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December 17, 2014 13:40
Panasonic Sponsored Gamba Osaka Football Club Secures Domestic Treble!
On December 13, 2014, Gamba Osaka, a J-League football club sponsored by Panasonic, beat Montedio Yamagata at the final match of the Emperor‘s Cup, a national championship that boasts the longest trad
December 17, 2014 13:35
Wyplay Connects Frog Broadcast TV Set-Top-Boxes to the SIGFOX Internet of Things Network
Wyplay, creator of software solutions for leading pay-TV operators, and SIGFOX, a pioneer in cost-effective, energy-efficient IoT connectivity, today revealed a joint technology collaboration that yie
December 17, 2014 13:10
Analogix Ships Over One Billion DisplayPort Devices
Analogix Semiconductor, Inc. (www.analogix.com), today announced that it has now shipped more than 1 billion DisplayPort™ (http://goo.gl/ha69Jq) devices into the consumer electronics market. This impo
December 17, 2014 11:40
Deadline for $30 Million Google Lunar XPRIZE Extended to End of 2016
XPRIZE (www.xprize.org), the global leader in incentivized prize competition, today announced that the deadline for the $30M Google Lunar XPRIZE (http://lunar.xprize.org) has been officially extended
December 17, 2014 05:10
Toshiba Launches a New Barcode Label Printer the B-FV4 Series
Toshiba Tec (TOKYO:6588), the leading provider of technology solutions operating across multiple industries, announced today the release of its new label printer the B-FV4 series. The new B-FV4 serie
December 16, 2014 17:20
Sir Hector Sants to Join Oliver Wyman
Oliver Wyman, the international management consulting firm, today announced that Sir Hector Sants will join the firm as a Partner and Vice Chairman. Sir Hector will be based in the London office effec
December 16, 2014 16:55
KVH Partners with JPX to Expand Tokyo Stock Exchange’s Global Reach with arrownet-Global
KVH Co. Ltd., Asia’s leading Information Delivery Platform headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, and Japan Exchange Group (JPX), the world’s third largest exchange group, today announced a strategic partners
December 16, 2014 16:50
Consortium led by BC Partners to Acquire PetSmart for $83.00 per Share in Cash
PetSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ:PETM) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by a consortium led by BC Partners, Inc. at a price of $83.00 per share in cash, representin
December 16, 2014 15:35
Scanditronic becomes Ascom
Ascom, a global provider of mission-critical communications systems, recently acquired Scanditronic, a distributor of Ascom’s products in Malaysia and the South East Asia region. As of November 1st
December 16, 2014 14:00
Rdio Brings Personalized Internet Radio & On-Demand Music Subscription to Windows Phone 8.1
Rdio, a leading global music streaming service, today launches a major new update for Windows Phone, delivering a unique mix of ad-supported Internet radio and unlimited on-demand subscription to Wind
December 16, 2014 11:55
Viber Unveils Platform Expansion with Viber Games
Viber, (www.viber.com) the leading messaging, voice and video platform, announced a major expansion in its app today with the launch of Viber Games. This is the third major release for Viber in as man
December 16, 2014 11:15
2015 ChinaJoy B To B Exhibitor Enrollment Nearly Half Completed in Less Than a Month
As one of the most important event in the world’s game industry, ChinaJoy 2015 will be held from July 30th to August 2nd in Shanghai. ChinaJoy2015 has a strong influence on the area, especially with C
December 16, 2014 10:20
Thuraya Unveils the Industry’s Best-Value Satellite Phone
Thuraya Telecommunications Company (www.thuraya.com), a leading Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) operator, today launched the industry’s best-value satellite phone, Thuraya XT-LITE. The entry-level sat
December 16, 2014 09:55
First trial of a novel oral anticoagulant starts in prevention of recurrent stroke due to a blood clot of undetermined source
For Non-US/Non-UK/Non-Canadian Media Boehringer Ingelheim announces that the first patient has been enrolled in the RE-SPECT ESUS™ phase III study to investigate the efficacy and safety of dabigatr
December 15, 2014 15:00
The Best Christmas Gifts 2014: Braun Beauty Ambassador Jessica Alba on Why Getting It Right Matters
Now is the time to get the right present for the loved ones in your life! As women, our expert listening skills and that classic feminine intuition often give us a great idea of the ‘kind’ of gift fri
December 15, 2014 13:10
Robert Crain to Assume Responsibility for AGCO South America as of January 1, 2015
AGCO (NYSE: AGCO), a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment, announces that Robert Crain, Senior Vice President and General Manager, North America, will take over responsibil
December 15, 2014 10:45
AEG Power Solutions Chosen by CNPEC (Chinese Nuclear Power Engineering Company) to Supply Power Plants in China
AEG Power Solutions (FWB:3W9K), a global provider of power electronic systems and solutions for industrial power supplies and renewable energy applications, today announced that it has supplied its Tr
December 12, 2014 22:00
Terumo BCT Congratulates Two Recipients of 2014 Advancing Apheresis Awards
Vanderbilt University Medical Center and The Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne, Australia (RCH) are driving toward new possibilities with help from Terumo BCT’s 2014 Advancing Apheresis Awards. T
December 12, 2014 15:55
BENTELER-SGL Mass-Produces Composite Leaf Springs for the New Volvo XC90 Using Loctite Matrix Resin From Henkel
Already a permanent feature of automotive engineering, lightweight construction methods continue to steadily gain in importance. Due to automation and cycle time issues, however, manufacturing composi
December 12, 2014 15:30
Pershing Square Holdings, Ltd. Releases Regular Weekly Net Asset Value as of 9 December 2014
Regulatory News: Pershing Square Holdings, Ltd. (ticker: PSH:NA) today released its regular weekly Net Asset Value (NAV) on its website, www.pershingsquareholdings.com. The NAV was computed as of t
December 12, 2014 15:20
MP Biomedicals Receives First Ever FDA Approval for HTLV Confirmatory Assay
MP Biomedicals, LLC, a leading provider of life science reagents, fine chemicals and diagnostic products, announced today that it has received FDA approval on the MP Diagnostics HTLV (Human T-Cell Lym
December 12, 2014 14:50
The UAE Civil Defense Constructs World’s Largest Pencil-Made Flag
The General Directorate of Civil Defense achieved a new Guinness World Record by forming the world’s largest flag made of pencils. In a ceremony held on Tuesday and coinciding with the celebrations of
December 12, 2014 13:55
Frog by Wyplay Open Innovation Community lights up pay-TV operator’s technology roadmap
Wyplay, creator of software solutions for leading pay-TV operators, announced that the Frog by Wyplay open source community now totals more than 75 licensee companies, who are using, supporting, enric
December 12, 2014 11:50
GSMA Elects New Board Members and Re-Elects Jon Fredrik Baksaas as Chair
The GSMA today announced that it has elected new members of the GSMA Board for the two-year period from January 2015 through December 2016. The GSMA Board has also re-elected Jon Fredrik Baksaas, Pres
December 12, 2014 11:10
Kurion Delivers Second Mobile Processing System to Treat Tank Water at Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Site
Kurion, Inc., an innovator in nuclear and hazardous waste management, announced it was awarded a contract by Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) for a second Kurion Mobile Processing System for deplo
December 11, 2014 23:30
Wolters Kluwer Health Introduces UpToDate Anywhere Mobile Clinical Decision Support in Asia
Wolters Kluwer Health (http://goo.gl/o2rWK), a leading global provider of information for healthcare professionals and students, announced today the Asian launch of UpToDate® Anywhere and its first de
December 11, 2014 16:40
Nestle Skin Health to Open Global Network of Innovation Hubs to Advance Next Generation of Skin Health
Nestle Skin Health has announced plans to open a global network of ten innovation hubs around the world that will serve as a forum to develop solutions and techniques that will promote a life course o
December 11, 2014 15:40
Panasonic North America Headquarters Becomes First Newly Built Office Tower in Newark, NJ to Earn Both Platinum and Gold LEED Certifications
Panasonic Corporation of North America announced that its headquarters at Two Riverfront Plaza has become the first newly built office tower in Newark, NJ to earn both Platinum and Gold LEED certifica
December 11, 2014 14:40
Asia’s Largest Offshore Engineering Equipment Expo China Maritime to Open in Beijing Next March
The 5th International Offshore Engineering Technology & Equipment Exhibition (China Maritime) will be held at Beijing New International Exhibition Center on March 26-28, 2015, simultaneously with the
December 11, 2014 13:55
OT and Funambol Partner to Offer White-Label Personal Cloud Services to Mobile Operators
Oberthur Technologies (OT), a world leader in digital security solutions for the mobility space and Funambol, the leading provider of white-label personal cloud solutions, partner to offer cloud-based
December 11, 2014 13:10
NSK Holds Opening Ceremony at New Production Company in Mexico
NSK Ltd. (TOKYO:6471)(NSK) announced today that it held an opening ceremony to mark the successful start-up of its new production site in the state of Guanajuato, Mexico. The plant began operations
December 11, 2014 11:45
BRC Imagination Arts Wins THEA Award for StoryGarden by AMOREPACIFIC
BRC Imagination Arts, an experience design agency that turns brands into destinations, has received the Themed Entertainment Association’s THEA award for Outstanding Corporate Brand-land for The Story
December 10, 2014 20:30
Scytl Technology Once Again Used in Largest Online Voting Election Worldwide
Scytl (www.scytl.com), the worldwide leader in secure online voting and election modernization, today announced the successful use once again of Scytl Online Voting by the French Ministry of Education
December 10, 2014 17:00
New ACE Podcast Examines the Growing Importance of Professional Indemnity Insurance in Asia
ACE Group announced today the release of a video podcast exploring the need for and benefits of Professional Indemnity insurance for professional service providers. It also provides insights into the
December 10, 2014 16:15
China Tuna Industry Group Holdings Ltd. IPO Application Withdrawn
China Tuna has advised the Hong Kong Stock Exchange that it has decided to withdraw its IPO Application. China Tuna took this action following the negative publicity created by third parties about
December 10, 2014 14:25
District Court Approves Hunton’s $297M Class Action Settlement for USF
On December 9, 2014, U.S. District Judge Alvin W. Thompson granted final approval of a $297 million settlement between plaintiffs in a multidistrict class action and defendant U.S. Foodservice, Inc. a
December 10, 2014 13:45
Reichhold Inc. Announces Bidding Procedure for Sale of US Assets
Reichhold Industries, Inc. announced today that its US subsidiary, Reichhold, Inc. (“INC”), received approval from the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware of certain bidding pr
December 10, 2014 13:30
LTE Networks Must Thwart Security Threats, Says Vitesse
Recent analyst reports forecast the total number of LTE connected devices shipped worldwide will exceed 1.89 billion devices by the end of 2019, exposing mobile security threats as one of the weakest
December 10, 2014 11:30
Quintiles Named 2014 Frost & Sullivan Asia-Pacific CRO of the Year
For the sixth time in eight years, Quintiles (www.quintiles.com)has been named Asia-Pacific Contract Research Organization of the Year by Frost & Sullivan, a leading business research and consulting f
December 10, 2014 10:40
PT&C Forensics Announces Acquisition of LWG Consulting
PT&C Forensics, Inc. (DBA PT&C Forensic Consulting Services, P.A.), a leading provider of forensic engineering services to the insurance claims industry, today announced that it has acquired global fo
December 10, 2014 01:30
ASQ Self-assessment Tool to Measure Culture of Quality; Suggests Opportunities to Accelerate Business Performance
ASQ (http://asq.org/index.aspx), the leading authority on quality in all fields, organizations and industries, has launched an online self-assessment tool that will help organizations evaluate their c
December 09, 2014 23:00
Regional Leadership Changes at Kurt Salmon to Create Success for What’s Next in 2015 and Beyond
Management consulting firm Kurt Salmon is pleased to announce two regional leadership changes that will support greater growth, enhance global reach and continue to build on Kurt Salmon’s core strengt
December 09, 2014 22:00
Lafarge, Total, Bill Joy and Private Investors Join KPCB, Bright Capital, BASF and BP During Solidia Technologies Series C Venture Round
Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers (KCPB, www.kpcb.com), Bright Capital (www.bright-capital.com), BASF (http://goo.gl/8nTyyd), and BP (http://goo.gl/B1tGuU) have recommitted to Solidia Technologies® (ht
December 09, 2014 20:00
Enevate Announces HD-Energy® Technology for Li-ion Batteries
Enevate Corporation (www.enevate.com), a leading developer of advanced rechargeable Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries, announces HD-Energy® Technology (http://goo.gl/jvzjVO) for Li-ion batteries. Enevate
December 09, 2014 18:00
Canal+ Group Deploys Frog by Wyplay Software on all Its Le Cube DTT Set-Top Boxes
Canal+ Group has updated all its digital terrestrial Set-Top Boxes with the Frog by Wyplay software, customized by the Canal+ team. The new software version has been successfully deployed and transpar
December 09, 2014 17:50
New data show specific antidote idarucizumab* reverses dabigatran-induced anticoagulation also in elderly and renally impaired volunteers
For Non-US/Non-UK/Non-Canadian Media New data demonstrate that a five-minute infusion of the investigational specific antidote idarucizumab led to immediate, complete and sustained reversal of the
December 09, 2014 16:30
DAMAC Properties Announce Tiger Woods Design to Create Golf Course for ‘AKOYA Oxygen’
Golfing superstar Tiger Woods will design the new 18-hole championship golf course in Dubai to be built by luxury real estate developers, DAMAC Properties and operated by The Trump Organization. Se
December 09, 2014 16:00
Chevron Acquires Blocks Offshore New Zealand
Chevron New Zealand Exploration Ltd., a Chevron Corporation subsidiary, today announced it has been granted exploration rights to three blocks located offshore New Zealand, in a frontier basin with wa
December 09, 2014 14:25
Cegedim Relationship Management Partners with Aktana to Empower Commercial Teams with an Out-of-the-Box and Intuitive Decision Support Engine via Mobile Intelligence CRM
Cegedim Relationship Management (http://goo.gl/h19843) today announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Aktana (www.aktana.com), a pioneer in decision support for global life scie
December 09, 2014 14:15
IBC Content Everywhere MENA: Cisco makes connections at IBC Content Everywhere
One of the highlights of IBC Content Everywhere MENA will be the connected home demonstration presented by Cisco. Visitors to the first IBC Content Everywhere event in the Middle East will be able to
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