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Reports on the integration of information technology system on glass manufacturer Pilkington's plants in Europe. Use of the system for planning and scheduling of float glass production; Achievement of operational visibility; Total amount of company's expected return on investment.

Presents information on a report by Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels regarding the use of private equity funds as source of funding for European hotel investment, as of December 2005. Assessment of the capital segments driving the European hotel transactions; Background on a shift in investment patterns from single assets to portfolio deals; Potential role of real estate investment trusts in funding hotel development.

Reports on the expansion plans of Contemporary Hotels in Europe. Information on the company's plan to transform a London, England-based bank into a hotel; Purchase of a hotel in West End, London; Other hotels purchased by the company.

Reports on the plan of JW Marriott to double its number of hotels and break into the European market as of September 2003. Aim of JW in its operation; Importance of the European market for the company; Barrier to the plan.

Reports on the growth in use of online wealth management systems (WMS) in Western Europe, as of December 12, 2002. Reasons behind the growth; Significance of the growth for banks; Possibility of further growth in use of WMS.

Focuses on the neglect of several European firms on disaster like the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.