and sustainable European proposition," adds the CEO of WALLIX. In the final stage of the capital increase,WALLIX will be transformed into a public-limited company (or PLC) with a Board of Directors and a Management Board. The Board of Directors is set to consist of Amaury Rosset, Associate Finance Director; Jean-Yves Portalier, Director General and deputy to Jean-Noël de Galzain; and Jean-Noël de Galzain himself, who will become Chairman of the Board. The company will set up a Supervisory Council composed of five members, namely Stéphane Taunay, Chairman of the Board of Sopromec (an investment company); Pierre-Yves Dargaud, Chairman of the Board of Access2Net (a venture-capital group); François Lainée, Associate at Auriga Partners; Didier Lesteven, entrepreneur; and, finally, Thierry Dassault. Didier Lesteven will be Chairman of the Supervisory Council of WALLIX. In the past three years, WALLIX’s range of solutions has established itself as a product leader for the external provision of secure IT access, for the traceability of users’ actions, and for user-account management. Today, the WAB solutions developed by WALLIX are deployed in more than 100 large businesses and in industries as diverse as banking, manufacturing and the media, as well as in the public sector. WALLIX’s products are distributed in the form of software and hardware solutions through a network of integrators and certified VARs present in Belgium, England, France, Luxembourg, Russia and Switzerland. About WALLIX WALLIX is a developer and distributor of computer-security software specialising in traceability and risk management linked to the outsourcing of IT. WALLIX, which is based in Paris (France) and in Reading (England), also has a subsidiary in New York (USA). The company distributes its software products through a network of VARs that operate across Europe and North Africa. WALLIX’s solutions are aimed at IT directors and those responsible for IT security, who must improve the IT risk management of businesses in order to be compliant with regulations. The company’s products are used in the financial-services industry, in manufacturing, in health and medical services, and in the public sector. WALLIX’s Wallix Admin Bastion has been adopted by many large and medium-size companies. The company also produces WALLIX LogBox (WLB ), a solution that logs system-connection information. WALLIX is a prize-winner of the Oseo Innovation awards, of the PM’UP programme, and a partner of the System@tic Paris Region high-technology cluster of excellence. WALLIX has also recently been awarded the title Champion of the Cluster . For further information on the System@tic Paris Region high-technology cluster, please go to: www.systematic-paris-region.org/en For further information on WALLIX, please go to: www.wallix.com   For further information, please contact : Quote ref. : FTPB3668 Ms Katherine WOODS - Press Officer UBIFRANCE Press Office in London Tel: +44 (0) 207 024 3640 katherine.woods@ubifrance.fr   View other press releases at : http://www.ubifrance.com/uk/  

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